With the “Fall’s flurry” of activity coming soon here at Landmark Dodge of Morrow, drivers are eagerly searching for their next errand-conquering machine. It’s so easy to forget that after everything on the to-do list is conquered, the great call of the outdoors will soon be painted brilliantly. The 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards provide their annual in-depth analysis by realizing that “Most people don’t want to buy the best car on the market, they want to buy the best car for them.”
The well-respected media entity has used this philosophy to change how they rate vehicles. 13 consumer profiles are now used to depict how a car can help meet specific needs and driver priorities. Jeep and Chrysler vehicles earned honors as Top Picks from these prestigious awards, solidifying their appeal to those who value time spent in exploration mode. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler is celebrating two designations as a Top Pick for Enthusiasts and a Top Pick for Outdoor Adventurers.
These trail and boulder-ready designations apply to the entire 2024 Jeep Wrangler lineup, which includes the beefy V-8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe leads this illustrious bunch as the most easily recognized SUV while delivering element-slaying 4x4 capability and exhilarating open-air enjoyment. The Wrangler has long enjoyed its title as the most off-road capable vehicle in the world. This model thoroughly embodies the go-anywhere spirit, which easily satisfies the desire to explore cool nearby hotspots like Ocmulgee Camp Loop.
The Ocmulgee site is a short but scenic trail known for being incredibly well-maintained. It does not offer the boulder-and-root-strewn expert difficulty that other places do, but is an excellent location for situating your Jeep in loose shake and embracing weekend vibes! The 2024 model introduces the first full-float Dana rear axle, and a brand-new factory-installed 8,000-lb capacity Warn Winch. There’s nothing quite as comforting as knowing you can be effectively pulled out of a very “sinking situation” if need be!
The new Wrangler’s 5,000-lb tow capacity allows for bringing the best of your power toys to the campsite or lake destination. The Jeep line has long been praised for its appeal to avid explorers and perhaps was once given a slight “hall pass” when it came to long-standing ride comfort. There are now 12-way adjustable seats to provide numerous angles for cozying up after the “trail-inspired tough get going!” The experts on duty at the BHP forum described the Jeep Wrangler as “distinctive and unapologetically masculine”, also praising it for its world-class sturdy build.
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica claimed the freedom-embracing “Top Pick for Empty Nesters” award. The hybrid and gas models are both rightfully in the mix, as advanced safety features and great fuel economy make it a great choice for those who have recently seen a teen titan or two vacate the premises. The Stow ‘n Go seating can conveniently make for extra carry-on space.
The available Amazon Fire TV offers up modern entertainment for any other grown-ups wanting to tailgate or escape the lair where all the responsibility happens. As we approach a season that dishes out plenty of hustle and bustle, this pair of escape artists is bound to free those who are too busy directly into the bounty of the wild!
