Remote engine start is one of those features you use almost every day once you have it. For the 2027 model year, Stellantis Canada adds remote engine start and stop through the brand mobile app to Connect One, the standard 10-year connected services plan. The update covers most 2027 model-year Ram and Jeep vehicles, along with most 2027 Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT and Alfa Romeo models.
That means you can start your truck or SUV from your phone and let the cabin warm up or cool down before you step outside. Here is a clear look at what Connect One includes, what the optional Connect Plus subscription adds and how remote start fits into a normal day.
What Is Connect One?
Connect One is the standard connected services plan for most 2027 Ram and Jeep models. It gives owners 10 years of remote features and vehicle health information at no extra cost. You enrol, link your vehicle to the brand app and then use the features from a compatible phone. In-app features also reach compatible smartwatch extensions.
Enrolment also unlocks in-vehicle benefits. Some features live in the app, and others live on the vehicle’s own screen.
Remote Engine Start and Stop: The Big Addition
The headline change for 2027 is remote engine start and stop through the brand app. Your phone now handles the job, so you can start the engine without reaching for the key fob.
You open the app, tap start and the engine runs while you finish your coffee or wrap up a meeting. If plans change, you tap stop. It is simple and fast, and it is part of the standard plan for most 2027 Ram and Jeep vehicles.
What Else Connect One Includes
Remote start joins a solid list of standard features. For most 2027 models, Connect One includes:
- Remote engine start and stop, plus remote lock and unlock of the doors
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates that keep vehicle systems current
- Monthly vehicle health reports, plus vehicle health and recall alerts
- Automatic SOS calls, remote clearing of personal data and in-vehicle games via the App Market
Each feature has a practical job. Remote lock and unlock help when you are not sure you locked up, or when a family member needs to grab something from the vehicle. OTA updates arrive without a trip to the service bay. Health reports and recall alerts keep you informed, so you can plan maintenance on your own schedule. Automatic SOS calls add peace of mind on every drive.
The option to remotely clear personal data is handy when you sell or trade in a vehicle.
What Connect Plus Adds
Connect Plus is an optional subscription that builds on Connect One. It adds security tools and connected navigation services.
On the security side, you get remote horn and flashing lights, a vehicle finder, stolen vehicle assistance and vehicle theft alarm alerts. The horn and lights help you spot your vehicle in a busy parking area, and the theft tools keep you informed if something goes wrong.
The connected navigation services cover drive alerts, routing send and go, last-mile navigation, a fuel finder, a parking finder, dynamic range mapping and speed camera alerts. The fuel finder and parking finder save time on errand days, and dynamic range mapping gives you a clearer picture of how far you can go.
If you enrol in Connect Plus within 30 days of purchase, you receive a three-month free trial. That gives you time to try every feature before you decide.
Buyers of the 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer receive both plans. They get 10 years of Connect One plus three years of Connect Plus at no extra charge. A separate three-month (or 3 GB) trial of 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot data, provided through Bell, is also offered.
Connect One vs. Connect Plus
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Feature |
Connect One |
Connect Plus |
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Remote engine start and stop |
Yes |
Yes |
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Remote lock and unlock |
Yes |
Yes |
|
OTA software updates |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Vehicle health reports and recall alerts |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Automatic SOS calls |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Remote horn and flashing lights |
No |
Yes |
|
Stolen vehicle assistance and theft alarm alert |
No |
Yes |
|
Vehicle finder |
No |
Yes |
|
Connected navigation services |
No |
Yes |
How Remote Start Helps on a Cold Morning or Hot Afternoon
The goal is simple: get the cabin ready before you get in. On a cold morning, you start the engine from the kitchen and let the vehicle warm up while you pack lunches. By the time you walk outside, the engine has been running and the cabin is warmer.
On a hot afternoon, the same tap helps the other way. A vehicle parked in the sun can feel like an oven. Starting it a few minutes early lets the cabin cool down, so the steering wheel and seats are easier to touch when you climb in.
Key Takeaways
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Topic |
What to Know |
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Plan length |
Connect One runs 10 years at no extra cost |
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New for 2027 |
Remote engine start and stop through the brand app |
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Which vehicles |
Most 2027 Ram and Jeep models, plus most 2027 Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT and Alfa Romeo models |
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Standard extras |
OTA updates, health reports, recall alerts, automatic SOS calls |
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Connect Plus |
Optional; adds security tools and connected navigation |
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Connect Plus trial |
Three months free when you enrol within 30 days of purchase |
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Grand Wagoneer bonus |
10 years of Connect One plus three years of Connect Plus |
See Connect One in Action at Blaikies Dodge Chrysler Limited
Want to see how remote start works from your phone? Come visit Blaikies Dodge Chrysler Limited in Truro, and our team will gladly show you the brand app, explain both plans and help you pick the 2027 Ram or Jeep that fits your routine.
