LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Two capable FCA
trucks were recognized among the best new vehicles within their
category segments during the 10th Annual Hispanic Motor Press
Awards® (HMPA) at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2020 Ram
Heavy Duty grabbed the top spot in the Pickup Truck segment
and the all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator earned top
honors in the Adventure 4X4 segment.
"Ram trucks have become the top choice for working
professionals," said Ricardo
Rodriguez-Long, president and founder of the Hispanic Motor
Press Foundation. "And while Ram's Heavy Duty lineup may be built
for work, these powerful trucks also set benchmarks in comfort,
luxury materials, innovation and technology. Now you can literally
work out of a luxury vehicle."
The Hispanic Motor Press Foundation selected a panel of more
than 20 automotive experts to identify the top 10 best new vehicles
for Hispanic families. The jurors identified a single model in each
category that reflects the best value in the market for Hispanic
families. All facets of the vehicles were evaluated, including
design, comfort, safety, economy, handling, performance,
functionality, environmental requirements, driver satisfaction and
value.
"The Jeep Gladiator is unlike anything in the market – perhaps
the ultimate adventure vehicle," said Rodriguez-Long. "It's built
to handle the demands of an active lifestyle while maintaining both
comfort and agility for everyday on-road driving. There is no
comparison, a clear winner in the Adventure category."
About Hispanic Motor Press Awards
The Hispanic Motor
Press Awards is the only independent Hispanic awards presented in
the country for the Hispanic community to enhance their vehicle
experience by evaluating the various options available in the
market. The jury panel is comprised of national Hispanic
journalists, content creators, and influencers who assess the
vehicles while considering key purchase drivers for Hispanic
families in quality, reliability, style, safety, and value. More
information at www.hispanicmotorpress.org
About Ram Heavy Duty
The Ram Heavy Duty blends extreme
performance and towing capability with the segment's most
refinement and operator comfort features. The 2020 Ram Heavy Duty
offers a towing capacity of 35,100 pounds and a payload capacity of
7,680 pounds. Driving it all, the pickup segments first 1,000
lb.-ft. of torque engine; the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel. The 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
pickup trucks steps forward with the full force of modern
capability.
About 2020 Jeep Gladiator
The all-new 2020 Jeep
Gladiator, the most off-road capable midsize truck ever, 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.
Available with three different powertrain combinations and
equipped with a versatile cargo box, Gladiator is built to handle
the demands of an active lifestyle while delivering an open-air
driving experience in a design that is unmistakably Jeep. Combining
traditional Jeep attributes with strong truck credentials, the Jeep
Gladiator is a unique vehicle capable of taking passengers and
cargo anywhere. A multitude of technology features, such as Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto, and safety features, such as Blind-spot
Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, adaptive cruise control
and Forward Collision Warning-Plus, further Gladiator's
appeal.
All Gladiator models are Trail Rated with a badge indicating
that the vehicle is designed to perform in a variety of challenging
off-road conditions identified by five key consumer-oriented
performance categories: traction, ground clearance,
maneuverability, articulation and water fording. Gladiator Rubicon
models are equipped with signature red tow hooks, Rock-Trac® 4x4
system, featuring a two-speed transfer case with a 4:1 low-range
gear ratio, front and rear heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lok®
electric front- and rear-axle lockers, segment-exclusive electronic
sway bar disconnect, cab and bed rock rails and standard 33-inch
Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain off-road tires.
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