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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!

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.

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.

The Jeep Wagoneer has staked a firm hold in the full-size SUV market as a classy alternative to established competitors like the Ford Expedition, the very established Chevy Tahoe/Suburban, and its twins from GMC. Jeep now intends to conquer the segment with the simple strategy of offering more and costing less. Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) tells you more. With a starting MSRP of $59,945, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is the most affordable full-size SUV in the U.S. It is not just the base model that is less expensive—prices have been reduced across the model line. The Grand Wagoneer, which is equipped to take on large luxury-brand SUVs, also has more competitive pricing. The MSRP for both 2025 model lines is as follows: 2025 Model & Trim Levels 2025 MSRP* MSRP Change From 2024 Jeep Wagoneer Jeep Wagoneer 4x2 $59,945 -$3,000 Jeep Wagoneer 4x4 $62,945 -$3,000 Jeep Wagoneer Series II 4x2 $63,945 -$5,185 Jeep Wagoneer Series II 4x4 $66,945 -$5,185 Jeep Wagoneer Series III 4x4 $73,945 -$5,685 Jeep Wagoneer L 4x2 $62,945 -$3,000 Jeep Wagoneer L 4x4 $65,945 -$3,000 Jeep Wagoneer L Series II 4x4 $69,945 -$5,185 Jeep Wagoneer L Series III 4x4 $76,945 -$5,685 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4x4 $84,945 -$7,000 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series II Obsidian 4x4 $98,945 -$5,495 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series III 4x4 $107,945 -$4,650 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Obsidian 4x4 $101,945 -$5,495 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Series III 4x4 $110,945 -$4,650 * Excludes $2,000 Destination Fee The better news is that the lower pricing comes with even more content. Additional Wagoneer model line features include standard 20-inch aluminum wheels, Active Lane Management, and adaptive cruise control. The Grand Wagoneer model line now sees additions such as standard 22-inch aluminum wheels outside and a standard front passenger interactive display inside. The model line has also added new standard safety features such as Intersection Collision Assist (which helps prevent collisions at intersections by detecting other vehicles and providing audible and visual alerts) and Drowsy Driver Detection (which monitors the vehicle’s movement—including lane deviation and subsequent interaction—to detect possible driver fatigue). For anyone who takes road trips, a special new feature called Hands-Free Driving Assist is now available on the standard wheelbase Grand Wagoneer Series II Obsidian and Series III. This enables true hands-free driving on over 125,000 pre-mapped miles of U.S. highways. As a further enhancement, the High-Output Hurricane Twin Turbo inline-six engine, which is standard on Grand Wagoneer models, has a power increase and now produces up to 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque–even as it lowers emissions and maintains the same fuel economy. "Built to appeal to the heart of the full-size SUV market, the Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer lineups are now even better equipped and more competitively priced for the 2025 model year,” said Bob Broderdorf, senior vice president of Jeep North America. “By lowering MSRPs as much as $7,000 and enhancing standard equipment, such as adaptive cruise control on the Wagoneer and a front passenger interactive display on the Grand Wagoneer, these vehicles have become even more compelling.” 2025 Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers are expected to arrive in Benna CDJR’s inventory prior to the end of the 2024 calendar year and may be in stock by the time you read this. You can check our inventory tool for their arrival or have one of our sales professionals notify you of their initial arrival.

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.

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.