Dodge and Jeep Brands received major recognition at the 11th Annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) Awards Competition in Chandler, AZ, in mid-October.
More than 100 athletes and outdoor enthusiasts from around the country who participate in sports such as marathon running, bicycling, soccer and kayaking took part. They evaluated and judged new vehicles in 10 award categories as part of this unique competition sponsored by Carspondent.com
Dodge and Jeep brand vehicles were big winners, taking three of the eight categories:
- Best Value On-Road (MSRP at or below $35,000) - Dodge Journey
- Best Value Family - Dodge Durango
- Luxury Off-Road (MSRP over $35,000 with true off-road capability) - Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel
You’ll find all these winners and more here at Barnett Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep.
"Winning
these important Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards is truly a proud accomplishment
for the Dodge and Jeep brands," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales, Chrysler
Group LLC. "The Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey and Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel
offer functionality and performance for any adventure, so they're an ideal fit
for customers with active lifestyles."
The ALV awards are the only annual vehicle awards in which active outdoor
enthusiasts choose the winners, along with a small contingent of automotive
journalists who accompany them in the ride-and-drive tests. Testing includes a
challenging off-road course as well as on-road driving.
"This year's Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year was the most competitive
in the program's 11-year history with hundredths of a point often determining
category winners. Jeep and Dodge resonate with our audience because of the
brands' outdoor focus, versatile yet stylish interior designs and strong power trains," said Nina Russin, a co-founder of the ALV of the Year awards.
"The EcoDiesel engine in the Jeep Grand Cherokee is excellent for towing
and extends range between fill-ups on long road trips," she continued. "The
Dodge Journey gives growing families the interior versatility they need in a
relatively small vehicle at an affordable price. And the Dodge Durango combines
the truck attributes sport-utility enthusiasts crave with good fuel economy and
excellent road manners."
The ALV awards were co-founded by Bob Babbitt, a member of the Ironman Hall of
Fame, and Jim Woodman, longtime journalist, triathlete and founder of
Active.com, as well as Nina Russin, longtime distance runner and auto
journalist.
So for your active lifestyle - summer OR
winter - we have the vehicles here at Barnett Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep on Highway
61 in White Bear Lake.
Don't forget the exclusive MILLION MILE Warranty on any new vehicle purchased from us at Barnett. Ask your sales associate for all the info.
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