Stellantis Debuts Advanced Uconnect System with Consumer Connected Services

Automobiles today are becoming less like machines and more like computers. Infotainment systems are no longer a big deal, but putting an operating system into a vehicle and connecting it to consumer-oriented stores in a digital cloud are becoming more and more common. Designed to enhance the consumer experience, automotive groups like Stellantis have taken the newest generation of their infotainment system, Uconnect 5, and installed an Android OS to provide new vehicles with a catalog of apps. Just check out the new Uconnect 5 systems installed in 2024 model year vehicles.

Getting Connected with Uconnect 5

Available in the 2024 Dodge Hornet, Alfa Romeo Tonale and Jeep® Wrangler, consumers respectively get access to new Dodge Connect, Alfa Connect, and Jeep Connect connected services. Upgrading safety, security, and convenience for the modern consumer, consumers get a Vehicle Performance Package for five years, entitling them to vehicle health reports and alerts and over-the-air (OTA) software updates as more features become available. In the past year, Stellantis has also looked into Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS) notifications to provide consumers with automatic SOS signals, vehicle theft alerts, roadside assistance, and one-touch access to customer care, as well as notification of upcoming hazardous road conditions.

Partnered with Amazon, many new model year vehicles come with a 3GB/three-month 4G Wi-Fi hotspot trial with Alexa Built-In to stream music, ask for directions, and perform many other smart speaker functions. The 2024 Dodge Hornet and Jeep Wrangler come with a free three-month trial of Assistance and Navigation Packages. These provide consumers with remote vehicle operations, connected traffic and travel services, OTA map updates, Skills for Alexa, driver alerts, and more. Dodge, Alfa, and Jeep Connect apps will also give consumers the ability to customize the interface of their infotainment systems with similar apps like those mentioned above.

Adventure Guides and GPS Trail Logs

Helping Jeep owners find more adventure, the new Jeep Connect Off Road Pages+ Package will make its first debut in the 2024 Wagoneer and Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. Now able to make trip planning a whole lot easier, Jeep owners have access to more than 200 off-road trail guides, including all Jeep Badge of Honor Trails, thanks to the new available Jeep Adventure Guides. First available for a two-year trial, a full catalog of more than 3,000 trails is available when Jeep owners get an Adventure Guide All-Access Membership. Also featured is fully-functional GPS, even without Wi-Fi, and the ability to download maps to see difficulty ratings, waypoints, photos, and more to help with navigation even in dead zones for cellular service.

GPS Trail Logs are also a new feature made available. Using this, Jeep owners can also mark waypoints, including obstacles, guidance, and places of interest right on the touchscreen. They can even record off-road adventures for many wonderful memories. Once the ride is completed, more information can be added to these recording through the Jeep smartphone app.

Thanks to OTA updates, 2024 models aren’t the only vehicles lucky enough to experience this new OS. All 2022-2024 model year vehicles equipped with Uconnect 5 NAV with get access to the Alexa Built-In experience and other features in the second half of 2023. Want to get connected with Stellantis? Find a new Jeep SUV at Aventura Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.

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