For drivers who need a durable vehicle, they can rely on to haul cargo around, either for work or play, a full-size pick-up truck is one of the best solutions. The RAM 1500 has been filling this need for Canadian drivers for decades.
If you’re thinking of getting a new RAM 1500, but need more information, here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions we get about this vehicle.
The 2019 RAM 1500 has two plants, both located in North America, where the manufacturing and assembly occur. While some of the manufacturing for many of the RAM models occurs in Mexico, at the Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, the bulk of the manufacturing and final assembly of the 1500 series occurs at the Warren Truck Assembly plant in Warren, Michigan, USA.
Only the 1500 Laramie has some of the manufacturing and final assembly in Mexico, and that’s for 1500 Laramie models bound for the Mexican market.
There are many trim levels to choose from, especially if you’re looking for something all-new for 2019. Going from entry-level to high-end, drivers can choose from the following trims:
• Tradesman
• SXT
• Big Horn
• Sport
• Rebel
• Laramie
• Laramie Longhorn
• Limited
There are two engine options. The lowest three trims, the Tradesman, SXT, and Big Horn have the 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 Engine with eTorque. The Sport, Rebel, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited have the 5.7L HEMI VVT V8 Engine.
It’s important to note that for the Tradesman, SXT, and Big Horn, there is an option to upgrade to the more powerful HEMI engine at an additional cost. Even the higher-end trims can upgrade to a HEMI engine with additional, optional features, such as added eTorque.
This depends on which trim you choose and the size of the trim. On the low end, a Tradesman with a smaller cab and standard engine will weigh 2,176kgs (4,800lbs).
On the other hand, a RAM 1500 Limited with all the bells and whistles for the engine and cab weighs 2,373kgs (7,436lbs). The figure changes a lot based on cab and engine choices and is far from fixed.
The RAM 1500 is designed as a work vehicle, and towing is one of those areas where it’s expected to perform. The towing capacity of the RAM 1500 depends on your engine choice:
• The 3.6L Pentastar VVT V6 Engine can tow 3,500kgs (7,715lbs)
• The 5.7L HEMI VVT V8 Engine has a towing capacity of 5,260kgs (11,600lbs)
• The 5.7L HEMI VVT V8 Engine with eTorque can tow 5,783kgs (12,750lbs)
The RAM 1500 series comes in two cab sizes and two bed or box sizes/lengths.
• Cab Sizes: Crew Cab or Quad Cab
• Bed/Box Length: 5’7” or 6’4”
The choice of cab size can affect the dimensions of the box length. For example, The RAM Tradesman, with a Crew Cab, means you will get a box length of 5’7”. However, if you have a Quad Cab, then you’ll wind up with a 6’4” box length.
As you may have guessed, the Quad Cab and Crew Cab are all about size. The Crew Cab has more room for passengers but has a smaller bed.
The RAM 1500 pickup is available in numerous configurations. Check out our RAM Build & Price page to learn more or come on down to Cooksville Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM for a test drive.
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