3 FCA Models Make Autotrader’s Top 10 Summer Cars List
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Autotrader has released its 10 Hottest Cars of Summer 2020 list, and this year it includes three diverse FCA models. The adventure-ready Jeep Wrangler, the incomparable Ram 1500, and the family-friendly Jeep Grand Cherokee all earned praised for their capability, power, and design.
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Jeep Wrangler
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If you appreciate the ability to go off-road, there is no better vehicle than the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler is more than just an off-roading beast, though. Its versatility and trim options can suit any family on the go.
“Most people will find the Wrangler Unlimited handles both off-road and family duty best but the two-door Wrangler is still a lot of fun,” notes Autotrader writer Brian Moody.
Ram 1500
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The Ram 1500 is a formidable pickup truck with impressive towing capacities. It is also a well-equipped vehicle that boasts a well-appointed interior. It boasts the most luxurious cabin in its class thanks to features such as a 12-inch touch screen. As part of the intuitive Uconnect system, the touch screen is customizable and allows you to access and control all your entertainment choices, including smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 10-square-foot panoramic sunroof is available.
“The current Ram 1500 is the best one yet but even going back a few years will get you a nice truck,” adds Moody.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the ideal blend of the Wrangler’s power and refined elements that make the cabin comfortable and spacious, according to Moody. The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s cabin offers 105 cubic feet of passenger volume. It also boasts plenty of room for all your stuff with a maximum cargo capacity of 68.3 cubic feet of space. Behind the second row of seats, the Grand Cherokee has 36.3 cubic feet of room. Thanks to innovative engineering and systems, the Grand Cherokee delivers a powerful performance in any kind of weather. When properly equipped, it can tow 7,200 pounds.
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If you are looking to upgrade your ride this summer, consider one of these well-equipped FCA models.
DeAnn Owens is a Dayton transplant by way of the Windy City, yet considers herself to be a California girl at heart even though she’s only visited there once. To get through the dreaded allergy season unique to the Miami Valley, she reads, writes, complains about the weather, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their newest addition, a Boston terrier puppy that is now in charge of all their lives. In the future, she hopes to write a novel and travel through time. See more articles by DeAnn.