It is rated to tow up to 6,500 pounds. A part-time four-wheel-drive system is standard, but an all-wheel-drive, on-demand system is available for V-8 models. Ward's is a trademark of Penton Business Media, Inc. Regular Cabs come with 6-foot-4 or 8-foot beds; Crew Cabs come with 5-foot-7 or 6-foot-4 beds. Also, the tailgates of some models are adorned with massive chrome nameplates that take highway branding to a new level. The default setting is for the truck to lower itself at speeds over 60.
Most come with an excellent 8-speed automatic transmission, though a less-expensive 6-speed automatic is available. A 60 second plug-n-play install is all it takes to increase the performance and mileage of your vehicle. I bought my truck that night two months ago and have not regretted the decision for a minute. Extended and crew cabs also have power windows and locks. The performance chip easily unplugs for emission testing and diagnostic work. The gauge cluster has steering-wheel controls.
A fully integrated trailer-brake controller is available, as are a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors. Anyway, a spacious sofa on the inside width of cab between the window sills is almost 168 cm allows. I have contacted the customer service people at Ram they don't seem to think there is an issue. The two cab styles—quad and crew—join three engine choices that top out at 10,620 pounds of towing capability. Performance Chips improve the existing factory fuel map, thereby improving the efficiency of your vehicle. Laramie and Longhorn editions have power-adjustable pedals, to allow for drivers of different heights.
We will continue to update our 0 to 60 results as new Dodge cars are released and as new 0 to 60 mph test data is made available for Dodge vehicles. Safety features include front, side, and side-curtain airbags, Electronic Stability Control including Brake Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-start Assist, Rainy Day Braking, Ready Alert Braking, all-speed traction control, and trailer-sway control. The crew cab's rear seat is very comfortable, offering loads of legroom and an agreeable seatback angle. This high-performance suspension builds on our Sport Suspension with steering knuckles and suspension geometry for improved balance, cornering ability and steering responsiveness. The designs are controversial and we are not sure we like them.
The crew cab increases rear-seat legroom and is available with either a 5-foot-7 or 6-foot-4 bed. There is not a dog among them, yet the Ram stands out with comfortable cabins, a smooth ride, and excellent fuel economy from diesel and V-6 engines with 8-speed transmissions. Via voice commands or steering-wheel controls or Uconnect's touchscreen, the Ram opens up clear channels of on-the-go communication, with quick responses to taps on its screen and easily comprehended functions. These results are based on the latest information on Dodge vehicles derived from the best 0 to 60 tests available. Plus, if equipped with the available TorqueFlite ® eight-speed automatic transmission, Fuel Saver Technology automatically switches to four-cylinder mode during cruising for greater efficiency.
Fit and finish are very good, both inside and out. Introduction Although its last full redesign was in 2009, you wouldn't know it from the way the 2016 Ram 1500 handles itself. With less travel in the suspension is is harsher but is supposed to improve fuel economy. All Ram 1500 models come with airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, hill-start assist which maintains braking until the gas is pressed when starting on an uphill , and trailer-sway control which uses the brakes and stability control to mitigate the wagging effect induced when towing. Interior quality is in keeping with the class. Technical Director Frank Markus recently…. That smooth ride remains one of the Ram's most distinctive traits, and it comes courtesy of the class-exclusive coil-spring rear suspension, which is better at smoothing out and reducing the harshness of rough road surfaces than the typical leaf-spring setup.
Powertrains and Performance The 2016 Ram 1500's base engine is a 3. The cargo camera is a handy feature, allowing the driver to visually check the bed of the truck, and it's easy to switch views back to the regular rearview camera. Other modern convenience features include keyless entry and ignition, power-adjustable pedals, Bluetooth, voice controls, smartphone integration and even WiFi hotspot capability. When so equipped, the Ram can level a loaded bed, make cabin entry easier and even help improve fuel economy by reducing drag. Several new variants of the Sport offer a choice of bright exterior paint schemes and minor trim tweaks.
Excellent cargo management options and an attractive interior complete the package. The 8-speed transmission uses a rotary knob to switch gears, though some models use a traditional console or column shifter. The truck can also be raised for more ground clearance or lowered fully when stopped to make it easier for passengers to get in and out. Mobile apps let drivers lock or unlock or start their Ram with their phones. Cabins range from the simple and unadorned Tradesman to the luxury of the Laramie Longhorn, which has some of the finest wood grain and contrast stitching available in a vehicle of its kind. Inside the Ram, finishes range from nice enough to extravagant, in the Laramie Limited.