The Ram 1500 line of full-size pickup trucks offers the range diversity buyers in this segment expect, from a regular cab work truck to a luxuriously appointed crew cab with four full doors. Where it aims to differ from competing brands from GM, Ford and Toyota is in the areas of fuel efficiency, refinement and clever features.
Introduction
Ram 1500s are available as two-door regular cabs and four-door extended and Quad cabs, with various combinations available with f-foot 7-inch, 6-foot-4 or 8-foot bed lengths, and either a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 horsepower and an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 4.7-liter V8 with 310 horsepower or 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 395 horsepower, both mated to 6-speed automatics.
The Ram 1500 starts off with the Tradesman, a base model aimed at customers who want a simple work truck and lots of room to customize it and make it their own. It's comes with 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, a split bench seat, power windows, vinyl floor, spray-in bedliner and sound system with USB input. The SLT adds power locks with remote keyless entry, power mirrors, carpeting and floor mats, 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome around the grille and doors, Sirius satellite radio and two gloveboxes.
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Which Style To Buy?
2013 RAM 1500 Laramie
Recommended for: Drivers who want more luxury
The Laramie adds more luxury to the Ram. Available as a Quad or Crew cab, it includes chrome wheels, a mesh grille, two-tone paint, dual-zone automatic climate control, power adjustable pedals with memory, remote start, heated steering wheel and front seats, fog lights, the 5.7-liter V8, the 506-watt Alpine sound system with 9 speakers, leather upholstery and a 6-way power front passenger's seat. The Convenience Group adds automatic high beams and remote entry and start. Other options include an anti-spin rear differential, four-wheel drive, 32-gallon fuel tank, towing mirrors, trailer brake control, Class IV hitch, spray-in bed liner, tonneau cover, RamBox system, power sunroof, air suspension, front bucket seats and rear parking sensors.
2013 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn Edition
Recommended for: Buyers who want the ultimate in capability and comfort
The Laramie Longhorn represents the top of the Ram food chain and offers the best combination between luxury and capabilities. That means it comes fully loaded as a Crew Cab with remote start, rear parking sensors, special exterior trim, bed liner, special wood/leather steering wheel, 32-gallon fuel tank, heated second row seats, ventilated front seats and bright exhaust tips. The Convenience Group adds rain-sensing wipers and automatic high beams. Towing mirrors, Class IV hitch, power sunroof, RamBox and air suspension are the available options for the most luxurious Ram 1500 you can buy.
2013 RAM 1500 R/T
Recommended for: Buyers who want an aggressive-looking truck
The R/T is a much more aggressive-looking model than its counterparts and aims for the lifestyle segment of the class. Available only as a regular cab with the short bed and two-wheel drive, the R/T comes standard with large 22-inch alloy wheels, body-colored grille and exterior treatments, darkened headlamp bezels, dual exhausts, the 5.7-liter V8 with a six-speed automatic, bucket seats, the 322-watt Alpine audio system, the UConnect system for media and phone pairing, LED ambient lighting, a 10-way power driver's seat, trailer brake control and a universal garage door opener. The Convenience Package adds automatic high beams, keyless entry and start and automatic wipers. The Comfort Group adds heated front seats and heated steering wheel. A tonneau cover, spray-in bed liner, RamBox cargo management, satellite navigation, backup camera and power adjustable pedals are all options.
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