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Summary
This four-door Ram is so terrifically easy to use for a group of four or five people that trucks are no longer thought of solely as work vehicles. Four-door pickups make good sense for so many families that they'll be as common as minivans in a few years. Dodge was the first to offer four doors, but its success has forced Ford, Chevy and GMC to follow.Dodge offers an excellent package. Improvements to the instrumentation, new powertrain and body combinations have made it better. There's plenty of room for family hauling, plenty of ground clearance for off-roading, plenty of power, and plenty of style for just cruising around town or going to the beach.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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5.9-liter ohv V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Fenton, Missouri |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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2500 4X4 Quad Cab |
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Standard Equipment:
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Power steering, power brakes, tinted glass, AM/FM/cassette stereo |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Package 23G (SLT decor, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise control, power mirrors, tilt steering wheel, forged alloy wheels), light group, travel convenience group, trailer tow group, anti-spin differential, 4-wheel ABS, radio upgrade, bedliner, sliding rear window |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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28885 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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245 @ 4000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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335 @ 2800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/18 |
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Wheelbase:
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138.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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224.1/79.3/77.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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68.9/68.0 |
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Turning circle:
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46.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.2/65.6/41.0 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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70 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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9100 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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5841 |
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Tires:
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P245/75R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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