Jeep & Ram Truck Brands Dominate at 21st Annual NWAPA Mudfest Competition

By Justin Stakes

All-new 2015 Jeep Renegade named Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year and winner of Compact Utility category

Auburn Hills, MI -(Ammoland.com)- Jeep and Ram Truck brand vehicles cleaned up at the 21st annual “Mudfest” competition hosted by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA), with each FCA US vehicle entered winning its respective category.

In addition, the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade took home top honors, being voted “Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year” by automotive journalist members of NWAPA in attendance.

“Following two days of extensive testing, I think it’s clear that Jeep has something special with the new Renegade Trailhawk,” said Ryan Douthit, co-chair of the event. “Don’t let its size fool you: this is one capable little machine. Even though it did extremely well in our sealed-surface slalom and braking tests, it was the smallest Jeep’s remarkable off-road abilities that really impressed our members.”

The 2015 Jeep Renegade was also named the winner of the Compact Utility class, and the 2015 Jeep Cherokee was the winner of the Family Utility class. The 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel won the Pickups category, while the 2015 Ram Power Wagon won in the …read more

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