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Ram 1500 Reigns as MotorTrend 2025 Truck of the Year

The 2025 Ram 1500 arrived with a new approach to the full-sized pickup truck. By introducing a duo of powerful turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engines, the most advanced pickup truck in its class continues to go from strength to strength. Now, it is garnering its own rewards. In fact, MotorTrend has named the Ram 1500 its 2025 Truck of the Year. This honor marks the seventh time a Ram pickup has earned the prestigious title since Ram became a standalone brand. Previous Truck of the Year Awards were presented to Ram in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, and now 2025. After weeks of testing, MotorTrend’s editors gave the truck high scores in every competitive testing process category. They found what makes the 2025 Ram 1500 one of the most desirable pickup trucks around. It all starts with the 3.0-liter Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine. With two versions available, the one they love the most is the higher-output version that delivers up to 540 horsepower. This engine played a significant role in the evaluation and scoring. MotorTrend editors also recognized the wide variety of trim levels for customers to choose from, from the luxury of the Tungsten model to the raw off-road capability of the RHO. MotorTrend 's annual awards recognize the best vehicles representing exceptional value, superiority in their classes, and impact on the automotive scene. The accolades are among the most coveted automotive industry awards and represent the pinnacle of an extremely competitive segment. These award winners are not chosen based on a direct comparison against other finalists. Instead, they are based on the results of how each contender measures against the award’s six criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value, and performance of the intended function. Contending vehicles at Truck of the Year are first put through MotorTrend’s full battery of performance tests at a professional automotive test center to evaluate virtually every aspect of each vehicle, then assessed on real-world roads loaded, unloaded, and while towing, as well as at a premiere off-road facility, before a winner is selected. Based on the testing and evaluation MotorTrend gave the 2025 Ram 1500, it is definitely a winner! Our pickup truck not only puts the power down but also has the most advanced suspension system in its class. Being the first pickup truck with a multi-link rear independent rear suspension, the 2025 Ram 1500 delivers an exceptional ride with superb load management and balance. Plus, the 2025 Ram 1500 continues to deliver advanced technology and connectivity with the UConnect 5 infotainment system. You can also share control using the Hands-free Active Driving Assist, our Level 2+ autonomous driving system. These stand-out features are among the many reasons why the 2025 Ram 1500 is a winner. The next step is to see for yourself why the 2025 Ram 1500 is a winner right here in the Twin Ports area. Contact us at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram soon for your testing and evaluation of the newly crowned MotorTrend Truck of the Year!

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Chrysler Unveils Pacifica FAV Edition

Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica lineup will include a new Family Adventure Vehicle (FAV). The Pacifica FAV adds utility and style to the already robust Pacifica minivan package. The Chrysler Pacifica has already proven to be the best-selling minivan in the U.S. It boasts the best-in-class standard overall cargo volume and is the only plug-in hybrid minivan in the industry. The latter is also the fourth-best-selling plug-in hybrid in the country. Having debuted at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Pacifica FAV Edition bolsters that class-leading cargo space with a Thule rooftop cargo carrier, adding 16 cubic feet of volume. This makes the model for large families traveling with all three rows of seats being used or smaller families not interested in traveling light. Of course, it is also ideal for camping and the perfect location for tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor equipment. The Thule cargo carrier is mounted on a set of black Mopar roof rails, which are also included in the package. The roof rails are complemented by a blacked-out grille, black side mirrors, front and rear valance, and bespoke black 18-inch Foreshadow wheels. All-weather floor mats and a large cargo mat enhance interior utility by guarding against rain, mud, snow, spills, and more. A Uconnect 5 infotainment system with an onboard navigation system and a premium 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system enhance interior technology (Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid FAV features a 20-speaker system). The FAV is Built from the Select Pacifica trim, which already features: Standard second- and third-row Stow ‘n Go seating (Plug-in Hybrid has third-row Stow ‘n Go) Adaptive cruise control Lane Departure Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection Rear Park Assist Auto-dimming rearview mirror Second-row one-touch windows Universal garage door opener “No matter the adventure, whether it’s a cross-country vacation, a local outing for a picnic or road trip for a soccer or hockey tournament, the Chrysler Pacifica FAV Edition helps families load up for fun with best-in-class standard overall cargo volume combined with sporty appearance and additional unique content and road trip-ready accessories,” said Chris Feuell, Chrysler Brand CEO. “The Chrysler Pacifica FAV joins the recent return of the Chrysler Voyager in building up the Chrysler minivan lineup and really giving our families and customers the power to choose the vehicle that most closely fits their lifestyles.” The Pacifica FAV will be available with both conventional and plug-in hybrid drivetrains and exterior color choices of Diamond Black, Red Hot, and Bright White. The starting MSRP for the non-electrified model will be $45,345. The Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid FAV has a starting MSRP of $53,950. The Pacifica FAV models can be expected to arrive at the Benna CDJR inventory in the first quarter of 2025. They may already be available by the time you read this. If not, contact one of our Benna CDJR sales professionals and ask them to notify you when the first models arrive.

The Jeep® brand is charging into the electrified SUV segment with the reveal of its first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) – the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition. The all-new, all-electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S will launch first in the U.S. and Canada and later in markets around the world. Available in Jeep brand dealerships starting in the fall of 2024, the Wagoneer S Launch Edition has a starting U.S. MSRP of $71,995 (including destination, excluding EV credits).

Wagoneer S and 1500 Ramcharger Among Newsweek's Most Anticipated Vehicles for 2025

If you pay attention to the automotive industry, very few models emerge on the market as a surprise. Manufacturers show vehicles at auto shows at least several months prior to being available and often announce the models months, if not years, before that. So we hear about the models, sometimes see them in spy photos, and finally see them at auto shows, but we still must wait a season or two before they are available to the public. This leads to several models being anticipated. Newsweek acknowledges this with an annual list of the most anticipated vehicles. Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) is happy to see two CDJR vehicles on their list for 2025. These are the Wagoneer S and the 1500 Ramcharger. Jeep Wagoneer S The Jeep Wagoneer S will be the brand’s first-ever battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The model was expected for late 2024, but Jeep had some fine-tuning to ensure the model would be as perfectly executed as possible. Though it shares the Wagoneer’s name, it is quite a different vehicle. To start, it is smaller, with two-row seating instead of three.  The exterior is also quite different, being lower with a more angled rear and black pillars between the side windows for a long, unbroken dark appearance leading to a more radically angled d-pillar. Elegant wind tunnel sculpting is evident from front to rear. The Wagoneer will be powered by a pair of electric motors, one up front and one between the rear wheels, for standard all-wheel drive. The two motors will have a combined horsepower of 600 with 617 lb-ft of torque available when the motor starts turning. 0-60 acceleration is expected in 4.4 seconds, and if you don’t do such acceleration runs all the time, the range is expected to be 300 miles from the 100.5nlithium-ion battery. With a 400-volt electric architecture, direct-DC charging is expected to go from 20 to 80 percent in 23 minutes. With day-to-day recommended Level 2 charging, the battery should charge from 5 to 80% in about seven hours. Looking inside reveals what will be the most technically advanced Jeep to date. Across the horizontal dash will be a combined 45 inches of usable screen space, customizable LED lighting, and an available 19-speaker McIntosh audio system. This will also be the first Jeep model with electronic door releases. A Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition will be the first model available and is expected to be fully loaded. It will have an MSRP of $71,995, including the destination charge. Other Wagoneer S models are expected to follow. 1500 Ramcharger Building off of what many consider the best pickup truck line in the U.S., the Ram Charger is essentially a battery-electric truck with a range-extending gas-powered generator. You could call it a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), but it doesn’t tell the whole story. While most PHEVs offer an EV-only range of about 30-45 miles, the Ramcharger’s 92 kWh battery will have an expected 145 miles of EV-only power with a total expected range of 690 miles when the gas engine is involved. This means that the Ramcharger will basically be an emission-free EV for essentially all day-to-day driving, while extended trips will be free of recharging worries. If you do want to recharge on the road, the 1500 Ramcharger is unlike most PHEVs in that its 400-volt system will work with DC fast charging stations to add 50 miles of EV range in just 10 minutes. The electric motors combine to produce 663 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle is expected to have a tow rating of up to 14,000 pounds. The onboard 3.6-liter Pentastar engine will operate as a generator for the electric motors. The Ramcharger will appear from all angles as a Ram 1500 with different lighting and subtle aerodynamic enhancements. Both models will be available to consumers in the 2025 calendar year. If Newsweek is highly anticipating the availability of these models, imagine how much Benna CDJR can’t wait to start offering them. If you want to be the first to check out either of these exciting new models, ask one of our sales professionals to notify you when the first models arrive.

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What’s New For 2025 With The Dodge Durango

There is certainly no shortage of crossovers and SUVs on the market. In fact, the Jeep brand here at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) consists entirely of crossovers and SUVs plus the Gladiator pickup. There are also plenty of 3-row crossovers from which to choose. However, if you are a muscle car fan looking for a powerful SUV, you look to THE muscle car brand, Dodge, and most specifically, the Dodge Durango. Dodge bolsters that reputation with the changes to the 2025 Durango, which is the subject of this Benna CDJR blog. The Durango enters the 2025 model year with GT, R/T, and SRT Hellcat trim levels, each with its own bespoke engine. Several special edition models will also be available, including the Durango R/T 20 th Anniversary and three special-edition versions of the Durango SRT Hellcat. Two Powertrains and One Monster The GT is the entry into the model line. It has the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at up to 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. In RWD form, the Durango has an EPA estimated city/highway/combined mpg of 18 / 25 / 20. With all-wheel drive, the mpg is estimated at 17 / 24 / 20. One step up is the Durango R/T, which comes standard with a 5.7-liter HEMI producing a best-in-class 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine features cylinder deactivation, which seamlessly alternates between smooth, high fuel economy, four-cylinder mode, and V-8 mode when more power is needed. The 8-speed automatic is also matched to this engine, and both RWD and AWD versions have the same EPA mpg estimates of 14 / 22 / 17. Finally, there is the SRT Hellcat. Those familiar with Dodge or even just performance car nomenclature know that SRT Hellcat means this trim is powered by a 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine. In this state of tune, it produces 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. That is enough to move this 3-row SUV from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds and go on to reach the quarter mile in an NHRA-certified 11.5 seconds. It also has a top speed of 180 mpg. This is more than just a big V8 with a supercharger. High-performance features of this engine include: A dedicated cooling circuit for the charge air coolers integrated into the supercharger housing, including a pump, coolant reservoir, and heat exchanger, designed to keep air flowing into the engine cooler than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Twin-screw rotors in the supercharger are set close to minimize air leakage and ensure maximum performance. An integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure to a maximum of 11.6 psi (80 kPa). The 2.38-liter supercharger has a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm. A cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders for optimal cooling Forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces Specially tuned crankshaft damper burst tested to 13,000 pm High-strength, forged-alloy pistons Powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like, carbon-coated piston pins Piston-cooling oil jets Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads Sodium-cooled exhaust valves, hollow-stem intake valves, and steel-alloy heads that stand up to temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius) Cold-air scoop in the lower front fascia helps feed the supercharger and the Hellcat engine’s 92-mm throttle body. Exhaust system tuned to deliver a throaty Dodge DNA sound TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting and has seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco, and Valet. Muscular Styling Outside, the Durango wears its performance focus with distinctly muscular styling derived partly from the recent Charger model. The forward-leaning profile includes Dodge DNA design cues on the front, including slim LED low/high headlamps, LED daytime running lamp (DRL) signatures, an iconic crosshair, and a grille. Down the side is muscular surfacing, a rear spoiler, and a variety of wheel options. The dash is clearly driver-centered, with a center stack angled 6 degrees toward the driver. The 10.1-inch touchscreen is powered by the critically acclaimed Stellantis Uconnect 5 operating system with Durango-specific graphics. The SRT Hellcat features exclusive performance-themed graphics. 2025 Special Editions There will be four Durango Special Editions for 2025: R/T 20th Anniversary – Honoring 20 years of bringing back the HEMI engine, this special edition model includes: Black HEMI hood graphic​ “345” fender badging with Brass Monkey accents 20-by-10-inch Y-spoke forged lightweight Brass Monkey wheels​ SRT seats featuring distinctive Tupelo bronze-like stitching accents and “345” embroidered on seatbacks Black exterior badging The tow N Go package adds performance-tuned steering, adaptive damping suspension, Brembo brakes, active exhaust, and an 8,700 lb. towing capacity. Black six-piston Brembo brake system ​ Premium wrapped instrument panel and forged carbon-fiber interior accents​ Second-row captain’s chairs SRT Track Experience featured for the first time on a Durango R/T and exclusive to the 20th Anniversary Edition There will be three Special Edition versions of the SRT Hellcat, including: SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet – Wearing an exclusive Triple Nickel exterior color, this model features: Satin Black painted hood​, featured for the first time on a Durango Grey metallic SRT Hellcat badging Satin Black Dodge taillamp badge SRT black exhaust tips ​ Red six-piston Brembo brake system ​ 20-by-10-inch Lights Out finished wheels ​ Ebony Red Nappa leather seats​ — featured for the first time on a Durango SRT SRT Hellcat logo accented with sepia stitch and embroidered on seatbacks Premium wrapped instrument panel and forged carbon-fiber interior accents Suede steering wheel embellished with silver and sepia accent stitching Suede headliner Dual silver and sepia accent stitching throughout the interior SRT Hellcat Hammerhead – Taking its name from its distinctive hammerhead Grey leather interior, paired with a Dark blue Night Moves exterior. Hammerhead features include: Sepia SRT Hellcat logo embroidered on seatbacks 20-by-10-inch Satin Carbon wheels Satin Black painted hood Bright exhaust tips Black six-piston Brembo brake system Premium-wrapped instrument panel Forged carbon-fiber with light black chrome interior accents Leather and suede steering wheel featuring silver/sepia stitching Dual silver/sepia accent stitching throughout the interior Suede headliner SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Brass Monkey – The most colorfully named of the four special Editions takes its moniker from the dark bronze 20-by-10-inch Brass Monkey wheels, which are matched by Brass Monkey exterior badging. The exterior is Red Oxide with Sepia Laguna leather seating. Other Brass Monkey features include: Silver SRT Hellcat logo embroidered on seatbacks Leather and suede steering wheel featuring silver/sepia stitching Satin Black painted hood Black six-piston Brembo brake system Black exhaust tips Dual silver/sepia accent stitching throughout the interior Premium-wrapped instrument panel Forged carbon-fiber with light black chrome interior accents Suede headliner If you are looking for a large SUV with the power to thrill on any surface, contact Benna CDJR and inquire about your favorite of the 2025 Durango model line.

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The 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman Is a "Life Hack"

Work trucks like the Ram 1500 Tradesman drive the economy of the Twin Ports area. They work hard to plow the driveways and parking lots during winter. They also are there to inspect your home, replace your roof, work on your lawn, and complete many other tasks. In a recent article by MotorTrend, the editor called the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman —our work truck—a “life hack.” What does that even mean? Certainly, all you need are the basics. While pickup truck customers are attracted to fancier trims with leather interiors, power steps, and so forth—and there are 2025 Ram 1500 trim levels that have everything you can dream of—the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman represents a value-for-money pickup truck that gives you what you need at a price that does not break the budget. It also has the latest engineering and technology that lets you do your work safely and securely. The outlet received a Tradesman in the Crew Cab configuration with the six-foot four-inch box with four-wheel drive. It is powered by the Standard Output version of the Hurricane 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, putting down 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. This configuration is specified with a payload of 1,620 pounds and a maximum tow rating of 11,310 pounds. The 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman is a hard-working truck that offers the basics. It provides up to six seats inside the Crew Cab and has standard air conditioning, power windows, and door locks. If you don’t need the center seat up front, fold the seatback down for an armrest, cupholders, and some stowage. As it reviewed the pickup truck, MotorTrend pointed out that the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman uses coil springs at the rear axle. According to the article, “As a result, it handles impacts just as comfortably with a bed full of air as it does with 1,600 pounds of compost in the back. The smooth and settled ride—along with the tranquil cabin—is one of the key reasons we think this work truck could realistically be used as a personal or family vehicle.” It also remarked how quiet this 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman was thanks to a quieter engine and better sound insulation throughout. A quiet work truck? You can live with that. The 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman is available in Quad Cab with the six-foot four-inch box and Crew Cab with both the five-foot seven-inch and six-foot four-inch boxes. The point of the “life hack” idea is simple: You can get a very capable pickup truck—with the upgraded Standard Output Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine and four-wheel drive—at a great value. The Tradesman is not just for businesses, but for you who use a pickup truck every day to take the kids to school or to head up the North Shore for a camping trip. If the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman is your idea of a “life hack,” contact us at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to check out one soon.

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MotorTrend Names the Ram 3500 Its Best Dually

Big one-ton dual-rear-wheel pickup trucks top the list of things we love in the Twin Ports. These trucks carry the load, tow the big trailers, and take over any roads on which they ride. There is a choice of four such pickup trucks. MotorTrend did a comparison of all four, and only one came out on top: the 2024 Ram 3500. MotorTrend cites the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty because of its “solid towing manners and dramatically sumptuous interior when properly optioned. It’s a work truck for the boss.” It starts with a “burly design,” sports a “luxurious interior,” and ultimately feels “confident towing a trailer.” The towing part is important to a Ram 3500 owner. With dual rear wheels, the rear part of the frame is crafted to handle up to 37,090 pounds of trailer from a gooseneck or fifth-wheel connection. Large travel trailers or farm implements carried on a flatbed hauler present no problems for the dually. Towing is made more confident with the available Cummins High Output 6.7-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel. This engine puts down 1,075 pound-feet of torque and was the first pickup truck in its weight class to offer more than 1,000 pound-feet of torque. It also helps to get the right rear axle ratio to deliver that power to tow its weight, which is why the Ram 3500 dual-rear-wheel pickup truck offers an available 4.10 axle ratio for larger jobs. Its “burly design” comes from the influence long-haul trucks have on Ram’s overall look. No one can mistake the big grille and lowered front fenders with excellent lighting units when it comes down the highway—or logging road—to accomplish the task at hand. That design continues rearward with the extended fenders to cover the dual rear wheels. Aerodynamics play a huge part to ensure that the Ram 3500 flows through the air without interfering with the job of towing or hauling goods in the box. Ram has been recognized as a leader in cab interior design. When you need your crew to join you on a job or to get away, they need to be comfortable. With seating for five or six, the Crew Cab offers exceptional space both front and back. Plus, they are treated to big, comfortable seats for that long haul out of town. Everyone will enjoy the best materials, no matter which trim level they choose. From durable surfaces in the Tradesman to luxurious leather in the Limited Longhorn, you are treated to a well thought out interior. The 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is powered by UConnect 5, providing a wide choice of connectivity and playback options to get you there with a soundtrack to keep you moving forward. All of this is wrapped up in one tough, capable package. If the 2024 Ram 3500 dual-rear-wheel pickup truck is your rig of choice, contact us at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and get yourself the dually chosen by MotorTrend as the best.

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The 2025 Ram 1500 Has the Power You Need

How much power do you need when it comes to pickup trucks? It all comes down to how you use your pickup truck. The are two new engines available for the 2025 Ram 1500. Both of them are called Hurricane. They are twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engines with dual overhead camshafts and 24 valves. Why two of the same engines? The Hurricane comes in two different performance levels. The one you’ve been hearing about is the High Output version with 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque. However, there is a Standard Output version with 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. Most 2025 Ram 1500s come with the Standard Output version. The Standard Output engine can carry the weight. Depending on trim level and configuration, the 2025 Ram 1500 with this engine can tow up to 11,600 pounds when equipped with a rear axle ratio of 3.92. Payloads can go up to 1,900 pounds, also depending on trim level and configuration. In a recent test, MotorTrend took a four-wheel drive, Crew Cab, five-foot seven-inch bed 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie to see how the Standard Output Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six performed. The phrase the editors used to describe this configuration and engine specification was “great power.” There is more than just “great power” with the Standard Output Hurricane engine. There is improved efficiency. The Environmental Protection Agency has rated it to achieve up to 24 mpg on the highway with four-wheel drive. With a 26-gallon standard fuel tank, that translates to a maximum fuel range of 624 miles. With the available 33-gallon fuel tank, that maximum range extends to 792 miles. We understand that there is “no replacement for displacement.” However, if you compare the 2025 Ram 1500 with the Standard Output Hurricane engine to the previous Hemi V-8 with the eTorque 48-volt electric hybrid system, you will find that the discontinued engine put down less performance—395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque—and returned lower fuel economy ratings. You can get the Standard Output Hurricane engine in the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman, Warlock, Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel. The High Output version is available in higher trim levels, such as the RHO, Limited, Tungsten, and Longhorn. If the 2025 Ram 1500 is your solution to achieve “great power” at work or play, contact us at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to get yours soon! See why it has become the preferred power source for Twin Ports pickup truck owners.

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Jeep Gladiator: What's New for 2025?

Look at any pickup truck model line sold in the U.S., and you will find at least one trim level tailored toward off-roading. Sometimes, this amounts to little more than an appearance package with all-terrain tires. Others have had some pretty impressive hardware added to them. But there is still only one pickup truck model line designed and built from the ground up to tackle off-road challenges, and only one that comes from a company with such capability as its core reason for existing. We are talking about the Jeep Gladiator, of course, which heads into the 2025 model year stronger than ever. Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram (CDJR) explains in detail. The Gladiator is available in Sport, Sport S, Willys, Trail Rated Rubicon and Rubicon X, and Desert Rated Mojave and Mojave X. Every model comes standard with four-wheel drive. Powering every Gladiator is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. For 2025, every model has a standard 8-speed automatic transmission. However, that will change later in the year with the introduction of the Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid model. It is part of the Jeep brand’s mission to offer an electrified variant of all Jeep vehicles sold in North America by the end of 2025. Details are not yet available, but the Gladiator 4xe can be expected to have the same drivetrain as found in the Wrangler 4xe. This pairs a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine with an electric motor for a total system net horsepower of 375. In the Wrangler, the battery is large enough to operate on electricity alone for 21 miles. One sure means of showing that the Gladiator is literally the Jeep of pickup trucks is that it is available with no less than four different four-wheel-drive systems, each tailored to the kind of off-pavement activities you have in mind: Command-Trac part-time transfer case with 2.72:1 low-range ratio Selec-Trac full-time transfer case with 2.72:1 low range ratio Rock-Trac part-time transfer case with 4:1 low range ratio Rock-Trac full-time transfer case with 4:1 low range ratio Named for the trail it was designed to conquer, the Gladiator Rubicon has a best-in-class crawl ratio of 77:1 and features impressive clearances: Approach angle: 44.7 degrees Breakover angle: 20.9 degrees Departure angle: 26 degrees Ground clearance: 11.6 inches Also new for 2025 is that all models come standard with power windows and door locks. A new available feature called Active Cabin Ventilation enables drivers to pre-condition their vehicle's cabin, evacuating hot air in warmer weather before entering the vehicle through the Jeep Connect mobile app. The remaining change for 2025 is two new paint colors: Fathom Blue’41 (military olive drab) From its unique ability to remove door and roof panels to the way off-road trails are built directly into the navigation system, there simply is no off-road pickup truck like the Gladiator. Visit Benna CDJR and check out the 2025 Gladiator for yourself because among pickup trucks, there is only one Jeep.

Chrysler is welcoming back a member of the brand’s minivan family, adding the 2025 Chrysler Voyager to its retail lineup as a budget-friendly option under $40,000.

Voyager Returns as a Budget-friendly Addition to the Chrysler Family of Minivans

Chrysler invented the modern minivan over 40 years ago and remains committed to providing the industry's most compelling and comprehensive minivan model line.  As the Pacifica has stayed ahead of the game with all-wheel drive and is the only plug-in hybrid model in the segment, room has been made at the more affordable end of the category for more budget-minded families in need of a good new minivan. Thus, Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) is proud to inform you of the return of the Voyager minivan as a new entry-level to its minivan lineup. The full lineup now includes: Voyager LX Pacifica Select Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Select Pacifica Limited Pacifica Pinnacle Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle The 2025 Voyager LX will have a starting MSRP of $39,995.  This decreases the entry price by $2,455 from the existing 2025 entry Pacifica model.  Nevertheless, the Voyager LX will still be well-equipped with its feature list, including: 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, delivering a range of connected services, including the ability to connect two phones simultaneously with Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa voice controls, and more 7-inch digital cluster display Stow ‘n Go seating configuration Power sliding doors and liftgate 8-way power-adjustable front seats Heated front seats and steering wheel Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay ® Super Console with covered and second-row accessible storage Black Caprice leatherette seats trimmed in Light Diesel stitching Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection Rear Park Assist Adaptive cruise control Driver seat memory Three-zone auto HVAC controls Passenger four-way manual seats Second-row sunshades Enabled lifetime connected services, including SOS calls, SiriusXM Guardian Assistance, theft alarm, and more, and trial connected services, including navigation and vehicle assistance Like the non-electrified Pacifica models, the Voyager will be powered by the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, which produces 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque.  It is paired with the segment-exclusive TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic transmission. “The 2025 Chrysler Voyager offers customers a well-equipped, budget-conscious minivan and reinforces our brand’s commitment to delivering choices in the segment Stellantis created more than 40 years ago and continues to lead," said Chris Feuell, Chrysler Brand CEO – Stellantis. “We’ve added many comfort, technology-focused and safety features as standard equipment on Chrysler Voyager, including standard Stow ‘n Go seating, making the Voyager an attractive, value-packed option within the Chrysler family of minivans.” The 2025 Chrysler Voyager LX will be offered in three exterior colors: Red Hot, Diamond Black, and Bright White. You can order one now at Benna CDJR, and models are expected to arrive in the final quarter of 2024.

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Dodge Reveals 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Special Edition

For more than 20 years, the Hemi engine has been a modern symbol of brute force and the ultimate expression of freedom units on four wheels. Cue the latest freedom SUV from Dodge, the Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Special Edition, which follows in the tire tracks of the Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet and R/T 20 th Anniversary. A Special One-Off Experience This new Dodge borrows its name from the Hammerhead Grey Laguna leather interior that is contrasted by the dark blue Night Moves exterior paint. Other touches unique to the Hammerhead include a Satin Black-painted hood, Satin Carbon 20-inch wheels, black six-piston Brembo performance brakes, sepia SRT Hellcat logos that are embroidered on the seats, a premium-wrapped instrument panel, forged carbon fiber with light black chrome interior accenting, a leather and suede steering wheel with silver and sepia contrast stitching, as well as the same color stitching throughout, and a suede headliner. A Word from Dodge “The new Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead continues the celebration of a potent combination: the legendary HEMI engine and the Dodge brand’s three-row performance SUV,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge Brand CEO. “Dodge is America’s performance brand, and we plan to continue to celebrate that legacy at every turn.” Engine and Performance Powering the Hellcat Hammerhead is the infamous 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V8 that produces 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque that drives all four wheels all the time via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Dodge says the Hemi Hellcat engine will propel the new Durango Hellcat Hammerhead to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, which is so fast that once it reaches the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds, the Durango might take off if it had wings since its top speed is 180 mph. The base MSRP of this awesomeness is $113,720, not including destination and handling charges. The Dodge brand continues to fuel horsepower-hungry HEMI® lovers with the introduction of a new special-edition model of the most powerful SUV ever: the 710-horsepower 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead. Special Driving Modes Giving drivers the most use out of their limited-edition Durango is the ability to switch between seven different driving modes: Auto Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco, and Valet. With SRT Performance Pages, users can see the vehicle’s performance, such as various timers, g-force meters, gauges, engine, and dyno readouts. There are even options to use launch control and have shift lights to know when to use the wheel-mounted paddles. Standard Features and Safety Standard on the Durango Hellcat Hammerhead is a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system that features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a 19-speaker premium Harman Kardon sound system with an 825-watt amplifier, and an array of safety equipment that includes Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Detect, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and much more. Available Now The latest special edition 2025 Dodge Durango models are available to order now at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. At Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we offer some of the best prices and services to all of our customers. With dozens of new and used vehicles to choose from, our great sales team and finance department will work hard to make sure you drive away happy. And our amazing service department will take care of your new-to-you vehicle as if it were their own.

3.0 Hurricane Straight Six High Output Engine Wards 10Best Engines

3.0-liter Hurricane High Output Straight-Six Turbo Engine Named to Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems List

The all-new 2025 Ram 1500 has only recently started making its way into the hands of owners, and the truck is already picking up awards. This time, the 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output engine has been named to Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems List. The second-generation Ram pickup changed the truck world when it debuted in 1994 and continues to do so two decades later. What An Engine The 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine puts out 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with the TorqueFlight 8-speed automatic transmission and is featured in the Ram 1500 Longhorn, Limited, RHO, and Tungsten trim levels. What is Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems? Wards 10 Best Engines is an annual list that has been taking place for the past 30 years. Every year, the best engines are tested by Wards and evaluated for their power and torque, as well as noise, vibration, harshness (NVH), and various technical aspects of the engines against one another. There is no instrumented testing carried out because that is more of an understanding of a car’s overall performance. This is the tenth time a Ram engine has been one of Wards 10 Best engines since the list’s inception in 1994 for 1995 models. A Word from Stellantis “We engineered our Hurricane twin turbo engines to be powerful, efficient, robust and versatile, delivering performance that enhances the driving experience both on- and off-road, and while towing,” said Micky Bly, Head of Global Propulsion Systems of Stellantis. “The 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output engine, standard in the 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, exemplifies our ability to satisfy a range of truck customer needs, offering power, performance, capability and class-leading NHV in one package.” A Word from Wards “The Hurricane High-Output Straight-Six Turbo packs a powerful punch from launch to well past legal speed, while also delivering promised fuel economy that represents an improvement over the HEMI® V-8 it replaces,” says Bob Gritzinger, Wards Editor-in-Chief. “I like the assured rumble from the High-Output I-6. This engine should sway even the most rabid V-8 buyer into the 6-cylinder family.” Two Engines to Rule Them All The Hurricane engine line are some of the most powerful 6-cylinders ever put into a vehicle, especially a pickup truck. While the High Output engine was one of Wards 10 Best, buyers are also falling in love with the Standard Output (S/O) engine that produces 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque in the Tradesman, Big Horn, Lone Star, Laramie, and Rebel pickups. While having 540 horsepower on tap is a nice feeling, lots of customers just don’t need or want that kind of power on a daily basis. Both engines offer buyers the choice of what they prefer. At Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we offer some of the best prices and services to all of our customers. With dozens of new and used vehicles to choose from, our great sales team and finance department will work hard to make sure you drive away happy. And our amazing service department will take care of your new-to-you vehicle as if it were their own.

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Ram 1500 RHO Entering 2024 Rebelle Rally with Team Brute Squad

During the ninth-annual 2024 Rebelle Rally from October 10-19, automotive journalists Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw will take control of a 2025 Ram 1500 RHO in the Bone Stock and 4x4 divisions. The Rebelle Rally is a purely all-women event that tests driving and navigational skills through 1,500 miles of California and Nevada’s off-road desert terrain. A Special Team of Journalists As a team, this is the third entry for both Ciminillo and Shaw, who are called Team Brute Squad. This is the first year the journalists will use a Ram truck. The Rally takes place over eight intense days that will see the ladies working hard to find headings and hidden checkpoints—while time and distance play major roles. Their only guidance is a map, a compass, and a roadbook that are provided by the event organizers. There are no GPS systems or cell phones allowed. A Word from Ram “The Ram 1500 RHO is right at home in the Rebelle Rally, and we’re proud to support Team Brute Squad in this year’s event,” said Chris Feuell, Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “Our trucks are tested in the toughest environments, and this event is a unique way to showcase how RHO reinforces North America’s leading off-road truck lineup.” Ram SHO Engine and Performance The 2024 Ram 1500 RHO offers the all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST), which puts out 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. With a claimed 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and 0 to 100 mph time of only 11.7 seconds, the RHO is one fast truck. The Ram RHO can also get through the ¼-mile in 13.1 seconds at 105 mph. Special Features That Will Help Jill and Kristin Win With its BorgWarner 48-13 full-time active transfer case and 2.64:1 low range, the Ram RHO is genuinely the perfect truck for the Rebelle Rally. The Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks, along with the truck’s independent front suspension, will adjust the damping forces for ultimate body control and terrain isolation. The special Bilsteins can seamlessly adapt to on- and off-road driving to maintain utmost comfort and performance handling. The unique design of the rear suspension allows the RHO to have 14 inches of rear axle travel, which is 40% greater than all other Ram 1500 models. Why The Rebelle Rally is So Meaningful The Rebelle Rally is a unique event for women who love motorsports and off-roading. Combining their passion and abilities, teams work hard to overcome obstacles, get through the challenging terrain, and complete the overall event. While this may be the third Rally for the two journalists, there is never an easy day when you have to spend 1,500 miles navigating through the desert. Literally anything can and will go wrong. Good luck, ladies. All of Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram are cheering for you! At Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we offer some of the best prices and services to all of our customers. With dozens of new and used vehicles to choose from, our great sales team and finance department will work hard to make sure you drive away happy. And our amazing service department will take care of your new-to-you vehicle as if it were their own.

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