This series takes us behind the scenes for an in-depth look into the intricate research and development of all FCA vehicles. We get an up close and personal look at the rigorous testing and brutal conditions that all Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles are put through to live up to very high expectations. This means that FCA, and us, deliver vehicles to you that meet the highest of standards in every way:
Reliability
Safety
Comfort
Driving Pleasure
These are the key factors that everyone looks for in a vehicle. FCA’s Research & Development team consists of 1000’s of employees who take every one of these key factors into consideration in their every day work.
As a result of the COVID 19 global pandemic, I wanted to assure you that the health and safety of our customers and staff is a top priority of myself and the entire management team at Murray CDJR Okotoks. Things are changing daily so the situation is very fluid right now. We are making daily adjustments to the way we do things here at Murray CDJR Okotoks to protect everyone’s safety and health.
To keep our workplace clean and safe, we have recently implemented the following:
Our staff have been directed to wear gloves when handling your vehicle.
Vehicles being dropped off for service will be wiped down on the driver touch points to sanitize at the time of drop off and again prior to pick up, including keys.
Our day cleaner and evening cleaners have been instructed to focus on disinfecting all touch points around the dealership and spend the necessary extra time to do so.
All staff who have traveled recently are being asked to self isolate for 14 days as per the Government of Canada recommendation.
We will only allow one customer per shuttle vehicle. The vehicle will be wiped down after each trip. We apologize if this slows down the shuttle service during this time.
Our personal transportation is likely more important right now than at any other time. As a result, we want to make it as easy and safe for you to have your vehicle serviced. We would encourage you to take advantage of our drop off service. You can park outside and leave the keys along with servicing instructions in the envelope and drop box located near the entranceway to our body shop. We will service your vehicle, clean it inside and outside, provide online payment option, and arrange for pickup. You don’t have to come into the dealership if you prefer not to.
To protect yourself and others, we ask that if you are not feeling well to refrain from visiting us in an effort keep everyone safe and healthy. If you need us to pick up, we will do our best to accommodate you.
We will update you of any other significant changes.
Be safe out there,
Paul Murray President & General Manager
Tips on how to Shop and Service safely at Murray CDJR Okotoks.
What we are doing to keep our work space clean and safe for our staff and customers:
We are educating our staff on the protocol to work safely, respect distance and take the necessary measures to provide a safe environment and experience for our customers at this time.
All surfaces are wiped down regularly
All staff have cleaning products at each of their work stations
All Key fobs, steering wheels and door handles will be wiped down after each interaction.
Staff are practicing social distancing and exceptional hygene
If anyone is showing signs of any illness, they will not attend work and will self-quarantine in the event of travel and or exposure to COVID.
Vehicles will be delivered to customers in many sales and service scenarios
Shuttle drivers are only taking one passenger at a time to respect social distancing
What customers can do to reduce risk:
Shop Online
Email, Call or Text us
Book Service appointments online
Drop off vehicles for service appointments
Pay over the phone
What our Sales team will do for you:
Sales Professionals will email, call and text with you
They will take videos of the vehicles you are interested and send them to you
They can drive the vehicle out to you for a test drive
They can deliver the vehicle to you and bring out necessary paperwork for financing
What our Service team will do for you:
Our advisors can text, email and call you with updates on your vehicle while in service
Schedule Shuttle Service to drive you home (one customer per vehicle for social distancing)
Advisors can text or email your invoice for payment online
Be Safe, Be Kind, Shop Online
Again, if you are not feeling well or are in self isolation, please refrain from coming into the dealership as an efford to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Jeep E-Bike is an off-road electric mountain bike featuring 4.8″ fat tires, a RockShox rear suspension and an inverted front suspension fork. This bike will be a force of power capable to go for 64km on a single charge. Jeep claims that the disk break e-bike will feature a 750 watt electric motor, which would make it one of the highest-torque electric bicycle motors on the market.
The Jeep E-Bike has been designed in collaboration with QuietKat and is expected to launch in June, 2020.
Murray Chrysler Okotoks is taking the current Coronavirus pandemic very seriously. As such, we have implemented some changes to do our part in alleviating risk to our customers and employees, to respect government guidelines and to sustain business as much as possible.
Please note that effectively immediately and until further notice, our Dealership hours have been changed to: Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
We have also implemented immediately, alternating staff schedules and work-from-home options with primary focus and flexibility on our mature employees and employees with young children now at home.
We are practicing heightened personal hygiene and surface cleanliness. Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer are abundantly available throughout the dealership and in vehicles. All vehicles in for service, will be thoroughly wiped down before and after all contact.
If you wish to test drive a vehicle, but don’t wish to meet in person – we are prepared with alternate options to reduce contact. We absolutely can complete deals on vehicles with very minimal in-person contact.
We are committed to continuing to serve our community with the same top level of customer service as always.
When a Jeep sports the Trail Rated Badge, we know that means that it has been tested and put through challenging obstacles in some of the toughest off-roading terrain to earn that badge. Now, Jeep has expanded their off-roading capabilities by adding another badge to it’s portfolio; The Desert Rated Badge, for Jeeps that are ready to tackle the harshest of desert and sand terrain. Just like the Rubicon is the pinnacle of Trail Rated Jeeps, the all-new Gladiator & Wrangler Mojave will be the top Desert Rated Jeep you can get!
The features that distinguish The Mojave are the bright orange trim inside and out. The front seats are upgraded to hold the driver and passenger in place, and they’re trimmed with orange accent stitching. A Steel Gray interior, meant to keep seats cool so that your seats do not cook in the sun.
Just like the Rubicon, Mojave is equipped with the only powertrain choice so far, the 3.6L Pentastar v-6 engine with 285 hp, and a standard 6-speed manual transmission, or an available 8-speed automatic transmission.
Other features proving the Desert Rated capability is the added Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks, with front and rear shock reservoirs to keep them cool. Fox front hydraulic jounce bumpers are also fitted; they help provide additional damping for ripping through the desert. To make room for the suspension upgrades, the Gladiator’s wheelbase has been lengthened by a half an inch and raised an inch in the front. Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires are standard for the black 17-inch wheels, but the Mojave can be had with Wildpeak mud-terrain tires as well.
As on the Gladiator Rubicon, the Mojave is equipped with a forward-facing off-road camera. The Mojave’s Off-Road Plus driving mode, which will make its debut later in the year, includes the ability to lock the rear axle while in 4H. That’s something the Rubicon doesn’t have.
If you’re one who craves the best off-roading experience, then look no further because the Mojave is designed for all your sandy beach fun and dune-bashing days!
Jeep introduces a new North Edition lineup for the Jeep family, because we all know the struggles of Canadian winters and the necessities we need to rely on should be with us at all times. That is why Jeep equipped the North Editions with standard winter-ready features and best 4×4 capability so that it is easier to tackle those frosty commutes.
Jim Morrison, Head of the Jeep Brand in North America, said of the new lineup, “When winter weather hits, your Jeep SUV can be your best friend. Every Jeep 4×4 is engineered to easily tackle winter, and our new North Editions add features and technology to make winter driving even more of a pleasure.”
These standard features are as follows:
All-weather Jeep 4×4 capability with brake lock differential, anti-lock brakes and traction control
All-season or all-terrain tires for severe snow conditions and winter traction performance
Heated front seats and steering wheel
Remote start system
Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link Weather
On the outside, North Edition models boast Jeep’s famous, all-weather 4×4 capability thanks to anti-lock brakes, traction control, and brake lock differential. Plus, they sport all-terrain tires for maximum traction in slick conditions. In addition to tow hooks, North Edition models come standard with the Jeep Trail Rated Kit, which includes a tow strap, D-rings, carabiners, gloves, and a safety kit. These special-edition models also boast power heated mirrors that won’t fog up when the temperature drops.
The North Edition is available on the Gladiator, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.
What happens if you take the mad men out of the driver’s seat and let the engineers and designers focus on performance, capability, and versatility, the things that real truck buyers both want and need? You get MotorTrend‘s 2020 Truck of the Year, the Ram Heavy Duty.
New Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator High Altitude debut for 2020 model year
Wrangler and Gladiator models boast an unmatched combination of customized appearance, premium content and 4×4 capability
Wrangler and Gladiator High Altitude deliver customized, sophisticated styling, a well-appointed interior, a long list of premium standard features and legendary Jeep 4×4 capability
Wrangler and Gladiator High Altitude models will arrive in Jeep showrooms in the second quarter of 2020
The half-ton Ram 1500 pickup has become the first truck ever named Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com. Yes, CAR of the year. Competing for the honor in a field that included all vehicle makes and models, the Ram 1500 really impressed the Cars.com editors on several key levels.
Editor-in-Chief Jenni Newman summed it up, “The Ram 1500 Longhorn and Limited trims stand out from the crowd thanks to their stunning interiors with premium wood, leather, metal and chrome finishes, an awe-inspiring multimedia system and outstanding ride quality.”
Head of Ram Brand Reid Bigland called the award “immensely satisfying” and validation for “Ram’s unrelenting efforts to deliver more comfort, refinement and value to our customers.”
Along with its luxurious good looks and smooth ride, the all-new 2020 Ram V-6 EcoDiesel delivers best-in-class 480 lb.-ft. of torque and 12,560 pounds of towing capability. Its driving range of more than 1,000 miles surpasses that of all other trucks.
Paul Murray and Logan Murray, both of Murray Chrysler Okotoks, with a sweater worn by Paul’s mother, Mildred Murray, when she skipped the Manitoba team at the Canadian Senior Women’s championship in 1987. Murray Chrysler Okotoks is supplying vehicles for the teams at the 2020 Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
