If you’re in the market for a full-size pickup that combines serious capability with refined daily-driver comfort, you can’t go wrong with the 2025 Ram 1500. Instead of the traditional leaf-spring rear suspension found on most trucks, the Ram features a standard multi-link setup for a smoother, more composed ride. Meanwhile, a spacious, well-appointed cabin that can be outfitted with luxury touches such as climate-controlled massaging seats makes it feel more like a high-end SUV than a rugged work truck.

Robust Muscle

The Ram 1500 is a serious performer with either of its three burly engines. You’ll be glad to know that the standard 305-HP 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 gives you class-leading hauling strength, boasting a hefty 2,370-pound payload rating. And with its 8,110-pound towing capacity, most jobs should be a breeze for this power plant. What’s more, this award-winning engine gets up to 25 MPG on the highway to ensure you’re not sacrificing fuel economy for capability.

For those who demand heavy-duty pulling power, the robust 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane straight-six pushes out up to 420 HP with up to 469 pound-feet of torque so you can tow nearly 12,000 pounds! The final engine is a high-output version of the twin-turbo straight-six and is reserved for the unhinged off-road monster that is the Ram RHO. It generates a staggering 540 HP and 521 lb-ft of torque, sending this beast to 60 in just 4.6 seconds!

Smooth On-Road Manners

The Ram 1500 is widely recognized as the best-riding pickup in the game, and for good reason. As mentioned, it comes standard with a multi-link rear suspension for a supple, composed ride. The available air suspension enhances ride comfort further while also improving the truck’s handling stability and off-roading capability by adjusting the vehicle’s height accordingly. Add to that an effortlessly smooth 8-speed automatic and a responsive rack-and-pinion steering setup, and you have a full-size pickup with refined road manners.

Otherworldly Off-Road Capability

The Ram 1500 comes with four-wheel drive, a locking differential, and a host of other available off-road features to ensure you can work or play on any terrain. The Ram RHO, however, takes that capability to the next level with serious hardware such as bead lock wheels, 35-inch all-terrain tires, an off-road suspension with the Bilstein Black Hawk Shock System, a two-speed differential, a high-speed electronic heavy-duty locking differential, underbody skid plates, and more!

Premium Cabin

The Ram 1500 complements its superior ride comfort with a well-crafted interior that caters to your creature comforts. It can feature all sorts of luxurious amenities, including quilted leather upholstery with genuine wood and carbon fiber accents, heated and ventilated seats with massage and memory, a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.3-inch passenger infotainment system, a 23-speaker Klipsch audio system, wireless charging, and more!

Ready to take the Ram 1500 out for a spin? Contact us today at Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD, to book your test drive!

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The 2025 Jeep Wrangler remains true to the fourth-generation JL design in most major features. Jeep did make some interesting updates and options that draw attention to this iconic off-road-ready ride. Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD, offers a look at five fresh updates that make the 2025 Wrangler worth a closer look.

1. Power Windows

Every new 2025 Wrangler comes equipped with power windows. Through 2024, Jeep was the last remaining car manufacturer to offer crank windows on some base models. However, those days are now in the past. That’s right, we’ve said farewell to the last of the new vehicles to come standard with crank windows on a base model.  

2. New Paint Options

Jeeps are known for their customization options, and that starts with the paint for many customers. Fathom Blue and ’41 green enter as new additions to the permanent color line-up. The former is a drab olive green that pays tribute to the original 1941 Jeeps. It’s a great choice on the Willys trim for those looking to create a classic Jeep look.

There are also two special edition colors for the 2025 model year. Mojito is a vibrant lime green, reminiscent of the limes in its namesake summer cocktail. Joose is a bold orange. Either color option is sure to make your Jeep stand out on or off the road.

3. Manual 6-Speed Transmission

Jeep continues honoring its rugged traditions with a return to a standard manual transmission. A manual transmission gives you a little extra control in tough, off-road conditions, making it a great choice for the Wrangler. If manually shifting gears isn’t in your wheelhouse, you can still pair the 4-cylinder, V8, or plug-in hybrid Wrangler with an 8-speed automatic.

4. Cabin Pre-Cooling

Jeep brings Active Cabin Ventilation as an option on some Wrangler models to ensure you stay cool no matter where you go. This innovative tech allows you to remotely pre-chill the cabin with an app.

5. The Rubicon 392 Returns

Despite the 2024 Final Edition marking the end of this Rubicon trim level, the model is giving an encore performance for 2025. Powered by a 6.4-liter V8, you’ll feel the power of an impressive 470 horsepower. This Rubicon can tow 3,500 pounds, too, making it a great choice for pulling minimalist overland campers or bringing side-by-sides and boats to remote locations.  

The 2025 Wrangler is a rugged and recognizable off-road vehicle. Several new features, options, adn refinements make it a must-see for adventure seekers. Chriswell has a great selection of 2- and 4-door Wranglers in stock and ready to drive home. Visit Chriswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD, to see the 2025 Jeep Wrangler lineup.

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The spacious 2025 Grand Wagoneer has room for seven people, robust performance, and an excellent build that will give you total confidence behind the wheel. There’s plenty to love about this new Jeep model, including its power and versatility, and comfortable interior. If you’ve been considering upgrading your ride, check it out today.

1. Exceptional Performance

These models overdeliver in terms of top-notch performance with an impressive 510 total horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission. They’re also capable of making precision turns and handling all types of terrain with four-wheel drive and electric power-assist steering. Plus, they’re ideal for that next great family vacation with the ability to tow up to 8,200 pounds, so you can easily take along all of your gear.

2. Built for Every Road

Rough roads are no problem for these models thanks to a sturdy build that can perform just as well on the city streets as it does on the back roads. LED headlights and brake lights are excellent for seeing, and being seen, on unlit roads or tricky weather conditions, and rain-detecting wipers automatically adjust to keep your view clear. Heated driver and passenger mirrors give you an unobscured view of what’s happening behind, too.

Loading up is easy with a power liftgate that lets you hit the road fast, and anti-lock brakes and stability control with anti-rollover come in handy if you hit a rough patch of terrain. Everything is tailored to give you the best driving experience and allow you to relax and enjoy every moment of it.

3. State-of-the-Art Interior

As rugged as these vehicles are on the outside, they’re completely modern inside with heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats that you can adjust fourteen different ways for precision comfort. You’ll also enjoy the voice-activated automatic dual-zone front air conditioning for the perfect temperature, and ample interior space, including a locking glove box for your valuables.

4. Superb Safety Features

From built-in features like multiple airbags in the front and rear, to high-tech ones like Blind Spot Detection Warning and Full Speed Forward Collision Warning, you can enjoy a stress-free ride. These vehicles also come with ParkSense front, rear, and side parking sensors, which are great for navigating more congested city streets and squeezing into that tight parking spot easily.

These new Jeep models stand out for all the right reasons. Once you test drive one, you’ll understand why so many people want to drive them off the lot. Visit us at Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD, and take one of these models for a spin today.

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Power That Goes the Distance

Churning out an impressive 375-horsepower output, as well as 470 pound-feet of torque, the 2025 Wrangler 4xe’s engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. This engine mates with a gas-electric hybrid powertrain, which allows the vehicle to get up to 49 MPGe, an EPA-estimated 21 MPG when using only electric power, and 370 miles in total driving range. Four-wheel drive comes standard with every model, allowing you to easily traverse rugged terrains when nature calls.

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Few SUVs combine powerful off-road capabilities with upscale luxuries and cutting-edge technology, yet the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee does this while also offering both two- and three-row designs and the following highlights that separate it from the competition.

What Makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee Special?

Power Meets Efficiency

The 2025 Grand Cherokee gets its impressive performance from a 293-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 under the hood. While that’s sure to impress most drivers, there’s also an available hybrid I-4 engine that utilizes a turbocharger to produce 375 horses and 420 pound-feet of torque while allowing the vehicle to get up to 56 MPGe in combined city/highway miles.

Reliable Off-Roading Agility

Also impressive in off-road scenarios, this SUV has three different 4×4 systems offered among its multiple trim levels: Quadra-Trac I for most challenges, Quadra-Trac II for more hands-on control with its two gear settings, and Quadra-Drive II for tackling extreme conditions, like rocky terrains. There’s also the Selec-Terrain feature, which allows you to choose between different drive settings for different scenarios.

First-Class Interior Comforts

Also well-known for its upscale and comfortable interior, this edition comes standard with dual-zone climate control in the base model and quad-zone climate control in select upper trims. You can opt for either two or three rows of seating, with both the front and second-row seats offering available heating and ventilation functions, and a heated steering wheel is also available to complement this. As for space, you can seat up to seven passengers, depending on the model.

Innovative Tech Throughout

When on long-distance journeys, everyone can stay entertained with all the advanced technology this SUV comes with, like Uconnect 5, an advanced infotainment system that can be used for hands-free calling, streaming music wirelessly from smartphones, and available navigation support. You can pair this system with the optional Front Passenger Interactive Display, and a dual-screen entertainment system is available for the front-row seatbacks as well. There’s also an available head-up display that projects key driving information to the windshield.

Self-Adaptive Safety Systems

This edition’s safety systems are also advanced, with the Blind Spot Monitoring System with Rear Cross Path Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking all coming standard. The Active Lane Management System, also standard, helps you avoid side collisions, and many upper trims also come with Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, and for parking lots, the Parallel & Perpendicular Park & Unpark Assist with Stop System.

Come experience the high-end luxury and reliable versatility of the 2025 Grand Cherokee today by contacting us at Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD to take one for a test drive.

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Rugged power, eye-catching style, and reliable performance are the highlights of the 2025 Jeep Compass. This iconic model switches effortlessly between tame suburban travel and exciting off-road driving thanks to Jeep’s engineering. Keep reading to learn about all the standout features of this exceptional compact SUV. 

The Compass makes a huge impression with a competitive fuel economy of 24 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the freeway. The key to this Jeep’s eco-friendly performance is its 2.0-liter turbocharged motor. This engine, which delivers 200 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Compass easily hauls 2,000 lbs when properly equipped. 

Along with an AWD suspension system, the Compass is equipped with Selec-Terrain, which allows the driver to toggle between different traction modes to refine vehicle performance. Other key mechanical features include electric power steering, an electric parking brake, and a start/stop dual battery system for optimized fuel consumption. 

Exterior Features

The Compass comes with manual-folding side mirrors that can be folded toward the body of the SUV to make parking near walls. The side mirrors are power-adjustable to customize the mirror angle and have a built-in heating element to make snow and ice removal easier. This SUV has standard LED reflector headlights on the base model, while trims like the Latitude add fog and cornering lights to enhance your on-road visibility. 

Interior Features

The Compass has comfortable front bucket seats and a 60/40 folding rear bench seat, so you can reconfigure the SUV’s internal cargo capacity when you need extra space for recreational gear. The cargo area comes with tie-down loops to keep items secure, as well as a standard rear cargo underfloor tray to store your roadside emergency kit, vehicle tools, and other important items. 

This model has a standard 8.4-inch central touchscreen to manage the Uconnect 5 system. This intuitive infotainment system can stream basic radio, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, and media from smartphone-integrated apps. A trial for SiriusXM is standard. When you integrate your smartphone with the infotainment system, you can perform hands-free text and phone calls. A 10.1-inch central display is available or standard for higher trims. 

Safety Features

The Compass comes with Pedestrian/Cyclist Emergency Braking, an advanced system that can spot bicyclists and pedestrians on the road. When pedestrians and cyclists cross in front of your SUV unexpectedly, the system will activate the emergency brakes to avoid a collision. Advanced Brake Assist, Active Lane Management, and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus are all standard safety features. 

The Jeep Compass can fulfill all of your driving needs with practical standard features, intelligent safety software, and performance-tuned engineering. Book a test drive at Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD. 

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The 2025 Wagoneer is a full-size, Jeep-brand SUV that has the looks of a luxury cruiser but the capabilities of a heavy-duty hauler. Let’s explore why driver’s love this fierce and unapologetic ride.

6 Reasons Drivers Love the 2025 Wagoneer

1. Premium Audio Systems

The Wagoneer features one of the best standard audio setups, equipped with a 9-speaker Alpine Premium Audio System. For those desiring cinematic sound quality, a class-exclusive 19-speaker McIntosh Entertainment System is available.

2. Spacious Interior

Up to eight passengers can ride comfortably in the Wagoneer’s expansive 179.2-cu.ft. interior. The standard second-row bench seat can be swapped for available captain’s chairs, adjusting capacity to seven. The Wagoneer boasts best-in-class legroom, headroom, hip room, and shoulder room across both the second and third rows. In the expanded Wagoneer L, 27.4 cu.ft. of cargo room is available behind the third-row seats to hold your gear.

3. Over 140 Safety Features

The Wagoneer has over 140 standard and available safety features in its arsenal. A few standard features include Pedestrian and Cycling Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection, and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking. Among the numerous available features are Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Active Lane Management System.

4. Amazon Fire TV

You’ll never be bored when you’re waiting in your vehicle thanks to the industry-first, built-in Amazon Fire TV. This subscription-based streaming service is integrated into the Wagoneer’s infotainment system, letting you watch movies, TV shows, and live content right from the comfort of your seat.

5. Powerful 4×4 Systems

The Wagoneer has two 4×4 systems available: the always-on Quadra-Trac I or automatic Quadra-Drive II. Quadra-Trac I is the standard system on all models. It comes with the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System which provides you with several modes optimized for different terrains or conditions, including Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, and Rock. Quadra-Trac II is a full-time 4WD system that transfers power between the front and rear axles as needed.

6. Best-in-Class Towing

Do you have an exceptionally large trailer or boat you want to bring along on your next trip? The Wagoneer is up to the task with a best-in-class towing capacity of 10,000 pounds, achieved with the optional Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. This package includes engine cooling, a trailer brake controller, and a trailer hitch view. Even without the package, the Wagoneer is proficient in towing, as all models are equipped with Class IV towing equipment, including a hitch and trailer sway control.

Exceptional towing and off-road capabilities, advanced technology, and an incredibly spacious interior are just a few of the reasons why drivers love the all-new Wagoneer. There’s much more to discover about this capable rig. Stop by Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT in Gaithersburg, MD to start your test drive today.

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Ready to take you from the foothill to the peak, the 2025 Jeep Gladiator is a versatile vehicle for adventures. It delivers impressive performance, off-roading abilities that are second to none, and comes packed with versatile features you’ll love.

What Makes the Gladiator Such a Great Model?

Open-Air Freedom

Unique in its class, the 2025 Gladiator is designed to provide the joys of true open-air adventures. Each trim level comes with removable doors and a segment-exclusive fold-down windshield. You also have your choice between a standard soft top or an available hard top, both of which are easily removable, allowing you to connect with your surroundings.

Impressive Towing and Payload Capacity 

As practical as it is fun to drive, this truck comes with a 3.6L V6 engine that provides 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This kind of muscle delivers much more than responsive acceleration and traction. It provides a payload capacity of up to 1,725 lbs and up to 7,700 lbs of towing capacity. These specs make this truck perfect for most hauling and towing needs, giving you the confidence to carry heavy loads up a trail.

Functional Cargo Bed

The truck’s five-foot bed is another element that boosts the Gladiator’s versatility. It provides you with a cargo volume of 35.5 cubic feet and comes with a range of tie-downs for easy cargo management. You can customize the space with a variety of accessories, including various types of tonneau covers to protect your items from the elements and prying eyes.

Exceptional Off-Roading Capability 

Each trim level of the 2025 Gladiator bears the Trail Rated badge, meaning you can expect exceptional off-road prowess. Jeep’s Command-Trac part-time 4WD system is standard, monitoring the driving dynamics and adjusting torque distribution for enhanced handling on rugged roads. Heavy-duty front and rear axles and shock absorbers pair with large wheels, providing smooth rides on all terrains.  

Like all Trail Rated Jeeps, the Gladiator boasts water-fording abilities and excellent articulation, features that make it the perfect adventure companion.

Adaptable Interior

The Gladiator’s interior is as versatile as the exterior, boasting room for five riders with low-back bucket seats at the front and a 60/40 split-fold rear bench. When folded, the rear bench transforms the second row into an additional cargo area, maximizing space for your gear.

Behind rear-seat storage and a rear storage tray are standard, maximizing room for your loose items, while cargo tie-down loops make it easy to keep your things secured when driving on bumpy roads.

If you’re ready to discover all these features and more, visit us at Criswell CJDRF in Gaithersburg, MD, to explore the model in our showroom or take it for a test drive. Our team will be here to help with anything you need.

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