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2019 Dodge Durango trim level comparison About a week ago, we took you through some of the coolest features that the new Dodge Durango SUV will bring to the table. However, there is much more than meets the eye with each of the five lines that it’s set to re-up for the 2019 model year. To give you an insider look at each trim (and perhaps help you find your desired model) come and check out our 2019 Dodge Durango trim level comparison at Palmen DCJR! more 2019 Dodge Durango standard engines by trim As in previous years, the 2019 Dodge Durango will offer plenty of included performance under the hood. You’ll get your choice of three available engines – available on select trims –and a TorqueFlite® eight-speed transmission standard on all trims. We’ve listed the engines and their capabilities in greater detail below, as well as the available trims that offer said engines: 2019 Dodge Durango SRT Features By far the strongest and fastest in the Durango family, the SRT has a track-bred heritage that certainly looks the part. It offers red seat belts, high-performance Brembo® brakes, and an Active Damping System to help your suspension adjust and adapt to changing road conditions. Plus, you’ll be in line for an available 19-speaker, 825-watt Harman Kardon audio system! 2019 Dodge Durango R/T Features The same audio system available on the SRT will also be an option on the R/T trim, which also features a performance steering and suspension system, Fuel Saver Technology and more. Inside, however, is where the R/T gets you up close and personal to your world. It brings a Uconnect 4C Nav system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the table, all standard! Read More: What new features are included on the 2019 Dodge Durango? 2019 Dodge Durango Citadel Features The Durango Citadel offers much of the same features available on the R/T, but in terms of appearance, it has some key differences. With 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, HID headlamps and auto high-beams, you can get a clearer view of the road and look amazing doing it. 2019 Dodge Durango GT Features Coming in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive drivetrains, the 2019 Durango GT also brings bright-tipped dual exhaust pipes, Capri leather-trimmed seats, paddle shifters and a power liftgate to the table. 2019 Dodge Durango SXT Features To go along with the prominent tech features available on other Durango trims, the SXT model will offer standard Keyless Enter n’ Go, an electronic T-shifter to maximize driver control, Integrated Voice Command and a leather-wrapped, perforated steering wheel! Click here to view our current Durango inventory and schedule a test drive!

2019 Chrysler 300 Interior Features In the annals of automotive history, we’ve seen many models come and go, forming a solid fanbase in one model year then abandoning it the next. This is sometimes a striking realization, but one that is foreign to the Chrysler 300. Ever since its complete redesign in 2005, the 300 has become a legend in the Chrysler line, one that has stood the test of time and solidified itself as a beacon of innovation and comfort. To illustrate this, our Palmen CDJR team wants to show you the 2019 Chrysler 300 Interior Features - there are a lot to go around, and they’re all impressive! more 2019 Chrysler 300 Luxury and Convenience Features The ultimate goal of any luxury vehicle is making your driving experience comfortable and cozy, an ideal that the 2019 Chrysler 300 has achieved with little issue. You’ll be treated to heated and ventilated power leather-trimmed front and rear seats, ensuring that everyone inside stays warm and comfy on the journey. Plus, with wood-grain accents lining its interior and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, you’ll literally get a better grip on the road. 2019 Chrysler 300 Technology and Safety Features Of course, the two-pronged attack that the new Chrysler 300’s interior brings is accented by its tech upgrades. Starting with your drive, the 300 offers a Rotary E-Shift gear shifter, which allows you to change between park, reverse and drive with a knob, as opposed to bulkier sticks of years past. Also, an 8.4-inch touchscreen proves a fitting home for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto app integration, as well as a BeatsAudio™ Premium Sound System that turns your vehicle into a dancehall in no time.   Along the way, the Chrysler 300 can keep you safe from all harm or threats of harm. This is because of its wide array of driver assistance innovations, including the following: Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning w/ Active Braking Lane Departure Warning w/ Lane Keep Assist Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop Blind Spot Monitoring System Front and Rear Park Assist Rear Cross Path Detection Advanced Brake Assist Many more! More Chrysler Info: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Family Friendly Features Get more information on the 2019 Chrysler 300 with Palmen CDJR Ahead of the Chrysler 300 model’s arrival at our dealership lot in Racine, be sure to contact Palmen CDJR if you have any further questions or have anything else that you’d like to know. We are always happy to show you all that the 300 can do!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Exterior Color Options The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is bold and versatile. With sleek exterior styling that houses a luxuriously comfortable interior, space for five passengers to stretch out and relax, and plenty of power under the hood to get you from point A to point B with ease, the Cherokee is a great choice for anyone in the market for an SUV. Let’s take a closer look at the available color options in the Cherokee! more View Our Inventory Olive GreenGranite Crystal Metallic (Not available on Latitude trim)Bright White Velvet RedDiamond Black CrystalLight BrownstoneBillet Silver Metallic Drivers interested in the 2019 Jeep Cherokee can browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2019 Dodge Durango new features and performance upgrades Touting yourself as the “King of SUVs” requires innovation, high adrenaline, and strength that most vehicles simply can’t provide. However, if there was one model that had an unrivaled claim to the sport utility throne, it would be the Dodge Durango. Throughout automotive history, this three-row icon has proven its worth time and time again. With its release for the new model year coming soon, our Palmen DCJR team wants to give you an inside look at the 2019 Dodge Durango new features and performance upgrades - check it out today! more New performance features of the 2019 Dodge Durango As with previous models, the 2019 Durango will feature two available engines (295-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and 360-hp 5.7-liter HEMI® V8) that are sure to excite whenever you press the pedal. However, there’s even greater brawn to go around on all new Durango trims, as an available Integrated Trailer Brake allows you even greater control of the (up to) 7,400 pounds that you can haul. New connectivity features of the 2019 Dodge Durango Of course, to coincide with our continued journey deeper into the 21st century, the 2019 Durango will offer some of the latest (and greatest) tech features on today’s market. We’ve listed some of our favorites below: Programmable digital instrument cluster 19-speaker Harman/Kardon premium audio system Class-Exclusive 9-inch Blu-ray/DVD player 8.4-inch Uconnect® infotainment touchscreen radio Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility More New Dodge Info: 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat top speed and specs Get more information on the 2019 Dodge Durango in Racine WI With over 85 cubic feet of cargo volume to work with and comfortable leather seating arrangements for every passenger inside, it’s no wonder why the 2019 Durango is being promoted as the Dodge Charger of the SUV world. If you’d like more information about the model ahead of its release, we encourage you to click here to redirect to the Durango's official press release, or feel free to contact our Palmen DCJR team today. We’re happy to show you all that we know!

2019 Jeep Cherokee interior seating capacity and maximum cargo volume Throughout automotive history, we’ve often looked up to the Jeep Cherokee to lead the pack in terms of smart performance and high amounts of innovation. For the upcoming 2019, the Cherokee returns to Wisconsin with ultra-comfortable and convenient features for everyone inside to enjoy. Today, we want to show you the 2019 Jeep Cherokee interior seating capacity and maximum cargo volume, as well as how you can store everything you need for the ride! more Interior storage volume and convenience features of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee There’s plenty of conveniences to go around with the 2019 Cherokee, which offers up to 54.9 cubic feet of cargo volume. Plus, with a Power Liftgate, sliding rear seat and folding seats in the equation, it’s easy to get inside and make all the room you need for all your belongings. In addition, enhanced small storage spaces located throughout the cabin (as well as a Load Floor underneath the main space in the trunk) make storing smaller items easy! Seating capacity and comfort features of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Along with the amount of interior space that the 2019 Cherokee provides, you can also fit up to five people inside. They’re able to relax on heated and ventilated seating (a welcome change for the impending fall and winter months here in Wisconsin), tailor the interior temperature to their exact standards thanks to a Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, and gaze out of the Panoramic Moonroof at the world around us! You Might Also Like: Which Jeep model is the most spacious? Test drive the 2019 Jeep Cherokee in Racine WI The 2019 Cherokee is here at Palmen DCJR, and we invite you to contact our team today if you’re looking to get inside for a test drive today! We’re also able to get you set up with credit approval in no time at all, making it easier than ever to take a Jeep home with you!

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat top speed and specs This is it, folks – this is the top of the line. Throughout muscle car history we’ve seen plenty of models competing to be the fastest and the strongest, but with the recent unveiling of the new Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat for the 2019 model year, everything you thought you knew about how a muscle car is capable of performing has been thrown out the window. It’s fierce, fast and furious in its commitment to adrenaline, and we invite you to check out the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat top speed and specs with Palmen CDJR today to see what we mean! more 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT engine specifications and 0-60 time The word “supercharged” doesn’t begin to do the 2019 Challenger SRT model’s engine justice, but we’ll try anyway. Under the hood, you’ll find a 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat High Output V8; this is a bold (and accurate) claim, as the SRT can produce up to 797 horsepower with added options, and 707 pound-feet of torque! (You heard us.) Plus, its 8-speed TorqueFlite® automatic transmission lets you shift this energy throughout the SRT’s gears seamlessly! And now for the fun part; if the Challenger SRT was in the NFL it would blow even Chris Johnson away. This is because of its 0-60 mph time, a blistering 3.4 seconds. Compounded over a full drive, you can get the speedometer all the way up over 203 miles per hour! We can’t recommend strongly enough that you don’t try this on I-41, but that’s still an impressive (and breathtaking) number! Get more information on the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT in Racine WI Clearly, the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT is built for a specific breed of thrill-junkie driver, but if you’d like to learn more about its available features, don’t hesitate to contact our sales team today. We’re happy to help you with anything that you want to know! Read More: Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee vs Wrangler (Which Jeep SUV is right for you?)

2019 Dodge Charger Cabin Features High performance and athletic design cues are the hallmarks of any great American-made muscle car, a market segment that the Dodge Charger is happy to belong to. For the new 2019 model year, there’s no denying the amount of adrenaline and awe-inspiring body stylings that you can expect, but what about all that’s hiding inside? We want to take you on the grand tour today, so join Palmen DCJR as we show you the 2019 Dodge Charger cabin features; we think you’ll be impressed! more 2019 Dodge Charger seating and convenience features Stepping inside the 2019 Charger opens you up to a new world of comfort, all wrapped up in one of the strongest packages on the American market. You’ll get the choice of cloth sport seats or a Nappa leather trim, as well as a Cold Weather Package that includes a heated steering wheel and heated seats – though we’re not looking forward to that in any way, that’s sure to be invaluable to the winters that Wisconsin often experiences. Speaking of the steering wheel, to increase your control over the road the 2019 Charger also offers paddle shifters mounted on it; this helps you select the gears you need with ease! 2019 Dodge Charger tech features and innovations There are plenty more bells and whistles to speak of inside the 2019 Charger – these include three 12-Volt power outlets to help you keep all your devices charged, as well as an all-new Dark Dub Plate instrument panel trim. Combine this with an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment interface, along with the Dodge Performance Pages software, and you have one of the most innovative muscle cars in production! More Charger Info: 2019 Dodge Charger Trim Levels and Features Get more information on the 2019 Dodge Charger with Palmen DCJR We’re still a while out from the Charger being released in America, but if you’d like some further information on the model before it arrives, be sure to contact our sales team today with any inquiries. We’re always happy to tell you what we know!

When you are looking for a new vehicle, interior space is important, especially if you like to travel or take road trips. Making sure that your new vehicle will be able to fit everything you need without feeling too cramped or uncomfortable is helpful to keep in mind while you are shopping! Learn more about which Jeep model has the most interior space for all of your gear! more Read More: Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee vs Wrangler New Jeep Model Cargo Space Specs As you can see, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is the most spacious model for cargo, but the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has the most passenger volume. All Jeep models are comfortable and provide a responsive, capable ride. Additionally, most Jeep models offer towing capabilities and have roof rails and other options for taking more cargo along for the ride. Check out the towing capacity for each Jeep model! Drivers looking for more information about the Jeep models available on the dealership’s lot can contact a team member at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine! You can browse our Jeep inventory and even set up a test drive online before coming to the dealership today!

2018 Dodge Durango Safety Features The 2018 Dodge Durango is sleek and versatile. It offers a bold exterior design to get you from point A to point B with ease and style and an interior that envelops everyone in comfort and convenience. Let’s take a closer look at the safety features in the 2018 Dodge Durango. more Read More: How can I avoid getting pulled over? 2018 Dodge Durango Safety Technology The Dodge Durango has a variety of active safety features that help you stay alert and aware of your surroundings on the road. While these features are no replacement for responsible driving, they can help give you peace of mind and confidence behind the wheel knowing your Durango has got your back. Parking assistance features include a standard ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera, available ParkSense® Rear Park Assist and available ParkSense® Front and Rear Park Assist systems. An available Blind Spot Monitoring System helps you stay aware of vehicles in your blind spot by giving you visual and audible alerts when you indicate to change lanes but there is a vehicle in your blind spot. Adaptive Cruise Control is available to automatically adjust your speed when you are cruising to keep up with the flow of traffic. Brake Assist is available in emergency braking situations to help you stop, while Electronic Stability Control helps you maintain control in slippery or rough terrain. 2018 Dodge Durango Safety Design The Durango offers a rigid body that helps to keep passengers safe. It comes standard with advanced multistage front airbags, supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags, side-curtain airbags in all rows, a driver inflatable knee-bolster airbag and more. The Durango also offers a security alarm, tire pressure monitoring display, LATCH child seat anchor system, a front passenger seat belt alert and other alerts that help keep you safe. The 2018 Dodge Durango is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

Top 5 ways to get pulled over We’ve all been there: you’re driving along and all of a sudden you see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. The pang of fear and frustration that comes with that sight can be avoided if you drive carefully. Check out the top 5 most common reasons people get pulled over! more Read More: How can I make the time pass on my commute? Speeding. This one is a no-brainer. The faster you are driving, the longer it takes you and your vehicle to react when necessary. For example, speed limits are lower in residential areas, because there are a number of risks involved with driving on residential roads. A kid could run out into the road, a stray pet could try crossing the street, and if you are speeding, you are less likely to be able to stop in time to avoid hitting them! Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to reach your destination so that you don’t feel the need to speed. Cell Phone Use. This reason is becoming more and more prevalent. Many states have a ban on cell phone use while driving, and for good reason – looking away from the road for even a split second could be the difference between avoiding a collision or not. Distracted or Hazardous Driving. Similar to the risks associated with cell phone use, putting on makeup, changing clothes, or even eating food can all be major distractions that cause accidents. Hazardous driving like making illegal U-turns, stop sign and stoplight violations, failure to yield and more are all also reasons for traffic stops. Equipment Violations. Expired plates, burnt-out or broken headlights or taillights, certain vehicle modifications like loud exhaust and deeply-tinted windows are some of the most common equipment violations cops pull folks over for. Tailgating or Improper Lane Changes. These reckless movements are typically closely watched for by cops. Driving too closely can impact your ability to stop in time, causing a fender-bender, and improperly changing lanes (i.e. cutting someone off, not checking blind spots) can also put other drivers at risk if they have to brake sharply or swerve to avoid hitting you as you make the move. The biggest takeaway here is to drive safely. Follow all posted signs and be alert and aware of other vehicles and potential hazards on the road. If your vehicle is in need of service, you can schedule a service appointment online or come to Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine to get your vehicle checked out today!

Tips to improve your driving commute If you are a commuter, you probably spend a lot of time in your car, which can be daunting some days when you just want to reach your location. But with all of the technology advancements in new vehicles these days, you have plenty of ways to make your commute more bearable! Check out these tips to help your commute! more Read More: What is Electronic Stability Control? Keep your car clean: This will help you feel better about sitting in your car for long periods of time. Wipe down surfaces regularly to keep germs from building up and you can even keep a garbage bag in your car to help keep the clutter at bay. Listen to podcasts or audiobooks: Connecting your smartphone to your vehicle's infotainment system, you can use your car speakers to broadcast a podcast you love or an audiobook. Whether you choose personal development content or a gripping fiction novel, getting out of your head can help the time pass. Give yourself plenty of time: Nothing makes a commute or traffic more frustrating than running late. Leave with plenty of time to account for backups or potential detours. Relax or meditate: With the stress of the workday, taking some time to do breathing exercises or walk through a guided meditation practice while you are stuck in traffic can help you start or end your day on a positive note. We hope these tips help you get through your daily commute with ease! If your vehicle is in need of service, you can schedule a service appointment online before you come to see us at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine!

How do the Jeep Grand Cherokee's Active Safety Features work? Seeing as the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always been designed to take on more than just your standard city street or stretch of highway, safety has always been an especially important aspect of the SUV. It was engineered, and is built with safety in mind, so if something does happen to go awry, the Grand Cherokee can keep you and your passengers protected. What really sets the SUV apart, however, are not its passive, but its active safety features that can keep an accident from occurring in the first place. more Before we get into some details on how these features work, let’s first look at all of the revolutionary active safety features that you will find in the available safety packages of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep Grand Cherokee Active Safety Features Adaptive Cruise Control Blind-Spot Monitor Forward Collision Warning Front Automated Emergency Braking Front Parking Sensors Lane Departure Warning Lane Keeping Assist Parking Assist Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor Rear Parking Sensors All of the features listed above are controlled by sensors that are strategically placed around the vehicle. As they are in the front, back and sides, absolutely everything is covered. They can tell you when a vehicle is following too closely, or if you are going to hit something when backing up, and they can also warn you of vehicles in your blind spot, or when your vehicle starts to stray from its lane. Perhaps the best of the features, however, comes courtesy of front sensors that can sense when you are coming up too closely on another vehicle or object. After warning you, the vehicle can automatically brake for you. Read More: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy and Performance Experience the Jeep Grand Cherokee in Racine If you are interested in learning more about how these features work, or would like to test them out for yourself, we encourage you to pay us a visit here at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, where we have a range of Jeep Grand Cherokee models that are equipped with various combinations of the features listed above. If you are looking to stay safe, while also having your vehicle serve as another set of eyes on the road, there is no arguing that the Grand Cherokee is the Jeep best suited for your needs.