1. Jeep’s family friendly editions in 2016 and highlights of 2016 Ram 1500
Summary: Jeep Cherokee and Patriot have become family friendly crossovers in 2016 and the Ram 1500 wins the title of the best full-
size pickup truck in 2015.
In 2016, Jeeps in Toronto are presented more as family vehicles than off-roaders. Jeep launched Cherokee and Patriot in 2016 and both
the Jeeps meet needs of families that need a vehicle that is good for city as well as weekend outdoor trips for camping.
Let’s discuss features of family Jeeps
2016 Cherokee
Sports, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk trims are offered and out of these editions, the first two models are for cost and value conscious
families. Standard on Sports trim are 17-inch steel wheels, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, head-adjustable front
seats and 60/40 split folding rear seats. Highlights of Latitude model are alloy wheels, roof rails, automatic headlights and dual sunroofs
– the front options and the rear remains fixed.
Standard engine used in all Cherokee editions is a 2.4L four-cylinder 184 hp and 171 pound-feet torque engine. But a 3.2L V6 that
thunders 271 hp and builds a torque of 239 lb-ft is standard on Latitude, Trailhawk and Limited trims. It is also available on Sports model
as an option. Both the engines come with 9-speed automatic transmission. Also families are provided choice of front-wheel and 4WD but
the Trailhawk model is available in 4WD only.
2016 Jeep Patriot
Patriot fills the gap between the mainstream crossovers like Honda CR-V and small models like Honda HR-V. It is a least expensive way to
drive a Jeep that is good in power and space. Patriot is a five-passenger compact crossover available in Sport and Latitude models.
Standard engine used in Patriot is a 2L four-cylinder 158 hp and 141 pound-feet torque engine. Five-speed manual transmission is used
for the base engine but CVT is also provided as an option. Another engine used in Patriot is a 2.4L four-cylinder 172 hp and 165 lb-ft
torque. Standard transmission for 2.4L engine is 5-speed manual but a six-speed auto and CVT is also provided as an option.
2. 2016 Ram 1500
The new Ram pickup in Toronto, is the best option in full-size pickup trucks. If you go through its body trims and engine variations,
you’ll agree that it is the best pickup, if you’re looking for a full-size truck.
Regular cab seats three but it can take a load of cargo in its large 8 foot bed; the extended cab has space for six passengers and also an
extended cargo bed up to 6.4 foot for hauling and the crew cab comes with the same bed size as extended cab but the crew edition
provides more legroom for rear-seat.
Ram 1500 has a 3.6L V6 305 hp and 269 pound-feet torque as base engine and a 5.7L V8 with 395 hp and 410 lb-ft torque as an optional
engine. An EcoDiesel turbocharged 3L V6 rated at 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque is also provided as an option for fuel conscious buyers.
In safety, Ram 1500 can beat even the bestseller pickups in Toronto. It earned four out of five stars for overall crash protection, four stars
for frontal protection and five stars in side protection in government crash testing.