Comments on: Spied: Dodge’s JC49 crossover interior http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-324159 tripleonefive Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:44:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-324159 jjt: Your cup of tea involves a lot of tea bags. Sorry buddy I couldn't resist. The only reason I'm in this shitty thread is that Edmunds has the actual pics LLN Keep up ! The exterior looks great but the interior is bad. The placement of the radio is the OPPOSITE of what it used to be and I think the navi is pop up. It doesnt look as good as the Edge(never thought I would praise that POS) but its good that they have one Get rid of that PT and Pacifica jjt: Your cup of tea involves a lot of tea bags. Sorry buddy I couldn’t resist.
The only reason I’m in this shitty thread is that Edmunds has the actual pics LLN Keep up !
The exterior looks great but the interior is bad. The placement of the radio is the OPPOSITE of what it used to be and I think the navi is pop up. It doesnt look as good as the Edge(never thought I would praise that POS) but its good that they have one Get rid of that PT and Pacifica

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323152 autonut Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:26:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323152 Another corps on display. It's DOR. Who needs it? What market? It's a fine company: marketing sucks and engineering isn't any better. Another corps on display. It’s DOR. Who needs it? What market? It’s a fine company: marketing sucks and engineering isn’t any better.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323128 LamborghiniZ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:30:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323128 Jordan: See to me, it would seem more logical, and easier to read, if the HVAC and audio controls were switched, with the audio on top for easy glancing and control, and the HVAC on the bottom, as controlling the climate takes far less of the driver's attention than messing with the audio, and if the audio was up top and more in line with the drivers line of sight, it would be far more convenient, and safer too. A major flaw in my opinion. Jordan: See to me, it would seem more logical, and easier to read, if the HVAC and audio controls were switched, with the audio on top for easy glancing and control, and the HVAC on the bottom, as controlling the climate takes far less of the driver’s attention than messing with the audio, and if the audio was up top and more in line with the drivers line of sight, it would be far more convenient, and safer too. A major flaw in my opinion.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323076 Jordan Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:35:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323076 i rather like the placement of the hvac and audio, but the three square pods that make up the gauges are awful. interior needs more color, and those plastics better not be indicative of the final product. crew is a horrible name for any vehicle. i rather like the placement of the hvac and audio, but the three square pods that make up the gauges are awful. interior needs more color, and those plastics better not be indicative of the final product.

crew is a horrible name for any vehicle.

]]> By: 0GSharK6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323075 0GSharK6 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:29:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323075 Needs some infusion of other elements, maybe some chrome or even tan. Too much of the same color is extremely difficult to make not look cheap. Needs some infusion of other elements, maybe some chrome or even tan. Too much of the same color is extremely difficult to make not look cheap.

]]> By: swamprat http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323055 swamprat Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:23:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323055 The interior looks positively cheap and hideous. Yuk. The interior looks positively cheap and hideous. Yuk.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323049 LamborghiniZ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:48:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323049 Commodore: Or with anything at all in the segment, really. MHW: It was bound to happen sometime, nice to agree. Commodore: Or with anything at all in the segment, really.

MHW: It was bound to happen sometime, nice to agree.

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323036 Commodore Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:14:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323036 It doesn't look too competitive so far compared with other offerings such as the Edge, lambdas and everything else It doesn’t look too competitive so far compared with other offerings such as the Edge, lambdas and everything else

]]> By: dtn521 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323023 dtn521 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:17:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323023 the instrument panel already looks dated the instrument panel already looks dated

]]> By: Mclaren19p http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323019 Mclaren19p Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:11:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323019 Piece of crap. This is unimaginative, no wonder Chrysler is in trouble now. AMGoff, you're a twat. Aston Martins are built in England and recently in Germany I think, and just used to be owned by Ford. Piece of crap. This is unimaginative, no wonder Chrysler is in trouble now. AMGoff, you’re a twat. Aston Martins are built in England and recently in Germany I think, and just used to be owned by Ford.

]]> By: MHW http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323014 MHW Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:51:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-323014 It's not very often that I agree with Lambo, but I have to agree with him on this one. All I can say is I hope the interior looks much better in person, because it looks like crap in the pics. It’s not very often that I agree with Lambo, but I have to agree with him on this one. All I can say is I hope the interior looks much better in person, because it looks like crap in the pics.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322978 LamborghiniZ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:37:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322978 LOOKY HERE! Another finely crafted, intricately designed interior by the good ol' boys down at Dodge! First rate materials, top notch fit and finish and a startlingly modern design round out this superb interior! NOT. THIS IS PATHETIC. LOOKY HERE! Another finely crafted, intricately designed interior by the good ol’ boys down at Dodge! First rate materials, top notch fit and finish and a startlingly modern design round out this superb interior!

NOT. THIS IS PATHETIC.

]]> By: jJayC08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322972 jJayC08 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:12:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322972 I want to know who designed that interior... that's just disgusting. I seriously hope those dial headers are only temporary (for what though?), cheasy 80's car interior all over again. The center console actually isn't that bad. Give the interior dashboard a few curves though, and some dramatic color scheme- this is a Dodge we're talking about, and one way to make your interiors look less cheap is some very simple, inexpensive color and trim. I want to know who designed that interior… that’s just disgusting.

I seriously hope those dial headers are only temporary (for what though?), cheasy 80′s car interior all over again.

The center console actually isn’t that bad. Give the interior dashboard a few curves though, and some dramatic color scheme- this is a Dodge we’re talking about, and one way to make your interiors look less cheap is some very simple, inexpensive color and trim.

]]> By: cookie4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322970 cookie4me Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:03:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322970 I'm telling you Sunshine lives in San Francisco and rides a bike. The interior looks just as bad as the current chrysler/dodge cars. When will they learn to mix colors and textures to make it interesting? I’m telling you Sunshine lives in San Francisco and rides a bike. The interior looks just as bad as the current chrysler/dodge cars. When will they learn to mix colors and textures to make it interesting?

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322967 jackjimturkey Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:42:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-322967 Not my cup of tea Not my cup of tea

]]> By: AMGoff http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315346 AMGoff Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:32:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315346 Last time I checked Aston Martin was an American Turdmobile for a number of years. But what do I know, I drive Mopars... bad me, bad! Last time I checked Aston Martin was an American Turdmobile for a number of years. But what do I know, I drive Mopars… bad me, bad!

]]> By: deantj http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315211 deantj Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:02:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315211 Me too CTS. Such twats on this forum, if they weren't so naive and sheltered I don't know where I'd get my entertainment from!!! Me too CTS. Such twats on this forum, if they weren’t so naive and sheltered I don’t know where I’d get my entertainment from!!!

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315180 CTS DRIVER Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:42:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315180 ^^^that makes me laugh every time ^^^that makes me laugh every time

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315149 1c3d0g Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:42:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315149 If they're anything like *some* of the posters in here, then hell yes! :twisted: If they’re anything like *some* of the posters in here, then hell yes! :twisted:

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315148 RicardoHead Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:39:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315148 OK, be honest. If you worked for Chrysler you would drive around flipping everyone in the world off too, right? OK, be honest. If you worked for Chrysler you would drive around flipping everyone in the world off too, right?

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315139 CTS DRIVER Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:40:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315139 you know the best thing about "american turdmobiles" is that they run bad longer than most brit cars run at all.:) you know the best thing about “american turdmobiles” is that they run bad longer than most brit cars run at all.:)

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315128 LP640 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:04:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315128 # The attitude of the woman sticking her middle finger up in the air is how I feel about this automobile. The world needs less crossovers, not more. The truck is hideous like every single dodge. American cars equal old fashioned technology with poor design and terrible reliability. The car much like the brand is absolute garbage. Comment by sunshine1810, posted on June27 at 2:41 pm look guys at least some people here have brains shamne the same cant be said for others eh?? 1c3d0g #

The attitude of the woman sticking her middle finger up in the air is how I feel about this automobile. The world needs less crossovers, not more. The truck is hideous like every single dodge. American cars equal old fashioned technology with poor design and terrible reliability. The car much like the brand is absolute garbage.
Comment by sunshine1810, posted on June27 at 2:41 pm

look guys at least some people here have brains shamne the same cant be said for others eh?? 1c3d0g

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315121 1c3d0g Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:32:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315121 I'm pretty amazed that some seem to know everything about this cross-over without even seeing it personally, let alone driving it. Maybe next time those who spout complete crap out of their mouths can keep it closed to spare us from their stench. American vehicles are awesome, despite what some methheads in here have to say. I’m pretty amazed that some seem to know everything about this cross-over without even seeing it personally, let alone driving it. Maybe next time those who spout complete crap out of their mouths can keep it closed to spare us from their stench. American vehicles are awesome, despite what some methheads in here have to say.

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315106 LP640 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:42:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315106 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...................HUH?? oh another new plastic soccer mom van LAME buy an XC90 if you want to drive your kids around. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz……………….HUH?? oh another new plastic soccer mom van LAME buy an XC90 if you want to drive your kids around.

]]> By: sunshine1810 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315108 sunshine1810 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:41:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315108 The attitude of the woman sticking her middle finger up in the air is how I feel about this automobile. The world needs less crossovers, not more. The truck is hideous like every single dodge. American cars equal old fashioned technology with poor design and terrible reliability. The car much like the brand is absolute garbage. The attitude of the woman sticking her middle finger up in the air is how I feel about this automobile. The world needs less crossovers, not more. The truck is hideous like every single dodge. American cars equal old fashioned technology with poor design and terrible reliability. The car much like the brand is absolute garbage.

]]> By: Aston Martin http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315099 Aston Martin Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:19:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315099 MORE AMERICAN TURDMOBILES. MORE AMERICAN TURDMOBILES.

]]> By: sik59rt http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315062 sik59rt Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:10:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315062 that woman giving the finger is priceless that woman giving the finger is priceless

]]> By: lanapat7 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315053 lanapat7 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:21:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315053 To me, that is a minivan. Does the angry driver comes with the minivan? To me, that is a minivan. Does the angry driver comes with the minivan?

]]> By: Elvio http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315022 Elvio Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:20:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315022 waste of time... waste of time…

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315020 Htay5500 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:12:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315020 not making any judgements about this yet if it doesnt take out the camo. but chrysler/dodge products are horrible, rented a sebring and nitro, horrible to drive, i mustve mushed the pedal in the sebring, and the ride in the nitro was slow and hard. dont get me started w/ their interiors. not making any judgements about this yet if it doesnt take out the camo. but chrysler/dodge products are horrible, rented a sebring and nitro, horrible to drive, i mustve mushed the pedal in the sebring, and the ride in the nitro was slow and hard. dont get me started w/ their interiors.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315010 RicardoHead Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:18:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315010 What a truly unique product from the inventive minds of Chrysler! What will they think of next? A horseless carriage? . BTW ... an angry woman behind the wheel of a soccermamamobile ... can't sterotype it any better than that! What a truly unique product from the inventive minds of Chrysler! What will they think of next? A horseless carriage?
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BTW … an angry woman behind the wheel of a soccermamamobile … can’t sterotype it any better than that!

]]> By: 0GSharK6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315008 0GSharK6 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:53:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315008 Amazing.. I'da figured being Dodge, the rear taillights would have some kind of semi-circle lenses in them somewhere. Looks almost slightly Pacifica-ish to me from the side.. and the lady flipping the bird is great. Amazing.. I’da figured being Dodge, the rear taillights would have some kind of semi-circle lenses in them somewhere. Looks almost slightly Pacifica-ish to me from the side.. and the lady flipping the bird is great.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315006 TomF Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:21:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315006 Why are they building a car of this size/stance from scratch when they already have a Jeep Compass and a Dodge Caliber? How the hell many stout, bulldog-looking crossover-y type cars can they build? Why are they building a car of this size/stance from scratch when they already have a Jeep Compass and a Dodge Caliber? How the hell many stout, bulldog-looking crossover-y type cars can they build?

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315000 Brendino Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:41:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-315000 Andre - CUVs are generally unibody, while traditional SUVs are body-on-frame. Andre – CUVs are generally unibody, while traditional SUVs are body-on-frame.

]]> By: jackdev73 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314994 jackdev73 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:53:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314994 Clearly Andre Neves has no idea what the difference is between a crossover and an SUV. Hey, gbb, the stupidity will end when people stop buying crossovers. For some reason there are a lot of people that dont want to buy minivans anymore (even though minivans cover most of what people buy crossovers for and do it better) so your stuck with crossovers. As for this vehicle, it looks promising. Clearly Andre Neves has no idea what the difference is between a crossover and an SUV. Hey, gbb, the stupidity will end when people stop buying crossovers. For some reason there are a lot of people that dont want to buy minivans anymore (even though minivans cover most of what people buy crossovers for and do it better) so your stuck with crossovers.

As for this vehicle, it looks promising.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314988 Blakkarr Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:12:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314988 Don't be a box.... Don't be a box.... Don’t be a box…. Don’t be a box….

]]> By: GcoupèJoe http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314984 GcoupèJoe Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:32:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314984 No way, I tired of witnessing cars of mediocrity from Dodge, Chrysler, etc...... No way, I tired of witnessing cars of mediocrity from Dodge, Chrysler, etc……

]]> By: gbb http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314963 gbb Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:06:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-314963 Another crossover, YUCK! When is this stupidity going to stop? Another crossover, YUCK!

When is this stupidity going to stop?

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295749 bb_454 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:01:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295749 If they could pull off moving that fast and making a relevant product I would have to give them some respect for that. And they have had some hits, 300 and PT come to mind. But the Compass, Aspen, Sebring are losers in my book, I know their not selling very well here. building losers gets you where Ford and GM are at. I just think its better to be a little late to the party with a great product than something thats gets to the market quick but destined to be a failure (not saying its going to be). If they could pull off moving that fast and making a relevant product I would have to give them some respect for that. And they have had some hits, 300 and PT come to mind. But the Compass, Aspen, Sebring are losers in my book, I know their not selling very well here. building losers gets you where Ford and GM are at. I just think its better to be a little late to the party with a great product than something thats gets to the market quick but destined to be a failure (not saying its going to be).

]]> By: 1966_GTO_ http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295405 1966_GTO_ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:47:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295405 Why are they making this? It doesn't look like a worth Pacifica replacement. Why are they making this? It doesn’t look like a worth Pacifica replacement.

]]> By: niallpolley http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295373 niallpolley Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:45:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295373 wow, a jacked-up family wagon, allow me to contain my excitement, zzzzzzzz wow, a jacked-up family wagon, allow me to contain my excitement, zzzzzzzz

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295291 autonutt Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:58:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295291 MGBYG.. how can the Avenger be "sucking eggs" if it hasn't even been released for sale yet?? People tend to jump the gun here a bit. MGBYG.. how can the Avenger be “sucking eggs” if it hasn’t even been released for sale yet?? People tend to jump the gun here a bit.

]]> By: bb_454 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295106 bb_454 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:47:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295106 Is it that I just dont see as much news about Dodge products as I do GM or Fords, or is it that Dodge just slaps their shit together that fast? I havn't heard much of anything about this, but here it is. Its like there always spitting things out as soon as there is a demand in the market (eg. Razor). I know that the Razor is an older concept though. Is it that I just dont see as much news about Dodge products as I do GM or Fords, or is it that Dodge just slaps their shit together that fast? I havn’t heard much of anything about this, but here it is. Its like there always spitting things out as soon as there is a demand in the market (eg. Razor). I know that the Razor is an older concept though.

]]> By: mujician http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295103 mujician Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:40:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295103 I'm Sorry, but how many damb Chrysler products are we going to see before they start making something of quality??????????????????????????????????? I’m Sorry, but how many damb Chrysler products are we going to see before they start making something of quality???????????????????????????????????

]]> By: MyGodBeatsYourGod http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295100 MyGodBeatsYourGod Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:38:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-jc49.html#comment-295100 If it's on the Sebring platform, it's basically a Mitshi Outlander in Dodge clothing. They'll have plenty of room on the Sterling Heights line with the Sebring/Avenger suckin' eggs. If it’s on the Sebring platform, it’s basically a Mitshi Outlander in Dodge clothing.

They’ll have plenty of room on the Sterling Heights line with the Sebring/Avenger suckin’ eggs.

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