USA - FCA accepts two more awards, this time the Detroit News Readers Choice Awards 2015.

• The 2015 Dodge Dart recognized as “Best Value”
• 2015 Chrysler Town & Country named “Best Family Hauler” for the 10th year in a row
• 100 judges picked winners in 10 categories in The Detroit News annual “Reader's Choice” awards

FCA US took home two honors today in The Detroit News “Reader’s Choice” Awards. The 2015 Dodge Dart was named "Best Value" and, for the 10th year running, the 2015 Chrysler Town & Country was named “Best Family Hauler” by the panel. This year, 1,033 readers of The Detroit News applied to be a panelist to select their favorite vehicle in each of 10 categories. The final 100 jurors were chosen at random from all who applied. The awards were presented today during the Detroit Economic Club luncheon at Cobo Center.

2015 Dodge Dart – Best Value Award

The 2015 Dodge Dart provides drivers an athletic, stylish exterior design punctuated with signature race track LED tail lamps; a modern, sleek interior design that's well-crafted with high-quality materials and attention to detail; more than 60 safety and security features, including 10 standard air bags; state-of-the-art, easy-to-use technology and ride and handling dynamics engineered for the driver who loves to drive. The 2015 Dodge Dart starts at a U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $16,495 (excluding $995 destination).

In addition to the "Best Value" award, the Dodge Dart tops the compact car segment in total quality, according to the 2014 Strategic Vision Total Quality Index.

“Consumers can choose from more than 290 models when looking at cars on the auto show floor,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and Chief Executive Officer - Dodge Brand and SRT Brand, FCA - North America. “So the fact that the consumers on The Detroit News panel chose the Dodge Dart as the best value at the auto show is quite an honor and third-party validation that the state-of-the-art high tech features, class-leading safety and outstanding ride and handling make the 2015 Dodge Dart a tremendous value.”

2015 Chrysler Town & Country – Best Family Hauler Award

The Chrysler Town & Country provides customers with comfort, safety and innovative features at any budget. The Chrysler Town & Country offers the most innovative seating and storage system with standard Stow ‘n Go Seats, while its award-winning powertrain delivers best-in-class horsepower without sacrificing fuel efficiency. 

The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is a three-time “Ward’s 10 Best Engine” winner and produces 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The Chrysler Town & Country achieves an EPA estimated 17 mpg in the city, 25 on the highway. The 2015 Chrysler Town & Country starts at a U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $29,995 (excluding $995 destination).

Recently, the Chrysler Town & Country received its 14th consecutive IHS Loyalty Award in the Non-Luxury Mid-size Van category, extending its own record of consecutive wins.

“30 years after we invented the segment, the 2015 Chrysler Town & Country minivan continues to appeal to consumers seeking versatility and functionality surrounded by style and more than 40 available safety, security and technology features, said Al Gardner, President and Chief Executive Officer - Chrysler Brand, FCA US. “Selected as ‘Best Family Hauler’ by The Detroit News panel is both appreciated and humbling. It is also proof that we continue to listen to our customers and offer them innovative products that help them to define their lifestyles.” 

A4 wins award midsize luxury sedan award.

Best Value automobiles offer the best financial value of all vehicles USAA evaluates as part of a broader rating system called USAA Preferred, which uses quantitative data to evaluate vehicles’ cost, safety and reliability, among other key factors. There are nearly 70 cars, trucks and minivans that are currently designated as USAA Preferred vehicles, and the Best Value list represents the vehicles that rose to the top of each category.

“We’re honored that a reputable organization USAA recognizes the intrinsic value of the Audi A4,” said Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America. “This award joins the praise our best-selling model has already earned for safety, advanced technology and performance.”

“The goal of the list is to give members an easier way to determine value as they shop for vehicles,” said Steve Thompson, vice president responsible for the USAA Car Buying Service. “This year we raised the bar on the importance of safety standards by requiring vehicles earn a top safety pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to qualify as USAA Preferred, and the 2013 Audi A4 rose to the top in its category for offering the best overall value.”

The 2013 Audi A4 features the groundbreaking turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, TFSI® engine, which provides 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with an EPA estimated fuel efficiency of 24 city / 31 highway/ 26 combined MPG. The chassis of the A4 is striking with its sporty precision, high ride comfort and superior safety. To ensure exceptional grip on wet or dry roads, the A4 offers the available quattro® all-wheel drive system.

The 2013 Audi A4 features the award-winning infotainment system Audi connect®, which enhances the driving experience by providing the benefits of access to information and content, when needed, through interfaces that are designed for the in-vehicle environment. Audi is the first company worldwide to feature factory-installed wireless Internet, allowing up to eight wireless devices to be connected at once. With Audi connect, the onboard Audi MMI Navigation system is enhanced with Google Earth™ maps and real-time SiriusXM® Traffic information for a true aerial view of the route.