AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chrysler Pacifica earns Minivan category award for the
fourth consecutive year
- Ram 1500 extends top honor streak in the Large Pickup
category to 12th year in a row
- Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy award winners
chosen by editors after analyzing, comparing, evaluating and
extensively testing all major models available in the United States
The Chrysler Pacifica and Ram 1500 are celebrating Consumer
Guide® Automotive Best Buy Awards in the Minivan and Large Pickup
categories, extending impressive win streaks in their respective
segments.
Consumer Guide editors select the winners after analyzing,
comparing, evaluating and extensively testing all major models
available in the United
States.
"As the winner of the Best Buy crown for the fourth year in a
row, the Pacifica offers class-leading horsepower and fuel economy,
excellent road manners and ride quality, and an unmatched array of
family-friendly features … all wrapped up in a stylish package,"
said Tom Appel, publisher of
Consumer Guide Automotive. "The 2020 Ram 1500 offers an unbeatable
ride/handling combination along with a high level of refinement,
premium cabin appointments and unique features."
Chrysler Pacifica, the most awarded minivan since 2016 with more
than 125 industry accolades, is the minivan category winner for the
fourth year in a row, claiming the Consumer Guide Automotive Best
Buy award in the Minivan segment each year since its debut.
New for 2020, the Chrysler Pacifica Red S Edition brings a new
look and a huge burst of attitude and color to Pacifica's already
class-leading functional interior. The exclusive Red S interior
features Rodèo Red premium Nappa leather two-tone seats accented by
Light Diesel Grey stitching and piping and an "S" logo on the
seatbacks. Silver Metal Brush hydro bezels embellish the instrument
panel and door trim.
Exterior finishes include a Red S liftgate badge and Black Noise
Chrysler wing badges with Velvet Red
inserts. The Pacifica Red S Edition rides on 20-inch wheels
(18-inch on Pacifica Hybrid) with a Black Noise finish. The package
is rounded out by standard Advanced SafetyTec, featuring more than
100 safety and security features, 20-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio and
KeySense.
The Ram 1500, the no-compromise benchmark for durability,
technology, efficiency and convenience with features never before
offered in a pickup, is celebrating its 12th straight win in
the Large Pickup category, dating back to 2008.
The Ram 1500 features up to 12,750 pounds of towing capability
and 2,300 pounds of payload. The eTorque mild hybrid system
delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 (standard) and V-8
configurations.
For 2020 the Ram 1500 becomes America's most powerful half-ton
diesel pickup with 480 lb.-ft. of torque and is the most capable
light-duty diesel, with towing capability up to 12,560
pounds. The all-new third-generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel
engine propels the 2020 Ram 1500 to an industry-leading range,
exceeding 1,000 miles on a single tank of fuel.
Consumer Guide Automotive editors analyze, compare and evaluate
numerous vehicles by extensively testing all major models available
in the United States. According to
Consumer Guide Automotive, a vehicle does not become a Best Buy
based solely on objective ratings; Best Buys also distinguish
themselves as good values compared to other vehicles in their
class. For more information on the 2020 Consumer Guide Automotive
Best Buy Award winners, visit consumerguide.com.
About the Chrysler Pacifica/Pacifica Hybrid
The Chrysler Pacifica and 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. The Pacifica Hybrid
takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further with its
innovative, advanced hybrid powertrain. It's the first and only
electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more than
80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode, has an
all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more
than 500 miles. With more than 100 available safety and security
features, the Uconnect Theater rear-seat entertainment system,
available 4G Wifi and a full array of comfort and convenience
technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica has earned its spot as the most
awarded minivan since 2016, with both the Pacifica and Pacifica
Hybrid serving as no-compromise minivans ideally suited for today's
families.
About Ram Truck Brand
In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone
division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and
delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of
trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty,
3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab, ProMaster and ProMaster City,
the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done
and families where they need to go.
Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the
benchmarks for:
- Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo
Diesel
- Towing capacity of 35,100 lbs. with Ram 3500
- Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
- Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and
12-inch Uconnect touchscreen
- Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and
auto-level air suspensions
- Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
- Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
- Most-awarded light-duty truck in America
- Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
- Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of
pickups still on the road
Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by global
automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information regarding
FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please
visit www.fcagroup.com.
About Consumer Guide Automotive
Since 1967, Consumer Guide has published authoritative, objective
reviews of new and used cars and trucks. Its staff of full-time
automotive editors boasts more than 100 years of combined
automotive experience. Consumer Guide's singular focus is to make
car shopping easier for consumers. Consumer Guide editors provide
professional, unbiased evaluations of nearly 1500 new and used
vehicles as well as expert shopping advice and insightful
automotive editorials. Consumer Guide is based in Morton Grove, Illinois. It is published by
Publications International, Ltd.
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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