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BUYER’S GUIDE TO THE
RAM 1500
FREE
EBOOK!
110-112 GOLD STAR BOULEVARD, WORCESTER, MA 01606
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It’s easy to fall in love with the Ram 1500. This truck is good-looking, offers high-end
capability, and provides access to a modernized cabin. Choosing the exact Ram 1500
you want is a little trickier, though, since the truck comes in various trims and with various
performance setups.
You’ll understand the full scope of this truck’s capabilities after reading our eBook:
Buyer’s Guide to the Ram 1500. We take a deep dive into each aspect of the Ram. That way,
when it comes time for a test drive, you’ll know exactly what to expect from this heralded
full-size truck!
TOWING, PAYLOAD, AND PERFORMANCE
At its core, the Ram 1500 is a truck that’s ready and eager to work. The towing and payload
capabilities are immense, the engine lineup includes five unique power plants, and a host
of modern technologies helps improve the truck’s efficiency, capability, and aerodynamics.
Maximum Towing and Payload
Picking the engine is going to influence the towing and payload figures your Ram 1500
can offer. If you’re going for all-out capability, you’ll be impressed by the results.
The maximum towing capacity reaches 12,750 pounds when properly equipped. As for
payload, when properly equipped, you can haul as much as 2,300 pounds. Part of the reason
the Ram 1500 is able to reach such high-end capacities is the truck’s steel frame. To improve
durability and overall stiffness, the frame is composed of 98% high-strength steel!
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Picking Your Engine
To help you enjoy the exact type of truck you want, the Ram 1500 offers five engine
options to choose from. A TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic transmission is mated to each
one. With technologies such as an eTorque Mild Hybrid system, the gear changes of this
transmission walk a fine line between being smooth and efficient and offering a sense
of driver involvement behind the wheel.
5.7L HEMI ® V8 with or without eTorque
So, while the Ram 1500 offers five engines, that includes the 5.7L HEMI® V8 that comes
in two different variations. You can enjoy this burly engine with or without Ram’s unique
eTorque technology. eTorque is essentially a mild hybrid system that meshes
performance-enhancing capability with efficiency.
By including the eTorque system, the 5.7L HEMI® is able to produce 395 horsepower,
410 lb-ft of torque, and reach the truck’s maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds.
Without the infusion of eTorque technology, the horsepower and torque outputs remain
the same while towing drops slightly to a still-respectable 11,610 pounds.
Other variables will influence fuel economy, yet you can expect the HEMI® V8 to return
somewhere around an EPA-estimated 15 city/22 highway MPG.
3.6L Pentastar ® V6
Also utilizing eTorque technology, the 3.6L V6 engine is a fine choice for your Ram 1500.
This motor pumps out 305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft of torque, and can reach 7,730 pounds
of towing capacity when properly equipped. It also delivers exceptional fuel economy,
measuring an EPA-estimated 20 city MPG/25 highway MPG.
3.0L EcoDiesel V6
If you’re one of many clamoring for a diesel truck, the Ram 1500 gives you the option
of the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. Rated at 480 lb-ft of torque and 260 horsepower, this diesel
engine will enable you to tow as much as 12,560 pounds!
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Supercharged 6.2L HEMI ® V8
Finally we come to the performance-focused Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine. If you
want to romp around in your truck, having as much fun as you possibly can, this is the engine
to get. Horsepower is rated at 702! Torque checks in at 650 lb-ft. So, what does that all
mean? Well, your Ram 1500 will hit 60 MPH from a standstill in just 4.5 seconds—and the top
speed is a sizzling 118 MPH!
Other Important Performance Parts
To help improve the efficiency of your truck as well as how it feels and drives around town
and on the highway, Ram has developed some rather nifty performance technologies for
the 1500. Take the Active Air Dam as an example. When the truck is coming up on 30 MPH,
this Active Air Dam automatically lowers to help reduce drag.
The shape of the truck serves a purpose, too. The hood deflects air from the wiper area,
while the roof guides the air current toward the rear spoiler. Plus, if you choose
the available Active-Level™ Four-Corner Air Suspension System, the truck can lower
to maximize efficiency, help you attach a trailer, or even provide access to the bed.
MULTIFUNCTION TAILGATE
The multifunction tailgate of the Ram 1500 deserves its own section because Ram has
really gone all out to deliver practicality and versatility. The first thing you’ll notice if you
opt for the multifunction tailgate is its 60/40 split swing-away doors. These doors help
with accessing the bed since you won’t need to reach over a traditional tailgate. For further
assistance, there’s a helpful center bed step.
This multifunction tailgate is tough, too. You can store up to 2,000 pounds on the tailgate
with ease. And for further capabilities, there’s the RamBox® Cargo Management
System featuring:
• 115-volt auxiliary outlet
• Weatherproof, lockable, illuminated, and drainable storage bins on each side
of the bed
DRIVER-ASSISTANCE SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
The Ram 1500 is a full-size truck, so when you’re driving it on congested roadways
or at hectic worksites, it helps to have technologies looking out for you. The list of safety
technologies and driver-assistance features in the Ram 1500 will make your life easier.
If you have a trailer attached, you’ll appreciate Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path
and Trailer Detection. Essentially, your truck will alert you if another vehicle is driving in
your blind spot. This alert will extend even to vehicles driving near the very back
of the trailer.
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There’s also smart braking technology that will automatically intervene if a front-facing
collision appears imminent. Plus, with guided parking, you can nestle into a perpendicular
or parallel parking spot in semi-autonomous fashion. The system will direct you when
to brake and accelerate while it controls the steering for you!
Other safety features that can be had in your Ram 1500 include:
• LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• 360° Surround View Camera
• Hill Start Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
IN-CABIN TECHNOLOGIES
The stunning cabin of the Ram 1500 is easy to fall in love with. Ram knows that after
a long workday, you want an easy-to-use and enjoyable interior space to lounge in.
To help accommodate you, there’s an available 12-inch touchscreen display running
on Uconnect® software that will easily connect to your smartphone thanks to
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
These systems work in unison so you can enjoy your favorite music, send and receive text
messages or phone calls, quickly pull up navigational directions, and more. That music will
sound particularly crisp if you choose to include the 19-speaker Harman Kardon® premium
audio system.
Information about your truck can be found on the full-color, 3D graphics of the 7-inch Driver
Information Display Digital Cluster behind the steering wheel. The rest of the impressive
in-cabin features you can expect include:
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Up to 4 USB ports
• Available dual-pane panoramic sunroof
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CHOOSING YOUR RAM 1500 TRIM LEVEL
You may be wondering how the Ram 1500 divvies up all these exciting technologies,
features, engines, and other inclusions. Well, it’s primarily done through an extensive
trim list. Each trim features its own set of technologies and abilities. Once you get to know
the trims a little bit, you can quickly identify the one that best fits your taste and lifestyle.
Tradesman
The first option is the standard Tradesman. This truck is ready to work yet doesn’t skimp
on modern amenities, such as Remote Keyless Entry, a 5-inch touchscreen display,
and the Active Front Air Dam to reduce drag.
Big Horn
Moving up just one step to the 2021 Big Horn gives you access to either the 8.4-inch or the
12-inch touchscreen, premium cloth seating surfaces, and nifty storage spaces in the cabin,
such as the in-floor storage system.
Laramie
The cabin of the Laramie trim level for the Ram 1500 is a luxurious one. You’ll find heated
and ventilated seats with memory and an available heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Rebel
The Rebel trim is the adventurous member of the Ram 1500 family.
If you want to go off-roading, you’ll appreciate what the Rebel offers, such as:
• A 1-inch factory lift
• Electronic locking rear axle
• LED headlamps, taillamps, and fog lamps
Limited Longhorn
The sublime taste of the Limited Longhorn trim is seen in additions such as premium leather
and real barnwood interior accents plus available reclining seats and even ventilation
in the rear seats!
Limited
The fully loaded Limited trim is all the luxury you could want in a powerful modern truck.
The power running boards, corrugated mesh grille, and LED headlamps are just the start!
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THE RAM 1500 IS A DO-IT-ALL MACHINE WITH LOADS OF LUXURY
The capability and luxuriousness of the Ram 1500 makes it a hit with any truck lover. To see how
all these features and capabilities come together, consider a test drive of this beloved model.
Contact your local Ram dealer today to experience the Ram 1500 for yourself!
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