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Base Price $20,810 Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Curb Weight (lbs) 5000 City (MPG) 19 Hwy (MPG) 28 Horsepower 215@5200 Torque (lb-ft) 235@4000 Wheelbase 120.5 Length (in.) 209.0 Width (in.) 79.4 Height (in.) 74.6
Dodge first launched a redesigned Ram 1500 pickup truck at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show for the 2009 model year and beyond. Now, Chrysler decided to make the Dodge line of trucks its own brand, making the Dodge Ram 1500 simply the Ram 1500. For especially intense hauling duties, Ram also offers 2500 and 3500 models, as well as the off-roading champ of the lineup, the 2500 Power Wagon.
Returning to the Ram 1500 , this truck features an all-new exterior design with a more aggressively styled headlight and grille design, plus more powerful engine choices and a number of new features.
The new flagship motor is a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 that produces 380 horsepower and 404 pound-feet of torque. The truck is also be available with a 4.7-liter V8 providing 310 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque and a 3.7-liter V6 generating 215 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque.
All V8-powered Ram 1500 trucks make use a of a recently added six-speed automatic transmission, known as the 65RFE, replacing the five-speed automatic previously used. The V6-powered units come with a four-speed automatic transmission.
A redesigned chassis made of high-strength steel incorporates an all-new, first-in-segment, multi-link coil spring rear suspension that improves ride and handling characteristics without significantly reducing payload (up to an estimated 1,840 pounds) and towing capability (up to an estimated 9,100 pounds).
The truck features a drastically revamped interior, which reflects Chrysler 's growing commitment to interior quality, after years of disappointing cabins. It features six-ring instrumentation, redesigned controls, chrome accents, premium seating with improved bolsters and two-tone upholstery.
The all-new Ram 1500 is offered in Regular cab, Quad Cab and Crew cab, with three box lengths: 8-foot (regular cab), 6-foot-4-inches (regular cab and Quad Cab), and a new length with this latest generation box length of 5-foot-7-inches (crew cab).
Eight trim levels are available, each with a unique appearance: Tradesman, Tradesman Heavy Duty, ST, SLT, Outdoorsman, Sport, Big Horn and the top-of-the-line Laramie.
Key Competitors
Rivals to Ram 1500 include the rugged Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150, which has been the best-selling vehicle in America for decades. The Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan are also worthy competitors, and both are built in United States.
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- General
- Body Style: Pickup Truck
- Size: Fullsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 5000 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 209.0 in.
- Width: 79.4 in.
- Height: 74.6 in.
- Wheelbase: 120.5 in.
- Ground Clearance: 9.0 in.
- Front Track: 68.0 in.
- Rear Track: 67.5 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 3
- Passenger Volume: 63.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 50.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): N/A
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.0 in.
- Head Room: 40.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 66.0 in.
- Hip Room: 62.9 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.7L V6
- Power: 215 hp @ 5200 rpm
- Torque: 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 28 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 17" Steel
- Front Tires: 265/70R17
- Rear: 17" Steel
- Rear Tires: 265/70R17
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 3450 lbs
- Payload: 1450
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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