Ram 1500
The RAM 1500 comes in no less than eight different trim levels; however, drivetrain choices are straightforward. All models are available in either 4X2 or 4X4 configurations with an 8-speed automatic. The Ram 1500 offers a variety of cab and bed configurations to choose from. It features a standard coil spring rear suspension, which contributes to its smooth ride, and offers an optional adaptive air suspension on certain trims. The Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of around 10 000 lbs. and a payload capacity of up to 2,300 lbs., depending on the engine and configuration.
The Ram 1500 is powered by one of three engine configurations a 3.6L V6 with 305 horsepower, a 3L twin turbo 6-cylinder producing 420 horsepower, and a 3L twin turbo 6-cylinder with 540 horsepower all mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The most basic Ram 1500 is the Tradesman trim. Intended mostly as a work truck, the Tradesman does without a fancy grill or exterior chrome accents. Instead, it makes do with power door locks and windows, remote keyless access, a rear-view backup camera and of course, a Uconnect system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth streaming audio.
The Rebel trim goes for sporty over luxurious and gets a unique, aggressive front grill along with blacked out exterior accents. It looks far meaner than any other trim level. Standard on the Rebel are LED headlamps, taillights and fog lamps, an electronically locking rear differential, tow hooks, a power sliding rear window and the 12-way adjustable seats from the Laramie. The Rebel is only available with a short bed should buyers opt for the bigger crew cab.
The Big Horn Edition adds on to the Tradesman and makes the truck far more livable for the daily driver than just as a work truck. The Big Horn comes with 18-inch aluminum wheels, a leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls on it, exterior chrome work in the grill, bumpers and door handles, fog lamps and in-floor storage should buyers opt for the crew cab.
The next step up is the Laramie, which is where things start to take a turn towards luxury. The Laramie comes with a nicer Uconnect system featuring a 12-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch driver information digital gauge cluster, heated and ventilated front seats with power seat adjustments, and a memory function and a stereo with ten speakers.
The Laramie Longhorn is only available with a crew cab, but can have either a short or a long bed. It combines many of the Laramie features with LED projector headlamps, slick looking 20-inch wheels, leather seats, side steps and a wood trimmed interior.
Limited editions come with a huge 12-inch touchscreen, powered running boards, active noise cancellation, a blind spot monitoring system, active air suspension, a wireless charging pad and more. It also has an available 19-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, which Ram claims is the most powerful stereo in its class. The New Limited Elite Edition includes a multi-function tailgate, tailgate convenience features, a jeweled rotary shifter, unique instrument cluster, premium heated and ventilated leather seats, a suede headliner, and a heated steering wheel.