AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2022
/PRNewswire/ --
- All-new 2022 Grand Wagoneer named Official Winter SUV of New
England, showcasing its all-weather capabilities
- 2022 Ram 1500, for second year in a row, named Official Winter
Pickup Truck of New England
- 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L wins Mid-size SUV category,
continuing Grand Cherokee's legacy as the most awarded SUV
ever
- 2022 Jeep Wrangler, the most capable and recognized vehicle in
the world, wins compact SUV class
- Winning vehicles selected by New England Motor Press
Association (NEMPA) jurors who cover the auto industry in states
that encounter the harshest winter driving conditions, including,
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont
The all-new 2022 Grand Wagoneer is the Official Winter SUV of
New England and the 2022 Ram 1500 is the Official Winter Pickup
Truck of New England, along with class wins for the 2022 Jeep®
Grand Cherokee L and the 2022 Jeep Wrangler at the annual New
England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) winter vehicle
competition.
During the months of November through March, NEMPA journalists
put numerous manufacturers' vehicles to the ultimate test in New
England's harsh winter weather. Winners emerge at a one-day testing
and scoring event at NEMPA headquarters in Middleborough,
Massachusetts.
"The Grand Wagoneer sets the new standard for luxury SUVs," said
John Paul, president, New England
Motor Press Association. "It has everything required to take on the
road less travelled with up to 510 horsepower and the ability to tow up to 9,850 pounds while
surrounding its passengers in luxury. The Ram 1500 prevailed in the
hard-fought pickup truck category with its five engine choices,
including a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI®, two mild-hybrid versions
and available four corner air suspension that not only smooths out
the ride, but helps improve fuel economy. In the Mid-size SUV
competition, the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee L was an instant
winner with an available third row and seating for up to seven,
plus the ability to handle the toughest off-road situations. And
the legendary Jeep Wrangler proved once again that it's tough
enough to win the compact SUV category."
Grand Wagoneer makes its first appearance in the NEMPA Winter
Driving Competition, resulting in a big win for the brand. Building
on a rich heritage of premium American craftsmanship while offering
a new level of comfort, legendary 4x4 capability and customer
service, Grand Wagoneer forges a new path – one that defines the
new standard of sophistication,
authenticity and modern mobility. Offering a unique and premium
customer experience, Grand Wagoneer brings a capable, innovative
and authentic SUV with premium design cues and technology to a new,
distinctive and successful array of customers. Combining these
attributes with strong SUV credentials, Grand Wagoneer builds on
the original premium SUV by defining the next generation of an
American icon.
Ram 1500 captures the NEMPA top truck award for the second time
in two years. The 2022 Ram 1500 is the no-compromise benchmark for
durability, technology, efficiency, performance and convenience
with features never before offered in a pickup truck. The Ram 1500
features up to 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds
of payload. The eTorque 48-volt mild-hybrid system delivers
improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 (standard) and V-8
configurations. The Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500 Rebel G/T
further solidify the Ram Truck brand as North America's off-road and performance truck
leader with unique technology and performance straight from the
factory while staying true to the hardworking nature of the Ram
1500.
As the most awarded SUV ever, the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup
spans five generations and now includes the three-row Grand
Cherokee L. The Grand Cherokee L debuted in 2021 to meet the
growing needs of Jeep customers who have asked for more space and
functionality. Designed to maximize overall passenger comfort, the
Grand Cherokee L delivers uncompromised third-row capacity and
increased cargo volume with seating for up to seven passengers.
With premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out, the Jeep
Grand Cherokee L has more than 110 advanced safety and security
features.
The iconic Jeep Wrangler, the most capable and recognized
vehicle in the world, delivers unmatched off-road capability and is
produced with more than eight decades of 4x4 engineering
experience. Powertrain options include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, a
2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, a 6.4-liter V-8
and the first ever electrified Wrangler 4xe, which uses a 2.0-liter
turbocharged gas engine, two electric motors and a high-voltage
battery pack to deliver 21 miles of all-electric range and 49 miles
per gallon equivalent (MPGe).
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' public relations and
communications staffs, automotive industry suppliers, 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 outlets and have a strong
social media presence. Find more information at www.nempa.org.
Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is
one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility
provider. In North America, it's best known for producing and
selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and award-winning brands
such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo and
Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the way the
region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest
sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating
added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in
which it operates. For more information,
visit www.stellantis.com.
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