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Ram to Introduce New Truck in Chicago
FCA US will introduce a new Ram Truck model for the 2017 model year on Feb. 11 at the Chicago Auto Show, the company has announced.

Photo of Jeep Cherokee Overland courtesy of FCA US.

Photo of Jeep Cherokee Overland courtesy of FCA US.
FCA US will introduce a new Ram Truck model for the 2017 model year on Feb. 11 at the Chicago Auto Show, the company has announced.
FCA also plans to show updated models of its Chrysler 200, which will eventually be discontinued, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, several performance Dodge cars, new Jeep Cherokee Overland model, and 2017 Fiat 124 Spider.
FCA will display its new Ram truck alongside existing models, including the Ram 1500 Rebel, Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, and Ram Limited editions.
New Chrysler 200 models for 2016 include the Chrysler 200S and Chrysler 300 Alloy Editions with exclusive colors and materials.
The Jeep Cherokee Overland is the latest luxury vehicle from the brand that offers more sophisticated styling, a well-appointed interior, and additional premium standard features. It will offer the Jeep Active Drive II system with Selec-Terrain traction control that allows the driver to choose an on- and off-road setting such as Auto, Snow, Sport and Sand/Mud.
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