It looks like Chrysler is going after techies — in a good way.

I’m going to contact the sales department at our local Chrysler dealer and ask them about UConnect Web and when the 2009 model cars are coming in.

The system is not rigged to keep the driver from doing such things while the car is moving, though Chrysler will discourage it. UConnect Web will be offered in most 2009 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles starting in August. The in-vehicle router will cost $449, plus installation of up to $50. Mobile Web access for it will require a $29-a-month subscription, after $35 for activation, through provider Autonet Mobile.

As some readers might recall, our last new vehicle purchase was a 2007 PT Cruiser. Subpar gas mileage aside — I mean you’d think a little car like this would get great gas mileage, but it doesn’t — we’ve been happy with the purchase otherwise. There have been a few other minor dealer-related annoyances, but nothing worth writing about. We really like the fact that all our preventive maintenance was paid for in advance. I’d buy that plan again and would recommend to friends.

I’m mildly interested in the Sebring, but like the look of the Chrysler 300. The next business vehicle we buy will be automatic and likely not an SUV. We’re interested in something small that does at least 30 MPG on highway (the Sebring does) and needs to have something like UConnect. Like the idea of a built-in GPS as well and it wouldn’t break our hearts to see built-in Sirius satellite radio either. This will be my wife’s car and she wants to get her driver’s license for the first time (hence the reason it needs to be smaller).

If someone reading knows of smaller cars that fit the above specs, please let me know in the comments or trackback in.

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