--- title: "Stellantis Is Giving Away 10 Years of Remote Start and Everyone Else Should Too" date: "2026-07-17" modified: "2026-07-17" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/stellantis-is-giving-away-10-years-of-remote-start-and-everyone-else-should-too" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Infotainment" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Stellantis News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Jeep" - "luxury" - "suv/crossover" - "Wagoneer" --- # Stellantis Is Giving Away 10 Years of Remote Start and Everyone Else Should Too ![Jeep app on iPhone in Jeep Wagoneer S.]() *\Joel Feder\* Many automakers provide a limited free trial of connected features on new models that would normally require a paid subscription. In many cases, these freebies last for a year, and the rationale for offering them is simple: Live with a convenience for 12 whole months, and it becomes hard to live without it. That's why I pay $15 a month for remote locks on my GR Corolla. [Stellantis]() has been [on a roll as of late](), though, and evidently wants to continue that trajectory, so it's promising to grant buyers of most 2027 models across all brands a full decade of features like remote start, locks, and automatic SOS calls before they're required to pay up. It's all a part of a revitalized "Connect One" plan, which [includes the following features](): - Remote engine start/stop - Remote lock/unlock doors - Over-the-air (OTA) software updates - Monthly vehicle health reports - Vehicle health and recall alerts - Service scheduling - Automatic SOS calls - Remotely clear personal data - In-vehicle games via the App Market Connect One does not offer remote horn/flashing lights, stolen vehicle assistance, or connected navigation—those are available in the upgraded Connect Plus tier. However, anyone who buys a 2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer S, or Alfa Romeo gets three years of that, too. At that point, the only feature you'd have to add, if you wanted to, is a Wi-Fi hotspot for $13 per month. But, back to the Connect One stuff. For the life of me, I don't understand why more automakers don't try this. These conveniences cost nothing to run, and while obviously giving them away for 10 years means losing out on some profit, it's an easy freebie to throw in particularly if you're not selling as many cars as you'd like, or when prices of vehicles themselves rise to [deal-breaking levels]() for many consumers. Now, when I shared this recent announcement with my colleagues, *The Drive's* Joel Feder stipulated that Stellantis' app for connected-car features—particularly in the Wagoneer S, as it turns out—wasn't the most consistent or reliable [in his experience](). You know what they say about getting what you pay for, though, and considering the price for 2027 model-year vehicles is "free," if I were eyeing a Stellantis model, I'd be enthusiastic to take a punt on these luxuries. And hey—perhaps having an even larger group of customers using this stuff will spur the company to address lingering issues. *Have any experience with Stellantis' connected-car app features? Drop a comment or reach out to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()