Five FCA US Vehicles Named 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buys

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Nov 15, 2016, 10:00 ET

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins both Minivan and Family Vehicle Best Buy Awards
2017 Dodge Durango continues as Large SUV Best Buy for fifth consecutive year
2017 Jeep® Renegade named Subcompact SUV Best Buy for second consecutive year
2017 Ram 1500 named Large Pickup Truck Best Buy every year since 2008
2017 Fiat 124 Spider captures Sporty Performance Car Best Buy award for first time

The automotive editors at Consumer Guide® Automotive awarded five FCA US LLC vehicles the 2017 Best Buy distinction.

In its inaugural year, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica captures both the Minivan and Family Vehicle Best Buy Awards. Another first-time entrant – the Fiat 124 Spider – also takes home a Best Buy Award, this one in the Sporty Performance Car category.

Dodge Durango earns the Best Buy Award in the Large SUV segment for the fifth consecutive year, the Jeep® Renegade secures the Best Buy Award among Subcompact SUVs for the second consecutive year and Ram 1500 captures the Best Buy Award for Large Pickup Trucks for the ninth straight year.

"We congratulate FCA for introducing two new products worthy of 2017 Consumer Guide® Best Buy recognition. The all-new family-friendly Chrysler Pacifica caps years of minivan evolution and refinement, and the Fiat 124 represents an impressive amount of fun for the money," said Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. "Consumer Guide Automotive editors thoroughly evaluate more than 150 new cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs sold in America and select the top ones in each class as Best Buys."

Consumer Guide Automotive editors analyze, compare and evaluate numerous vehicles by extensively testing all major models available in the United States. According to Consumer Guide Automotive, a vehicle does not become a Best Buy based solely on objective ratings; Best Buys also distinguish themselves as good values compared to other vehicles in their class. For more information on the Consumer Guide Automotive 2017 Best Buys, visit consumerguide.com.

About Chrysler Pacifica
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, and a full array of comfort and convenience technologies, the Chrysler Pacifica is a no-compromises minivan ideally suited for today's families and has earned its spot as the most awarded minivan of the year.

About Dodge Durango
The 2017 Dodge Durango's combination of uncompromised utility, advanced technology, class-leading towing (7,400 lbs. with the HEMI® V-8) and driving range, confident driving dynamics and aggressive styling make it the three-row Dodge Charger of the SUV segment. The Durango features Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology, an emission-lowering and fuel-saving feature that is standard on models powered by the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine.

2017 Dodge Durango vehicles are available with an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen radio and feature Drag and Drop menu bar, Siri Eyes Free, Do Not Disturb and SiriusXM Tune Start, a feature that starts songs from the beginning when switching between pre-set satellite radio channels. Additionally, Durango offers consumers more than 60 available safety and security features, including standard all-speed traction control and electronic stability control (ESC), which improve overall vehicle handling and performance both on- and off-road.

About Jeep Renegade
The 2017 Jeep Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class, off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics, two fuel-efficient engines, world-class refinement and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings.

About Ram 1500
Ram Truck builds America's longest-lasting pickups. Contributing to that title, the Ram 1500 boasts numerous segment-exclusive features in areas most important to truck buyers. Supporting best-in-class fuel efficiency of 29 miles per gallon is an exclusive EcoDiesel V-6 engine. Class leading ride and handling is accomplished via a unique link-coil rear suspension system with optional air suspension. Other features such as Ram Box bedside storage, hidden bins and a flat-load floor offer unique solutions for cargo. Available in 11 different trim levels, the Ram 1500 has a full size pickup for everyone.

About Fiat 124 Spider
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider revives the storied nameplate, bringing its classic Italian styling and performance to a new generation. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider nearly 50 years after its introduction, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic design.

About Consumer Guide Automotive
Since 1967, Consumer Guide has published authoritative, objective reviews of new and used cars and trucks. Its staff of full-time automotive editors boasts more than 100 years of combined automotive experience. Consumer Guide's singular focus is to make car shopping easier for consumers. Consumer Guide editors provide professional, unbiased evaluations of nearly 1500 new and used vehicles as well as expert shopping advice and insightful automotive editorials. Consumer Guide is based in Morton Grove, IL. It is published by Publications International, Ltd.

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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