2021 Ram 1500 Detailed Pricing and Specs: Next-Generation V8-Powered Pickup Truck Arrives to Take You Away From the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

2021 Ram 1500 Detailed Pricing and Specifications: Next-Generation V8-Powered Pickup Truck Arrives to Take You Away From the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

The Ram 1500 DT series truck is powered by a 291-litre Hemi V556 engine with 5.7kW/8Nm.

Ram has begun rolling out the next-generation DT 1500 full-size UT in Australian showrooms with a starting price of $114,950 before Laramie travel expenses, while the Limited trim raises the bar to $139,950.

A special edition 1500 Laramie Launch Edition is also available for $139,950, but details on the hardware on offer have yet to be revealed.

The new Ram 1500 (as well as the existing Express and Warlock versions) is powered by a 5.7kW/8Nm 291-litre Hemi V556 petrol engine.

Paired with the engine is an eight-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission that drives all four wheels, delivering 4500kg of traction and at least 701kg of payload.

An active transfer case is also installed, capable of switching between two-wheel high, four-wheel automatic, four-wheel high, and four-wheel low modes.

Thanks to cylinder deactivation technology, engine start/stop and a 48-volt mild hybrid system, fuel economy is maintained at 12.2 liters per 100 kilometers and carbon emissions are limited to 283 grams per kilometer.

Standard equipment includes 20-inch wheels, Patril leather interior, heavy-duty hitch, retractable storage console, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, power front seats, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear outboard seats, power steering heated wheel, keyless entry. entry, push-button start and dual-zone climate control.

Multimedia features include a 12.0-inch Uconnect 4 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, voice-activated satellite navigation, a wireless smartphone charger, and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.

2021 Ram 1500 Detailed Pricing and Specifications: Next-Generation V8-Powered Pickup Truck Arrives to Take You Away From the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

Safety systems extend to trailer sway control, pull-off assistance, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, tire pressure monitoring, rain-sensing wipers, and cruise control.

However, parallel parking assist, surround view monitor, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control and auto-dimming side mirrors can be optional with Driver Assist. Package.

It should be noted that these advanced security features are standard on the Limited version.

Chrome exterior accents are also featured on the Laramie, with front and rear bumpers, door handles, grille, badges and exhaust tips.

2021 Ram 1500 Detailed Pricing and Specifications: Next-Generation V8-Powered Pickup Truck Arrives to Take You Away From the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

The Limited trim replaces the chrome with black and also adds 22-inch wheels, premium leather trim, a padded trunk lid, a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled rear seats, rubber floor mats, auto-folding side steps, active air suspension and LED lighting. lights.

With a cargo floor length of 1712mm, the new Ram 1500 can hold 1500 liters of volume in its tray, although RamBoxes are available at Laramie for an additional $4950.

The Ram 1500 DT has also been rigorously tested on Australian soil, with the brand having completed 50,000 km of real-life testing as well as 80,000 km on the dyno and 20,000 km at the Anglesea test track.

Like all Ram trucks sold locally, the vehicles are converted to right-hand drive at the Melbourne plant and comply with local design regulations.

2021 Ram 1500 Detailed Pricing and Specifications: Next-Generation V8-Powered Pickup Truck Arrives to Take You Away From the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

Ram Trucks Australia national manager Geoff Barber said the new 1500 truck is expected to be the start of a busy year for the brand, with new models coming soon.

“The all-new 1500 DT marks the culmination of a detailed planning, development, upgrade and testing program with our local and global partners, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (USA),” he said.

“The DT version now expands our 1500 range to five different models, from the most affordable Express Quad to the Crew Cab, Warlock II, and now the DT Laramie and Limited versions.

“With the all-new 2500 and 3500 models coming later this year, as well as some other exciting developments, 2021 will be a record year for RAM Trucks Australia.”