Voted as Motortrend’s truck of the year, the 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 has a lot to offer. The available eTorque mild hybrid system not only provides this truck with great efficiency, but also best-in-class payload ratings. If you opt for the Rebel trim, your Dodge Ram will have excellent off-road capability as well. The new Dodge Ram also offers a spacious and luxurious interior.
Best-in-Class Towing Capability
The Ram 1500 is constructed from high-strength steel, which increases its durability and also makes for excellent tow and payload ratings. Powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI engine with eTorque hybrid technology, this truck delivers a best-in-class V-8 tow rating of up to 12,750 pounds, and a payload rating of up to of 2,300 pounds.
For increased towing and payload performance, opt for the available class-exclusive active-level four corner air suspension with automatic load leveling, which will help to level and balance the ride when carting heavy cargo. The standard ParkView rearview camera will assist in lining up the trailer and hitch, whereas the available blind spot monitoring system with rear cross path and automatic trailer detection system will take the length of the trailer in consideration when scanning for blind spots.
Excellent Off-Road Performance
The Ram Rebel model offers excellent off-road capability. This trim is equipped with skid plates for the front suspension, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronically controlled locking rear differential, steel coil spring suspension, hill descent control, and Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, which all make for superior off-road performance. If you want this off-road capability with other Ram trims, you can opt for the off-roading package that includes all of the above except for the Bilstein shocks.
Luxurious and Spacious Interior
The cabin of the 2019 Dodge Ram is longer and wider than that of its predecessors, and active noise cancellation technology provides a best-in-class interior quietness. It is also equipped with available luxurious materials, convenient features, and loads of modern tech. The Uconnect infotainment system offers standard and available features that includes a largest-in-class 12-inch display screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compability, Bluetooth, voice control, USB ports, SiriusXM, and navigation. You can also opt for a premium 900-watt Harman Kardon sound system that boasts 19 speakers.
You’ll get best-in-class storage volume with the 2019 Dodge Ram, with the cabin featuring loads of innovative storage space such as under-seat storage, a rear flat-fold floor, and a new center console that contains a bin for hanging file folders, a space for a laptop, and USB charging ports.
Available luxurious and convenient features offered with the truck include a dual-pane sunroof, Nappa leather upholstery, real barn wood accents, heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals with memory, and under-seat lighting.
Advanced Safety and Security
The 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 also offers various available driver-assist systems, such as adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, a surround-view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, a blind-spot monitoring system, and a self-parking system.
It is quite obvious why the 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 was selected as Motortrend’s truck of the year. Effortlessly combining performance with luxury, this truck does stand out from its competition. If you want to take one for a spin, drop by Rodeo.
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