When shopping for your next car, the 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 is a great option for many reasons. Truck lovers know Ram’s reputation for durability, rugged dependability, modern design, and large hauling and towing capacity. Even those who have never owned a truck are finding much to love about the 2018 Ram 1500. Check out these features to see if it might be the right vehicle for you.
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics on a truck? While that may sound like an oxymoron, with the 2019 Ram 1500, it’s absolutely true. The Ram features active grille shutters, improving airflow and reducing drag as you move down the road. The truck also includes a front splitter that lowers by 2.5 inches when traveling over 35 mpg. Air-spring-equipped Rams add additional aerodynamic improvements by lowering 0.6 inches when at highway speeds. The is also designed to push air away from the windshield wipers in order to improve airflow around the Ram.
Hybrid Power
The 2019 Ram 1500 comes standard with a 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine, generating 305 horsepower, with a 5.7-liter V-8 Hemi, yielding 395 horsepower, available on some trims. New for 2019 is the inclusion of hybridization by way of the Fiat Chrysler’s eTorque system, replacing the alternator with an energy producing motor and generator that stores energy in a lithium-ion battery. This feature is standard on the Ram 1500’s with V-6 engines and optional on V-8. The system builds power through regenerative braking and helps the truck generate torque boosts, augmenting the gasoline engine.
Increased Towing and Hauling Capacity
The 2019 Ram 1500 adds even more to the Ram’s legendary towing and hauling abilities. V-8 models with the Max Tow package are rated to tow up to 12,750 pounds and haul up to 2,320 pounds, an increase of 2,130 and 440 pounds respectively over the 2018 edition.
Built-In Truckbed Storage
The RamBox bedside storage areas are better than ever, with improved lids integrated into the bedsides and an AC power outlet on the driver’s side. With unexpected features like the ability to fill them with ice and beverages, this is a tailgating and worksite essential.
Additional Legroom in the Rear
Ram 1500 crew-cab models are gaining additional rear legroom, moving from 40.3 inches in 2018 to a whopping 45.2 inches in 2019. Upper trims include heated and cooled rear seats and seatbacks with eight degrees of recline, make the 2019 Ram 1500 an even more comfortable ride for rear passengers.
12-Inch Touchscreen
The 2019 edition of Ram 1500 steps up to an available 12-inch touch-screen Uconnect 4 infotainment system. The massive screen includes navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, and is able to display information in full- or split-screen formats.
Enhanced Active Safety
The 2019 model brings advances in active safety. These include lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise, and automated emergency braking. It likewise includes a 360-degree camera system and automatic high-beam headlights.
For these seven reasons and many more, a test drive in the 2019 Ram 1500 should be at the top of your list.
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