This year, Stellantis is celebrating a trio of winning vehicles in Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own awards. The 2021 Chrysler Voyager, 2021 Dodge Charger and 2021 Jeep Wrangler all earned category-wide wins. This year also marks the seventh consecutive time the Jeep Wrangler has earned the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own award and third consecutive win in the Off-Road SUV category. Meanwhile, the Chrysler Voyager is celebrating its second-time win as the 5-Year Cost to Own award winner in the Minivan category. Last but certainly not least, the Dodge Charger earned the 5-Year Cost to Own honors in the Full-Size Car category.
2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the 5-Year Cost to Own awards. The award recognizes new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. It considers factors such as depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees for all new models. With this data, new-car shoppers can get a big picture view of what a new vehicle is going to cost them over time and make a better informed decision about which vehicle will best meet their needs and long-term budget goals. The trio of winners all have a robust set of skills that are sure to be a worthwhile investment for customers.
The iconic Jeep Wrangler delivers unmatched off-road capability, hence its place as the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world. Its powertrain options include a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with engine stop-start (ESS) technology, a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with ESS and mild-hybrid e0Torque technology, and an available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine with ESS for four-door Wrangler models. The Wrangler is one of the new SUV’s to offer both a six-speed manual transmission in addition to its available eight-speed automatic. With a large hub of technology and safety features, customers will not be disappointed.
In the Minivan category, the Chrysler Voyager has a distinct position in the award-winning Chrysler minivan lineup. As America’s most affordable minivan, the Voyager was designed to look and feel within the Chrysler minivan lineup while delivering an exceptional driving experience at a quite reasonable price. The Voyager delivers 287 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque, as powered by a value-add 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission. With a five-star overall safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Voyager sports a long list of safety features as standard, ensuring superior maneuverability and efficiency.
Nothing says strong like the new “demon-possessed” Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye. As the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, the Dodge Charger serves up 797-horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque. The four-door family sedan is raising the bar to performance levels never seen in this type of vehicle before, with a top speed of 203 mph. The Charger is unrivaled when it comes to available all-weather capability on V-6 models, sheer horsepower, overall interior roominess, and performance options and packages.
All three winners earned the honor of receiving the prestigious award by developing and innovating to a new degree with each passing year, all while maintaining a cost that is manageable for customers.
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