Luring Grads With Technology, Safety And Savings

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Luring Grads With Technology, Safety And Savings (NAPSA)—Theperiod just after graduation can be an exciting time for recent grads: first job, first apartment off campus and, for many, their first new car—often with an assist from Mom and Dad. To appeal to these eager drivers and their parents, car companies are finding they haveto offer vehicles that integrate timely technology to impress the graduates, safety to impress Mom and Dad, and savings to impress them both. For example, the 2015 Chrysler 200’s high-tech amenities include a full-color driver information dis- play cluster that allows drivers to receive information and vehicle feedback in the format they prefer—all while keeping their hands on the wheel andeyes on the road. The information that can be displayed includes speed, turn-byturn navigation, real-time fuel Car companies that want to attract new graduates and their parents are offering cars that use technology in a way that promotessafe driving and savings. ride, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, four- wheel anti-lock disc brakes, ener- gy-absorbing steering column, Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS), Keyless Enter ’n Go, LATCH child seat anchors, safety and security functions such as the ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist feature, audio information andtrip details. A power supply and media center located in the center console underthe sliding cup holders pro- brake/park interlock, a body constructed of 60 percent highstrength steel and more. It even has a feature called Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus. A Chrysler Group first, this provides autonomous braking that can slow the vehicle or, at low speeds, bring it to a stop when a frontal collision appears including an available 115-volt outlet. Safety And Security When it comes to safety and Savings Fuel economy is also key with the Chrysler 200. It offers a Segment-first standard nine-speed economy, safety warnings, and vides maximum user convenience, security, the car integrates 60 safety features, including one called SafeHold, which secures the vehicle if the driver opens the door and unlatches the seat belt while forward or reverse gears are still engaged. It also has eight standard air bags, all-speed traction control, brake assist, brake/throttle over- imminent. automatic transmission, innova- tive all-wheel-drive system and choice of two engineoptions. It is the first midsize sedan to feature an all-wheel-drive system with complete rear-axle disconnect, which reduces energy loss to improvefuelefficiency. To learn more, visit www. chrysler.com.

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