AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chrysler and Ram brands win awards at the Greater Atlanta
Automotive Media Association's 2017 Family Car Challenge
FCA US vehicles received several
honors at the annual Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater
Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). The 2017 Chrysler
Pacifica Hybrid was honored with overall Best Family Car and Best
Technology Family Car, while the Chrysler Pacifica was named Best
Three-row Family Car. The 2017 Ram 1500 won accolades as the Best
Family Pickup Truck, the second year in a row it has received this
honor.
GAAMA members evaluated various manufacturers' vehicles,
spanning several family-oriented categories. Journalists scored
vehicles after driving scenic routes at the Lake Lanier Islands
Resort and Conference Center in Buford,
Georgia.
"GAAMA works hard at this event to evaluate a variety of
vehicles for family friendliness and functionality," said
Christopher Lawrence, GAAMA
President and CEO of AutoAcademics. "Our members were thoroughly
impressed by the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid.
Today's busy families need a vehicle that can help make their lives
easier, and the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid deliver that by
offering versatility, functionality, technology and unsurpassed
fuel economy. And for a do-it-all family vehicle, the 2017 Ram 1500
delivers with a full array of family-friendly features, clever
storage solutions, excellent ride and handling, and impressive
power. And I can't fail to mention that it sounds great,
too!"
FCA US vehicles receiving awards
at the GAAMA Family Car Challenge were:
Chrysler Brand
Overall Best Family Car: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Best Three-row Car: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Best Technology: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Ram Brand
Best Family Pickup Truck: 2017 Ram 1500
All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an
unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and
bold styling. Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new
platform, the Pacifica delivers class-leading gasoline and hybrid
powertrains to the minivan segment. With more than 100 available
safety and security features, the all-new Uconnect Theater rear
seat entertainment system, and a full array of comfort and
convenience technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica is a no-compromises
minivan ideally suited for today's families and has earned its spot
as the most awarded minivan of the year.
The Pacifica Hybrid takes this revolutionary vehicle a step
further with its innovative, advanced hybrid powertrain. It's the
first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves 84
miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode and 33
miles of all-electric range.
About Ram 1500
Ram Truck builds America's longest-lasting pickups. Contributing to
that title, the Ram 1500 boasts numerous segment-exclusive features
in areas most important to truck buyers. Supporting best-in-class
fuel efficiency of 29 miles per gallon is an exclusive EcoDiesel
V-6 engine. Class leading ride and handling is accomplished via a
unique link-coil rear suspension system with optional air
suspension. Other features, such as Ram Box bedside storage, hidden
bins and a flat-load floor, offer unique solutions for cargo.
Available in 11 different trim levels, the Ram 1500 has a full-size
pickup for everyone.
About GAAMA
GAAMA's objective is to further professionalism of the automotive
media; provide a forum for newsworthy people and products connected
with the automotive industry; and to bring together people whose
activities are related to the field of automotive journalism,
public relations and related fields for the mutual benefit of all
parties.
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs,
manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT® and Alfa Romeo brands as well as the SRT
performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar® and
Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA
US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler
Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana
Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs,
including Giovanni Agnelli.
FCA US is a member of the Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/
MTA: FCA).
FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total
annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and
on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA."
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