A Central Florida Chrysler Dealer Announces the Winners of the Chrysler AutoPacific's Vehicle Awards

Sept. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has the results of the Chrysler AutoPacific's 2012 Ideal Vehicle Awards. These awards are based on owners' ratings of their 2012 cars and trucks. The Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger came up on top.

The Ideal Vehicle Awards are calculated from owner ratings of fifteen key attributes of their 2012 vehicles after 90 days of ownership. Categories were evaluated by customers included power and acceleration, ride and handling, interior roominess and cargo space. More than 75,000 vehicle owners were surveyed by AutoPacific. Owners were also asked if they would change characteristics of their vehicles.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee came in first in the Mid-Size SUV category. It was especially praised for its smoothness on the road. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most-awarded SUV ever and delivers premium on-road performance. As always, it maintains the Jeep brand's legendary four-wheel-drive, along with the torque-on-demand two-speed transfer case and remarkable towing capabilities. This vehicle always has a smooth, versatile ride, the latest technology and a comfortable interior.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with three 4x4 systems, and with either a 290 horsepower Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 or an available 360 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 engine.

The 2012 Dodge Charger was marked the Ideal Large Car. Approximately 90 percent or more of Charger owners rated the Charger's exterior size, passenger roominess, cargo space, ride and handling and ease of getting in and out of the vehicle as the best in its class. 80 percent or more of owners surveyed also appreciated the Charger's interior lighting, driver's seat comfort, tires, interior storage compartments and safety features.

Central Florida Chrysler drivers will love that the Charger features the award-winning Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine with an available eight-speed transmission that delivers the ultimate combination of power and fuel efficiency with 292 horsepower and up to 31 miles per gallon. It also features the available 370 horsepower 5.7 HEMI® V-8 engine.

Central Florida Chrysler Fans Know the Awards Don't Stop There

Another Dodge model, the 2012 Dodge Challenger, took the title of the Ideal Vehicle for Sporty Cars, delivers amore powerful and efficient engine lineup, maximum grip with a performance suspension design and athletic styling. It is unlike any other car in the way that it allows customers to customize their classic American muscle car.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger brings a smooth ride to Central Florida Chrysler fans, along with refined amenities and a braking performance with more power along. With its award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that produces a whopping 305 horsepower, the 2012 Dodge Challenger SXT is the most powerful and advanced entry-level Challenger. This vehicle seats five gets 27 mpg on the highway.

For more information on these and other models, please call (407) 299-1120 or visit their inventory page at http://www.orlandododge.com/search/search_filter.

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