The brand new 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel is arriving soon to certified dealerships and it’s going to be one impressive SUV! The 3.0L EcoDiesel engine will be available across the Wrangler four-door lineup and will be offered for the first time in North America – thanks to Jeep fans popular demands! The fuel economy will offer the highest driving range on one tank for the Wrangler, plus 260-hp and 442 lb.-ft. of torque to keep the performance impressive too. This engine will also have start-stop technology as a standard. Plus, the newly added TorqueFlite technology eight-speed transmission works with low RPM shifts for your presumed on and off-road adventures. Forty individual shift maps will help you to make the most of your shifting to optimize your 4×4 capability and fuel economy even better.
Although the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler isn’t available for purchase yet, here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we are excitedly awaiting this newer and more fuel efficient trim level to come available. Contact us today to find out when you can drive off the lot in one of these amazing, adventure-ready SUVs!
AWD or 4WD: Which is Best for My Michigan Drive?
When you’re shopping for a new or new-to-you truck or SUV, you’ll often be met with choosing between all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Some people don’t know that there is a difference between the two, but one thing they have in common is that they both help with handling while driving in slippery and snowy conditions. There are some important differences that can help you decide on which is best for your specific situation. Then you can concentrate on choosing the best vehicle equipped with the correct drive mode for you.
All-wheel drive (AWD) will consistently send out power to all four of the wheels. It is especially transmitted to the wheels that require the most traction, regardless of the road conditions. It will also provide better weight distribution between the whole vehicle due to the power being equal. One downside of going with AWD is that there is a higher fuel consumption, thus you might notice decreased fuel efficiency. The trade-off can be worth it though since it is ideal for slick and slippery road conditions.
Four-wheel drive (4WD) is a more customizable type of drive. You can choose between distributing the power between two-wheel drive or all four wheels. This will especially help depending on your road conditions. Driving with 2WD for most conditions allows for the best fuel efficiency, since fuel consumption is greater when you are sending power to more tires. However, when road conditions require power to all wheels for greater traction, the 4WD can be easily engaged to meet this need.
Let the Ram experts at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City tell you more about the advantages of AWD and 4WD.
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Will Wow You With Impressive Safety Features for Your Bay City Drive
The brand new 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is now available, and it has only been upgraded from its previous model year! Not only is it a more attractive minivan option, but it’s affordable and is packed full of fun features for the whole family. What’s important is that the Pacifica is also a very safe option. It’s been the most awarded minivan three years running – with some awards being the IIHS Safety Pick and the NHTSA 5-star award. Here’s a look at just some of the available safety features for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica.
Adaptive Cruise Control – With impressive stop and go technology. The Pacifica uses sensors to maintain a preset distance between you and a vehicle in front of you. It can aid you between 0 MPH – highway speeds!
Blind Spot Monitoring – Blind spot monitoring has become such an important feature to most vehicles and makes your changing lanes a lot easier. With this feature, you can be alerted to a vehicle entering your blind spot zone by lighting up an indicator in the side mirror.
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning – Paired with lane keep assist, these features go hand in hand with the blind spot monitoring for extra safety. With the lane departure warning, you will be alerted to if you are drifting too much past the lane markings without a turn signal on. The lane keep assist will gently guide your steering wheel to correct this error.
Here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we currently have two available 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivans in our inventory. One is a black crystal coloring and the other a bright white, both in a Limited trim level. Stop in to look and take a test drive! Or click here to learn more about our available Pacifica inventory!
The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is the perfect vehicle for you when you want to go on an off-roading adventure! It’s agile, powerful, dependable, and offers an affordable price tag, so the fun can keep on going. Autumn is a great time to spend outdoors before the winter weather hits, so here’s a look at some of the impressive features the 2019 Jeep Wrangler offers that will make your camping or off-roading trip event better.
Unique Trim Levels – Choosing between the different Jeep trim levels can be difficult, and each trim offers its own four-wheel configuration. Body colored fenders are standard on the Sahara and rugged black fenders are standard on the Sport and the Rubicon. The Rubicon fenders are high clearance to make the most of your off-road trip.
Customization at its Finest – The possibilities are endless when it comes to your Wrangler! There are so many options for removable doors, different tops options (hard, soft, and no-top), and even foldable windshields!
Water Fording – The Jeep Wrangler is the ultimate 4×4 vehicle and some of its main features reflect that. It can even ford water! You can cross small creeks and streams thanks to the higher air intake, sealed electric connections, and moisture-resistant body.
Tru-Lock – The ultimate in electronic locking differentials. You can smoothly distribute power between the wheels for the best traction, no matter what the surface or angle your Wrangler is at.
Here at Thelen Chysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we currently have one available 2018 Jeep Wrangler, two available 2019 Jeep Wrangler SUVs, and soon we will be getting in the 2020 model – so there are choices to choose from! If you schedule a test drive online with us today, you could receive a $50 reward card too. So, stop in today to look and take a test drive to see which Jeep Wrangler works best for you.
Don’t Miss Out on a Great Deal on a New Ram Pickup Truck During the Employee Pricing Event in Bay City
Here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we are starting up a new special on our remaining 2018 and 2019 Ram vehicles! Have you been looking for a brand new 2018 or 2019 Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500? In November, you can enjoy special Employee Pricing on our remaining inventory! This will help us clear out our inventory in anticipation for the new 2020 Ram models and you can get a great deal on a BRAND-NEW Ram truck! Plus, you’ll get access to our no payments for up to 90 days in conjunction with this event! So, plan on stopping in soon for your 2018 or 2019 Ram truck!
Drive Home in This AWD 2019 Dodge Durango From Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City
The 2019 Dodge Durango is a powerful and capable mid-size SUV ready for your Michigan adventures, from daily Bay City commute to family road trip. It sports a muscular exterior design that will get noticed and a comfortable interior you will look forward to with each drive. Though an attention-grabber, the style is refreshingly refined for a sense of class. Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has several available Durango models, including this 2019 Dodge Durango SXT Plus.
Cruising around will be a pleasure thanks to the many features equipped. Listen to your favorite music with the Uconnect 4 system with a 7-inch display, 6 speakers, steering wheel controls, voice activation, Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity, and streaming audio. Comfort is the focus of the heated front seats, heated steering wheel, and the automatic temperature control with dual zone front automatic A/C. There is also a rear HVAC system with separate controls so rear seat passengers can choose their perfect temperature too. Use the power liftgate to easily access the roomy cargo area. The proximity key doors and push-button start are convenient for easy use. Count on the Electronic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control, Emergency SOS system, and ParkView Rear Back-up Camera to provide assistance in reaching your destination safely.
This AWD SUV will have you ready for the soon-to-arrive snowy Michigan weather. It has exceptional capability and handling you will appreciate on a variety of road conditions. The 3.6L V6 engine pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission for an estimated fuel economy of 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
Visit our Great Lakes Bay Region Dodge dealership for a test drive today. We are eager to introduce you to the many benefits of Durango ownership and how it can enhance every drive.
When you’re shopping for a preowned vehicle, there are some parts of the vehicle you should check over to make sure the vehicle is up to good driving standards. Most of the parts that should be inspected are under the hood! No matter the make or model, giving a vehicle a good look over under the hood is important – especially if you’re buying this used vehicle from a private party or a dealership that cannot show you a vehicle history. It’s also good to know if the vehicle has been kept up to date with its regular maintenance.
If you can, try and find oil change and mileage records for the specific vehicle you’re looking at. This will help you to know if the vehicle has been well maintained. Based on the manufacturer of your choice, a vehicle should be in between every 3,700 – 10,000 miles for an oil change to make sure the engine is well cared for. If the vehicle has been driven over the recommended miles for too long, there is a chance that there could be damage to the engine.
Another part that should be inspected is the timing belt. As a vehicle gets higher in mileage, it’s extremely important to either keep a close eye on the timing belt or replace it altogether. You should also make sure there are no leaks to any hoses, or a smell of burnt oil or antifreeze that might indicate poor quality under the hood.
Here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we offer some great options for gently used Jeep models for you to choose from. We carefully inspect each of the models we get in to make sure they are in the best condition they can be, but we fully encourage you to check things out for yourself! Stop in today to see what we have available, and even take a test drive.
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock pickup truck will now be available with an exciting new package option — the Mojave Sand Package. Built on the already stylish, powerful and capable 1500, this special package adds a sport performance hood, Mojave Sand exterior color, and black-painted 20-inch aluminum wheels. This truck will be available with either the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 or the amazing 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine. Whichever engine you choose, it will be paired to the efficient 8-speed automatic transmission currently available on the Ram 1500 Warlock models.
Contact the Ram experts at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, MI for more information on this special package. It is available now, so let us help you find a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock with the Mojave Sand Package for you.
You don’t have to go far to find a quality gently used Jeep vehicle if you live in Michigan! Here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we have a great inventory of different used Jeep models, but in particular we have a nice selection of Grand Cherokee SUVs to choose from. Here’s a look at just some of our inventory of gently used Jeep Grand Cherokee models for you to look through.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – This sporty Redline Pearl SUV has low mileage for its model year – only 43,000! It is priced at just under $40,000 and has a clean vehicle history too! It’s equipped with a powerful 8-cylinder 6.4L engine ready for any drive, whether Great Lakes Bay Region commute or longer family road trip! Other features in this SUV include navigation system, heated and ventilated leather seats, sunroof, Bose High End sound system, and steering wheel mounted audio controls.
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit – This attractive Bright White SUV has a 3.6L engine and 8-speed automatic transmission to get an estimated 17 MPG city/24 MPG highway! Plus, it has towing capabilities of up to 6,000 pounds to make your vacationing easier. Other features in this SUV include trailer sway control, sunroof, heated side mirrors, SiriusXM satellite radio, and push button start with proximity key. Contact us today for pricing!
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee – A great option for anyone looking for their first Jeep Grand Cherokee experience! This 4WD SUV has plenty of impressive features to enjoy. It is equipped with a 6-cylinder 3.6L engine to get you an even better estimated 18 MPG city/25 MPG highway fuel economy. Other features include tire specific low tire pressure, ParkView rearview camera, streaming audio capabilities, and heated wiper park and defrost. Contact us today for the price!
Ram Celebrates 10 Years of Being a Stand Alone Brand
Ram trucks have reached a milestone to celebrate – 10 years of being a stand-alone brand! Because of this achievement, Ram has launched a new social media campaign titled “Power of Innovation”. It comes in a series of videos to show off how Ram has been dedicated to building the industry’s innovative and impressive award-winning pick-up trucks! These videos help to share with Ram fans the core values of the Ram brand and gives a history of the upgrades and the hard work getting Ram to what it is today.
Alongside this announcement, the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s fuel economy has been announced. With an improvement to the powertrain and other upgrades, the 4×2 model will get an estimated 22 MPG city/32 MPG highway while the 4×4 will get an estimated 21 MPG city/29 MPG highway fuel economy. This means that the 2020 Ram EcoDiesel’s range exceeds 1,000 miles per fill up, now the highest among all pick-up trucks. Plus, the Ram 1500 Rebel will now offer the EcoDiesel option for the first time!
Here at Thelen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Bay City, Michigan we offer a large inventory of Ram vehicles – including a super selection of 2020 trucks! Click here to view online what we have available, or stop in today and take a test drive!
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