Among full-size pickups, the 2025 RAM 1500 leads the pack by offering a rare mix of muscular performance, stunning off-road capabilities, and a comfortable, tech-laden cabin that seats up to six, making it a unique find within its class.
Reliable Performance
Three engines are offered among this edition’s 10 different trim levels, with lower trims coming standard with a 305-horsepower 3.6-liter that churns out 269 pound-feet of torque. If you need to tow heavy loads, the second engine is a 3.0-liter Hurricane I-6 that delivers 420 horses while pulling up to 11,550 pounds when fully equipped. Then, there’s the high-output version of this engine, which generates 540 horsepower. Four-wheel drive is available along with plenty of other features for off-roading fun.
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Regular maintenance ensures your Jeep’s systems always operate efficiently. It also reduces or prevents many repair costs, as our technicians can replace worn or damaged components before they fail and cause additional damage. As your Jeep dealership in Madison, CT, we’d like you to know some signs you need to visit us for Jeep maintenance.
Leaking Fluids
Your Jeep contains many different fluids that provide services ranging from cleaning your windshield to cooling the engine and ensuring your braking system works effectively. The most important of these fluids are brake fluid, oil, power steering fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid. Each fluid operates within its designated system, as mixing fluids can cause serious problems and even permanent damage.
Fluids can leak due to worn seals or gaskets, damage to their system, and other issues. As a system loses fluid, it works less effectively and can even make driving dangerous. Low brake fluid, for example, can prevent the brakes from working and this will lead to an accident. If you notice any fluid leaking from your vehicle, contact us ASAP so we can trace and fix the leak.
Discover Adventure with the 2025 Jeep Compass
If you’re on the hunt for an ultra-capable compact SUV that is also an excellent daily driver, you will be hard-pressed to find a better-fitting option than the 2025 Jeep Compass. Its rugged styling draws admiring glances, sparking conversations everywhere it goes, while its turbocharged engine, heavy-duty build, and exceptional off-roading prowess ensure you’re ready for any adventure.
The Adventure-Ready Features of the 2025 Jeep Compass
Turbocharged Muscle
The Compass does not skip a beat when presented with challenging scenarios that require raw power, thanks to its turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that delivers up to 200 HP and 221 lb.-ft. of torque. This allows it to outrun most cars with ease, needing only 7 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. Additionally, it enables the Compass to tow up to 2,000 pounds, allowing you to bring along your boat or trailer for a versatile adventuring experience.
Optimized for efficiency, this engine offers excellent fuel economy, attaining an EPA-rated 32 MPG on the highway, allowing you to enjoy random road trips without worrying about wrecking your fuel budget.
Banks are often the first place people think of when it comes to getting loans, so it’s often one of the first car financing options people think of, too. However, getting financing through your CDJR dealership may be more beneficial for you. From the convenience to the incentives, it’s a highly appealing option.
1. It’s More Accessible Than Other Financing Options
Bank loans aren’t accessible for some people. You often need great credit, or at least good credit, to get financing, making buying a car much harder for people whose credit isn’t in good shape. It can be similarly difficult when seeking financing through other lenders, such as credit unions.
Dealerships aren’t as strict about who they lend to. Often, people with poor credit are approved for loans through dealerships when no other institution will lend to them. Some “buy here, pay here” dealership financing offers even allow you to get a loan when you have no credit.
Adventure Unleashed: The 2024 Jeep Gladiator
The all-new 2024 Jeep Gladiator is an adventurous vehicle with good looks, a rugged exterior design, and impressive off-roading capabilities. If you’re looking for a pickup that’s anything but basic and stands out on and off the road, the new Jeep Gladiator is the perfect option. It’s customizable, powerful, fun, and will revolutionize your driving experience in more ways than one.
The Advanced Capabilities
The new Jeep Gladiator is a capable pickup truck that knows no limits. Its 4×4 system and design allow for excellent traction and control on and off the road. It’s also designed for water fording and can traverse waters up to 31.5 inches deep. It has excellent maneuverability due to the optimized wheel basis and precision steering. This truck was designed to be taken off the road and has all the features and extras for the ultimate offloading experience.
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The 2025 Dodge Durango receives several exciting upgrades, including two special editions that celebrate two decades of the HEMI. Get to know the revised version of this iconic midsize performance SUV.
Experience the Refined, and Refreshed 2025 Dodge Durango
Performance and Power
The base model of the Durango is equipped with a 295-horsepower engine that gets 260 pound-feet of torque. It comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. An upgraded V8 provides 360 hp and 390 pound-feet of torque. The Durango has a maximum tow rating of 8,700 pounds with the right equipment.
The SRT Hellcat ranks as the most powerful gas SUV ever released, delivering 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. Its supercharged HEMI V8 gets you to 60 in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 180 miles per hour and a quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds.
5 Key Advantages of the 2024 RAM 1500
Built to conquer job sites, streets, and rugged terrain, the 2024 RAM 1500 is your reliable partner for work and weekend adventures. The full-size pickup truck is available at your local RAM dealership, loaded with advantages that meet the needs of Connecticut drivers.
Two Powertrain Options
A 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque powers the base RAM 1500. eTorque hybrid technology improves the performance of several Chrysler, Jeep, and RAM vehicles by incorporating a belt-driven motor generator and 48V battery pack. In the RAM 1500, the mild hybrid powertrain churns out 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, allowing the truck to tow 8,110 lbs and haul 2,370 lbs.
If you need extra muscle, you can choose the available 5.7L Hemi V8 with eTorque which generates a net 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. In this configuration, the pickup truck tows a best-in-class 12,750 lbs.
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler is more than a compact SUV. It’s earned a reputation as a trail-riding icon over generations. Explore the exciting features of the latest edition.
Get Ready for Off-Roading Adventures With the 2025 Jeep Wrangler
Power and Performance
Wrangler drivers can choose from three engines for 2025. The base V6 delivers 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while an available turbo-four provides 270 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. You can also upgrade to a robust 470-hp V8 to experience a thrilling zero-to-60 time of 4 seconds flat. Each comes with four-wheel drive and a standard six-speed manual or optional eight-speed automatic transmission.
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Everyone wants to save money on car fuel, and you can enhance your fuel efficiency with a few of the following tips.
1. Use the Right Car Fuel
While most modern cars can easily use the cheapest fuel available at the gas station, you’ll actually get the best efficiency overall by making sure you’re using the right fuel for your CDJR vehicle. Sometimes, E85 fuel results in lower efficiency, though not always. It greatly depends on your vehicle, what year it is, and what fuel it was designed to run on. Check your owner’s manual to learn more.
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Connecticut can get mighty cold during winter. One valuable habit that all Madison, CT, drivers should adopt is proper winterization for their CDJR vehicles in preparation for the colder months and knowing how to take good care of an automobile until spring. Here’s an overview of vital winter car tips to keep your vehicle safe and unscathed this winter.
Check Your Heater and Defroster
When the temperature plummets, you’ll depend on your heater to keep you warm and safe on long drives, and your defroster will help to defrost and defog your windows, keeping your visibility clear. Make sure both are working well before winter begins.
Change to Tougher Winter Tires
Summer and even all-season tires have trouble handling cold and icy winter roads. It’s usually best to install winter tires, which have deeper, sharper voids designed to dig into packed snow and ice. The rubber of winter tires also remains more pliant in freezing weather, able to hold better traction on freezing tarmac.
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