AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
- Ram 3500 Heavy Duty awarded with the Highest Resale Value in
the industry
- Dodge Challenger and Charger awarded with the Highest Resale
Value in the Midsize Sporty Car segment and the Large Car segment,
respectively
- Jeep® Wrangler awarded with the Highest Resale Value in the
Compact SUV segment
Four FCA US vehicles were awarded
with a 2018 J.D. Power Resale Value Award, recognizing the best
resale value across 24 model-level vehicle segments. Ram 3500 Heavy
Duty pickup trucks won for having the highest resale value in the
entire industry. Dodge Challenger, Charger and Jeep® Wrangler won
in their respective segments for having exceptional resale
value.
- Highest Resale Value Industry-wide: Ram 3500 Heavy Duty
- Highest Resale Value Midsize Sporty Car segment: Dodge
Challenger
- Highest Resale Value Large Car segment: Dodge Charger
- Highest Resale Value Compact SUV segment: Jeep Wrangler
For the 2018 award process, 244 vehicle models were evaluated
using a sample of over 650,000 transactions with an average of
3,500 data points assessed on each vehicle. The award selection
process utilizes used vehicle wholesale prices, which represent how
much a dealer buys a used vehicle for. These prices are then
divided by the vehicle's original purchase price. These
calculations are based on wholesale records from January through
June 2018 for vehicles that are three
years old. For the 2018 calculation, 2015 is the applicable model
year.
Ram 3500
Ram Truck builds America's longest-lasting pickups, proving a
commitment to quality, reliability and durability. For 2018, Ram
continues to offer incredible capability in three-quarter and
one-ton pickups with 31,210 pounds of towing, 7,390 pounds of
payload and 930 lb.-ft. of torque. Ram Heavy Duty offers more
innovative features and better ride quality than competitors'
trucks, made possible by a five-link coil suspension or optional
air suspension on Ram 2500 and a supplemental air bag suspension
option on Ram 3500.
Dodge Challenger
Building on the success of the Challenger in 2018, Dodge launches
the most powerful SRT Hellcat lineup ever in 2019, by leveraging
the power of the record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to
introduce the new performance halo for the brand and the most
powerful, quickest and fastest muscle car – the 797-horsepower
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.
The Challenger SRT Hellcat returns with output now starting at
717-horsepower and both Hellcat models feature a new dual-snorkel
hood that pays homage to the distinctive Dodge design themes from
some of its most famous muscle cars, including the 1970 Dart
Swinger and 1971 Demon. The new R/T Scat Pack Widebody includes
fender flares, adding 3.5 inches of body width, 20 x 11-inch forged
wheels, 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires and larger six-piston Brembo
brakes in the front for improved on-road and on-track performance.
The new Challenger GT rear-wheel-drive model extends its
performance capabilities with standard Super Track Pak
features, performance hood, splitter and seats, for the first time
ever with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine.
Eight distinct models make up the reconfigured vehicle lineup
for 2019: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
and SRT Hellcat Redeye. Numerous option packages offer all the
upgrades, unique heritage cues and additional performance that
Dodge//SRT customers demand. Challenger offers a full range of
engine options, including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
on SXT, SXT AWD, GT and GT AWD models, the legendary 5.7-liter
HEMI® V-8 in the R/T models, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8
on R/T Scat Pack models, the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 on the
SRT Hellcat and a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 on
the SRT Hellcat Redeye.
Dodge Charger
From the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world to
V-6 efficiency and all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability, the Dodge
Charger lineup is designed and engineered to provide the ultimate
in high-performance comfort and road-ready confidence as America's
only four-door muscle car. Dodge Charger's rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
architecture enables a model lineup highlighted by extensive
performance-driven powertrains with the latest technology under the
hood and behind the wheel – further building on the Dodge brand's
promise to deliver American performance machines with world-class
power, efficiency, technology, authentic materials and standout
styling.
Standard on every Dodge Charger model is the innovative
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Charger offers a
full range of powerful engine options on six distinct models,
including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on Charger SXT,
SXT AWD and GT, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI®® V-8 on R/T
models, the naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 on R/T Scat Pack
models and the 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI SRT
Hellcat V-8.
For 2019, Dodge repositions the lineup to include a new Charger
SXT AWD model and a new Charger GT RWD performance V-6 model.
Charger GT and R/T models get the performance look and features
standard and receive a full complement of race-bred chassis
upgrades. Charger SRT Hellcat and R/T Scat Pack feature standard
performance upgrades, including Launch Assist and Line Lock; a new performance grille with dual
air inlets; new Launch Control switch on R/T Scat Pack; and Torque
Reserve, After-Run Chiller on SRT Hellcat.
Jeep Wrangler
The iconic Jeep® Wrangler – the most capable and recognized
vehicle in the world – delivers unmatched off-road capability and
is produced with more than seven decades of 4x4 engineering
experience. Powertrain options include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
and an all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine.
Wrangler continues to offer a body-on-frame design, front and rear
five-link suspension system, solid axles, electronic lockers and is
one of the few midsize SUVs that offer a six-speed manual
transmission in addition to its available eight-speed
automatic.
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights,
advisory services and data and analytics. These capabilities enable
J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth
and profitability. Established in 1968, J.D. Power is headquartered
in Costa Mesa, Calif., and has
offices serving North/South
America, Asia Pacific and
Europe. J.D. Power is a portfolio
company of XIO Group, a global alternative investments and private
equity firm headquartered in London, and is led by its four founders:
Athene Li, Joseph Pacini, Murphy Qiao and Carsten Geyer.
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 is an international automotive group 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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