FCA Updates and New Editions at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
It may be cold in the windy city, but that didn’t stop thousands of spectators from lining up to see the new vehicles Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep had on display! The Chicago Auto Show is the largest and longest-running automotive show in North America, and FCA came prepared. They displayed a refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, a 2020 Dodge Durango SRT in a new black appearance package, and two new editions of the Jeep Gladiator, and three new editions of the Wrangler!
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler was the first company to introduce the minivan, and they set a new standard for the segment with the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica! The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica now offers available all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability, a new class-exclusive Stow n’ Go seating, and more standard safety features that any other vehicle in the auto industry! All of these incredible new features are, of course, wrapped in a shiny new package.
The new Pacifica’s fully automatic AWD system is the only vehicle in its segment with the ability to transfer all available engine torque to the rear wheels or whichever wheels have more available traction. For improved efficiency and lower emissions, the AWD system is able to sense and stop the drive shaft from spinning when AWD is not required. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica will also offer a whopping 97 standard safety features, including LED lights, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and more.
Chrysler didn’t stop there! The 2021 Pacifica has a fresh new look inside and out! The exterior design was updated with a sculpted, sporty silhouette. The new Pinnacle model offers a luxurious interior with the most functional center console in its class: the Ultra console. Plus, it offers the softest, most sophisticated quilted Nappa-leather seats with matching lumbar comfort pillows.
Read the Press Release for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
2020 Dodge Durango SRT Black and Redline Stripe Package
While the 2020 Dodge Durango remains mostly the same, Dodge introduced the new Black and Redline Stripe appearance packages. The SRT Black appearance package adds Midnight Grey Metallic and Gloss Black exterior accents with available 20-inch by ten-inch Matte Vapor wheels. The new Redline stripe is exclusively available on the Durango SRT. It’s a full-length Satin Black center stripe with Redline Red accent tracers on each edge. Both the SRT Black and Redline stripe packages are available in ten exterior colors: Billet Silver, DB Black, Destroyer Grey, F8 Green, Granite Crystal, Octane Red, Reactor Blue, Redline, White Knuckle and Vice White.
Read the Press Release for the 2020 Dodge Durango Black and Redline Stripe Packages
2020 Jeep High Altitude Editions
Jeep introduced High Altitude editions of the 2020 Wrangler and Gladiator, adding a new menu of premium content and technology and a new customized appearance to the vehicles! Jim Morrison, head of the Jeep brand, said that the High Altitude edition was made in response to consumers’ requests for more high-end, premium materials, andJeep delivered! The new 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator High Altitude are at the top end of Jeep luxury. Don’t worry, they’re still sporting Jeep’s legendary 4×4 capability.
The exterior of the High Altitude models is mounted on new 20-inch fully painted gloss black aluminum wheels. Sleek new LED lights – daytime running lights with LED accents, front LED fog lights, LED reflector headlights and LED tail lights – light the way and make your presence known. Other premium exterior enhancements include matching body-color hardtop, fender flares, exterior mirrors, door handles, tailgate handle, and front and rear bumpers. Running boards with an integrated step are adorned with the matte black Trail Rated badge to complete the High Altitude look.
Once inside, drivers can enjoy the luxurious full-leather interior with a leather-wrapped dashboard, center console and door panels, and Nappa leather seats with quilting. Customers can choose from either Black or Steel Gray interior colors, as well as an available black leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Read the Press Release for the 2020 Jeep High Altitude Models
2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave is the first vehicle to earn Jeep’s newly-minted Desert Rated badge! This new badge shows that the vehicle has passed a series of tests in five categories: Ride Control and Stability, Traction, Ground Clearance, Maneuverability and Desert Prowess. The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave has proven that it’s worthy of the badge, too. It has a long list of new standard features, including specially-tuned FOX 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks with external reservoirs, industry-exclusive FOX front hydraulic jounce bumpers, a reinforced frame, a one-inch suspension lift with a new silver front skid plate, stronger axles, new front seats with integrated upper bolsters and standard 33-inch Falken Wildpeak All-terrain tires!
The foundation of the Mojave edition is Gladiator’s Command-Trac 4×4 system which provides higher 4LO (low range) operating speeds for climbing sand dunes and other desert obstacles. With a best-in-class ground clearance of 11.6 inches and a best-in-class approach angle of 44.7 degrees, this new Gladiator can do it all. Other capability highlights include step sand slider side rails and a silver front skid plate.
As for its appearance, the Mojave edition got a new look inside and out. Interior seats are available in leather or cloth with orange stitching and embroidered Mojave logos. The Mojave features two interior color options, Black and Steel Gray, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel with accent stitching. The exterior has a new aggressive appearance with a one-inch front suspension lift, a unique hood decal, new exterior badges, orange tow hooks and prominent 17×7.5-inch wheels.
Read the Press Release for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
2020 Jeep Limited-edition Jeep Wrangler JPP 20
Mopar introduced a new customized version of the limited-edition 2020 Jeep Wrangler JPP 20 with a whole slew of Jeep Performance Parts (JPP). This limited-edition version is based on the four-door Wrangler, but with some new JPP additions. These new standard additions include JPP steel tube doors, a new mirror kit, JPP rock rails, and JPP steel front bumper and skid plate. This limited-edition Wrangler will be available in Ocean Blue or White with some exciting new exterior features, too: an American flag hood graphic, black-out fender vents and fuel door, JPP graphic decal, and a new forged-aluminum JPP badge. As for the engine? The Wrangler JPP 20 will be available with three different engine options including the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, and the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. All engines options are paired with the standard TorqueFlight 8-speed automatic transmission.
Read the Press Release for the 2020 Wrangler JPP 20
Special-edition 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
Jeep returned the Wrangler Rubicon Recon to the SUV’s lineup, and we couldn’t be more excited about it’s new features and updates! The 2020 Wrangler Rubicon Recon is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with eTorque mild hybrid technology for increased torque and fuel economy. All Rubicon Recon models are equipped with next-generation Dana front and rear heavy-duty axles, off-road rock rails and the Rock-Trac NV241 two-speed transfer case with a 4.01:1 low-range gear ratio. For increased capability, the Rubicon Recon has electric front and rear locking differentials, a disconnecting front sway bar and 33-inch Falken Wildpeak Mud-Terrain tires.
As for the exterior, the 2020 Wrangler Rubicon Recon has certainly been revamped. LED headlights and taillights, a gloss back grille, a Recon fender badge, and new 17-inch aluminum wheels with black finish gives the Recon a distinctive look. Consumers can choose from 11 thrilling colors: Black, Granite Crystal, Sting-Gray, Billet Silver, Ocean Blue, Sarge, Bikini, Firecracker Red, Punk’n, Hellayella, and Bright White.
Read the Press Release of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
We wish we could have seen these new editions for ourselves at the Chicago Auto Show, but it won’t be long before we’ve got a few of them available in our showroom at Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! If you’re ready to get a Pacifica, Durango or Jeep yourself, come on down and see us! We’ll be ready to show you our inventory and go along for a test drive. If you’re particularly interested in one of these new editions, stay tuned on our website and Facebook page to be the first to know when we’ve got one in stock!
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