Why Are People So Excited About the 2026 Ram 1500?

With its distinctive body style, you know a Jeep Wrangler when you see one. After decades on the scene, the Wrangler remains true to its origin as an off-roader capable of traversing the roughest terrain. The 2025 model ups the game with more modern tech and amenities, as well as diverse powertrain and trim level options. more The Jeep name is synonymous with adventurous driving, and if you want a daring 4x4 of your own, come to Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to explore the latest Jeep Wrangler for sale near Decatur. For now, let's review this incredible off-road midsize SUV in great detail... An Off-Road SUV Like No Other The traditional 2025 Jeep Wrangler comes in six trim levels, each with a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a suite of savvy driver assistance features, and the distinguishing characteristics that have made Jeep famous, such as substantial tires and a seven-slot front grille. In each of these six trims, a 3.6L V6 engine produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drivetrain are standard, but you can also opt for an available eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine gets an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 18 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway for the automatic transmission, dropping to 17 MPG in the city for the manual. Its output is enough to tow up to 5,000 lbs of cargo behind you, such as a small boat, a camper, a trailer, or even another vehicle. You can get the same towing capacity in the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is an available alternative for every trim. This engine comes exclusively with the eight-speed automatic transmission, producing 270 hp, 295 lb-ft of torque, and 21 MPG combined in four-wheel drive. The drivetrain for the first four trim levels is a Command-Trac Part-Time 4x4 system, while the top two trims (the Rubicon and Rubicon X) employ a Rock-Trac Heavy-Duty Part-Time 4x4 system with a 4:1 transfer case. Most trims can be had in either a two-door or four-door configuration, with the former seating four and the latter seating five. Two-door models get up to 31.7 cu.ft. of total cargo space (or 12.9 cu.ft. behind the second row), while four-door models get up to 72.4 cu.ft. of total cargo space (or 31.7 cu.ft. behind the second row). Six Incredible Trim Levels The entry-level Sport and Sport S trims kick off the 2025 Wrangler's lineup with MSRPs of $32,690 and $35,695, respectively; they have the fundamental comfort and convenience features, with the latter obviously having a few extra perks. Next up is the Willys, which starts at $40,190 and retains much of the same features while adding others, such as a blind-spot monitor and all-weather floor mats, as well as wearing the Wrangler's iconic aesthetics. Going up the scale, the Rubicon trim has an MSRP of $47,550; with all-terrain tires and a heavy-duty full-float rear axle, it easily handles rougher topography. On its heels is the four-door-only Sahara; starting at $49,370, it ups comfort and convenience with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, and a premium audio system. At the top is the Rubicon X, with an MSRP of $57,500; it has leather seats with twelve-way power adjustment, among other comfort perks, as well as off-road-ready features like steel bumpers and 33-inch all-terrain tires. The Rubicon 392 Variant If the Rubicon X isn't exceptional enough for you, you could spring for the four-door-only Rubicon 392 variant, which starts at $100,590. It has a 6.4L HEMI V8 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, producing 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The trade-off for such higher power output (as well as incredible off-road tech like the Selec-Trac Full-Time 4WD system and a 2.72:1 transfer case) is that the towing capacity drops to 3,500 lbs, and the fuel economy drops to 14 MPG combined. Still, with its astonishing fortitude, acceleration, articulation, and cabin features, you can't do much better than the 2025 Wrangler Rubicon 392. Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels The Jeep Wrangler didn't come this far and become wildly popular without keeping up with the latest innovations, and that means electrifying its powertrain. The 2025 model has plug-in hybrid versions of five of its trim levels, starting with the Sport S 4xe through to the Rubicon X 4xe, as well as two exclusively-PHEV trim levels, the Willys '41 4xe and Backcountry 4xe. Every plug-in hybrid trim has a four-door configuration, with 27.7 cu.ft. of cargo space behind the second row and 67.4 cu.ft. of total cargo space. Each also has the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission supplemented by a 17.3-kWh battery pack. This electric infusion boosts the power output from 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque to a stunning 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Such an improvement would prove incredibly useful when off-roading, hence why every 4xe trim receives more standard off-road features or sees its existing ones upgraded. Case in point, all but the two Rubicon 4xe trims use a Selec-Trac Full-Time 4WD system with a 2.72:1 transfer case, while the Rubicon 4xe and Rubicon X 4xe use a Rock-Trac Heavy-Duty Full-Time 4WD system with a 4:1 transfer case. Also, all 4xe trims have three E-Select drive modes. This plug-in hybrid powertrain produces 20 MPG combined and has a manufacturer-estimated range of 370 miles on a full tank. In electric-only driving, the 2025 Wrangler 4xe can rely on its battery pack alone to travel up to 22 miles at 49 MPGe. Included with purchase is a Level 1 charging cable that can fully charge the battery in 12 hours, or you can have a Free2Move Level 2 charging unit installed at your home, for refilling the battery in just 2.5 hours. The 2025 Wrangler 4xe lineup starts with the Sport S 4xe at $50,695, followed by the Willys 4xe at $56,030, the Sahara 4xe at $57,695, the exclusive Willys '41 4xe at $60,525, the Rubicon 4xe at $61,990, the exclusive Backcountry 4xe at $64,885, and the Rubicon X 4xe at $70,940. Each has a standard soft top, save for the Rubicon X 4xe, which has a removable body-color hard top. (The Sahara 4xe has an available removable body-color hard top.) The Willys '41 4xe sees its iconic namesake sweetened with an exclusive green body color, unique badging, and a tan soft top (or available removable body-color hard top). Consider the Backcountry 4xe an upgraded Sahara 4xe, which itself is essentially an upgraded Sport S 4xe; all three have 20-inch wheels and 32-inch all-season tires instead of the 17-inch wheels and 33-inch off-road tires of the two Willys 4xes and two Rubicon 4xes. The Backcountry 4xe just takes the recipe further with snazzier aesthetics and more standard comfort and convenience features. The Time Is Now to Buy a 2025 Wrangler Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is fully stocked with the 2025 Jeep Wrangler lineup, from the entry-level Sport and classic Willys to the beastly Rubicon 392 and seven incredible plug-in hybrid trims. Although the Jeep Wrangler may have evolved over the years to stay modern, it still reigns as the premier off-road vehicle. These 4x4s are designed for jagged roads yet can succeed in any city or suburb. If you yearn for a midsize SUV with Jeep's distinct flair, you'll find it in the 2025 Wrangler. Come find your own today.

The right truck is one that has the power and capabilities to help you handle everything that you need to do for many years to come. That requires some serious muscle under the hood and bold engineering designed to push what a pickup can do, which is precisely what you'll find at your favorite Ram dealer near Clinton. But knowing that you can count on all of that power comes down to legendary names like Ram and warranty protection that lets you know you're covered if anything does go wrong. Although Ram's warranty coverage has always been excellent, starting with the 2026 model year, it's even better with a much longer duration to ensure you can get your job done with total peace of mind. more Ram's Incredible Powertrain Warranty Let's start off by looking at what Ram has done with their warranty protection, taking things to the next level to provide you with better coverage than ever. In the past, Ram trucks have come with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. When you look at warranties like this, it's important to read the duration and mileage limits as whichever comes first. So in this instance, the engines of these trucks would be covered for five years unless they hit 60,000 miles before that, at which point the warranty would expire. Recently, however, Ram announced that their 2026 trucks would be covered by an incredible 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. This is America's best full-size truck powertrain limited warranty, giving you incredible coverage to ensure you can get the most from your pickup for a long time as you drive around Clinton each day. It's important to note that this is not just an engine warranty; a lot of people use "engine" and "powertrain" interchangeably, but that's not the case. This warranty covers a tremendous number of parts, including: Gas/Diesel Engine: Cylinder head, timing chain/belt, water pump, exhaust manifold, etc. Transmission: Transmission case and internal parts, transmission control module, etc. Rear-Wheel Drive: Axle shaft housing and internal parts, seals and gaskets, etc. Four-Wheel Drive: Transfer case and all internal parts, axle housing, etc. As you can see, these are many parts of your vehicle that do a ton of work and take a lot of abuse. What's great is that this new warranty covers 2026 models being sold right now, and anyone who bought their 2026 Ram truck before it was announced gets an extension to include this at no charge—so every 2026 Ram with a gas engine features this powertrain warranty. All-electric Ram models aren't included simply because they don't have many of these powertrain components, so they have different warranty coverage. By the way, have you ever wondered why it's called a "limited" warranty? Full warranties cover an entire product and all of its parts, while limited warranties only include select parts—in this case, the powertrain. Powertrain Warranties from Other Brands Seeing how impressive the new Ram powertrain coverage is, you probably wonder how it stacks up to the warranties from other car companies. After all, something can look plenty impressive on its own, but once you start comparing it to other options, it becomes a lot less remarkable. Fortunately for us Ram fans, that's not the case here because this is the best powertrain warranty you'll find on a new truck right now. We'll admit that we're a bit biased when it comes to Ram trucks, but you can see for yourself. GM Truck Warranty GM includes both Chevy and GMC, so we're looking at warranty protection for models like the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500. GM trucks come with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, which you can see is identical to Ram's coverage prior to the new warranty. Notable exceptions to this, however, are diesel engines on GM trucks, which extend that coverage to 100,000 miles, although it's still limited to five years, and (again) that's only for diesel engines on their trucks. Ford Truck Warranty For more than 40 years, the Ford F-150 has been one of the most popular trucks out there and a favorite of many drivers, so you might expect it to have exceptional warranty protection. The F-150 comes with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty; that's starting to look familiar, right? Essentially, this has been the industry standard for engine warranty protection, which is why it's so impressive to see Ram bucking this trend and giving you much greater coverage for the engines of their trucks. No matter what kind of business you need to take care of around Clinton each day, Ram is the way to go if you want to be covered for a long time. Nissan Truck Warranty We want to mention warranty coverage with Nissan trucks for a couple of reasons, which will become quite clear. Looking at the 2024 Titan, Nissan's full-size pickup, it comes with a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. You can see this is much greater mileage than the standard warranties we've seen from Ford and GM, although it's still restricted to just five years. The 2026 Nissan Frontier, a midsize truck, has a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, which lines up with the other ones we've seen. That warranty coverage for the Titan is quite impressive, and a lot of people look at Nissan as offering the best truck warranty protection out there. But there's a problem: Nissan discontinued the Titan following the 2024 model year. So you can't get this full-size truck anymore (which is a shame in its own right because we like the Titan) with its new-vehicle warranty coverage. However, even if you could, the new Ram powertrain limited warranty matches its mileage limit and far surpasses its duration, giving you better overall protection. Is Warranty Coverage Really That Important? Yes, warranty coverage is very important for something like a full-size truck, both because your pickup represents quite an investment and also because it's so vital for what you need to do. Most of us count on our trucks to get us around Clinton and anywhere else, helping us handle everything we need to do each day. You need to know that your pickup will keep going strong for a long time, and the components of the powertrain are those parts that you depend on most when you need to hit the road. Some people say that a great engine doesn't need a lengthy warranty because you won't ever have to count on it. While that seems reasonable, we'd counter that a long warranty indicates how much faith a company has in their product—they don't want to have to provide free repairs or replacements due to faulty manufacturing or other issues. So when you see Ram say their powertrain will run for at least 10 years or 100,000 miles without any problems, it tells you how much they stand behind their engine, transmission, and other components. This says everything we need to hear, gives you great peace of mind, and means you're covered in case the unexpected does happen. Great Trucks for Clinton Drivers With this new warranty coverage, Ram continues its legacy as one of the most impressive and remarkable truck brands on the market. The return of the legendary HEMI V8 engine, which is coming for the 2026 Ram 1500 with tremendous horsepower and torque, furthers its fantastic story and builds on that reputation, reminding us why we love this truck so much. Getting all of that muscle and the best powertrain limited warranty in America on a full-size pickup is the perfect way to ensure you have a tremendous vehicle that you can count on for a long time. All you have to do now is decide which Ram pickup is right for you, and then we'll show you the powerful and sophisticated truck you've been looking for.

There's no denying that with so many trim options, shopping for a Jeep Wrangler can feel overwhelming. Springfield is surrounded by some of the best off-roading locations in the state, but to find a Wrangler that can accommodate that adventurous lifestyle while still remaining functional and enjoyable to drive on the pavement is challenging. That’s why we’re here at Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to spotlight one of Wrangler's most popular and well-balanced choices: the Sahara trim. Let's highlight some of the benefits of this particular trim for those considering visiting a Jeep dealer near Springfield to shop for a Wrangler and how it can help benefit your travel throughout Sangamon County! more #1. 4-Door Open-Air Design The Sahara comes standard in a four-door Wrangler Unlimited design with two rows of seating for up to five people, plus a cargo area in the back. The Sahara offers a spacious cargo area of 31.7 cu.ft. with the rear seats folded up, providing ample room for hauling gear out to campsites or even more gear with the rear seats folded down to provide 72.4 cu.ft. of space. The open-air design of the Sahara, with removable doors and roof, makes it surprisingly cozy for the warmer seasons when you're taking friends or family to the lake. Plus, with the available customizable soft and hard rooftops, you can outfit the Sahara your way, personalizing it to get the most utility out of it. The open-air design is accommodating for all types of adventure-oriented drivers, but even if all you're doing is mostly daily driving and infrequent outdoor excursions, you can stick with a hard top and treat the Sahara like a traditional midsize SUV. #2. Exclusive Exterior Decals The body-color fenders on the Sahara give it a bold and cohesive look, which is matched by the exclusive black and grey exterior decals, signifying that it's Trail Rated. You also have a matte black Jeep badge, a neutral gray Sahara badge, and a Wrangler American flag decal. These details do more than just enhance the Sahara’s appearance; they proudly reflect Jeep’s heritage in off-road capability and American craftsmanship, hearkening to the Wrangler's origins as a military vehicle. While these details don't impact performance, they help establish the Wrangler Sahara’s unique identity, allowing it to stand out whether you're cruising downtown or navigating rugged trails. #3. Standard LED Lighting Package One of the benefits of the Wrangler Sahara is that it comes fully equipped with an LED lighting array without requiring any additional packaging. This includes front LED fog lamps for navigating the streets during misty mornings, premium LED reflectors, headlamps, tail lights, and even ambient interior lighting that you can freely customize. Another feature of the pavement rather than the trails is that you can enjoy both interior and exterior illumination for all your travels. Navigate downtown Springfield with greater ease and visibility, or enjoy enhanced visibility while camping under the stars at Riverside Park Campground. #4. Remote Accessibility In the cold months, having easy access to your vehicle when it comes to getting in, getting out, and navigating around town without any wasted time can be a lifesaver. The Wrangler Sahara ensures you don't have any of that wasted time to deal with, thanks to the standard inclusion of remote accessibility. This includes keyfob remote start so you can get the Sahara up and running easily, which is perfect for warming up the vehicle during those cold Illinois mornings. You also have remote power locks, so you can lock or unlock the doors remotely and get in and go quickly, which is excellent for daily drivers who don't want to waste any time getting to their destination. #5. Standard Driver Assistance There are more than 85 available safety and security features for the Wrangler, ranging from adaptive cruise control with stop functionality to a litany of stability assists such as electronic roll mitigation, electronic stability control, traction control, and trailer sway control. However, one of the more practical features for day-to-day driving is the standard ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera for the Sahara, which gives you a camera on the rear of your Wrangler to easily see where you're going and how to avoid obstacles when parking, as well as a suite of sensors to detect objects if you pair the camera with the available ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. If you're attending an outdoor event or shopping in the inner city and need to park in a tight space, ParkView can be a great help, and it also works well alongside features like hill-start assist. Don't be afraid to take those trips to Carpenter Park or Lick Tree Trail; you'll have driver assistance to tackle the trails effortlessly. #6. Heavy-Duty Towing Maybe you do more towing and trailering than you do hiking and overlanding? If so, the Wrangler Sahara can adequately accommodate you with up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity, which comes standard with the Wrangler's 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, giving you outstanding performance and impressive towing capabilities. This enables you to tow campers loaded with cargo and supplies up to Historic Stone for the weekend or to hitch your boat to the Sahara and fish around Sangchris Lake. As is true of the Wrangler's reputation, this gives the Sahara trim a lot of versatility, making it an excellent choice for those shopping for a Wrangler from a Jeep dealer near you. #7. Available Power McKinley Leatherette Seating The Jeep Wrangler oftentimes doesn't get enough recognition for its interior comfort because it's built up a reputation as a rugged off-road SUV. However, the Wrangler Sahara is a trim that not only gives you the 4x4 capabilities for off-roading and versatile utility, but it also has a fleshed-out cabin with available amenities such as the McKinley leatherette seating upholstery featuring power heated front seats. This means you’ll enjoy a more refined ride during long drives through rural Illinois or your daily commute through Springfield traffic. This makes the SUV a lot more accommodating for long drives and really improves the comfort levels of passengers. #8. The Uconnect 5 Tech Suite The Uconnect 5 operating system comes standard on the 2025 Wrangler Sahara, providing connectivity and smart device integration compatible with the 12.3-inch HD touchscreen. This includes standard hands-free phone calls and text messaging, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot support for network connectivity, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. You even have built-in support for Jeep Connect, which provides roadside assistance and security support during your travels. You even have a media hub for USB connectivity, along with SiriusXM Satellite Radio that you can use with the eight-speaker audio system. #9. Standard Command-Trac 4x4 System The part-time Command-Trac transfer case is a standard feature on the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, enabling you to switch between two-wheel or four-wheel drive on the fly. The multiple modes mean you can disengage the 4x4 mode when you're doing day-to-day travel on paved roads and want to save on fuel. You also have Selec-Speed Control, which regulates the vehicle’s speed depending on the terrain, so you can easily navigate through Springfield during the various changes in weather in each season and elevated terrain when you decide to go camping, off-roading, hiking, or in the more hilly regions. The speed regulation, in combination with the 4x4 systems, stability management, and traction control, means that you're getting the most stable and secure riding possible out of the Sahara, no matter where you're driving or what the road conditions are. #10. Going Hybrid With 4xe One of the big selling points of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler is its hybrid powertrain in the form of the 4xe model. The 4xe features a plug-in hybrid design combining the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 17.3 kWh battery pack. If you want to get the most out of the Sahara as a commuter along the many intersecting highways and interstates near Springfield, opting for a Sahara 4xe isn't a bad idea. You can take advantage of an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 49 MPGe or up to 22 MPG on the highway with a hybrid engine with four-wheel drive. It's well worth the investment if fuel efficiency is a concern and yet another testament to the Wrangler's incredible customizability.