The Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck enters its sophomore season this year following its 2013-model-year redesign. It maintains a focus on class-exclusive features like an eight-speed automatic transmission and the available RamBox cargo management system and air suspension. Certain versions seat up to six people. The Ram 1500 competes against the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. New for 2014 A new turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 engine is available for the Ram 1500. Dubbed EcoDiesel, the V-6 makes 240 horsepower and 420 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a heavy-duty version of the eight-speed automatic transmission that’s offered in gas V-6 trucks. Also new for 2014 are front parking sensors. Exterior Highlights
Choice of three cab styles, three box lengths
Trademark big-rig styling with variety of grilles offered
17-inch wheels; 20- or 22-inch wheels available
Available LED daytime running lights, LED taillights
Available spray-in bedliner
Dual exhaust tips with V-8 engine
Available fog lights
Available RamBox storage bins in cargo box
Available four-corner air suspension
Available running boards or tubular side steps
Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
Available active grille shutters for improved aerodynamics
Available power sunroof
Interior Highlights
Dash-mounted rotary-knob gear selector in place of console or column shifter
Vinyl, cloth or leather upholstery
Available power front seats
Available heated front seats, rear seats and steering wheel
Available ventilated front seats
Manual air conditioning; dual-zone automatic air conditioning available
Available 7-inch screen in instrument panel
Available power-adjustable pedals
Available 8.4-inch touch-screen for media system, climate controls and navigation, when equipped
Available Bluetooth streaming audio
Under the Hood
Base 3.6-liter V-6 engine makes 305 hp and 269 pounds-feet of torque
Available 5.7-liter V-8 engine delivers 395 hp and 410 pounds-feet of torque
V-6 runs on regular gas or E85 ethanol; V-8 runs on regular gas
Available turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 produces 240 hp and 420 pounds-feet of torque
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Six- or eight-speed automatic transmission
Safety Features
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Antilock brakes
All-speed traction control
Electronic stability system with electronic roll mitigation and trailer-sway control
