DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- Alfa Romeo will showcase the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia,
both offering world-class performance, seductive Italian style and
an exhilarating driving experience
- Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid minivans offer
unprecedented functionality and style for consumers
- Dodge//SRT shakes things up with the 797-horsepower 2019
Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
- FIAT brand display features the Fiat 124 Spider, offering the
ultimate fun-to-drive Italian roadster experience
- Jeep® brand will unveil the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel on
Sept. 26 and will showcase the
all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator midsize truck along with the 2020 Jeep
Wrangler Willys edition
- Ram Truck display offers full lineup of Ram trucks, including
the all-new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty, the most powerful, most capable
pickup in the segment with a towing capacity of 35,100 pounds and a
payload capacity of 7,680 pounds
- FCA indoor and outdoor displays will feature a number of fun
experiences for fairgoers with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT,
Jeep and Ram vehicles
FCA US LLC will roll into the Texas Auto Show at the 2019 State
Fair of Texas this week, beginning
Sept. 27, with a variety of displays
and interactive experiences featuring Alfa Romeo, Chrysler,
Dodge//SRT, FIAT, Jeep® and Ram brand vehicles.
"We are bringing our best lineup yet to the State Fair of
Texas, Texas Auto Show. Every
year, we work to build on our past success at the fair and this
year fair attendees will thoroughly enjoy our displays and
interactives," Steve Yandura,
Director of the Southwest Business Center – FCA US, said. "We are especially proud to bring
the newest trucks to the FCA family, the all-new Jeep Gladiator and
the all-new Ram Heavy Duty."
Alfa Romeo Brand
The Alfa Romeo display will feature the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, the
reigning "Performance Sedan of Texas," and the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio,
the "Crossover of Texas," awarded
by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Since its foundation
in Milan, Italy, in 1910, Alfa
Romeo has designed and crafted some of the most stylish and
exclusive cars in automotive history. That tradition lives on today
as Alfa Romeo continues to take a unique and innovative approach to
designing automobiles. Born from the world's greatest driving road
– the Stelvio Pass – the Alfa Romeo Stelvio sets a new benchmark in
performance, style and technology in an SUV that could only be from
Italy. The award-winning Alfa
Romeo Giulia delivers race-inspired performance, advanced
technologies, seductive Italian style and an exhilarating driving
experience to the premium mid-size sedan segment.
Chrysler Brand
As a four-time consecutive winner of the "Family Car of
Texas," the Chrysler Pacifica and
the Pacifica Hybrid reinvent 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, tri-pane panoramic sunroof, and a full
array of comfort, convenience and driver assistance technologies,
the Chrysler Pacifica is a no-compromises minivan ideally suited
for today's families. The Pacifica Hybrid with the S Appearance
Package takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further with a new
sporty, blacked-out look, in addition to its innovative, advanced
hybrid powertrain. It's the first electrified vehicle in the
minivan segment and achieves 82 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe)
in electric-only mode and 32 miles of all-electric range.
Dodge//SRT Brands
Dodge delivers the industry's most powerful and capable muscle car
lineup with the 2019 Dodge Challenger, which was recently crowned
the "Car of Texas" and
"Performance Car of Texas." Dodge
will proudly display the most powerful, quickest and fastest muscle
car, the "demon-possessed" 797-horsepower SRT Hellcat Redeye
Widebody. The Dodge Challenger is unrivaled when it comes to sheer
horsepower, all-weather capability and overall interior roominess,
it is a true GT car. Its heritage design, unmatched power and
everyday livability combine to make this authentic but modern Dodge
muscle car every bit as beloved and relevant to today's consumer as
the first generation was 50 years ago. The Dodge display also will
feature the 2019 Durango, recent winner of the "Full-size SUV of
Texas," as well as Grand Caravan,
Journey and Charger.
FIAT Brand
The FIAT brand will showcase the multiple personalities of the FIAT
lineup, including the 2019 Fiat 500X and the 124 Spider. The new
Fiat 500X offers standard all-wheel drive and an all-new
fuel-efficient 1.3-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine,
which generates 177 horsepower and a best-in-class torque rating of
210 lb.-ft. FIAT is the only brand in the industry to offer
standard turbo powertrains that deliver at least 30 mpg across its
entire lineup. Starting at $25,390
MSRP, the Fiat 124 Spider is the most affordable roadster in its
class and features a class-exclusive four cylinder turbocharged
engine, best-in-class highway fuel economy, best-in-class cargo
room and class-exclusive quad exhaust tips.
Jeep Brand
The Jeep brand returns to the State Fair with the unveiling of the
new 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel on Sept.
26. Jeep also will showcase several award-winning SUVs and
the newest edition to the family, the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator,
the most off-road capable midsize truck ever. The Gladiator builds
on a rich heritage of tough, dependable Jeep trucks with an
unmatched combination of rugged utility, authentic Jeep design,
open-air freedom, clever functionality and versatility and
best-in-class towing and 4x4 payload. The Jeep display also will
include the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler Willys edition, in addition to a
full lineup of vehicles with top designations from TAWA's Texas
Truck Rodeo: Jeep Grand Cherokee, "Mid-Size Luxury SUV of
Texas," and Jeep Wrangler,
"Mid-size SUV" and "Off-Road Utility Vehicle of Texas."
Ram Truck Brand
The all-new Ram Heavy Duty will take center stage for the Ram Truck
brand as the most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment with
a towing capacity of 35,100 pounds and a payload capacity of 7,680
pounds. Driving it all, a never-before-seen torque rating of 1,000
lb.-ft. from the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel engine. The all-new Ram
Heavy Duty also sets benchmarks in comfort, luxury materials,
innovation and technology extending well past any competitive
offerings. Class-leading ride and handling is accomplished via a
class-exclusive link-coil rear (2500) suspension system with
optional rear air suspension (2500 and 3500). Giving maximum effort
all day, every day with confidence, the Ram Heavy Duty line of
pickups steps forward with the full force of modern capability.
Fairgoers also can see the reigning "Truck of Texas" the Ram 1500, plus several trucks with
award designations from TAWA's Texas Truck Rodeo: Ram 1500 Laramie
Longhorn, "Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas," Ram 1500 Rebel, "Off-Road Pickup
Truck of Texas" and Ram Power
Wagon as "Heavy Duty Pickup Truck." Ram also promises attendees a
few surprises, to be announced on Thurs., Sept. 26, certain to
make every truck shopper's "must see" list.
Free Interactive Experiences for State Fair
Attendees
The FCA indoor and outdoor displays will feature a number of fun
experiences for fairgoers with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT,
Jeep and Ram vehicles.
Auto Show Building (indoor)
- Shadow Family Decals: Visitors can pose with their family and
friends, holding the brand logo of their choice, then receive a
white vinyl silhouette decal to apply to their vehicle's back
window
- Fun Photo Op: A green screen offers fairgoers a choice of FCA
vehicles and state fair scenes. The scene is superimposed onto the
photo, then emailed to the participant as a keepsake or to post on
social media
- Luster Display Wall: To promote the Jeep brand's involvement
with the Red River Showdown (Texas vs. Oklahoma rivalry game on
Oct. 12), fans from both teams can place their pictures on an
interactive wall. When the wall is complete, the photos will create
a photomosaic Jeep-branded image
- Social Vending Machine: Ally Activation developed a timed
puzzle game for assembling an FCA vehicle. The fastest assembler
will be added to a leaderboard and win a prize
- Mopar Charge Stations: Visitors can charge their mobile devices
with Mopar's battery box designed for mobile device
charging
Ram Truck Zone (outdoor)
Attendees who want more detailed information about the Ram truck
lineup will enjoy the Ram immersion program featuring a continuous,
dynamic and in-depth presentation in a special Ram-branded tent.
This active exhibit will demonstrate the ease of the Trailer Tow
Assist when hooking up trailers and participants will be entered
into sweepstakes to win a $70,000 FCA
vehicle of their choice, along with a Ram cap.
About the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas
The Texas Auto Show has been part of the State Fair of Texas since 1913. Throughout its history, the
Texas Auto Show has been a key attraction at the annual 24-day
event each fall in Dallas.
Admission to the Texas Auto Show is included with every ticket to
the fair. The 2019 exposition runs Sept. 27
through Oct. 20 in Fair Park, Texas. Visit texasautoshow.bigtex.com for more
information.
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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