New Britain, CT -- (SBWire) -- 02/28/2011 -- Sixty-six vehicles earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2011, five of which were Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep models. Vehicles selected as a “Top Safety Pick” by the IIHS offer the most protection in the event of a side, front, rear, or rollover crash and are equipped with an electronic stability control system. Electronic stability control is a crash avoidance feature that significantly reduces crash risk by helping drivers remain on the road and in control. These IIHS ratings are designed to help auto shoppers make informed decisions regarding a vehicle’s overall safety.
The five Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models to make the list were the all-new Chrysler 200, the Dodge Avenger, the Dodge Journey, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Jeep Patriot.
Carrying on Chrysler’s tradition of excellence, the all-new Chrysler 200 is a sleek, sophisticated, and safe sedan. The elegant and distinguished styling of the Chrysler 200 isn’t the only thing that’s going to make Hartford Chrysler shoppers smile, the price looks pretty good too.
The new 2011 Dodge Avenger model ups the fun quotient offering new exterior styling, an improved powertrain lineup, and of course an array of safety features. Hartford Dodge shoppers also love the new 2011 Dodge Journey. The new model is equally stylish and surprisingly efficient for a vehicle of its size and power.
The Jeep Patriot has become known as an affordable, compact sport-utility vehicle, delivering segment-leading capability to drivers along with unsurpassed fuel economy and safety. Hartford Jeep shoppers are equally impressed with the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a long time staple in the premium SUV segment.
Last year the Insure Institute for Highway Safety actually toughened the criteria for “Top Safety Picks” by adding the requirement that all qualifiers must earn a good rating for performance in a roof strength test to assess protection in a rollover crash. The move sharply narrowed the initial field of 2010 winners. As auto manufacturers reworked existing designs and introduced new models many more vehicles began to meet these new standards.
Visit Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Dealership
Family owned and operated since 1947, Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep has proudly served all Hartford area auto owners and shoppers for over 63 years. As the #1 Volume Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer in Connecticut for both new and pre-owned certified models, the leading Hartford dealership offers an extensive inventory of vehicles in addition to unparalleled customer service. Open six days a week, Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep is conveniently located at 585 E. Main Street in New Britain.
For more information about the available “Top Safety Picks” visit their website http://www.papasdodge.com/ or call 860-748-4549 today.
About Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Papa’s Dodge is a family-owned business that has served central Connecticut since 1947. Few dealerships can match the selection of new and pre-owned Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles available at Papa’s Dodge. In fact, Papa's Dodge is currently the largest full line Chrysler LLC dealer in New England.
Contact:
Papa's Chrysler Dodge Jeep
585 E. Main St
724 Allen Street
New Britain, CT 06051
860-748-4549
Hartford Dodge Jeep Chrysler Dealer Applauds Top Safety Picks
Providing proven quality and safety, an array of new 2011 IIHS “Top Safety Picks” are now available at Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep, the leading Hartford Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep dealership.