2012 Dodge Journey also gets $3,000 price slash
September 1, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Car Buying , Etc. , Crossover , Dodge The Jeep Grand Cherokee isn’t the only Chrysler model receiving a price cut next year, as the 2012 Dodge Journey is set to get significantly less expensive, as well. Chrysler has cut the price on the people-mover by $3,250 starting next year. That puts the vehicle’s MSRP at $18,995 before the $750 delivery fee is tacked onto the bottom line. The American Value Package offers a five-seat configuration for that stack of cash along with a push-button ignition, satellite radio, seven air bags and a touch-screen media interface. Unfortunately, AVP trim is only available with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic. The excellent 3.6-liter V6 is still available on other models, however. Those who need a little extra space can add a third row for an extra $1,000. Even so, that still gives the Journey the honor of being the least-expensive seven-passenger vehicle on the American market at the moment. While we’re glad to see Dodge cutting its prices, we’re more ecstatic about the news that the automaker has finally ditched its confusing tangle of trim monikers for a slightly more comprehensible system. Moving forward, all Dodge models will fall under AVP, SE, SXT, Crew and R/T designations. Hit the jump to check the full press blast. Continue reading 2012 Dodge Journey also gets $3,000 price slash 2012 Dodge Journey also gets $3,000 price slash originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets Over $3,000 Price Cut, Increased Fuel Economy
August 24, 2011 by paramopgi · Leave a Comment
The popular fourth-generation 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee sees a price cut of $3,220 for the base Laredo trim when it goes on sale next month. It will now start at $26,995. The 2012 Grand Cherokee also gets some new powertrain tech that should increase fuel economy for both V-6- and V-8-equipped models. Interested in the [...]
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee base price plummets by over $3,000
August 16, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Car Buying , SUV , Jeep If you’ve just purchased a new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee , you have our sincere congratulations, but you also might not want to read this post any further. The 2012 Grand Cherokee, which goes on sale next month, will reportedly benefit from a $3,220 price decrease versus the 2011 model. This means that the base Laredo trim level with two-wheel drive will now carry an MSRP of $26,995. It also means that the resale value of your 2011 model has likely just taken a pretty severe whack. Jeep introduced the all-new Grand Cherokee for the 2011 model year, and thus, only minor changes have been made for the 2012 model. The 5.7-liter V8 is now mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, rather than the aging five-speed, and models equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 will now come with electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering. These enhancements are good for very minor increases in fuel economy – likely no more than a single mpg here or there. The folks at Kicking Tires point out that the lower base price may be a reflection of higher price points for option packages and the removal of once-standard equipment. For example, the 2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo came standard with an eight-way power seat, whereas the 2012 model does not. What’s more, the Laredo’s leather seating package now costs a whopping $5,300 instead of $4,000. Elsewhere in the Chrysler lineup, the 2012 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 receive price decreases of $250, and the 2012 Dodge Journey costs a substantial $1,450 less than the 2011 model. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee base price plummets by over $3,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Fiat pushing Chrysler to boost Freemont/Journey production
July 16, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Minivan/Van , Europe , Plants/Manufacturing , Crossover , Chrysler , Fiat 2012 Fiat Freemont – Click above for high-res image gallery Fiat has reportedly requested that Chrysler boost production at its Toluca, Mexico plant that builds the recently renovated Dodge Journey and new Fiat Freemont , itself basically a Journey wearing the Fiat emblem with the addition of a diesel engine and revised suspension tuning. According to Automotive News , Fiat dealers have placed some 15,700 orders for the crossover, significantly higher than expected. In fact, Fiat had only planned to sell 13,000 Freemonts for the entire 2011 model year in Europe. According to the automaker, 80 percent of Freemont orders have come from its home market of Italy, where the CUV is priced 5,600 euros less than the Ulysse MPV the Freemont replaces. In order to satisfy this unforeseen demand, Chrysler needs to supply Fiat with 4,000 units per month, an increase of about a thousand vehicles over initial expectations. So far, the increased production has been accomplished by means of overtime, but Chrysler is hoping to meet the necessary supply for the rest of the year without the additional costs associated with overtime pay. Fiat pushing Chrysler to boost Freemont/Journey production originally appeared on Autoblog 5.0 on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Chrysler prices 2012 SRT fleet
July 15, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Car Buying , Coupe , Sedan , Performance , SUV , Chrysler , Dodge , Jeep Chrysler has announced pricing on four of the company’s new SRT models, including The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 , 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 , 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 . According to Automotive News , buyers looking to jump into the 470-horsepower Charger with its scowling bodywork and 12-second quarter mile time can expect to be met with a $46,660 MSRP, including an $825 shipping and destination fee. The Charger’s two-door cousin, the 2012 Challenger SRT8, comes saddled with a moderately cheaper $44,077 price tag, though the gap narrows somewhat when you realize that the car gets hit with a $1,500 gas guzzler tax in automatic guise and a $1,000 tax when equipped with the six-speed manual gearbox. Sounds like all the more reason to row your own cogs to us. Step off of the Dodge lot and into the Chrysler showroom, and the 2012 300 SRT8 will set you back $47,995 thanks to some additional luxury bits. Which vehicle is the most expensive of the SRT flock? That title goes to the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with its $55,295 entry price. Everyone who purchases an SRT vehicle gets a one-day track experience to help them understand how to better control their vehicle, a move that sounds like a good investment to us. Hit the jump for the gaggle of press releases on these vehicles. Continue reading Chrysler prices 2012 SRT fleet Chrysler prices 2012 SRT fleet originally appeared on Autoblog 5.0 on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Jeep announces new Wrangler Unlimited Pickup… in kit form
July 14, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Aftermarket , SUV , Truck , Jeep , Off-Road Jeep JK-8 Independence Kit – Click above for high-res image gallery Chrysler has finally released a few more details on its Mopar Jeep JK-8 pickup conversion. Wrangler Unlimited owners can purchase the kit for a $5,499, though installation by the dealer will set you back additional coin. Fortunately, the automaker says that any skilled do-it-yourselfer can stitch the pieces onto their vehicle with a little patience. The conversion includes a steel bed, inner and outer bed sides, sport bar extensions and a fiberglass half-top and bulkhead among other necessary pieces. Jeep says that the kit should help satiate brand loyalists who also want a pickup truck. Considering that a base Wrangler Unlimited will set you back $25,545, those customers will likely also find themselves wanting a winning lottery ticket. All told, buyers are staring down the barrel of a $31,044 entry price – if they do the work themselves. It’s fairly clear that the JK-8 is meant to share more blood with the CJ-8 Scrambler than a legitimate mid-size pickup, but that doesn’t stop it from being pretty cool in our book. Maybe Chrysler will let us help put one together sometime. Hit the jump for the full press release. Continue reading Jeep announces new Wrangler Unlimited Pickup… in kit form Jeep announces new Wrangler Unlimited Pickup… in kit form originally appeared on Autoblog 5.0 on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
NADAguides reveals six top auto picks based on low depreciation
June 27, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Car Buying , Coupe , Sedan , Performance , Crossover , Acura , Dodge , GMC , Hyundai , Toyota NADA Guides Car Buyers Market Study – Click above for high-res image gallery NADA Guides has released its Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report, and six models earned the organizations Top Recommended Buys designation. The 2011 Acura TL , Dodge Challenger R/T , GMC Terrain SLE-2 , Hyundai Azera Limited , Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 Manual and Toyota Venza I4 AWD all made the cut. While low first-year depreciation rates factor into which vehicles win out in the report, NADA Guides also evaluates vehicles based on criteria like whether or not a model is competitively priced, is available with incentives or rebates, and dealer inventory volumes. Surprisingly enough, the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T carried the lowest first-year depreciation rate of all the vehicles on the list. With a rate of just 8 percent, the Mopar muscle car beat out the vehicle with the next-lowest rate – the Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 Manual – by two percentage points. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Azera limited packed the highest depreciation rate among the vehicles on the list at 21 percent, followed by the Acura TL at 19 percent. You can check out the full report after the break . Continue reading NADAguides reveals six top auto picks based on low depreciation NADAguides reveals six top auto picks based on low depreciation originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
South Africa gets Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition. Lucky them.
June 19, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Hatchback , Chrysler , Dodge Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery South African Chrysler fans has a new special edition vehicle coming their way. Described by Chrysler as a way to “satisfy the boy racer in all of us,” the Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition is a blacked-out hatchback rolling on 18-inch powdercoated alloy wheels. Under the hood sits a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s been juiced up courtesy of a cold-air induction kit and an upgraded manifold and exhaust system, and the mill is paired with a manual transmission. The Caliber Mopar Edition is dropped two inches, wears Mopar decals and gets a unique hood as well. Priced at 259,990.00 Rand, the Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition will set you back a bit over $37,000 at current exchange rates. We understand that car cost is a hard thing to directly translate, and if you ditch the stripes it’s not half bad looking, but that’s still a ton of money for a tarted up Caliber… and it’s a far cry from the long-lost turbocharged SRT4 . Check out the South African press release after the break . Continue reading South Africa gets Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition. Lucky them. South Africa gets Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition. Lucky them. originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 May 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Fiat Freemont (Italy’s Dodge Journey) configurator now online
June 10, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Europe , Crossover , Dodge , Fiat We saw the Fiat Freemont first at this past March’s Geneva Motor Show , and the newly pleasant people carrier’s configurator has just hit the intertubes in Italian. An English-language version for the UK market isn’t happening yet, so you’ll have to have fun seeing what Europe can get on its Dodge Journey that we can’t, and vice-versa by clicking here . Deliveries start this month (June 2011) with a front-wheel driver with six-speed manual shifter (i.e. fun!). The initial engines available for the Freemont will be two variants of the four-cylinder 2.0-liter MultiJet II direct-injected turbodiesel from Fiat Powertrain Technologies. A 138-horsepower version with 258 pound-feet of torque between 1,750 and 2,000 rpm (with at least 220 lb-ft on tap throughout the idle-to-4,000 rpm usable rev range) has a base price of €25,700 ($37,300), and in special Urban trim hits €27,200 ($39,500), both with all Italian taxes included. The 168-hp tune with the same torque peaking from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm starts at €27,200 ($39,500) and in Urban garb, it commands €28,700 ($41,700). Knock around 20 percent off all those prices, and you’d have what the approximate U.S. showroom price would be. Later in the year, an all-wheel-drive version carrying buyers’ choice of either the 168-hp MultiJet diesel or a top-of-the-line 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 272 hp will be available, but pricing hasn’t been revealed yet. An automatic transmission is also expected to join the options sheet at that time. While the Freemont moniker (perhaps named after the new Fiat of Fremont dealership in California?) and sales potential in the European context very much confuse us, we still like the Journey as it is adapted all’italiana . The Dodge-in-drag’s campaign tagline translates to “All the Cars You Want,” meaning essentially “Whatever car you’d like it to be.” Could that come across as “good at many things, great at none”? We hope not. Fiat Freemont (Italy’s Dodge Journey) configurator now online originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Mopar confirms full Ram Runner kit details
May 29, 2011 by Dodge Blogger · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Aftermarket , Truck , Chrysler , Dodge Mopar Ram Runner Kit – Click above for high-res image gallery Are you a Ram Truck owner? Are you tired of watching Ford SVT Rapto r drivers effortlessly fly across desert sand dunes and mall parking-lot curbs? Well, it’s payback time. Mopar is ready to sell you the Ram Runner Kit. Designed for installation on 2009-2011 Ram trucks, seven component sets compose the full Mopar Ram Runner Kit (they can also be purchased separately if you want to do the build in stages). The largest and most expensive item on the list is the Pre-Runner Stage II Lift Kit. Priced at $13,270, it includes a five-link coil-spring rear suspension, 4130 chromoly lower control arms, upper control arms, rebuildable high-angle ball joints, and forged steel, high-angle tie rods. Couple that with three-inch internal bypass shocks from Fox, and you now have fourteen inches of suspension travel. All those suspension components can be dressed up with a variety of Mopar exterior upgrades. An off-road bumper, front and rear fenders and a Mopar sport performance hood are offered as individual add-ons. Mopar also offers a rear tire carrier and a cat-back exhaust system to let your 5.7-liter HEMI breathe a little easier. Click past the jump for full details and more pricing information. Continue reading Mopar confirms full Ram Runner kit details Mopar confirms full Ram Runner kit details originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 May 2011 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
