SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
- All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan offers unprecedented functionality and style
- Dodge shakes things up with a complete lineup of performance vehicles
- FIAT brand display features head-turning, Italian-designed, fun-to-drive vehicles
- Jeep® brand celebrates unparalleled capability and luxury with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and 2017 Jeep
Grand Cherokee Summit
- Ram Truck brand makes powerful statements with new 2017 Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver, 2017 Ram 1500 Night edition and 2017
Ram 2500 Power Wagon
- Ram brand debuts Ram Truck Territory, a 30,000-square-foot indoor track ride experience
- Drive FCA! returns: popular outdoor driving experience features the latest models from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and
FIAT brands
FCA US LLC will roll into the 2016 San Antonio Auto and Truck Show this week, Nov. 10, with a
variety of displays and experiences featuring Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT brand vehicles.
"We've got a great lineup featuring our newest vehicles at the San Antonio Auto and Truck Show this year, including the
recently introduced Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition, made just for Texans," said Mike
Dragojevic, Director of the Southwest Business Center, FCA US. "In fact, we've chosen this
show as the debut venue for our new Ram Truck Territory indoor test track, which offers consumers a first-hand opportunity to
experience and demonstrate the power and capabilities of the Ram Truck brand vehicles."
Chrysler Brand
As the recent winner of the "Family Car of Texas" at the annual Texas Auto Roundup, a competitive car event hosted by the Texas Auto Writers
Media Association (TAWA), the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility,
technology and bold styling. Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, the Pacifica delivers class-leading
gasoline and hybrid powertrains to the minivan segment. With more than 100 available safety and security features, the all-new
Uconnect Theater rear-seat entertainment system, tri-pane panoramic sunroof, and a full array of comfort, convenience and driver
assistance technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica is a no-compromises minivan ideally suited for today's families. The Chrysler
Pacifica Hybrid is expected to deliver up to 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in city driving.
FIAT Brand
The FIAT brand display features head-turning, Italian-designed, fun-to-drive vehicles, including the Fiat 500, which is sold
in more than 100 countries and is synonymous with modern, simple design blending form, function, technology and a pride of
ownership that is genuine. In North America, the Fiat 500 was introduced in March 2011 and was soon followed by the Fiat 500c (Cabrio), the high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth
Cabrio, the fully electric Fiat 500e, the five-passenger Fiat 500L and the all-wheel-drive 500X crossover. The
FIAT brand continues to expand with the introduction of the Fiat 124 Spider, a
revival of the iconic roadster that combines Italian style, performance and engaging driving dynamics. The all-new Fiat 124
Spider is available at FIAT studios now.
Dodge Brand
From muscle cars to minivans, crossovers and full-size SUVs, the Dodge brand's full lineup of 2017 models deliver best-in-class
horsepower, class-exclusive technology, unmatched capability and a slew of cool features, such as LED headlamps, Dodge signature
racetrack tail lamps, active exhaust, cold-air induction, 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect infotainment centers and 7-inch
customizable gauge clusters, to name a few. Showgoers will get to see the Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango and Journey on display.
Jeep Brand
The Jeep brand returns to the San Antonio Auto and Truck Show with a full lineup of new and award-winning SUVs. To celebrate the
unparalleled history of the legendary Jeep brand, the display will feature the luxurious 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Summit and the ultimate in capability with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. Showgoers will enjoy a full lineup of vehicles
with top designations from TAWA's 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo: Jeep Grand Cherokee, "Mid-Size SUV of Texas"; Jeep
Cherokee, "Compact SUV of Texas"; Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, "Off-Road Utility Vehicle of
Texas"; and Jeep Renegade "Compact Crossover Utility Vehicle of Texas."
Ram Truck Display
Ram, Texas' longest-lasting truck, will pack its indoor display areas with a broad lineup of
new-for-2017 models, features and trims. Truck enthusiasts will want to get a close-up look at the new 2017 Ram 1500 Night
package with its straight-from-the-factory customized look. Based on the Sport model, the Ram 1500 Night adds blacked-out
features, including 20-inch aluminum wheels, grille and badging, to pump up the already bold visual presence of the Ram's
monochromatic performance package. A crowd favorite, the 2017 Ram Power Wagon
receives all-new exterior and interior design elements to complement its unmatched off-road capabilities. Based on the Ram 2500
Heavy Duty 4x4 Crew Cab, the Power Wagon features a number of off-road-specific enhancements, including a unique suspension with
more than 2 inches of lift, locking differentials and a 12,000-pound winch, giving this beast a significant advantage over all
production pickups. The newest member of the Ram truck lineup, the Ram 1500 Lone Star
Silver, will also be on display. The Ram 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition features premium upgrades, including a new luxury
grille with chrome surround and chrome Wave Mesh inserts, functional and aesthetic exterior highlights with new bright belt
moldings, chrome exterior side-view mirrors, chrome wheel-to-wheel side steps, polished 20-inch wheels and front tow hooks, and
unique grille-mounted, milled-aluminum Lone Star badge.
Ram Truck Territory Indoor Track Experience
The Ram Truck Territory experience is the ultimate in-truck adventure demonstrating the power and capabilities of the Ram Truck
brand vehicle lineup. Professional drivers navigate attendees through the interactive course in a Ram 1500, Ram 1500 Rebel, Ram
2500, all-new Ram 2500 Power Wagon or Ram 3500. Key track features include a payload demonstration where passengers experience
the class-exclusive Active-Levelä four-corner air suspension found only on the Ram 1500. Active-Levelä demonstrates the
automatic load-leveling and five ride height settings to improve capability and maintain exceptional performance. Ram trucks will
put the best-in-class gas powered torque and horsepower of the Ram 2500, featuring a 6.4-liter V-8 HEMI® engine, to the test by
lifting a wall weighing more than 1,000 pounds.
The Ram Truck Territory experience includes a stability demonstration on a "High Banked Wedge" structure taller than 6 feet
and 70 inches in diameter with a 30-degree tilt. The technology and power of a Ram 3500 will be demonstrated in a towing
demonstration where the rear cargo and back-up camera assist is used to guide the truck to a Gooseneck Trailer with Case Tractor.
Once connected, the Ram 3500 will tow the 30,000-pound trailer 50 feet to highlight the truck's towing capabilities. A series of
steel culverts will showcase ride and handling capability and suspension options. Riders will also feel the traction and
experience hill descent technology on the iconic "Ram Mountain," a 13-foot high, 30-foot long course element with 30-degree
approach and departure angles.
Drive FCA! Outdoor Ride and Drive
The Drive FCA! ride-and-drive experience offers a low pressure test drive opportunity for consumers and auto enthusiasts to get
behind the wheel of renowned vehicles from FCA US, including Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and FIAT
brand vehicles.
About San Antonio Auto and Truck Show
The San Antonio Auto and Truck Show is presented by the San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association (SAADA) and is south
Texas' premier automotive event, showcasing the leading auto industry's latest innovations. The
show provides visitors a one-stop shop for evaluating and purchasing the most innovative cars, trucks and technologies. The show
is in its 48th year and will take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on November 10-13,
2016. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.saautoshow.com.
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker with a new name and a long history. Headquartered in Auburn
Hills, Michigan, FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of
companies. FCA US designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep,
Dodge, Ram and FIAT brands, as well as the SRT performance vehicle designation. The company also distributes the Alfa Romeo 4C
model and Mopar products. FCA US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler, the
innovative American automaker first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925; and Fiat, founded
in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni
Agnelli.
FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol
"FCA."
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