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What do you consider a “best buy”? We leave that to the experts to determine what makes a vehicle a “best buy.” That is why the experts at Consumer Guide Automotive named the Chrysler Pacifica and the Ram 1500 two of their Best Buys for 2021. Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy winners chosen by editors after analyzing, comparing, evaluating and extensively testing all major models available in the United States. The Chrysler Pacifica was named the Best Buy in the Minivan category. They cited the Pacifica for having a superb ride quality, family-friendly features, and stylish design. For 2021, that stylish design was taken up a notch with an all-new look and the brand new UConnect 5 infotainment system. It is also available with in-vehicle vacuum cleaner for handling the messes a minivan usually gets. This is the fifth year in-a-row that Consumer Guide named the Pacifica its Best Buy in this category. The award-winning Ram 1500 was named the Best Buy in the Large Pickup category. Consumer Guide’s editors acknowledged the Ram 1500 for its ride and handling, along with its high level of refinement and unique features. Those features include independent suspension all around, along with a four-corner air suspension, and the Uconnect 4C infotainment system with the large 12-inch touchscreen. This is the 13 th year in a row that the Ram 1500 has been named Consumer Guide’s Best Buy in this category. These two winners are ready to be taken home – to your Twin Ports home. Contact us at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to see our “best buys” – the Chrysler Pacifica and the Ram 1500.

The trophy case at Ram is starting to fill up again. This time, we claim one of the biggest prizes of them all for the third year in a row. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX just drove away with the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award. This marks the third time that a Ram pickup truck was named to this award – the 1500 for 2019 and the Heavy Duty for 2020. This also marks the sixth time since Ram became our truck brand to have won this prestigious honor. This award comes as no surprise, as the Ram 1500 TRX is the fastest factory-direct pickup truck ever. Powered by the supercharged Hellcat V8, it is designed to awaken the Northwoods to the sound and fury of this engine. Not to mention being the coolest truck in the Twin Ports area – period. Meanwhile, the entire Ram 1500 lineup was named to Car and Driver’s 10Best list. It is the only pickup truck to be named to this annual honor. The editors and contributors at the long-running enthusiast’s magazine evaluate each contender versus its peers using a 100-point scale, basing each score on intended purpose, value and vehicle operation. The Ram 1500 is engineered to be the best in class. With independent suspension at all four wheels, it can handle better than any pickup truck out there. Plus, the many innovations that make it the most technologically advanced vehicle of its kind. When it comes to excellence, look no further than the Ram 1500 and the new TRX. Contact us at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to take home an award-winning pickup truck today!

The Northwoods will never be the same. We showed the concept, you demanded we produce it.  So here it is the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392! No off-road park is safe from the fury of the most-powerful Wrangler ever created. Or, hear it coming down the trail. Not to mention, this is the first V8-powered Jeep Wrangler in 40 years. This Jeep packs major power. The 6.4-liter V8 engine – exactly 392 cubic inches in displacement – packs 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. This power is ripe for off-road adventures by offering greater off-road capability with greater approach and departure angles, suspension articulation, maneuverability and water traversing up to 32.5 inches. And, it does so rapidly. The Wrangler Rubicon 392 was clocked going 0-60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds. All of this matched to an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The Wrangler Rubicon 392 is Trail Rated capability in any condition with Selec-Trac two-speed transfer case and an intuitive full-time four-wheel-drive. The system includes a heavy-duty wide track Dana 44 axles with Tru-Lok electronic locking differentials and electronic front sway-bar disconnect. Plus, it has a 48:1 crawl ratio to tackle steep grades and technical maneuvers. To accommodate the new powerful V8, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 features upgraded frame rails, factory 2-inch lift, unique suspension geometry, heavy-duty brakes and FOX high-performance shocks enable improved off-road performance, handling and durability. 33-inch tires on 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels are standard on this Rubicon 392. Aggressive, functional exterior appointments distinguish the Wrangler Rubicon 392 from mere mortal Jeeps. These appointments include active dual-mode exhaust sound and unique quad tailpipes. Functional hood scoop feeds cool, outside air to the V-8 engine through a Tri-level Hydro-Guide™ air intake system can channel up to 15 gallons of water a minute away from engine. Plus, a secondary air path built into the hood allows engine to power the Wrangler Rubicon 392 up to top speed even if the hood scoop is completely obscured by mud, snow or debris. Inside the Wrangler Rubicon 392’s cabin is a competition-inspired leather-wrapped steering wheel featuring an aggressive rim section for extra grip and ergonomic comfort. A pair of aluminum paddle shifters mark a first for any Wrangler. The seats Competition-inspired leather-wrapped steering wheel features an aggressive rim section for extra grip and ergonomic comfort; aluminum paddle shifters are a first for Wrangler. The front seats are equipped with performance-inspired, integrated upper bolsters, keeping both the driver and passenger comfortably secure. Finishing up the Wrangler Rubicon 392’s look are unique exterior bronze accents and available new half-doors for those who crave an open-air feeling. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is now taking orders on this powerful creation from Jeep. Contact us to become one of the first owners in the Twin Ports of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392.

What’s new for 2021? This year, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram will be bringing out two awesome vehicles for you to check out. One is an updated version of the Twin Ports’ favorite family hauler; the other is the most anticipated pickup truck in America. Let’s start with one of the most important pickup trucks for 2021 – the Ram 1500 TRX. Powered by a 702-horsepower supercharged Hellcat HEMI V8, this off-road pickup truck is the fastest one on any terrain. This truck does not stop with just the Hellcat. The frame was beefed up to not only handle this kind of power, but the new suspension set up to keep all that power down on all terrain conditions. You can also see the distinctive body with its aggressive hood scoop, flowthrough “RAM” lettering on the grille, and raised overall height. The ground clearance of 11.8 inches is augmented with a 13-inch front suspension travel and a 14-inch rear suspension travel. All of which are designed to absorb everything from rocks to ruts to the roads of the Twin Ports. Plus, there are eight drive modes to choose from – including Snow, Rock, and Mud and Sand – all will be useful here in Northern Wisconsin and up in the Iron Range. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is more than just a new face and a few updates all around. Our popular minivan will be the first vehicle to receive the fifth-generation of the UConnect infotainment system. It will feature an easier user interface, along with expanded connectivity options. This year will introduce you to a new level of minivan luxury - the Pacifica Pinnacle. A lavish interior with the highest level of technology is wrapped in this ultimate minivan. Jeep will add some special editions across the range, as it will celebrate its 80 th Anniversary in 2021. You can get a Willys edition of the Gladiator pickup truck with all of the heritage trimmings. The 2021 models are coming to Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! Contact us on more details on these fresh new vehicles coming our way. Also, check out the deals to clear out our remaining 2020 model year inventory to make way for the 2021s.

Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram prides itself on providing our commercial and fleet customers the right vehicles for the job. We provide a great selection of vehicles to businesses in the Twin Ports area, along with municipal governments and their public safety departments. Now, during Ram Commercial Truck Season, you can get the right tool for the job. We offer plenty of Ram trucks and vans that fit your needs. For example, the 2021 Ram ProMaster van offers a lot of safety features to keep you on the road. It is perfect for tradespeople and delivery services to deliver bigger jobs to every doorstep in the Twin Ports area. A selection of roof heights helps not only to increase rear capacity, but for better load and workspace management. You want to maximize uptime – that is what makes the ProMaster van the right tool for your trade. Not to mention, the ProMaster passenger van make great shuttles for transporting people to where they need to go. For smaller jobs, the ProMaster City brings it all down to street level. With its great fuel economy and high maneuverability around town, this small van delivers right-sized jobs easily. It is great for grocery delivery or smaller worksites, with the assist of its split rear doors and easy-to-access loading area. Because winter is around the corner, snow removal jobs are perfect for our Ram pickup lineup. Each truck has a choice of power that matches to the type of work you will put it through. You can also get independent suspension all around for better load and job management over every surface. Our cabs are made for maximum workspace to utilize your uptime better. No matter which Ram you choose, there are plenty of benefits for businesses that support your fleet – whether it is one vehicle or a hundred. Let Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram be your partner in creating success for you with our selection of Ram Commercial Trucks. Contact us to set up your business partnership with us today!

MotorWeek has been part of your television viewing for over 35 years. John Davis and his team have brought you the latest and greatest to your TVs from small cars to the most exotic vehicles available in this country. They also have another tradition – their Drivers’ Choice Awards. MotorWeek’s staff gets together every year to decide which vehicles would be considered for their very prestigious awards. For this year’s Drivers’ Choice Awards, MotorWeek named the Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty pickups to their list as their Best Pickup Trucks for 2020. Winners are based on current purchasing trends, innovations, value and reliability. All of which point to the Ram’s recent sales success and a list of innovations that the rest of the pickup truck segment are starting to catch up to. This year alone, Ram reintroduced the EcoDiesel engine to the 1500, as well as continuing its winning ways as the most innovative half-ton pickup truck in the business. The Ram 3500 offers 1,000 pound-feet of torque from its Cummins turbodiesel engine, capable of towing up to 35,100 pounds. Plus, all of our pickup trucks offer class-exclusive all-wheel independent suspension and the available air suspension. For technology, the Ram pickup lineup offers the biggest infotainment screen around – the UConnect 12.1-inch touchscreen. Plus, a choice of distinctive trims made for the kind of work – or play – you do with your Ram. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram offers the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI and the surrounding area with a fantastics selection of inventory for its award-winning Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks. Contact us today and size it up for what you do every day!

Resale value is one of the most important factors that makes your vehicle desirable after you are finished with your ownership experience. The greater return you get in a trade-in means that your vehicle was well worth your time with it and lowers your overall ownership costs. We are happy to report that the 2020 Jeep® Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups winners of Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards. These awards honor vehicles with the highest projected retained value for the first five years of ownership. Kelley Blue Book measures them thoroughly to ensure that you can get the best value when it comes to trading in or selling your vehicle. These values are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide and determined by a skilled staff of automotive analysts. These prestigious awards honor vehicles expected to maintain the greatest proportion of their original list price after five years of ownership. Kelley Blue Book named 10 vehicles to its Best Resale Value Awards list with three FCA vehicles or vehicle lines making the cut, tying for the most of any automaker. For the ninth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book has named the Jeep Wrangler to its Top 10 list and Wrangler has captured a segment award for the 10th consecutive year. The new Gladiator pickup truck was named to the Top 10 list as a first-year entrant – a rare accolade for a new vehicle. Ram’s pickup lineup – the 1500 and the Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 – offer the greatest value in its class, which has resulting in the greatest sales growth of any pickup truck line in the U.S.A. For greater resale value, there is nothing quite like these five great vehicles. Come check them out at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Contact us to see five of the best and most iconic vehicles sold in the Twin Ports area.

If there is something that Jeep and Ram are known for is how well our interiors are designed. You love the way we present information, control various functions, and are entertained by our UConnect systems. We were happy to hear that the Jeep® Gladiator and Ram 1500 have been named to Autotrader’ s 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2020 list. Every year, Autotrader’s editors thoughtfully review the latest models for their 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000. Editors rate interiors on comfort, quality of materials and logic of use to help consumers find the top vehicle choices that recognize the importance of quality interior design. In its first year, the Jeep Gladiator showed off an interior that is somewhat shared with the Wrangler. However, Autotrader’ s editors found the Gladiator’s cabin use of high-end materials and rubberized controls to be not only useful for drivers, but made for long-term use. When it comes to pickup truck interiors, there is nothing quite like the Ram 1500. High-quality materials, excellent readouts and controls, and the availability of the 12.1-inch UConnect infotainment screen are just scratching the surface when it comes to the Ram 1500’s cabins. Each trim level offers a distinct experience and personality that fits its customer’s needs and wants. Both the Gladiator and the Ram 1500 are the only two pickup trucks on the Autotrader list. If you want the best interior experience at the best values around, check out the Jeep Gladiator and Ram 1500 at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today! Contact us to see these two great truck today!

Back in 1983, we witnessed a transportation revolution with the introduction of the minivan. Dodge/Plymouth introduced two of the most innovative vehicles to carry families for the ride, as well as laying down a full sheet of plywood with the second- and third-row seats removed. There were a lot of innovations that were introduced on our minivans: two sliding side doors, Stow N’ Go seating, a plug-in hybrid driveline, and even all-wheel drive. The Chrysler Pacifica has been a huge part of our minivan story. It brought back striking design and passenger comfort and technology to our iconic family vehicle. This story continues with even greater innovation and design that will continue to put the Pacifica out front for years to come. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will arrive later this year to Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. It will continue to be the Twin Ports’ premier choice in family transportation. There’s plenty of news to share about the 2021 Pacifica. First and foremost, we now have the return of all-wheel drive to the minivan lineup. Customers have been asking for this, and Chrysler will now deliver on making sure they can get through the challenging weather that Minnesota brings year-round. This system works when wheels lose traction on ice or snow. Pacifica’s AWD system automatically activates the transfer of all available engine torque to the wheels with more traction. The power transfer unit and rear-drive module automatically disconnect when AWD is not required, stopping the drive shaft from spinning. This is a class-exclusive feature that reduces driveline drag and improves efficiency. In fact, this all-wheel drive system is so compact and innovative that you can have Stow N’ Go seats equipped with AWD Pacifica models. Secondly, we are happy to see an all-new look. The front end may remind you of minivans before, but it adds more elegance with a deeper grille and larger headlights up front. The rear taillights have been reworked with a new LED strip connected both sides of the rear end. You might say that it almost looks like an SUV or a crossover! Technology is a huge part of the 2021 Pacifica story. It will be the first vehicle to offer UConnect 5 – our enhanced infotainment system that builds upon one of the best systems in the business. It now offers fast processing speeds, an improved interface, and additional connectivity with Alexa and wireless smartphone connectivity -- all through a 10.1-inch touchscreen. In terms of safety, the Pacifica is already one of the safest vehicles in its class. However, the 2021 Pacifica will now feature 14 new-as-standard safety features, including new LED lights and new Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB). There will be four models available on the 2021 Pacifica – Touring, Touring L, Limited, and the all-new Pinnacle. The Pinnacle will become the most luxurious minivan ever made. The Pacifica Pinnacle is loaded with luxury features and content, including quilted Caramel Nappa leather seats in all three rows and unique matching lumbar pillows in the second-row captain’s chairs. Pinnacle model interior delivers a new integrated Ultra console — the most functional center console in its class — aesthetically redesigned to flow into the instrument panel. Lastly, the Pinnacle model offers best-in-class total storage of 227.6 liters – enough to store 60 gallons of Wisconsin milk. Don’t forget -- the Pacifica will also come with a 3.6-liter V6 or a Hybrid version, capable of up to 80 MPGe. Due to arrive in the third quarter of 2020, the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will become the newest standard in family transportation in the Twin Ports. Contact us at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to become the first owners of the all-new 2021 Pacifica - with all-wheel drive!

UConnect is considered one of the best infotainment systems in the automotive industry. It is widely available on every Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge. There is now a new generation of UConnect. The fifth-generation infotainment system builds upon the experience you are familiar with by better integration with smartphones and fast processing speeds than ever. With UConnect 5, you can now create up to five user profiles. Each one is personalized by establishing references for each one. Once these profiles are set, you have to press a button for their profile and they’re ready to go. You will also like the new look of UConnect5 with a new card-based look making screen navigation easier. Do you have Alexa at home? You can have Alexa’s personal assistant connected to UConnect 5 through Home to Car and Car to Home commands. Just ask Alexa! Hate plugging in your smartphone to the USB jack? No problem! UConnect 5 has wireless connectivity to both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you don’t have to fight cords and keep your vehicle clutter-free. The TomTom navigation system that is a part of UConnect 5 can be updated with Maps Over The Air using wireless connectivity to update the maps. The same wireless connectivity can also update the UConnect 5 system when needed. Plus, UConnect 5 now has natural voice recognition, so you can be understood by the hands-free voice command system. SiriusXM and Pandora have been collaborating on making your audio listening a better experience. UConnect 5 is now available with 360L and Personalized Stations to expand your listening pleasure by playing what you want to hear. Now, UConnect 5 can pair two phones at the same time! If your passenger needs to make a call, they can do so with UConnect 5! Your call can also come in with the choice of picking it up while the other phone is on an active call. All of this is designed to do one thing – to keep your eyes on the road. The last thing you need is to be distracted. By the way, it is the law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan to never touch your phone while you’re driving! The next new Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge will have the new UConnect 5 infotainment system. Contact us at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a demonstration.

There are plenty of pickup trucks that claim they can master the rough stuff. Through rutted trails across the Northern Wisconsin woods and extreme rock hopping found near the Iron Range, some pickup trucks can handle these conditions. Others simply can’t cut the mustard. Then again, none of these pickup trucks can match the built-in capability of a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. That is why Four Wheeler magazine named the Gladiator Rubicon their 2020 Pickup Truck of The Year. In citing the reason for awarding the Gladiator Rubicon this great award, Ken Brubaker of Four Wheeler magazine stated that “the new Jeep Gladiator is the truck many buyers have been waiting years for. After a week of testing in a variety of challenging environments, the Gladiator proved that it is all truck and all Jeep, which is a formidable combination. Mix in the impressive Rubicon package that includes Tru-Lok differential lockers, Rock-Trac transfer case with 4:1 low range, front disconnecting stabilizer bar and full skid plating, and it’s clear the Gladiator is at the front of the class.” While it is already Trail Rated, the Gladiator Rubicon adds signature red tow hooks, Rock-Trac 4x4 system, featuring a two-speed transfer case with a 4:1 low-range gear ratio, front and rear heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lok electric front- and rear-axle lockers, segment-exclusive electronic sway bar disconnect, cab and bed rock rails and standard 33-inch Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain off-road tires. This complete package is built to be ready for anything. On top of all of this, the Gladiator Rubicon is rated with the highest towing rating and payload in its class. Not only can it master the rough stuff, it can also bring more to do the job. If this is the right mid-size pickup truck for you, check out the Jeep Gladiator at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Take one for a test drive and see why it has become the perfect pickup truck for the Twin Ports area and beyond! Contact us to set up an appointment. We look forward to meeting you!

With some thought and careful consideration, buying a pre-owned car can often be a better deal than buying a new one. This is one of the reasons why vehicle consumers in the Twin Ports area buy more used cars per household than anywhere in the Upper Midwest. Here are seven things to consider when you’re buying a used car: Budget: Figure out what you can afford and stick to it. This includes fuel, insurance, registration, and potential repairs. Needs: Take stock of your lifestyle and look for the cars most capable of serving it well. Do you have a family? Are you into outdoor sports? Do you have an elderly parent? What about a baby? How far do you drive to work everyday? Research: With the above considerations in mind, which models seem most likely to fit within your needs? Before you go out and test drive anything, figure out which cars are most likely to fit well with your lifestyle, now and in the future. Then check the internet to see if they have any significant problems that you need to be aware of. It’s also when you’ll find out what the car is worth, so you can make an intelligent offer. Test Drives: It’s generally best to shop within your immediate area – like around the corner here in Superior. It makes getting to the cars easier, it makes getting the car serviced easier, and when you go for test drives you’ll likely be on familiar roads. Vehicle History Report: Find out quickly if the car has been flood or hail damaged, maintained reasonably well, stolen, repossessed, or sold at auction. A good vehicle history report can give you the breakdown on a car’s entire lifecycle from the time it was first sold. Warranty Coverage: If the car is a relatively late model, odds are good there is some factory warranty coverage left on certain aspects of the car. This can be a very valuable tool for creating peace of mind. Used car extended warranties can be a good buy too, just make sure they cover the problem areas you found during your research. Pre-Purchase Inspection: Among the most important things to consider when buying a used car, it’s always a good idea to have a potential purchase inspected by a trusted professional mechanic well versed in the model of your choice. People who see and drive a particular car everyday are more likely to pick up on potential problems you may have missed during your test drive. Keeping in mind these seven things to consider when buying a used car will help you get the best possible deal. That is why Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to help! Check out our used car inventory to find the right one that fits your needs. Contact us at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to see what we can do for you.