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All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Chrysler Town " Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Receive MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards
- MotorWeek names the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 "Best Pickup Truck" and the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan "Best Minivan"
- All-new 2009 Dodge Ram continues to haul in major awards, winning 12 since introduction
- MotorWeek awards Chrysler and Dodge minivans its annual "Best Minivan" award for 12th time
- Chrysler invented the minivan segment more than 25 years ago and leads the segment with more than 65 minivan-first features
- In minivan's first 25 years, Chrysler has sold more than 12 million minivans - more than any other manufacturer in the world
Chicago, Feb 11, 2009 - Chrysler LLC received two top awards from MotorWeek today. The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was named "Best Pickup Truck," and the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan were named "Best Minivan" in MotorWeek's annual Drivers' Choice Awards.
"The Dodge Ram has never been better and it now clearly stands apart from its rivals. That's why it's earned MotorWeek's 2009 Drivers' Choice Award as Best Pickup," said John Davis, Host and Executive Producer — MotorWeek. "The new Ram is aimed directly at personal use buyers with clever features like the RamBox side-rail storage bins. The light-duty Ram also delivers a great ride with its coil-spring rear suspension, and the interior has superior fit and finish. It's perfect for people moving and weekend chores. Yet, when Ram does have to work hard, HEMI power can manage payloads of over 1,800 pounds or 9,100 pounds of trailer. Full of innovations and technology, the Ram is no longer just another pickup."
This marks the third time an all-new Dodge Ram has earned a MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award. Dodge Ram 1500 picked up the honor when the first- and second-generation trucks were launched in 1994 and 2002.
"Raising the bar to a whole new level, the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are once again MotorWeek's pick for its 2009 Drivers' Choice Award as Best Minivan," said Davis. "The folks that invented the front-wheel-drive minivan have further perfected its science of flexibility. In addition to innovations such as Stow `n Go, Swivel `n Go and integrated child booster seats, the pair now offer a sport-tuned suspension, class-leading fuel-economy and a minivan-first Blind Spot Monitoring System, among a plethora of other upgrades. These two family phenoms have never been better."
This is the 12th time Chrysler and Dodge minivans have earned MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards, which have been presented annually since 1983 and are among the auto industry's most prestigious honors.
"We thank MotorWeek for recognizing our vehicles and their innovations," said Mike Accavitti, Director — Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brands, Chrysler LLC. "With an industry-first RamBox cargo management system and industry-first coil-spring, five-link rear suspension with best-in-class ride and handling, our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is the best pickup truck on the market. And our 2009 Chrysler and Dodge minivans, with more than 25 years of minivan innovation and 40 new or improved features over the previous generation, including industry-first Stow `n Go and Swivel `n Go seating and storage systems, are the best minivans on the market.
Both MotorWeek and the Drivers' Choice Awards are sponsored nationally by cars.com. MotorWeek will feature the entire list of winners on PBS, beginning Friday, Feb. 13, and on cable's SPEED Channel, beginning Feb. 16
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