> JLA wrote:
> In a move to make its SUV and other low mpg vehicles instantly more
attractive, Chrysler has announced a novel new program to help
customers with the rising costs of fuel.
>
> Starting tomorrow Chrysler is offering buyers a gas card that will
allow them to purchase fuel at a capped $2.99 per gallon for three
years, with a bunch of caveats. The automaker didn’t specify, for
instance, which vehicles would be eligible for the promotional rate,
or how much gas would be allowed during the three years.
>
> Chrysler did say that the program, which will have the automaker
paying the balance of the gas cost over $2.99 a gallon, will cover 87
octane, E-85, and diesel. The fuel cards will only be able to be used
at sanctioned stations that are as yet unspecified.
>
> Would the chance at three-years of cheap gas turn your head toward
a Chrysler product?
PRESS RELEASE
Chrysler LLC Delivers Economic Stimulus; Protects Consumers from
Rising Gas Prices for Three Years
"Let's Refuel America" available throughout the U.S.
exclusively at Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge dealer****ps through June 2,
2008 Three-year price protection from volatile gas prices available
on compact, mid-size and full-size models, minivans, crossovers and
pickup truck models
Seventy-six percent of customers cite rising gas prices as "top
concern" Auburn Hills, Mich. - In response to direct customer
feedback citing the prospect of rising gas prices as a top concern,
Chrysler LLC today announces its own economic stimulus package: an
exclusive gas price protection policy that eliminates the risk of
further spikes in fuel prices. With the U.S. purchase of eligible
Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, customers can enroll in the
"Let's Refuel America" program and receive a gas card that
immediately lowers their gas price to $2.99 a gallon, and keeps it
there for three years. The offer is available at 3,521 U.S. Chrysler,
Jeep and Dodge dealer****ps through June 2, 2008, and is available on
vehicles ranging from popular new compacts, crossovers and minivans
to full-size diesel-powered pickup trucks.
"Today we are proud to introduce an unprecedented program to help
put customers' minds at ease and do something to help working people
who are worried about the volatility of fuel prices and vehicle cost
of owner****p," said Jim Press, Vice-Chairman and President,
Chrysler LLC. "The Let's Refuel America Price Guarantee puts
money in your pocket today, and allows our customers to better manage
their fuel expenses. And you can't get it anywhere else besides a
Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealer****p."
The Let's Refuel America program offers consumers a combination of the
fuel price protection program and additional bonus cash up to $3,000
on available vehicles, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Charger,
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram.
Consumer Economic Solutions
Chrysler has a number of solutions to help our customers during these
tough economic times. "Chrysler is committed to providing the
best value, and the least worries, for our customers," said
Press. Chrysler's lineup includes five models for under $20,000 that
get 28 miles-per-gallon or better on the highway. To protect
consumers from unexpected repair costs in the future, Chrysler models
come with the industry's best powertrain warranty, covering the
original owner for the life of the vehicle. And Chrysler has made a
number of its most popular options standard on its New Day Package
vehicles.
Fuel Economy Solutions
Chrysler currently offers six models that get better than 28
miles-per-gallon on the highway: Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Sebring
Convertible, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and Dodge
Caliber. Through April, the six of these models combined have higher
sales than in the first four months of 2007. The recently-launched
2009 Dodge Journey comes with an available 173-hp four cylinder
engine, helping it achieve best in class fuel economy.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel 3.0-liter engine provides a
class-leading driving range of approximately 450 miles and gets an
estimated fuel economy of 18 miles/city and 23 miles/highway for 4x2
models and 17 miles/city and 22 miles/highway for 4x4 models. Outside
of North America where fuel-saving diesel engines are in higher
demand, Chrysler offers 17 models with diesel powertrains.
This fall, Chrysler will launch in the United States, two new hybrid
SUVs, the Dodge Durango Hybrid and Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, boasting a
fuel economy improvement of more than 25 percent overall, and 40
percent in the city. In 2010, the Dodge Ram Hybrid will reach the
market. Chrysler is currently in the midst of a $3 billion powertrain
investment offensive to develop new fuel-efficient powertrains and
axles for our next-generation models.
Chrysler sup****ts the federal government's new dramatically increased
CAFE fuel economy standards, which will increase fuel efficiency by
an average of 40 percent by 2020. Recently, Chrysler joined the US
Climate Action Partner****p, working to find solutions to global
greenhouse gas emissions.
Customer Advisory Board
In February, Chrysler created the industry's first Customer Advisory
Board to encourage a direct dialogue with customers and gather
insight and feedback. A recent Advisory Board survey generated the
following results: 76 percent of the community is "very
concerned" or "extremely concerned" about fuel prices.
83 percent of the community responded that fuel prices will affect
their summer vacation plans. (Note: the poll shows that 19 percent
responded "extremely", 22 percent responded "very
much", 30 percent responded "somewhat", and 12 percent
responded slightly, 17 percent responded that it won't affect their
plans.)
Program Description
The Let's Refuel America gas card program works when a customer
purchases a new and unused Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle and
selects the program in lieu of other available incentives. The
customer is provided with the registration process documentation and
registers providing their required personal information via the
dedicated web site or toll-free 800 number. Once registered, the
customer receives their gas card and separately, their Personal
Identification Number (PIN) within 4 to 6 weeks of application. The
customer then swipes their Let's Refuel America Gas Card at an
eligible gas station, selecting up to 87 octane regular, E85 fuel or
diesel fuel, and enters their PIN to begin the fueling process. After
the fuel transaction occurs, the customer's personal credit card
(identified in the registration process) is charged $2.99 per
gallon.
Let's Refuel America Eligibility
The following vehicles are eligible for the Let's Refuel America
program:
Small/Compact Car
Dodge Caliber, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
Mid-size Car
Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Large Car
Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum
Crossover
Dodge Journey
Minivan
Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country
Compact SUV
Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
Mid-size SUV
Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty
Large SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen
Pickup Truck
Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram HD
The following vehicles are not eligible for the Let's Refuel America
program:
All SRT models, Dodge Viper, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Ram Chassis Cab,
Chrysler Crossfire, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Sprinter.
Select Program Offer
$2.99 guaranteed fuel card for up to 3 years
Offer valid with up to 87 octane regular unleaded fuel, E85 fuel or
diesel fuel only, depending upon purchased vehicle*
Yearly allotment of gallons provided
Annual gallon allotment ends each year on 7/31 (first year ends
7/31/09)
Enroll
Easily register via a dedicated web site or by calling designated
1-800
number
Personalized Let's Refuel America Gas Card arrives within 4-6 weeks
of
receipt of application
Use & Save
Use the Let's Refuel America Gas Card like any credit card – just
swipe
and type in your PIN to use
Check account transactions online
* If mid-grade or premium unleaded fuel is purchased, the customer
will be billed for the $2.99 plus $.15 per gallon for mid-grade
(88-89 octane) or plus $.30 for premium (90-94 octane). All other
grades of fuel higher than 94 octane are not covered under this
program and the full pump price will be billed through to the
customer plus a $2 service fee per transaction with no gallon usage
penalty. If customer purchases unleaded gas (including E85) on a
diesel card, or diesel fuel on an unleaded gas card, the customer
will be billed the full pump price plus $2 service fee per
transaction with no gallon usage penalty
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