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You thought about getting an SUV for your growing family, but you couldn't find one that quite fit the bill. The interiors weren't very comfortable, and there wasn't enough storage space. If you're looking for a large, comfortable vehicle, you need to be looking at the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. Here are five of our favorite features of this beautiful minivan. more Fuel Economy Our favorite feature of the 2021 Pacifica is its fuel economy. The EPA estimates the 2021 Pacifica can go up to 33 miles on electric power. Additionally, it is rated at 84 MPGe combined for rear-wheel-drive models. Furthermore, AWD models can get up to 82 MPGe for a total range of 520 miles. Comfort The comfort of the 2021 Pacifica is another incredible feature. This Pacifica's cavernous cabin is packed with plenty of cupholders, cubbies, and slide-out bins for even more space. There is more than enough room for personal items, regardless of how many passengers you're transporting. Additionally, the captain's chairs are so comfortable, you'll be volunteering to run the errands for the family. You can also opt for second-row captain's chairs. However, you'll have to consider how much storage space you're looking for from this vehicle. The captain's chairs are more cushioned and don't stow as compactly as the standard second-row chairs. Storage Capacity Behind the third row of seats, you can enjoy 32.3 cubic feet of storage capacity. If you stow the second and third rows of seats, you can enjoy an astonishing 140.5 cubic feet of cargo volume. If you're taking three or four other people on a road trip, you can stow the third row of seats and benefit from 87.5 cubic feet of storage space. Tech Regardless of the trim level you choose, you'll enjoy impressive tech, including the largest touchscreen in its class driven by the state-of-the-art Uconnect 5 system. What's great about this 10.1” touchscreen is it blends almost seamlessly into the dashboard, and it is incredibly intuitive. Additionally, the Uconnect 5 system provides such benefits as: Integrated Alexa connectivity Two simultaneous Bluetooth phone connections Tens of thousands of voice commands SiriusXM with 360L Apple CarPlay compatibility Android Auto compatibility Six user profiles, including music and climate control preferences 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot Monthly vehicle health reports Safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the 2021 Pacifica a five-star safety rating thanks to its crashworthiness testing scores. However, this Pacifica isn't just ideal because it keeps passengers safe in the event of a collision. It is also a great choice thanks to a number of standard driver-assistance features, including: Lane Departure Warning Blind-Spot Monitoring Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Adaptive Cruise Control Emergency Braking Pedestrian Detection At the end of the day, a minivan is a much better family vehicle than an SUV. Minivans are more comfortable and have far more storage capacity. To find out if this is the minivan for you, contact us today at Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and ask us about taking a test drive.

Coming to the end of your vehicle’s lease? It’s time to start planning for your lease return. Here’s some things to keep in mind before you reach your lease termination date and how Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM can help. How to Best Prepare for Your Lease Return at Ed Martin CDJR more The Last Ninety Days of Your Lease It’s a good plan to go into the last 90 days of your lease knowing what you want to do with your leased vehicle. You’ll have three options: Return the vehicle and walk away Return the vehicle and start another lease Buy your leased vehicle Be sure to check your lease contract, some lessors will allow you to return your vehicle to any dealership that’s affiliated with your leasing company while others may ask that you return the vehicle to the dealership you leased it from. What to Expect at the End of Your Lease Your lessor normally will send you a letter around 90 days prior to the termination date which will cover where you can turn the vehicle in as well as their lease-end inspection process.   The inspection will include taking inventory of the physical state of the vehicle as well as reviewing to see if you stayed under the agreed upon mileage. If you took great care of your vehicle and are under the agreed upon mileage, you’re in a good spot. Currently, there’s high demand for used vehicles and you may find that your vehicle’s buyout amount is less than the cash value. If so, you’ll have equity that you can use as a down payment on a new vehicle or towards a new lease.   Ready to start planning? Contact our Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM team. We’d be happy to walk you through your options and help you plan for your next vehicle whether you’re planning to lease again or purchase a new vehicle in Anderson, Indiana.

If you're in the market for a full-size car with strong performance and a roomy, upscale interior, look no further than the 2020 Chrysler 300. This four-door sedan has abundant seating for up to five people and comes in five different trim levels: the Touring, Touring L, 300S, Limited, and 300C. Here's a more in-depth look at each of the trim levels to help you determine which best meets your needs. more Touring and Touring L The Touring model is the base trim for the 2020 Chrysler 300. This trim level comes standard with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that offers 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Th is same engine also powers the Touring L and Limited trim levels. This model comes with 17-inch wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control to ensure the driver and passenger are both comfortable, and a rearview camera to help the driver feel more confide nt when backing up. For added luxury, the steering wheel is wrapped in leather, and it comes standard with an 8.4-inch display with Uconnect 4C infotainment technology. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard, and to ensure the driver is comfortable, the eight-way adjustable driver's seat comes equipped with lumbar support. 300S The 300S trim level gets a slightly upgraded V-6 engine that offers 300 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. This sportier trim comes with Sport mode, blac k badging and accents, and a performance-tuned suspension. It also has 20-inch wheels, sport bucket seats, performance tires, and a premium audio system. The 2020 model year also has an available Red S Appearance package, which allows the buyer to add red inserts on badges, unique wheels, and an available red interior. Limited The Limited trim comes with the same 3.6-liter engine that is standard on the Touring and Touring L trim levels. It also gives you a series of exterior upgrades, including 20-inch pol ished aluminum wheels, chrome LED taillights and automatic adjust-in-reverse exterior mirrors. Further upgrades can be found on the inside of its luxurious cabin, as the driver and passengers get to enjoy real perforated leather seats, ventilated front sea ts, a heated second row, and a heated wood-and-leather steering wheel. LED map pocket lights get added to the front and rear, and the driver and front passenger areas have lower LED lamps. Buyers have the option to upgrade to the 19-speaker Harman Kardon G reen Edge system, including an amplifier and surround sound. 300C The 2020 Chrysler 300C comes standard with a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 that delivers 363 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque. This engine is also an available option on the 300S. This trim also gets a platinum finish exterior, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, bigger brakes, luxury floor mats, natural-pore wood interior, and quilted leather seats. If you're interested in taking the 2020 Chrysler 300 for a spin for yourself or want to try out one of o ur other full-size sedans, come visit us at Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Anderson, Indiana. We have a large line-up of new and used vehicles, and our team is happy to help you find a car t hat meets your needs. Image courtesy of chrysler.com.

The 2020 Dodge Charger comes with some great features, adding both safety and entertainment elements to an already high-quality car. Here are five cool tech features of the 2020 Dodge Charger you want to know about: Dodge Uconnect The Dodge Uconnect infotainment system in the 2020 Charger is an 8.4-inch touchscreen with connectivity to smartphones, access to a variety of navigation apps, entertainment options like SiriusXM, HD Radio, and Bluetooth streaming, as well as voice command capabilities. Vehicle Finder allows you to locate your vehicle from your phone, and SOS calls automatically for roadside assistance. This interface also includes climate control, seat heating controls, built-in navigation, and Sirius XM Travel Link, among other options. more Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow drivers and passengers to access features on their phones through the vehicle. These systems enable users to use their navigation apps, listen to music, listen to text messages, make phone calls, and access other approved apps with voice commands or by using the infotainment interface. Apple CarPlay allows iPhone users to access Siri voice control, Apple Maps, and Apple Music. Android Auto accesses Google Maps, Google's Voice Assistant, and Waze. Forward-collision warning with active braking Forward-collision warning offers additional safety when driving the 2020 Dodge Charger. This advanced technology uses detectors to warn you of a possible crash. Sensors monitor the speed of the Charger compared to the speed of the vehicle ahead and measure how far apart the two vehicles are. The safety system turns on if the two vehicles get too close and warn you with a chime alert and a visual message. If you respond with too little brake force or not at all, the Charger's active braking system automatically provides the adequate force, bringing the car to a complete stop. Lane-departure and lane-keeping assist This safety feature scans the boundaries of the road lane to keep you from drifting outside of the lines. When a turn signal is not turned on and the vehicle departs the lane, the LaneSense Lane Departure Warning system notifies you visually and audibly. Lane Keep Assist works in conjunction with the lane-departure system, which uses the electric power steering to lightly re-direct the vehicle back into the lane if you don't course-correct right away. Blind-spot monitoring Another technology feature that helps keep you safe is a blind-spot monitoring system that alerts you when another vehicle enters one of your blind spots. A light illuminates on one of the side mirrors when a vehicle is in the blind spot of the corresponding mirror. A sound alert also goes off if another vehicle is coming up on the side of your Charger or if you have the turn signal on and the system detects another car in the blind spot of the lane you want to move into. Want to try out these cool features yourself? Come to Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Anderson, IN, to test drive a Charger today.