Wrangler Unlimited, Challenger, Grand Cherokee leaders in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Impact.

A pair of Jeeps and Dodge Challenger led their respective segments in Strategic Vision’s 22nd annual Total Quality Impact (TQI). 

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ranked first in Entry SUV for the third straight year. Dodge Challenger was the number one Specialty Coupe for the second consecutive time, and Jeep Grand Cherokee was a first-time leader in Mid-Size SUV.

TQI is based on responses from more than 39,000 owners of new 2016 model year vehicles. The quality study includes more than 155 specific aspects of the customer experience to form a unique and complete measure of the total ownership experience. 

“We see time and again that for consumers, innovation does more to communicate quality than an absence of problems does,” said Christopher Chaney, Senior Vice President, Strategic Vision. “Whether it comes in the form of breakthrough technology, re-engineering a vehicle, or creating a new model, consumers feel the positive impact of bold new directions taken by manufacturers.” 

According to San Diego-based research firm Strategic Vision, the TQI score is a holistic measure that encompasses positive and negative product experiences. This includes reliability, actual problems, driving excitement, and other measures that collectively are energized by the emotional response associated with the aggregate of all those experiences. Hence, Total Quality.

“The future of quality that is meaningful to buyers will reach beyond 'no squeaks and rattles' and reside in the successful deployment of engineering innovation and technology that is relevant, intuitive, and impactful,” Chaney said. 

The iconic Jeep Wrangler—the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world—for 2016 features a standard 8-speaker audio system and an improved sound bar, and an optional Premium Alpine Audio Package that includes nine Alpine speakers, a subwoofer and a 552-watt amplifier. Jeep Wrangler delivers unmatched off-road capability with legendary 4-wheel drive and is produced with more than seven decades of 4x4 engineering experience. Wrangler continues to offer a body-on-frame design, front and rear 5-link suspension system, live axles, electronic lockers, and is one of the few mid-size SUVs that offers a 6-speed manual transmission, in addition to its 5-speed automatic transmission. 

The 2016 Dodge and SRT brands offer the most complete lineup of muscle cars in the market, including the 2016 Dodge Challenger SXT with its standard powerful and fuel-efficient Pentastar V-6 engine combined with the TorqueFlite 8-speed transmission that delivers 305hp and an estimated 30 MPG on the highway; the 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T with the high-torque 5.7L HEMI® paired with the TorqueFlite 8-speed or 6-speed manual transmission; and the 6.4L HEMI Challenger R/T Scat Pack that delivers 485hp and 475 lb.-ft. of torque (the most horsepower and torque available for less than $40,000) with the TorqueFlite 8-speed or 6-speed manual. The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT 392 adds 6-piston Brembo® front brakes, adaptive damping suspension, and SRT Drive Modes to the same 6.4-liter naturally aspirated HEMI powerplant, while the Challenger SRT Hellcat with its 707hp supercharged 6.2L HEMI V-8 engine is the most powerful and fastest muscle car ever. 

Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most-awarded SUV ever, and the vehicle that has long defined what a premium SUV should be. The 2016 Grand Cherokee Summit models receive added features, as well as a Summit California Edition appearance package that further enhances Summit’s premium exterior aesthetics. A refined exterior design, complete with available bi-xenon headlamps with signature LED daytime running lamps (DRL), provides a premium appearance. Interior luxury is achieved with premium amenities, including natural leather, exotic open-pore wood trim, and unique color offerings. Legendary Jeep capability comes courtesy of three available 4x4 systems, Jeep’s Quadra-Lift air suspension system, and class-leading Selec-Terrain traction management system. Grand Cherokee boasts best-in-class towing of 7,400 pounds, and a crawl ratio of 44.1:1. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in five trim levels: Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit and SRT.

Right now, Barnett has that kind of quality in stock, and with great offers attached. Check out these leases: New 2016 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Outdoorsman 4x4 as low as $199 a month; 2016 Jeep Patriot Latitude 4x4 as low as $99 a month; loaded 2016 Town & Country Touring can be only $199 a month, and a loaded 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4x4 as low as $149 a month. Buying a 2016 Chrysler 200S AWD starts at only $27,990.

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