Want to tow big trailers or haul heavy cargo? That means you're probably looking at a 3/4 ton truck like the Ram 2500. The Ram is the oldest of the big haulers, last getting completely revised for the 2009 model year. The Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-250 it competes with are both much newer.
But the Ram 2500 has seen smaller updates that have given it a more refined interior, as well as excellent ride quality. For something that can almost tow your house, that it. The ride quality comes from a coil spring rear suspension instead of the leaf springs the other guys use.
New for 2018 is the Limited Tungsten Edition trim. It's a luxury model that sits at the top of the lineup. Ram now has an upgraded Uconnect 8.4-inch multimedia system with Wi-Fi hotspot, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. New SiriusXM features allow more vehicle connectivity and apps for roadside assistance, travel services, and even fuel prices.
The Ram 2500 is available in nine trims, three cab-sizes, two box lengths, two V8s, and a diesel option.
The base V8 is a 5.7L Hemi V8 that makes 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Next up is a 6.4L version that boosts power to 410 and torque to 429 lb-ft. The diesel is a 6.7L Cummins inline six. It makes 350 hp and 660 lb-ft when equipped with a manual transmission, but 370 hp and a massive 800 lb-ft with the eight-speed automatic.
Cabs come in regular, four-door Crew, or extended four-door Mega Cab. The six-foot four-inch bed comes on all three cabs, and an eight-foot option is on regular and Crew,
Base trim is the ST. That comes in regular or Crew cabs, and can have any of the three engines. Standard equipment includes AC, vinyl floors and seats, cruise control, crank windows, and manual locks. It does have a six-speaker stereo, and crew cab trucks get power locks and front windows. Underneath are 17-inch steel wheels and black trim.
SLT comes with all three cab choices and adds 18-inch alloys, power mirrors, carpeted floor and cloth seats, and chrome bumpers. There is a sliding rear window, manual on regular cab, power on the others. Four-wheel drive models get an electronic transer case.
Outdoorsman is Crew cab, 4x4 only. It adds 18-inch alloys, fog lights, two-tone paint, a limited slip rear differential, and underbody skid plates. Power Wagon is Crew cab only as well and adds more off-road features. Like a 4.10 rear axle, locking front and rear differentials, hill descent control, disconnecting front sway bar, electric winch, and more skidplates. Inside, it has a 7.0-inch instrument display cluster with off-road gauges.
Laramie trim is on the two-row cabs and adds a 10-speaker stereo, dual zone climate control, and chrome trim. Inside, Laramie has a heated steering wheel, leather heated and ventilated seats, upgraded trim, front and rear park assist, and the 8.4-inch UConnect system. Laramie Longhorn adds more premium interior trim, box lighting, remote start, navigation, and upgraded shocks.
Laramie Limited adds 20-inch wheels, premium leather seats, automatic high beams, Berber floor mats, special wood accents, and rain sensing wipers. The Limited Tungsten adds even more premium interior materials along with special tungsten trim and paint options.
The Ram 2500 can tow up to 8,156 kg and can put up to 1,810 kg in the bed.
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