Chrysler LLC announced today that an innovative wireless Internet system is currently in development and starting with 2009’s production, all the willing purchasers of Chrysler vehicles in the United States will benefit from the new feature.

"Unconnect web," as the program is called, will be released in August 2009 and will provide a 100-foot range for all passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices of most of the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge models. According to the company’s officials, people will be able to browse the Internet and use their laptops as if they were in the comfort of their own home or office. The wireless router will also allow the use of smartphones, entertainment systems and many other similar personal devices and gadgets.

The system will also provide navigation and real-time traffic features, both controlled either by touchscreen or by voice recognition, in addition to the built-in 30 Giga Bytes hard drive with satellite television service and satellite radio.

The idea comes in a time when the auto manufacturers seek new ways of attracting their customers, as the DVD players and GPS navigation systems seem to be yesterday’s news.

"What UConnect Web does is turn the whole vehicle into an Internet hot spot," said Keefe Leung, who works on advanced connectivity strategies for Chrysler, according to USAToday. "We see great potential for this," he added.

The announced price for the router is $449 and the monthly fee for the service is set at $29. The plan was developed in collaboration with Internet provider Autonet Mobile which also delivers the Avis Connect service.