All-new Dodge Charger Daytona, Ram 1500 Claim 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards
Dodge Charger Daytona takes Best Sport Coupe honors, Ram 1500 earns Best Fullsize Truck nod in 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards
2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards now in 44th year
Episode of MotorWeek featuring award winners to air beginning Feb. 8 on PBS and on Feb. 16 on MAVTV
Dodge Charger Daytona, the next generation of Dodge muscle, is now at dealerships; more information available at Dodge.com
Ram 1500 features redesigned exterior, luxurious interior, a bold new powertrain under the hood and technology at nearly every turn; more info at RamTrucks.com
The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona and Ram 1500 have taken top spots in the 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards, with Charger Daytona earning honors as Best Sport Coupe and Ram 1500 claiming the award in the Best Fullsize Truck category.
The all-new Dodge Charger Daytona, the next generation of Dodge muscle, is available now at dealerships and represents the start of a multi-energy Dodge Charger lineup. The Ram 1500 roars in with a redesigned exterior, a luxurious interior, a bold new powertrain under the hood and technology at nearly every turn.
'The Dodge Charger Daytona is our choice as Best Sport Coupe of the year, the first time an all-electric model has risen to that honor,' said John Davis, creator and host, MotorWeek. 'From the outset, Dodge promised that buyers would not have to accept any compromises just because their hallmark muscle car traded in its classic HEMI® V-8 for electric propulsion. Indeed, from its exterior styling and interior layout, to its amazingly fitting virtual sounds audibly underscoring its rocket-like acceleration, you would be hard pressed not to think there was a chorus of pushrods still pulsating under the Charger's long, wide, flat, '60s era hood. When all is said and done, the Dodge Charger Daytona is an all-wheel-drive muscle car first and an EV second.
'Our Best Fullsize Truck award goes to the redesigned Ram 1500. Ram has been on a mission to redefine all expectations of what a fullsize truck should be for decades. First came big-rig styling, but that was quickly followed with unexpected and highly innovative features like RamBox cargo storage and, of course, ditching rough riding leaf springs for coils. Not to mention raising expectations as to what a user-friendly truck cab should be with all the latest tech. Now, the new Ram takes innovation to the next level starting with ditching the fabled HEMI V-8 for another big-rig stalwart, an inline-six, here in turbocharged form and known as the Hurricane. Beyond that, this Ram can be outfitted for every role from work buddy to city slicker, with available features like 22-inch wheels, four-corner air suspension, 23-speaker sound system and even quilted leather seats. Yet, it can still tow nearly six tons. Equal parts rugged and refined, the new Ram 1500 is also a new force to be reckoned with in full-size pickups.'
For the last 44 years, MotorWeek has paused halfway through its television season to take stock of the automotive business and to judge the best new cars and trucks of the year. Judging includes driving, researching and performing instrumented testing of more than 150 new cars and trucks every year, and from those reviews MotorWeek chooses a final list of the best vehicles in their class.
MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards winners are selected by their adherence to pertinent criteria and standout nature across multiple distinct categories, each reflecting a facet of their respective segments and current consumer trends. An episode of MotorWeek featuring all award winners is scheduled to air beginning Feb. 8 (check local listings) on PBS and on Feb. 16 on MAVTV.
All-new Dodge Charger Daytona
The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car, delivers SRT levels of performance, reaching 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, with a total output of 670 horsepower and 627 lb.-ft. of torque, while the Charger Daytona R/T delivers a total output of 496 horsepower and 404 lb.-ft. of torque, a significant performance increase over previous Charger R/T models. The all-electric two-door Charger Daytona models are part of the Charger's multi-energy lineup, which will include all-electric four-door Charger Daytona models, as well as gas-powered Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O. and Charger SIXPACK S.O. vehicles. For more information on the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona, visit Dodge.com.
Ram 1500
The 2025 Ram 1500 is the strongest Ram ever. With the power of two new available 3.0L Hurricane engines, Ram 1500 offers best-in-class available six-cylinder horsepower. The all-new Ram 1500 Tungsten model raises expectations with a newly redesigned exterior, a world-class sound system, premium leather seating and the most available touchscreen space in its class. The 2025 Ram 1500 has the most available towing technology features ever offered on a Ram 1500 and boasts more than 100 standard and available safety and security features. For more information, visit RamTrucks.com.
Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers, aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility for all. In North America, it's best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic, innovative and award-winning brands, including Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge//SRT, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, while creating added value for all stakeholders.
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