The new RAM 1500 is one of the best full size trucks according to Richmond drivers and critics alike, ranking higher than trucks from Chevy and Ford. Car and Driver, MotorTrend, and U.S. News and World Report all named the RAM 1500 the #1 best full size truck. Whitten Brothers CDJR of Richmond has a great RAM truck inventory available. If you’re looking for a new RAM 1500 for sale, we’ve got you covered.
This RAM truck earned the #1 spot thanks to its superior, smooth ride, engine options, exterior design, and luxe interior features.
RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Performance: The RAM 1500 offers three engine options. The standard RAM 1500 engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 with etorque that delivers 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. There are two available hurricane engines. The 3.0-liter hurricane engine delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft of torque, and the high-output 3.0-liter hurricane engine delivers 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque. The high-output engine generates more available horsepower than competitors like the Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, or Ford Raptor.
With the standard engine, the RAM 1500 towing capacity is 8,110 pounds. With the hurricane engine, the towing capacity is 11,550 pounds, and with the high-output hurricane engine, the towing capacity is 9,920 pounds.
Lower RAM 1500 trim levels have standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) or available four-wheel drive (4WD). Some higher trims that are geared toward off-road driving feature standard 4WD. This RAM truck has five drive modes: normal, tow, snow, sport, and off-road.
RAM 1500 Exterior: The RAM 1500 is designed with a crew cab or quad cab, and the truck bed is 6-feet, 4-inches or 5-feet, 7-inches. The all-season or all-terrain tires are 18 inches 20 inches. This RAM truck has a 98% steel frame to provide enhanced stability and capabilities.
There’s an available power tailgate that you can access via your key fob, tailgate, or the overhead console. When it comes to secure exterior storage options, the RAM 1500 has the available class-exclusive RamBox® Cargo Management System. It also features a 115-volt AC outlet.
RAM 1500 Interior: The cabin of the RAM 1500 has room for five or six on cloth or leather seats. Some trim levels offer customizable seats with a 60/40 rear fold seat or a 40/20/40 split bench seat.
If you’re looking for the most technologically advanced truck in its class, the new RAM 1500 is it. The Uconnect® 5 infotainment system with a 8.4-inch or 12-inch touchscreen. There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth connectivity, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot, handsfree phone and audio, available or standard integrated voice command, and available or standard connected travel and traffic services. Some trim levels offer an available 14.4-inch touchscreen.
The RAM 1500 is not only fun to drive, but safe as well. With more than 100 standard and available safety features, you’ll always feel confident driving on and off the road. Some of the standard vehicle safety features include:
Now that you’ve learned more about what the new RAM 1500 has to offer and explored our inventory online, it’s time to visit our showroom to test drive this year’s best full size pickup truck. Whitten Brothers CDJR of Richmond is here to guide you through the entire car buying process from trading in your current vehicle to helping you arrange financing through our auto finance center. Contact us to get started today!
