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@smk4565 Want to explain this while you claim Jeeps are not selling?
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Jeep brand saw fourth-quarter U.S. sales in 2023 increase 7% versus the same period last year. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe are the two top-selling plug-in hybrids in the country.
- Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the first-ever electrified Jeep Wrangler, remains America's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle, with 67,429 (43%) of total Jeep Wrangler U.S. sales in 2023
- Jeep Wrangler 4xe U.S. sales increased 56% year over year, and 76% during the fourth quarter versus the same period last year
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe accounted for 45,684 (19%) of Grand Cherokee total U.S. sales in 2023. The Grand Cherokee remains the No. 2 best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S.
- Grand Cherokee 4xe U.S. sales increased 636% year over year, and 216% during the fourth quarter versus the same period last year
- Total Grand Cherokee U.S. sales increased 10% year over year and was up 22% in the fourth quarter versus the same period last year
- Jeep Compass U.S. sales increased 12% year over year and was up 28% in fourth quarter versus the same period last year
- Jeep Renegade U.S. sales increased 177% during the fourth quarter versus the same period last year
- The brand's fully electric Jeep Recon will debut in 2024
The Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer continue to gain sales momentum.
- Wagoneer fourth-quarter U.S. sales in 2023 increased 39% versus the same period last year
- Grand Wagoneer fourth quarter U.S. sales in 2023 increased 9% versus the same period last year
- The fully-electric Wagoneer S will debut this year alongside the Jeep Recon. The vehicles represent the brand's start to its electrification strategy to provide new levels of efficiency, environmental responsibility, performance and capability, on and off the road
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13 hours ago, smk4565 said:
The upmarket Jeeps aren't selling either. The Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale are on the Compass platform, which neither of them are selling, but I wouldn't be surprised if they keep those around for another 8-10 years.
Yeah, just skip over the other three Jeeps (notice he said not squat about Dodge and Alfa) that have successfully moved up market, thus proving Drews point. FFS.
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19 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:
It's a stop-gap.
They have been trying to do something with the rotary engine for years now since the RX-8 and apparently they love beating that dead horse. A “stop gap” doesn’t normally involve a new ICE to go with the new EV powertrain. They have 4 banger options that they wouldn’t have to pour too much money into to create a true “stop gap” car. Thats my point here. Why the extra costs of a rotary engine development to go along with the extra costs of servicing said rotary engine, now the added bonus of an electric powertrain to deal with? Rotaries have never been known for long term durability
And “two mode” may be the wrong term here but they are trying the RAM playbook only RAM was smart enough to leave in an already existing powertrain as opposed to slapping in a totally new one. Again, the costs are going to be stratospheric here.
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Sorry but given the nature of Rotary engines (and the high costs of getting those engines serviced), all I can come up with is "why bother?". A two mode set up is already overly complex and now Mazda thinks it's a good idea to make it even more complex? Um, no. Just no.
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7 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:
Different strokes. My sister liked her Edge until she killed it. She wouldn't have wanted to go larger and ended up downsizing to a current-generation Terrain. Now she thinks the Terrain is the perfect size.
I get it. The Edge wasn't bad, by any means. It's a little quicker and "nimbler" since it's smaller while using the same powertrain and tranny as the Flex but it falls short on the versatility/cargo front compared to the Flex. It is all about needs though so I get the size factor for some folks..
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15 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:
Was never in them back to back to notice.
I test drove a 2018 Edge back in 2021. Literally pulled up in the Flex (was checking it out for a friend). No bias here but the Flex is larger in every way, inside and out, and the longer wheelbase does make for a smoother ride. And yes @David, tons of rear seat legroom too. I like my box on wheels lol.
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4 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:
That's the advantage of a longer wheelbase, better ride. The Flex was another good one, probably the best of the crossovers on this platform.
I would like to add that it is far roomier from shoulder to shoulder when compared to the Edge.
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4 hours ago, daves87rs said:
Dated yes, but you have to ride in one to understand why folks buy them. Much like the Ford Flex. They are a comfy ride to get you where you want to go. Used to enjoy the rides in my Aunt’s and a good buddy going places in them. It’s too bad they couldn’t do more with these. At least to me, they will be missed…..
I will have to partially disagree here. The Edge rides okay but I driven several and they are not as comfy a ride as my Flex and it rides on 20” wheels, nevermind the size and cargo capacity difference.
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1 hour ago, smk4565 said:
$42k to start, no thanks. The old Traverse/Enclave/Acadia with the 3.6 are known to not be reliable, I don't know if this will be any better. But what I do know is the Highlander and Grand Highlander will be more reliable and either of those or a Telluride or Palisade is a better option than the Chevy/GMC or Ford Explorer for that matter.
So again, an analysis where you have not actually seen, sat in, much less driven a GM product but apparently it's reason enough for you to $h! on it. Why am I not surprised.
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10 hours ago, David said:
Yea, GM is going to have some huge issues if they continue down the Android Qualcomm rabbit hole of ignoring the Android Auto and Apple Carplay needs of end users. Especially with Apple Carplay 2.0 coming out this year.
That is just one of a host of issues with the Blazer EV and they are not the first publication to experiences these many issues. Slow charging, fit and finish issues, (hello, busted seatbelts?), and more. I don't know what GM was thinking here but they need to get this sorted out quick and I am not just talking about their software choices.
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1 hour ago, Robert Hall said:
interesting that it has Car Play and Android Auto..thought GM was going to discontinue support for those to push their own crap.
Only their EVs are getting that non-sense.
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This proves that a proper handling EV can be made, for the right amount of $$$ of course.
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9 hours ago, smk4565 said:
having wi-fi controlled items like windows, power seat controls etc
“Sorry. Can’t power your window back up because there is a WiFi connection issue. Enjoy the rain.”
How about “no” to wifi being involved here at all.
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I think I’ll pass on Skynet in my car, thank you very much.
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16 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:
It’s a bit of a Clickbait headline on Edmunds part. There’s an energy fault and it’s making all the sensors go on the fritz. The same thing happened to my Chrysler when the battery was going bad. New battery and cleared the codes and it was all fine.
Given the recent stop sale on Blazers, it may not be so much "click bait" so much as it is a first year new model problem. The problem is in the pudding though. That is a ton of issues to have with a vehicle after only a few months, first year model or not. We are talking a BRAND NEW vehicle here and for almost $60K you expect better.
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The problem with this "formula" is that the parity involved is still to high for most buyers and sales figures back this up. I get parity but how about they focus on lowering the baseline for said pricing first?
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11 hours ago, smk4565 said:
And the Mercedes EV's are too heavy, but their next generation tech is due for 2025 model year, and the electric CLA is targeting a 400+ mile range and 800 volt architecture.
(Yet no where in the last part of that sentence is the weight of said '25 models just after admitting that the current models are, in fact, too heavy).
How does the increased range and charging speed help bring down the weight? Oh that's right. That was a misdirection post.
11 hours ago, smk4565 said:Cadillac used to be all into cutting weight, and bragged about their sub 4,000 lb full size CT6, I bet the Vistiq is over 6,000 lbs for a vehicle smaller than a CT6.
ICE apples to EV oranges. Try again.
18 hours ago, David said:Mercedes is worse, stupid naming system rather than actual names, EVs are too bloody heavy, slow and not competitive with what others are building
That doesn't make what was said about GM and their weight any less on point. They are too heavy.
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This is just getting brutal. On top of the stop sales from GM, there this article about the Blazer EV that does not helps GMs cause at all.
Again, the replies write themselves.
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Umm, GM? You folks okay?
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7 hours ago, smk4565 said:
Best to buy a Cybertruck.
Sure, becaus Tesla's are beacons of reliability, especially a 3 year delayed truck that couldn't get its stainless panels put on correctly and missed every marketing target folks like yourself touted during those three years.
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Posted about this yesterday and it really is a bad look when they have to stop sale their biggest money maker. If I was an owner of these affected trucks, I would want a refund because no amount of corrective welding will fix that long term.
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10 hours ago, smk4565 said:
when you can get a 7-seat SUV with a 350 mile range for $40k like the BYD Tang delivers now, and the BYD has a better interior than the Blazer.
Couple of things. While looks are subjective, there is nothing about the BYD interior that screams “better” than the Blazer EV and at $40k, you can bet the farm that you will get exactly what you pay for with the BYD, ie cheapness everywhere. Second, it won’t be $40K if and when it gets here and you know that already. You are correct about GMs pricing but to say that the BYD is the answer when not one is actually sold in this country yet, is pure SMK style speculation.
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Despite the criticisms about its interior and cave like feel, I had no issues with either. My only issue was actually getting in and out of it. The A pillars on most coupes are a problem for me but the Camaro was definitely worse than average. Once inside though, that was a great driving car and I have driven the V6, the 4 banger, and the SS (Sadly, only moved a ZL1 out of a showroom because sales people can't drive sticks these days lol). Just a solid ride overall and handles above its weight class so what's not to love about the driving aspects of it? It was, once again, cheated by GM neglect though but maybe it pops back up down the road in EV form.
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"He only points out problems from 40 years ago"-Anonymous poster
Some replies, though, practically writes themselves.
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/gm-issues-stop-sale-silverado-171436319.html
Figure it out GM.
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Kia News: The New 2025 Kia Carnival Is More SUV than Before
in Kia
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The lack of AWD (which is criminal IMO) is what's keeping the Carnival from being the perfect van. Even lacking that, I would take one over any other minivan and about every CUV/SUV. Don't know if I care for the revised from end very much but will hold judgement until I see one in person. I like the clean look of the current model.