Chrysler announced a plethora of new innovations that will be available on 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products. The new technologies will range from a new backup sensor to an all-new hands free communication system similar to Ford’s SYNC.
Atop of the new list of features is an in-car internet connectivity system. Chrysler currently offers similar system as an aftermarket product from its Mopar parts division — which essentially turns the vehicle into a “hot spot” — but the feature should become part of Chrysler’s standard option list in the coming years. The system uses WiFi and 4G connectivity to allow wireless use of the internet, including downloading music and movies.
For 2009, Chrysler will also offer Rear Cross Path — a system designed to help reduce the number of parking lot accidents. The system will be very similar to Ford’s Cross Traffic Alert and will alert drivers of oncoming cars in either direction behind the car.
Also following in Ford’s footsteps, Chrysler will launch its own voice activated driver communication system in 2009. Similar to Ford’s SYNC, Chrysler’s UConnect will allow drivers to input addresses to the navigation system, select satellite radio stations and access voice mail. In addition, the system will automatically download up to 1,000 phone book entries per phone.
04/14, 5:44 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
Here’s a great new feature, Better cars and trucks across the board.
04/14, 5:51 PM
posted by:
phiftywon
fisher-price however will continue to supply the plastics for all future chrysler interiors
04/14, 5:56 PM
posted by:
rsg
How ’bout a blank suicide note in the Compass’ glovebox? Should come in handy after about 2 weeks of ownership..
04/14, 6:23 PM
posted by:
Jon
Downloading movies? Are people asking for this?
04/14, 6:23 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Well, hopefully Plastech (the actual plastic manufacturer for interiors of most Domestics) will go into bankruptcy quickly which will allow the Domestics to switch to a different, and hopefully better, manufacturer.
04/14, 6:32 PM
posted by:
elviososa
That’s just great…now people can die faster in a car than in anything else.
04/14, 6:42 PM
posted by:
enthusiast89
haha…following fords footsteps right into bankruptcy and irrelevance….i agree with 400hs, better cars and trucks are the answer.
04/14, 7:02 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
I guess I must be way out there on the fringe of the automaker’s demographics or something because quite often when I’m driving alone I don’t even have the radio on. It’s almost like I’m just enjoying driving for the sake of driving. F*ckin’ wierd, eh?
04/14, 7:15 PM
posted by:
Jon Luc
What’s a radio?
04/14, 8:01 PM
posted by:
autonut
johnny, I am so with you.
Don’t count Chrysler(Cerberus) out. There was no Cerberus with 8+ billion dollars 30 years ago. The folks who run it did not inherited their coins from trust funds. People who know how to make money usually prevail or at least don’t piss their hard earned money away.
04/14, 8:14 PM
posted by:
The Stig
Chrysler = who cares.
04/15, 1:28 AM
posted by:
amac
So they’re calling gimmicks “innovations” nowadays are they? What a joke.
04/15, 1:34 AM
posted by:
murderedout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5UIaFZxIhg