AAA and Parents Magazine Names Dodge Charger, Chrysler Town & Country and Jeep(R) Commander to 'Best Cars for Families' List
14 Mars 2006 - 3:15PM
PR Newswire (US)
Safety, performance, value deciding factors AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Three Chrysler Group vehicles
have made AAA and Parents magazine's list of "Best Cars for
Families" for 2006. The Dodge Charger, Chrysler Town & Country,
and Jeep(R) Commander were chosen based upon their safety,
performance, and value to consumers. (Photo:
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delighted that AAA and Parents magazine has recognized three of our
vehicles to this important list," said George Murphy, Senior Vice
President -- Global Marketing. "Chrysler Group is committed to
providing vehicles to our customers that are safe, innovative,
fun-to-drive and deliver superior value." AAA's 100 years of auto
safety expertise, combined with Parents' insight into family needs
and wants, led to a lengthy list of criteria for 2006 models. A
team of reviewers from both AAA and Parents considered everything
from air bags and fuel economy to cup holders and cargo space when
voting. They installed child safety and booster seats and chose
vehicles that are among the top crash-test performers. The annual
list appears in the April issue of Parents magazine, which hits
newsstands Tuesday, March 14. 2006 Dodge Charger Named in the sedan
category, the 2006 Dodge Charger is a fresh, contemporary execution
of modern muscle with the convenience and interior capacity of a
full-size passenger car. Offered at a U.S. Manufacturer's Retail
Price (MSRP) starting under $23,000, the Charger is an affordable
family car that delivers fun-to-drive performance at a great value.
The car is equipped with a 250 horsepower V-6 engine, five-speed
automatic transmission with Auto Stick and includes standard
features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP), all-speed
traction control and four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS). The
available 340 hp, 5.7-liter HEMI(R) engine delivers 0 - 60 mph time
of about six seconds and is equipped with a Multi-Displacement
System (MDS) that transparently shuts down from eight to four
cylinders as needed, improving fuel economy by as much as 20
percent without sacrificing vehicle performance. The Charger is
equipped with integrated safety and security features providing
occupant protection, safety and security on the road. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Dodge
Charger five-stars for driver and front passenger protection in a
frontal crash, the highest rating in the U.S. Government's safety
crash test program. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Named in the
minivan category, the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, the first
and best-selling luxury minivan, stays true to the original minivan
formula by offering innovative features in an elegant package
without sacrificing value. Chrysler Group is the only manufacturer
with fold-in-the-floor second and third row seats, the Stow 'n
Go(TM) seating and storage system. The system features second row
bucket seats that can be folded into the floor and a third row
60/40 split bench seat that can fold into the floor or fold
rearward to face out the tailgate when the minivan is parked. When
the seats are in the upright position, there are six cubic feet of
covered storage space available in the second row, and six cubic
feet of storage space available in the third row. The headrests do
not need to be removed when the seats are stowed, and the seats can
be stowed individually or together. With a base U.S. MSRP of
$21,885 (including $715 destination), the Chrysler Town &
Country delivers families to their destination in a classy, useful
and safe minivan. 2006 Jeep Commander Named in the Sport-utility
Vehicle (SUV) category, the Jeep Commander is the most capable
seven-passenger vehicle in the market offering more power, control,
flexibility, advanced safety technology and premium amenities than
any of its three-row SUV competitors. The Jeep Commander includes
the highest level of standard safety and security technology and
features ever offered on a Chrysler Group vehicle. And, Commander
offers more Jeep at an incredible value -- with a U.S. base price
starting at $28,135 and with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability for
$30,135. Because Commander is the first Jeep vehicle with three
rows of seats, more passengers -- seven -- can visit more places to
enjoy its go-anywhere, do-anything capability. And, of course, it's
Jeep Trail Rated(R).
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