Chicago Auto Show 2025: Jeep's Wagoneer S EV Drops $5K; Subaru Unveils Forester Hybrid and Wilderness

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Nearly 1,000 vehicles from over two dozen manufacturers transform McCormick Place into a massive automotive playground at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.

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Stellantis returns to America's largest auto show, bringing popular brands Jeep and Ram back after skipping last year's event.

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Jeep Wagoneer S Limited trim offers 500-horsepower electric performance at $66,995, promising to exceed the Launch Edition's 303-mile range.

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Test drives at the show converted 71% of attendees into electric vehicle believers, showing growing acceptance of EV technology.

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Subaru's 2025 Forester Hybrid combines two electric motors with a 2.5-liter engine, starting at $36,415 with modern digital features.

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Chicago Drives Electric' initiative lets visitors experience EVs on indoor test tracks, while Toyota adds a unique 2.4-mile indoor running course.

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Auto enthusiasts get early previews of unreleased models before they hit dealership floors, helping inform future purchase decisions.

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Adult tickets cost $17, seniors and children (4-12) pay $12, while kids under 3 enter free with paying adults through February 17.

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Military personnel and first responders receive free entry on special appreciation days, while families enjoy interactive driving simulators.

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