What Is the 2023 Ram Heavy Duty?
The Ram Heavy Duty is a full-size pickup truck aimed at people with serious towing and hauling needs. Offered in 2500 and 3500 form, it seats up to six and competes with the Chevrolet Silverado HD and Ford Super Duty. A 410-horsepower, 6.4-liter V-8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission is standard; also available is a Cummins turbo-diesel 6.7-liter inline-six that makes 370 or 420 hp, teamed with a six-speed automatic. The diesel engine makes as much as 1,075 pounds-feet of torque in the 3500. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional. These are massively capable trucks; properly equipped, the 3500 version can tow in excess of 37,000 pounds.
What’s New on the 2023 Ram HD?
A Rebel trim aimed at optimized off-road and towing capabilities joins the 2500 line. It includes a lifted off-road suspension, skid plates and a rear limited-slip differential. Newly available features on the Ram HD include a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a rear camera mirror with side camera integration, and a Trailer Reverse Steering Control system that aids in positioning a trailer when backing up.
What Features in the 2023 Ram HD Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Regular cab
- 8-foot cargo box
- Rear-wheel drive
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Bluetooth connectivity
Available features include:
- Crew cab or Mega Cab
- 6-foot-4-inch cargo box
- Four-wheel drive
- Six-speed automatic transmission (diesel engine)
- 8.4- or 12-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Rear camera mirror
- 360-degree camera system
- Front and rear park assist
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure steering assist
- 50-gallon fuel tank
- Integrated trailer-brake controller
- Trailer reverse steering assist
Should I Buy the 2023 Ram HD?
The Ram HD is a serious truck meant for completing seriously tough jobs; then again, so are its rivals from Ford and Chevrolet. What sets the Ram apart from the competition is its driving refinement — especially when equipped with the optional rear air suspension — as well as the quality and design of the interiors in Laramie Longhorn and Limited trims.
