crankinaway

If I do not opt for the connectivity group what am I missing out on? Is it something I can live without? I plan on upgrading with my existing voice control aftermarket deck which I hear is far superior to anything Jeep offers. Opinions?

desync0

It's worth it just for EVIC, and the ability to change options (horn honk, lights, etc) on the Jeep without have to have the dealer program them.

I wish I could have found one with it when I bought mine.

crankinaway

So what else does the info center do?

Freewill

X2. It also displays a bunch of info about the vehicle, but not needing the dealer to program your options makes it worthwhile. Pay Chrysler once or pay the service department over and over.

MoTec

I recently upgraded from an '09 X to a 2011 Sport with the connectivity group and I'm very impressed. I don't know exactly what is new because it's an 2011 and what was part of the connectivity group but there are a lot of great features.

The bluetooth linking with my cell phone is great. Everyone i've talked to using it has said I sound great. And their sound quality is great coming thru the stereo speakers. This is with the top and windows up, of course. There is wind noise with the windows down.

Also, there is a USB jack in the center console that allows me to charge my iphone and it will also allow you to play music off of an ipod or other mp3 player - even a usb drive full of mp3 files.

The controls on the dash that let you set all the options are nice too. I can control if the lights flash and horn honks when I arm the alarm and such. How long the lights stay on after arming the alarm, etc. Not things you change often but as far as I know changing any of them required a trip to the dealer, before.

All the controls on the steering wheel are great too - radio channels and volume on the back of the wheel, etc, and the ability to answer the phone by pushing a button on the front - very nice.

Good luck with your decision!