Chrysler UK Ltd has announced a raft of new improvements to the 2010 Grand Voyager range.  These improvements will add even further to Grand Voyager’s premium proposition whilst lowering the cost of ownership.

Available in three derivatives, the LX, Touring and Limited, the front-wheel drive Grand Voyager comes with a six-speed automatic gearbox and a choice of two engines; a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine and a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine.

The Grand Voyager prices range from £26,995 for the LX entry model to £34,995 for the top of the range 2.8-litre diesel Limited model. The 3.8-litre petrol model costs £35,495.  Standard features include Stow ‘n Go seats; power sliding side doors; power tailgatre rear-view interior conversation mirror; third-row power side windows; a removable torch; directional LED reading lamps and automatic three-zone climate control for all passengers.  Grand Voyager Limited models also get power folding 3^rd row Stow ‘n Go; back-up camera and rain sensitive wipers.

To keep passengers entertained, an optional dual-screen DVD system is available allowing second-row passengers to play a video game or watch a different film to those in the third row. The uconnect gps system offers MP3 player compatibility, a touchscreen and voice-controlled navigation system along with the ability to store more than 4000 songs on an integrated 30GB hard drive.

Passenger safety is well catered for with traction control; ESP; tyre-pressure monitoring; front and all-row side-curtain air bags; as well as seven full-size seats with fixings for three Isofix child seats all come as standard across the range. 2010 models will also benefit from the additon of active headrests. (Late availability)

The Grand Voyager diesel version has reduced CO₂ emissions by 10% and has dropped a tax band – moving from tax band L to K – saving £200 of vehicle excise duty in the first year.  Fuel economy has also improved by over 10% and now returns up to 33.6 mpg on a combined cycle further reducing the cost of ownership.

As with all models in the Chrysler range, the Grand Voyager is backed by a peace-of-mind owner’s package and comes with three year/60,000-mile mechanical warranty, seven-year anti-corrosion warranty and one year European roadside assistance.

Nigel Land, Marketing Director at Chrysler UK Ltd said: “With more than 25 years as the world’s best selling MPV, and with over 12 million vehicles sold worldwide, the Grand Voyager remains the most luxurious MPV on sale in the UK marketplace and offers the ultimate flexibility and utility for active lifestyles.

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Chrysler Group LLC today announced its plans to engineer and produce a pure electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. Shown earlier this year at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Fiat 500EV demonstrates the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group and the Fiat Group as well as the speed at which the two companies can work together on advanced vehicle programs.

“The alliance with Fiat presented new opportunities to merge Chrysler Group engineering knowledge with new platforms and the Fiat 500EV is an outstanding example of our efforts,” said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President Engineering—Chrysler Group LLC. “The Fiat 500 is a small, lightweight platform perfect for integrating electric-vehicle technology.”

The Fiat 500EV powertrain is comprised of three main systems; high power electric powertrain module, advance lithium ion battery, and an EV control unit to manage power flows. Beginning in 2012, Chrysler Group will manufacture the Fiat 500EV for the United States market. All powertrain engineering and vehicle development will take place at Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Pricing will be announced closer to launch, but will be competitive with similar electric vehicles in the market.

Chrysler Group is the vehicle electrification center of competence for both Chrysler Group and Fiat Group. The company is exploring ways to promote zero-emission transportation and the development of an electric-vehicle charging infrastructure through partnerships to be announced in the future.

Last year Chrysler Group announced the company’s intention to build the Fiat 500 with a combustion engine for North America. The vehicle will debut in late 2010.

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Stars For A Cause, in collaboration with the Chrysler Brand, is handing over the keys of a Chrysler 300 “Haiti” for auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts.

“It is our social responsibility to assist in any way we can to help contribute to the relief efforts,” said Olivier Francois, President and Chief Executive Officer – Chrysler brand, Chrysler Group LLC.

“Hundreds of celebrity signatures now grace the exterior of the Chrysler 300 Haiti edition thanks to the actors and actresses attending a recent red carpet event and we are hopeful the car will raise a significant amount of money at auction, which will be given to the American Red Cross for their Haiti relief efforts.”

Stars for a Cause chose Leake Car Auction in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to auction this one-of-a-kind vehicle.  The auction will take place on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.

“We have chosen this auction company for its experience in charity auctions, its honorable reputation, low key and humble image and its location in the heart of the country as symbolic gesture,” said George Braunstein, Founder, Stars for a Cause.

Stars for a Cause will continue its efforts in collaboration with Leake Car Auction and others to promote this auction and to steer the public’s interest to help generate the highest bid possible to benefit the American Red Cross Haitian Relief Efforts.

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Chrysler UK Ltd has announced a new model line-up of its highly popular 300C range, designed to give buyers exceptional value for money. The new executive model line-up and prices take effect from Friday 1st January 2010.

Chrysler has researched exactly what customers want in today’s changing market, and the new range will focus more closely on these requirements.

With its refined interior, premium technology features and unmistakable design, the Chrysler 300C saloon continues to offer unmatched style, performance and excitement in the hugely competitive E-segment, plus it now offers very attractive and affordable pricing.

The new 2010 300C range will now offer four derivatives, the 300C SE, SR and SRT comes with an automatic gearbox and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, while the SRT-8 is coupled with a mighty 6.1-litre V8 HEMI® petrol engine.

The new entry-level diesel model, 300C SE, is available from just £23,995 on the road, and offers a very high level of standard equipment including leather trimmed seats, ESP, ABS, front, rear and side-curtain airbags, heated front seats, dual zone climate control, LED ambient lighting, front fog lamps, parking sensors (front and rear).

On the exterior, Xenon headlamps and rain-sensing windscreen wipers are also standard along with 18” aluminium wheels.

The in-car entertainment system features AM/FM radio with CD player and MP3 capability and a six speaker Boston Acoustics® sound system.

The fuel efficient and highly-refined 3.0 litre common-rail diesel (CRD) engine offers maximum efficiency, providing exceptional power of 215 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 376 lb.-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. Top speed is 143 mph and the 300C can reach 0-62.5 mph in 8.7 seconds.

The 300C SR is priced at £24,995. In addition to the SE specification, SR models feature auto-dimming rear view mirror, upgraded Boston Acoustics® sound system including subwoofer and uconnect® gps satellite navigation system, uconnect® phone with voice recognition, a hands-free communication system using Bluetooth technology. Optional extras on the SR are the power sunroof costing £750 and heated rear seats costing £250.

The 300C SRT priced at £27,995, offers in addition to the SR models a mesh grille with chrome surround, body coloured door mirrors and door handles, wheel arch extensions, 20 inch aluminium wheels, leather and suede trimmed sports seats and carbon fibre interior details.

In a segment dominated by prestigious German marques; Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the 300C is able to compete aggressively on price and standard equipment levels.

The top-of-the range performance model, the SRT-8 costs £41,795. Its legendary 6.1 V-8 HEMI® petrol engine generates 425 bhp of power with 420 lb -ft of torque. The rear-wheel drive Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is capable of impressive performance times – 0 to 62.5 mph in just 5.0 seconds, standing start quarter-mile time in the high 13-second range, a top of speed of 165 mph and 0-100-0 in the mid 16-seconds.

Extra SRT-8 specification includes high performance Brembo® calipers, power sunroof, performance tuned steering and suspension making the SRT-8 the ultimate Chrysler 300C and the most affordable performance car in the market place today.

Chrysler UK Ltd Managing Director, Federico Goretti, said: “The new 2010 300C range will assist us in gaining a competitive advantage in a fiercely contested segment of the market.

“ With an entry level price of under £24,000, Chrysler is also attracting customers from the D-segment who are looking for a car that stands out from the crowd and comes highly equipped. Customers can now get all the features and benefits of a 300C for less than a mid-range D-segment car.

“The Chrysler 300C remains a great looking, well equipped car and now offers an even more desirable package of power, performance and style combined with attractive and extremely competitive pricing.”

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