Chrysler Group the First to Offer SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM)
March 29 2007 - 12:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
-- SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) offered exclusively in 2008 Model Year
Chrysler Group vehicles -- Debuts on all-new 2008 Chrysler Town
& Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans -- Three channels of
live, family TV programming from Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and
Cartoon Network delivered directly to the vehicle -- Builds on
Chrysler Group's innovative technology leadership, which includes
MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System, Swivel 'n Go(TM) seat
system, Chill Zone(TM) cooled beverage storage bin, heated and
cooled cup holder, articulating liftgate speakers, LOAD 'N GO(TM)
slide-out cargo load floor and removable/rechargeable cargo light
NEW YORK, March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group and
SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced today that Chrysler Group will be
the exclusive auto manufacturer to offer SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) in
its vehicle lineup in the 2008 model year. For the first time, live
TV programming from the most trusted brands in family entertainment
-- Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network -- will be
available through SIRIUS Backseat TV in select 2008 model Chrysler,
Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles, beginning with the all-new 2008
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans.
"Chrysler Group is committed to offering innovative technologies
that are right for our customers," said Frank Klegon, Executive
Vice President -- Product Development, Chrysler Group. "SIRIUS
Backseat TV makes its world debut in Chrysler Group's all-new 2008
minivans, combining with innovative features that include a dual
DVD system that can play different media at the same time,
MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System, and our unique Swivel 'n
Go(TM) seat system, offering more options for families on the go.
No one else in the marketplace offers their customers this
combination of innovative technology." SIRIUS Backseat TV features
three channels of respected children's TV featuring many of the
most well-known kids' programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney
Channel and Cartoon Network. Rear-seat passengers will be able to
watch shows such as Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants," Disney
Channel's "Cory in the House," and Cartoon Network's "Foster's Home
for Imaginary Friends." SIRIUS Backseat TV will also be available
on the 2008 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep
Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee. SIRIUS Backseat TV operates via
an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and two small roof-mounted
antennas. Programming is displayed on the vehicle's second- and/or
third-row video screens, and channel name, program title and rating
will be broadcast and displayed on the screen(s). For added
flexibility, rear-seat passengers can enjoy SIRIUS Backseat TV
while front- seat occupants listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The
system can be operated from either the rear-seat entertainment unit
or the radio head unit. In addition, when the vehicle is in Park,
programming can be displayed on the MyGIG screen for front-seat
viewing. SIRIUS Backseat TV is available for a Manufacturer's
Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $470, which includes the first
year of service, when packaged with Chrysler Group's Rear Seat
Entertainment System and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. After the first
year, SIRIUS Backseat TV is available for $7 per month when
packaged with SIRIUS Satellite Radio ($12.95 per month). "This
innovative entertainment offering from SIRIUS adds to the 2008
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan's long list of
leading amenities for today's busy families," said George Murphy,
Senior Vice President -- Marketing. "Along with a dual DVD system
that plays different media at the same time, pinpoint LED lighting
to read by, a table to play games or finish homework, a
voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic,
power-sliding doors and liftgate, YES Essentials(R) cloth seats,
Swivel 'n Go seating and our exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and
storage system, Chrysler Group's minivans offer something every
member of the family will enjoy during their journey." All-new 2008
Chrysler and Dodge Minivans The all-new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler
minivans once again prove they have the right ingredients to be the
best vehicles to move people and cargo. With 35 new and improved
features, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town &
Country aren't just practical vehicles, they also have the right
mix to be "family rooms on wheels," with something for everyone to
enjoy. With three powertrains, three seating and storage systems,
including the industry- exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and storage
system with second- and third-row seats that fold into the floor,
the new Swivel 'n Go seat system and five models to choose from,
the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan raise
the bar for the minivan segment. The newest ingredient for 2008 is
the all-new Swivel 'n Go seating system. Swivel 'n Go offers
second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row with
a removable table that installs between the two rows, covered
storage bins in the floor of the second row, third-row uncovered
storage and fold-in- the-floor third-row seating. The 2008 Dodge
and Chrysler minivans also offer an available minivan-exclusive
one-touch power-folding third-row 60/40 bench seat. Safety is a key
part of any minivan recipe, and that continues to be true with the
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. All-row
supplemental side-curtain air bags, Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) with traction control and brake assist, LATCH child seat
anchor system and a patented, energy-absorbing steering column are
among the standard safety features. Innovations like ParkView(TM)
rear back-up camera, a rearview interior conversation mirror,
integrated child safety seat and ParkSense(R) rear back-up system
also ensure peace of mind while traveling. About SIRIUS SIRIUS,
"The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the
best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only
home of 100- percent commercial-free music channels in satellite
radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels
of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data.
SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR,
NBA and NHL and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL, NBA
and NHL, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is
available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95. SIRIUS
Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the
SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly
subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 75 channels of
talk, entertainment, sports, and 100-percent commercial-free music.
SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available
in more than 25,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit
City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack
and at shop.sirius.com. Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen
to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.
DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Todd Goyer, +1-248-512-0041,
cell +1-248-761-0805, ; or Heather May, +1-248-512-0364, cell
+1-248-797-2289, , both of Chrysler Group Web site:
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.sirius.com/
http://shop.sirius.com/
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