Vehicle Overview
The Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks are available in three cab styles: regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab. Buyers can choose single or dual rear wheels and one of two cargo-box lengths. These trucks can seat up to six people in certain configurations. V-8 engines that run on gas and compressed natural gas are available, along with a six-cylinder Cummins diesel that generates up to 900 pounds-feet of torque. Competitors include the Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD and Ford F-Series Super Duty.
New for 2016
The 5.7-liter V-8 that can run on compressed natural gas is now available for regular cab and rear-wheel-drive versions of the Ram 2500 in addition to the crew-cab long-bed model.
New features include a switchable backup camera view, cargo bed lighting and front park assist. The Ram 3500’s maximum towing and payload capacity is 31,210 and 7,390 pounds, respectively.
Significant Standard Features
- 383-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 engine with 400 pounds-feet of torque
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
- Automatic headlights
- Cruise control
- Tilt steering column
- Required in every new vehicle: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 410-hp (370 hp in Mega Cab), 6.4-liter V-8 with 429 pounds-feet of torque
- Turbo-diesel 6.7-liter inline-six-cylinder (350 hp and 660 pounds-feet of torque with six-speed manual transmission; 370 hp and 800 pounds-feet of torque with six-speed automatic; 385 hp and 900 pounds-feet of torque in 3500 with available six-speed automatic)
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
- Rear air suspension
- Dual rear wheels (3500)
- RamBox cargo management system
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Bluetooth connectivity
- 8.4-inch touch-screen multimedia system
- Navigation system
