Chrysler Town & Country and Jeep Grand Cherokee Awarded Polk Automotive Loyalty Award

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., January 21, 2009: Chrysler LLC earns Polk loyalty awards for two vehicle categories

Chrysler Town & Country's eighth consecutive win reinforces that no other minivan has greater owner loyalty

Chrysler invented the minivan more than 25 years ago and leads the segment with more than 65 minivan-first features

Staying true to its legendary 4x4 heritage, Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee gives customers the ultimate in off-road capability

Jeep Grand Cherokee offers customers superior on-road ride, handling and performance

Chrysler LLC earned two top awards at this year's 13th Annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards. The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country was named "Automotive Loyalty Award-Minivan" for the eighth year in a row, and Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee took "Automotive Loyalty Award-Mid-size SUV."

"The Chrysler Town & Country being honored with its eighth consecutive award is a true testament to Chrysler's understanding of customer needs in the minivan segment," said Stephen Polk, Chairman, President and CEO of R. L. Polk Co. "The award for Jeep Grand Cherokee represents a significant milestone win for Chrysler as well, with loyalty at the highest level in the mid-size SUV category."

The awards recognize manufacturers for superior owner loyalty performance and are determined when a household that owns a new vehicle returns to market and purchases or leases another new vehicle of the same model or make.

"We are honored that our customers continue to choose Chrysler Town & Country and Jeep Grand Cherokee more than any other vehicle in their respective segments," said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President-North American Sales, Marketing and Mopar Parts and Service, Chrysler LLC. "With more than 25 years of minivan innovation, the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is the best minivan to transport people and their things. And with more than 17 years of innovating the mid-size sport-utility market, the most capable and powerful Jeep Grand Cherokee is designed to take on life's ever-changing challenges, whether on- or off-road."