As a sponsor of the Goodwood Revival, Jeep will be displaying its latest range of 70^th Anniversary models – Grand Cherokee, Compass and Wrangler – as well as a large selection of superb historic cars dating back as far as the Second World War.

Guests to the event will also be able to take part in the Jeep 4×4 Experience at the Goodwood Quarry, where attendees can experience the latest Jeep products in the real world environment of a working quarry.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase not only the rich heritage of the remarkable Jeep marque, but also the latest Jeep vehicles available now in the UK,” says Nigel Land, brand director, Jeep Chrysler in the UK. “The Goodwood Revival is a fantastic event on the motoring calendar and we are delighted to be involved.”

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The Goodwood Revival takes place at the Goodwood Estate, Near Chichester, West Sussex, from Friday 16 September until Sunday 18 September.

General manager Cristiano Calabrese welcomed guests to the new Motor Village Croydon  before they enjoyed fine Italian cuisine, cocktail making exhibitions, pizza throwing, and games including radio controlled Fiat 500 model racing cars.

Motor Village Croydon joins Fiat Marylebone in central London, Fiat’s Battersea service centre and Fiat Direct in Hayes, to offer strong representation throughout London and Surrey.

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“We started here with Fiat in January and Alfa Romeo came in May,” says Tony Dittli, director, Motor Village Croydon. “Chrysler and Jeep joined us in July, so it’s continually evolving. We are still developing and learning but I think we have a superb showroom site from which to offer quality service and become the reference point for these great brands.”

Featuring an advanced new dampening system which is managed by the new Selec-Track system to optimise road handling, the SRT8 has a new lowered profile and race-inspired interior to complement its sporty performance. New fuel saving technology also helps ensure a 13 per cent improvement in motorway fuel efficiency and a 450 mile range.

Designed and built using the proven SRT (Street Racing Technology) formula that raises performance to dramatic levels, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second range, and has a top speed of over 155 mph. The new 6.4-litre engine offers an improvement of 50 horsepower and 61 Nm torque over the 6.1-litre HEMI V-8 it replaces.

In the UK, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will become available in one specification. On top of the unique SRT8 items, standard equipment will offer some of the most technologically advanced features available today, including: Quadra-Trac active on-demand four-wheel drive transfer system, Command-View® dual-pane sunroof, Uconnect satellite navigation system, adaptive cruise control, 20-inch forged aluminium wheels, blind-spot monitoring with Rear Cross-path detection and new SRT high-performance vented Brembo brakes.

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Set to debut in Frankfurt within the next couple of weeks, the SRT8 will be available in Jeep’s UK dealerships from the first quarter of 2012.

Three times world champion, three times Olympian and eight times British number one, William is just the latest star to choose Jeep as his mode of transport.

With 550 Nm of torque available from the 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine, the new Grand Cherokee is comfortably capable of coping with the country terrain so regularly visited by William, and his requirement for a vehicle with tow a large horse box or trailer.

The new Grand Cherokee car – launched last month (June) – has been designed on a new platform to deliver premium on-road performance while maintaining its reputation for on-demand off-road capability.

And with significantly lower emissions than its predecessor and fuel consumption of up to 34 mpg (combined), the new Grand Cherokee is attracting great attention from media and customers alike.

Born in 1969, William Fox-Pitt started eventing aged 15. The first British rider to become eventing’s World number one, William’s achievements in the sport put him among the most successful British event riders of all time. He has represented Great Britain consistently over the last 15 years, including the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, USA.

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“I have the British Open and the European Championships coming up, followed by events at Burghley and Blenheim, so the Jeep’s four-wheel drive capability is going to be very useful,” says William.

“The car will also be vital in the winter, and during wet British summers! The large boot space is essential, and there is plenty of space in the back for my two sons. All in all it’s a fantastic new car which will suit my busy lifestyle very well, “ he adds.

The Grand Cherokee range starts at £36,795 (OTR) for the 3.0 CRD V6 Limited, rising to £43,995 (OTR) for the flagship Overland.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited, with a limited production run of 250 models, comes well equipped and offers customers fantastic value for money.

Based on the highly specified Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited model and costing only £2,000 more, the S-Limited adds the following SRT-inspired interior and exterior features to create a sportier look and feel:

• Body-coloured grille with black wire mesh texture
• Body-coloured sill extensions
• Unique ‘Arrowhead’ 18-inch alloy wheels with mineral grey pockets
• HID headlamps
• Rear spoiler
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob with carbon fibre style insert
• Leather wrapped gear shifter
• Refined aluminium bezel finished interior items
• Dark slate grey leather-trimmed sport seats with suede inserts
• Leather-covered dashboard binnacle
• Front and rear heated seats
• Deep tint sunscreen glass
• Aluminium finish pedals
• Available in Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Dark Carbon and Modern Blue

The Jeep Grand Cherokee range now includes four models; Limited, S-Limited, Overland and SRT-8. The popular 3.0-litre, six cylinder diesel engine in the Grand Cherokee S-Limited, produces 215 bhp and 376 Ib ft of torque to give the Grand Cherokee a top speed of 124 mph.

Grand Cherokee Pricing (OTR):

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD Limited                                  £31,995
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD S-Limited                               £33,995
Jeep Grand Cheorkee 3.0 CRD Overland                               £36,995
Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.1 Petrol SRT-8                                  £43,495

Nigel Land, Marketing Director at Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “This new special edition model is a very attractive proposition for many new and existing customers. Highly specified with new interior and exterior finishes, including great four-wheel drive capability, the Grand Cherokee S-Limited will tempt many buyers looking for a new vehicle with lots to offer and at a fantastic price too.”

Customers can benefit from a number of highly competitive finance deals too, on the Grand Cherokee S-Limited. For the first time, Chrysler will be launching an  new finance package, Advance Payment Plan (APP) with 0% APR. With APP, customers get the benefit of a Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) of their vehicle, with the same end of contract options as a Personal Contract Plan (PCP), however, instead of paying monthly payments, the remaining balance is paid as a single upfront payment.

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For customers who prefer PCP finance plans, the Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited PCP is available from £499 a month with 5.5 per cent APR (typical) plus deposit and optional final payment.

The Grand Cherokee S-Limited is on sale at dealerships now.

The new Overland Tech offers a new well equipped model for just £33,450. Only 115 models will be available featuring  a whole host of high tech equipment – sunscreen glass, 18 inch alloy wheels, xenon headlamps, front and rear park assist, rear back-up camera and rain sensitive automatic windscreen wipers. The elegant and luxurious theme continues inside with leather trimmed seats, real Walnut Burlwood accents, power front seats, electric windows, dual-zone air conditioning, power sunroof and heated door mirrors.  Heated front and rear seats plus the rear DVD entertainment system add the final luxury touch to an interior that is high tech, exclusive and well appointed.

The Grand Cherokee Overland Tech will also features a state-of-the-art vehicle infotainment system with a 276-watt premium sound system with six Boston Acoustics® speakers and a 3D satellite navigation system with a 30GB hard drive and Bluetooth connectivity.

Safety is increasingly important for customers and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Tech is fitted with many standard safety features including  Electronic Stability Control (ESC) that delivers four security features to improve overall vehicle handling and performance both on- and off-road: Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) reacts and applies brakes during extreme situations while available Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) work with optional Trailer-Sway Control (TSC)  to enhance off-road and towing capabilities.

Quadra Trac II®, Jeep’s full time active four-wheel-drive system, provides outstanding response and traction under all driving conditions – both on- and off-road – without the driver having to shift any levers or push any buttons. It also improves handling stability in wet weather and on slippery roads by making maximum use of available traction during acceleration.

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Quadra-Drive II incorporates Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) — front, centre and rear — to offer customers the ultimate in off-road capability with even quicker response to changing conditions and greater torque capacity.

Federico Goretti, Managing Director of Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “We are very confident that the Grand Cherokee Overland Tech with its combination of luxury, ability, equipment and competitive price will find favour with many UK customers.

“The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Tech offers customer savings of £4,300 over the Overland model. With only 115 models for sale we expect high demand,  so interested buyers should visit their nearest Jeep dealership for more information and to test drive this special edition.”

Jeep Grand Cherokee models are covered by the comprehensive Jeep warranty scheme, which provides a three-year/60,000 mile mechanical warranty, seven-year anti-corrosion warranty and one-year European roadside assistance.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee range now includes four models; Limited, Overland, SRT-8 and the new Overland Tech. The popular 3.0-litre, six cylinder diesel engine in the Grand Cherokee Overland Tech, produces 215 bhp and 376 Ib ft of torque to give the Grand Cherokee a top speed of 124 mph. Grand Cherokee Overland Tech goes from to 62.5 mph in 9.7 seconds.

The 3.0 litre diesel is the engine which appeals to most Jeep Grand Cherokee owners and it’s easy to see why when the only other option is a fire-breathing 6.1 litre petrol engine. However the lack of choice doesn’t mean that we’re left with a bit of a pup engine as the diesel is tried and trusted technology found in different Chrysler-family models and even shows up in the Mercedes-Benz product range. The V6 develops 215bhp and has plenty of torque to call upon which makes this large, hunky brute of a car a pleasure to drive.

The automatic gearbox is also pretty responsive, there is none of that waiting, wondering, hoping that you sometimes get with automatic gearboxes when you put your foot down. Here its much more press, slight pause, then feel the torque and your neck muscles tighten! At top speed the car can hit 124mph and takes just under 10 seconds to hit 62mph from a stationary start. During the test drive fuel economy wasn’t too much of an issue either, ok its not great but this is one big heavy car – official figures 27.7mpg on the combined cycle were almost achieved – I was hitting 24mpg. Those people looking to save the planet better glance away now or at least start looking into carbon offsetting as the car suffers from having emissions of 270g/km – placing it in the worst offenders list for VED ratings. Whichever angle you look at it this is not a green car. Simple, easy to drive, uncomplaining at low speeds, assured and comfortable on the motorway, the Grand Cherokee succeeds as an SUV. For those looking for a vehicle which can handle the rough and tumble off-road, the Overland comes with Jeep’s top of the range Quadra-Drive II 4wd drive.

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This system features front, centre and rear Electronic Limited Slip differentials and means that torque can be distributed (at almost 100%) to any of the four wheels. Throttle Anticipate and Hill Descent control are just a couple of additional features as standard on the Overland, making it one of the best off-roaders in the SUV category. It even comes with handles built in to the A-pillars should you need them!

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This is further to the announcement in July when Chrysler introduced four new dealers, bringing the total to 11 new dealerships appointed in the last three months.

Strategically placed around the UK the new dealerships will allow new customers easy access to the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle range as well as providing flexibility for current owners.

The seven new dealerships recently opened are Chrysler Stevenage, Chrysler Bishop’s Stortford, Chrysler Hertford, Lancaster Southend, Triangle Chesterfield, Sunwin Derby and Drayton Chrysler Jeep & Dodge Shrewsbury.

Chrysler Stevenage, located at Gunnels Wood Road, has become an authorised sales and service dealership and oversees activity at two further dealerships; Bishop’s Stortford on Stansted Road and Chrysler Hertford at Foxholes Business Park on John Tate Road.

Nick Spang, Dealer Principal at Chrysler Stevenage, said: “We are proud to be bringing the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands to the Stevenage area and look forward to an exciting future.

“Customers will receive the very highest level of care and service from a team whose goal is to turn the operation into a leading player in the region.”

Located on Stephenson Road, Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, Lancaster Southend added the Chrysler franchise to its existing site. The dealership opened last month and have both sales and aftersales facilities.

Dealer Principal at Lancaster Southend, Paul Ivory, said: “With a strong and competitive product line-up and more great models on the horizon, these are exciting times for the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands. I look forward to playing my part in maintaining the standards of excellence that our customers expect.”

In the North of England, Chrysler opened Triangle Chesterfield Ltd on Pottery Lane West, Whittington Moor and Sunwin Derby at Sir Frank Wittle Way. Both opened in September and offer the full Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge model range plus a broad selection of Genuine Approved Used vehicles for sale.

Last month, Drayton Chrysler Jeep & Dodge Shrewsbury, opened its Battlefield Road showroom. The dealership will have a sales facility and be supported by a large aftersales department.

In welcoming the new partners, Federico Goretti, Managing Director at Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “At Chrysler UK we have been busy rebuilding the confidence in our brands. For the first time in three years our dealer network is realising strong, positive levels of return with both operating and direct profits increasing.

“The confidence generated by the levels of profitability is evident by our appointment of 11 new dealers in the past three months. These new dealers are from both existing partners expanding with their Chrysler representation and new partners joining our franchise for the first time.

“The strengthening of our franchise will continue with the appointment of a further six new dealers to our network before the end of 2009.”

The free vehicle health check includes a multi-point mechanical and safety check, electronic vehicle systems diagnostic check and any outstanding safety notices and recalls on the vehicle will be brought to the customers attention.

Chrysler is offering three types of aftersales checks and service at very competitive rates.

First up is the Brake Check, this will include checking all things brake related. From pads, shoes, discs, drums and pipes to cyclinders, calipers, fluid levels and the ABS system.

The Traveller’s Check, qualified technicians will check tyres (tread, pressure, damage and defects) brakes (condition, wear & tear and fluid levels) coolants (level, radiator & hoses defect and leakage) engine oil (level and condition) and battery (condition, charging test and alternator belt condition).

And finally, the Air Conditioning Service, this service includes evacuation and recharge of refrigerant, visual inspection of pipework and hoses, system check for odour leaks, anti-bacterial treatment and operation and performance tests on the system.

Plus if there’s anything else a motorist might need assistance with then they should contact their local Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealership.

For further details, get in touch with your local Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

Chrysler has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to mark the launch of ‘Star Trek – The Future Begins’ motion picture with a special test drive campaign that will run until the end of June.

Anyone who test drives a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle during the promotion period will be put into a prize draw to win a holiday for two to Orlando, Florida, return flights and five nights’ B&B accommodation. The prize also includes a full day’s VIP astronaut training experience at the Kennedy Space Centre including lunch with an astronaut and the opportunity to witness a real life space launch. The winner and guest will also have access to the Epcot space themed amusement park and see a screening of Voyager’s encounters, a cinematic show narrated by Patrick Stewart of Star Trek: Next Generation.1

And that’s not all on offer. Chrysler UK Ltd and Paramount Pictures will be running a scratch card promotion in over 100 Odeon cinemas across the UK to coincide with the release of Star Trek – The Future Begins from the 8th May for two weeks. Star Trek fans will have the opportunity to win a number of prizes including a one night stay in a luxury hotel and the use of a Jeep Patriot for the weekend.

Nigel Land, marketing director of Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “We are delighted that the Chrysler brand is associated with the one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the year- both iconic brands that represent innovative, pioneering design and technology.”

For further information about the Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge range or to book a test drive, contact your local dealership or visit: http://www.chrysler.co.uk

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