Chrysler Australia On Track For Sales Record

Unlike another online Australian Jeep site (who have just published an article from last year) these are the facts about Chrysler Australia's sales for 2013.

 

Fiat Chrysler Australia have announced record sales figures for February 2013 

"The importer sold 2144 units in February, which was a 34.9 per cent improvement on the result in February 2012. Chief among the brand's products achieving beyond expectation was the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which sold 970 units for the month, doubling its tally from a year earlier. The company is anticipating its strongest quarter ever once the VFACTS figures for March are released."

"The customer interest we are currently experiencing in our brands is testament to the hard work and dedication of the Fiat Chrysler team," said Clyde Campbell, President and CEO of Fiat Chrysler Group Australia.  "We have the right products at the right price and are working hard to ensure the value equation, when compared to our competitors, always measures up."

source; www.motoring.com.au

 

NEW 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE BRAKES COVER

The All New Jeep Cherokee has broken cover in the US online community today.
Jeep have officially released a photo of the new model. Opinions are mixed on the styling so far but this is a ground braking design change for the iconic Jeep Cherokee. The previous model was known as Liberty in the US and Cherokee in export markets. Now the Cherokee name returns in a stunning design change.

The 2014 Cherokee is expected to arrive in Australia late 2013. It will be offered in a CRD Turbo Diesel, 2.4L 4 Cyl. petrol and 3.2L V6 Pentastar. There will be 2WD, and AWD or 4x4 Trail Rated. Details will be announced in the USA at the New York Motor Show in March.

Trail Hawk Grand Cherokee Here Soon

The Off Road orientated Trail Hawk edition of the 2013 Grand Cherokee Limited is about to hit dealers here in Australia. Limited to just 160 vehicles nationally.

Trail Hawk Grand Cherokee

It will only be available with the popular Turbo Diesel 3.0L CRD  engine and will be fitted with a long list of factory fitted features that will appeal to buyers who are serious about heading off the bitumen and hitting the more challenging 4WD trails. It will only come in one exterior colour (White) and have the black leather interior. Pricing will be just below that of the Overland Diesel. Only 160 lucky Jeepers will own one so get in and order yours quickly or you will  miss out. The Trail Hawk is based on the Grand Cherokee Limited and receives all the features of the Limited plus...

• Black leather/suede seats with Trailhawk logo
• Interior red stitching accents
• Anodised silver/black interior accents
• Media Centre 731N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV GPS radio
• Mopar slush mats
• Body colour with mineral grey insert
• Mineral grey grille and rear lightbar
• Power liftgate
• Heated steering wheel
• Black hood decal with red stripe
• Trailhawk badge
•  Mineral grey exterior accents and mirror caps
• SRT8 style door badging
• Black headlamp bezels
• Quadra‐Drive II 4WD system
• 3.45 Rear axle ratio
•  230 mm Rear axle
• Electronic limited slip differential
•  Mopar rock rails
• Quadra‐Lift air suspension
• 265/60 R18 BSW all‐terrain tyres
• Goodyear Silent Armor tyres
• 18 X 8.0 Mineral grey aluminium wheels
• Fuel tank skid plate shield
• Transfer case skid plate shield
•  Front suspension skid plate
•  Underbody skid plate
•  Flame red tow hooks

Talking Jeep Oz On Pinterest

TALKING JEEP OZ @ PINTEREST
Check out our huge Jeep Photo Collection on Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/talkingjeepoz/

Jeep Australia Recalls Over 7000 Vehicles

Effected Vehicles - 2002 to 2004 Jeep KJ Cherokee and WG Grand Cherokee
Jeep Australia have announced a National recall of these vehicles as part of an international recall.
The potential computer malfunction can force “the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated,'' the recall notice said. While the faulty airbags could potentially cause an accident, no injuries have been reported in more than 200 cases worldwide where airbags inadvertently released – including one in Australia. 

Fiat Chrysler Group Australia is writing to affected owners but conceded said limited availability of parts in Australia will delay repairs until March for the Cherokee and August for the Grand Cherokee.

Customers with any queries are asked to contact a Jeep dealer or call the Jeep Customer Service centre on 1300 133 079.

Jeep Compass Upgrade for 2014 Model Year

2014 will be the last of the current model Jeep Compass Compact SUV and it gets a minor face-lift and trim upgrade before an all new Fiat/Alfa based 2015 MY arrives. Major change is a new 6 Speed automatic which will replace the CVT transmission in the current model.
We should see the 2014 models around middle of the year.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Breaks Cover In US

The mid model upgrade for the Grand Cherokee has broken cover today in the US prior to tomorrow's official unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show - photos reveal mild improvements and refinements to the front and rear, new styled alloys and it appears most of the improvements have been to the interior with a major revamp of the audio system and screen functionality. We have also noticed changes to the 4WD selector where Mud/Sand modes have been separated (maybe because some cars have experienced 4WD failures in  sand conditions) and the major change is 8 Speed automatics across the range. The dash looks very similar to the latest Chrysler 300 range and gear selector is similar also. Aussie aficionado's will also notice the twin Recovery/Tow hooks fitted similar to the 2011 models.
The published specification details are for US market and Australian specifications and option packs will differ to the American models.

Meanwhile current Australian 2013 stocks of the award winning Grand Cherokee are running low with some models almost sold out until the 2014 arrives in Australia around July. Australian dealers will have to go 3 to 4 months with no Grand Cherokee arrivals before the new model gets here.