Stellantis reduces pricing and adds remote engine start/stop via the brand mobile app to the standard Connect One plan for 2027 model-year Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo vehicles. Connect One provides 10 years of remote features and vehicle health information at no extra cost.In an industry where automakers are increasingly looking to lock daily convenience features behind monthly paywalls, Stellantis is taking a slightly different tack for the 2027 model year. The parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo has announced updates to its connected-vehicle strategy, moving remote engine start/stop to its complimentary tier and marginally lowering the cost of its premium subscription data packages.The adjustments address common pain points for modern car buyers: subscription fatigue and the frustration of paying extra for hardware already built into the vehicle.Remote Start Moves to the No-Cost TierThe most notable change for everyday usability is the expansion of the standard Connect One plan. For most 2027 model-year vehicles, Stellantis is adding app-based remote engine start and stop to this tier, which remains free for the first 10 years of ownership.AdvertisementAdvertisementHistorically, remote start via a smartphone app was often bundled into premium, paid monthly packages. By shifting this to the complimentary Connect One tier, buyers can pre-condition their vehicles' cabins on hot or cold days without an active subscription.The standard, 10-year Connect One suite now includes:Remote engine start/stop, lock/unlockOver-the-air (OTA) software updatesAutomatic SOS emergency callingMonthly vehicle health reports, recall alerts, and digital service schedulingIn-vehicle games via the built-in App MarketA Price Drop for Wi-Fi and NavigationFor those who want full vehicle connectivity, Stellantis is lowering the price of its Connect Wi-Fi Plus package. The subscription, which provides unlimited 4G LTE Wi-Fi data for up to eight devices, connected navigation, stolen vehicle assistance, and a vehicle finder tool, will now cost $15.99 per month, a $2 reduction from its previous pricing.AdvertisementAdvertisementTo encourage adoption, buyers who enroll in Connect Wi-Fi Plus within 30 days of purchasing their vehicle will receive a three-month free trial.2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee First Drive Review: Refinement (and) BoostWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA-Of all the new bits I'd expect in the updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a supercar heart isn't one of them. Behind that seven-slot Jeep grille sits a new engine with tech borrowed from the Maserati MC20's "Nettuno" V6. It promises that Holy Grail of engine progress: more power, better fuel economy, and reduced emissions.Along with the typical mid-cycle updates to tech, safety, and styling-not to mention a welcome pricing realignment-can this change of heart keep Jeep's prototypical mid-sized SUV in that sweet spot, fighting both the mainstream and premium competition? Based on a short first drive, I wouldn't bet against it.Kyle PatrickKyle PatrickBrand-Specific Variations and Premium ModelsAs is typical with large automotive groups, the rollout isn't completely uniform across every badge. Buyers of premium models or vehicles built on older electronic architectures will experience slightly different packaging.AdvertisementAdvertisementBuyers of the 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the all-electric Wagoneer S, and 2027 Alfa Romeo vehicles will receive both the 10-year Connect One plan and three years of the upgraded Connect Plus suite at no extra charge. For the Wagoneers, unlimited Wi-Fi is offered at a lower rate of $12.99 per month. Alfa Romeo models receive a three-month (or 1 GB) data trial powered by AT&T.Because the Jeep Compass and Dodge Durango continue to run on the older SiriusXM Guardian telematics architecture, they do not get the standard Connect One package. Instead, they receive 10 years of basic Safety & Security and Vehicle Performance services, alongside a three-month trial of the Assistance and Navigation packages.SiriusXM IntegrationStellantis is also changing how it sells satellite radio. For 2027, dealers can order vehicles with a three-year SiriusXM subscription factored directly into the vehicle's MSRP at a discounted fleet rate. For vehicles not ordered this way, a new program called "FlexCare Sounds" will allow buyers to roll a discounted three-year SiriusXM subscription into their financing packages at the dealership up to 75 days after delivery.Our TakeWhile some may view these updates as minor bookkeeping, they represent a pragmatic concession to consumer habits. By making remote start standard for a decade and dropping the price on unlimited in-car Wi-Fi, Stellantis is attempting to build goodwill at a time when the industry faces intense backlash over subscription-based features. It's a smart, highly practical upgrade that buyers will actually appreciate in daily ownership.
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