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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 3,511
U.S. Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships 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
ownership,” 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 dealership.”
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 supports 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 Partnership, 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:
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76 percent of the community is "very concerned" or
"extremely concerned" about fuel prices.
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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
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$2.99 guaranteed fuel card for up to 3 years
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Offer valid with up to 87 octane regular unleaded
fuel, E85 fuel or diesel fuel only, depending upon
purchased vehicle*
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Yearly allotment of gallons provided
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Annual gallon allotment ends each year on 7/31
(first year ends 7/31/09)
Enroll
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Easily register via a dedicated web site or by
calling designated 1-800 number
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Personalized Let’s Refuel America Gas Card arrives
within 4-6 weeks of receipt of application
Use & Save
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Use the Let’s Refuel America Gas Card like any
credit card – just swipe and type in your PIN to
use
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Check account transactions online
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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.
Source: Chrysler LLC |
