AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, in its first year of eligibility, named
Official Winter Pickup Truck of New England at annual New England
Motor Press Association (NEMPA) winter vehicle competition
- 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, now with all-wheel-drive capability,
takes People Mover best-in-class honors
- 2021 Jeep® Gladiator named Mid-size Pickup Truck class
winner
- Winners chosen by jurors representing print, television,
digital and radio media outlets from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has been named Official Winter Pickup
Truck of New England while the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and 2021
Jeep® Gladiator earned class honors at the annual New England Motor
Press Association (NEMPA) winter vehicle competition.
"The Ram 1500 TRX earned the top spot as the overall winner,''
said John Paul, President, New
England Motor Press Association. "The mighty TRX is designed to
handle the harshest conditions, including snow, and satisfies the
New England motorist in every detail from its supercharged engine
to its 35-inch tires. The Jeep Gladiator doesn't just handle New
England winters, it dominates them, which is why it's a favorite
and repeat winner in taking NEMPA honors. Chrysler Pacifica now
offers true all-wheel-drive that can handle not just New England
winters, but with its full suite of safety features, further adds
to driver and passenger safety. Add in one of the best infotainment
systems and Pacifica is the NEMPA best-in-class People Mover."
The Ram 1500 TRX captured the crown in its first year of
eligibility at the event, marking the third consecutive year
winter-weather savvy NEMPA journalists have picked a Stellantis
vehicle as the Official Winter Truck of New England. The all-new
2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the apex predator of the truck world and
cements Ram Truck as North
America's off-road truck leader. Ram TRX expands the
light-duty lineup and sets new benchmarks for power and performance
among half-ton pickup trucks with the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI®
V-8 engine.
The Chrysler Pacifica, which offers all-wheel-drive (AWD)
capability paired with Stow 'n Go seating, took NEMPA People Mover
best-in-class honors. Pacifica's AWD system engages seamlessly at
any speed, without any activation required by the driver. The
system automatically activates transfer of all available engine
torque to the wheels with more traction. It can also detect when
AWD is not needed and disconnect the power-transfer unit and rear
drive module automatically to stop the drive shaft from spinning,
reducing driveline drag, improving fuel efficiency and reducing
emissions — a class-exclusive in the minivan segment.
Jeep Gladiator claimed victory in the Mid-size Pickup Truck
class. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator, engineered from the ground up to be
the most off-road capable Jeep truck ever, builds on a rich
heritage of tough, dependable trucks with an unmatched combination
of rugged utility, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, clever
functionality and versatility. Gladiator is built to handle the
demands of an active lifestyle, whether in extreme desert heat or,
in the case of the NEMPA Winter Vehicle Driving Event, a cold New
England winter.
NEMPA members evaluated a wide variety of vehicles from various
manufacturers that covered multiple categories. Journalists cycled
through each vehicle throughout New England leading up to the
official day of testing and scoring that took place in February at
NEMPA headquarters in Middleborough, Massachusetts.
New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA)
The New England Motor Press Association, founded in 1987,
coordinates professional media coverage and creates content
covering the auto industry specifically for the 14.5 million
vehicle buyers living in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont. These New England buyers
have unique demographics and automotive preferences. Membership in
NEMPA is by invitation and open to carmakers and their
public-relations and communications staffs, suppliers to the
automotive industry, and trade and consumer auto show producers as
well as to automotive journalists and photographers. NEMPA's media
members appear in national and regional print, radio, TV and online
media outlets and have a strong social media presence. Find more
information at www.nempa.org.
Ram 1500 TRX
The new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the apex predator of the truck world
and cements Ram Truck as North
America's off-road truck leader. Designed bolt by bolt to
significantly outperform every other truck straight from the
factory, the Ram 1500 TRX has been tested to handle the most
punishing conditions with extreme durability. Class-leading,
uncompromising performance in the harshest environments is achieved
in part through the 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8
engine. Stratospheric power delivers a new level of performance:
0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 4.5 seconds, the quarter mile in 12.9
seconds at 108 mph and a top speed 118 mph. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
has been rigorously tested to handle the most punishing conditions
with extreme capability and durability on its way to being the
quickest, fastest and most powerful mass-produced half-ton pickup
truck in the world.
The Ram 1500 TRX builds on everything the award-winning Ram 1500
lineup delivers – including world-class luxurious interiors with
premium materials and incredible attention to detail,
segment-leading ride-quality and comfort, and a superior level of
refinement and sophistication – and raises the no-compromise
benchmark for power, performance, durability, technology and
convenience with features never before offered in a pickup.
Class-leading ride and handling are accomplished via an all-new
custom suspension composed of the highest possible quality
components and tuning geared towards high-speed desert runs,
producing even more capability on the street or in the desert. The
Ram 1500 TRX boasts a ground clearance of 11.8 inches due in part
to a 2-inch ride height increase when compared with the rest of the
Ram 1500 lineup, along with aggressive 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler
Territory All-Terrain 325/65/R18 tires. This combination enables
TRX to clear surface obstacles easily and at high speeds.
A luxurious and spacious interior offers authentic, premium
materials, colors and textures, including hand-wrapped leather
instrument panels for unexpected luxury throughout. As a segment
disrupter, the standard Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch
touchscreen leads the segment in technology, featuring split-screen
capability, 360-degree camera views, and exclusive content from
SiriusXM with 360L and Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora.
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the first vehicle to include the new Know
& Go mobile app featuring an immersive experience for customers
who want to learn more about their vehicles. Active safety and
security systems include adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision
Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring and Ready Alert Braking.
Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler brand continues to set the pace for the minivan
segment with the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The first-ever minivan
to offer both gas and hybrid powertrains, Chrysler is elevating its
minivan game to new levels, creating a new top-of-the-line Pinnacle
model in the segment, offering AWD capability paired with
Pacifica's class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating, more standard safety
features than any vehicle in the industry, new FamCAM interior
camera, wireless charging, next-generation Uconnect 5 connectivity,
an athletic new look and loads more creature comforts and interior
storage for the 2021 model year. The Pacifica Hybrid delivers more
than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode,
an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of
more than 500 miles.
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to hold its status as the most
awarded minivan five years in a row with more than 150 honors and
industry accolades. As the first company to introduce the minivan
and through six generations of the vehicle, 116 minivan firsts have
been produced, including nearly 40 minivan-first features on the
Pacifica. The company has sold more than 15 million minivans
globally since 1983, twice as many as any other manufacturer over
37 years.
Jeep® Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator – the most capable Jeep truck ever – builds on a
rich heritage of tough, dependable Jeep trucks with a robust
combination of rugged utility, authentic Jeep design, open-air
freedom, clever functionality and versatility, advanced
fuel-efficient powertrains, superior on- and off-road dynamics and
a host of innovative safety and advanced technology features.
Legendary off-road capability comes courtesy of the Command-Trac
and Rock-Trac 4x4 systems, third-generation Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock
electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok limited-slip
differential, segment-exclusive sway-bar disconnect and 33-inch
off-road tires. The Jeep Gladiator is available in Sport, Sport S,
Overland, Rubicon and Mojave trims, and is built in Toledo, Ohio.
Stellantis
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the
world's leading automakers and a mobility provider, guided by a
clear vision to offer freedom of movement with distinctive,
affordable and reliable mobility solutions. In addition to the
Group's rich heritage and broad geographic presence, its greatest
strengths lie in its sustainable performance, depth of experience
and the wide-ranging talents of employees working around the globe.
Stellantis will leverage its broad and iconic brand portfolio,
which was founded by visionaries who infused the brands with
passion and a competitive spirit that speaks to employees and
customers alike. Stellantis aspires to become the greatest, not the
biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders, as well
as the communities in which it operates.
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