Ram charges in with new 1500 pick-up

RAM Vans Australia has concurrently unveiled and priced its new-generation 1500 pick-up truck with the massive load-lugger rising even bigger in its new ‘DT’ type, nonetheless solely the upper finish variants have been launched at this stage.

Checking in from $114,950 plus on-road prices, the brand new mannequin vary (initially at the very least) consists solely of the Laramie and Restricted Launch Version ($139,950) trim ranges whereas the decrease finish of the vary will likely be made up of the present ‘DS’ Categorical and Warlock variants.

The MY21 Restricted can even be retained in the meanwhile.

Depsite being a brand new mannequin, the brand new DT variants are nonetheless powered by the acquainted 5.7-litre Hemi V8 petrol engine growing 291kW/556Nm.

With no diesel presently being provide, the massive bent-eight has been fitted with a brand new delicate hybrid system which mixes a belt-driven generator unit with a 48-volt battery pack to reward the V8 begin/cease performance, short-term torque help and brake vitality regeneration within the title of effectivity.

Very like Mercedes-Benz’s ISG system, the generator can even intermittently contribute some further torque to the driveline beneath arduous acceleration however Ram has not disclosed an official determine.

Regardless of the brand new electrification tech, mixed gas consumption stays pegged at 12.2 litres per 100km.

As earlier than, drive in all variants is distributed to all 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed computerized transmission and half time four-wheel-drive system, nonetheless that includes a low-range switch case and locking rear differential.

Befitting of a brand new mannequin, the DTs don up to date styling and cabin options with a totally redesigned centre console releasing up extra cupboard space and concurrently enhancing ergonomics.

Customary gear on the extremely specified duo consists of heated leather-based accented bucket entrance seats with 10-way energy adjustment, 60:40 break up folding rear seats (stadium fashion), 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12-inch inftainment touchscreen that includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, a reversing digicam, Bluetooth, 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone local weather management, entrance and rear parking sensors, tyre strain monitoring, keyless entry and begin, computerized LED headlights, energy adjustable and heated door mirrors, cylinder deactivation, disc brakes in all 4 corners, multi-link rear suspension, heavy-duty towbar and trailer brake management.

The RamBox Cargo Administration System has been carried over to the brand new mannequin, being optionally out there on the Laramie – $5000 – and included as customary on the Restricted Launch Version.

Vary-wide security gear in the meantime nonetheless extends to ABS, traction and stability management, digital brakeforce distribution, trailer sway management, hill begin help, collapsible steering column and top adjustable entrance seatbelts.

Ram Vans Australia nationwide supervisor Jeff Barber stated he was delighted to welcome the new-generation 1500 and that there could be extra to come back from the model.

“The all-new 1500 DT marks the fruits of an in depth planning, growth, remanufacturing and testing programme with our native and world companions, together with Fiat Chrysler Vehicles (US),” he stated.

“The DT model now swells our 1500 vary to 5 various fashions, from the price-leading Categorical Quad to Crew Cab, Warlock II, and now DT variations of Laramie, and Restricted.

“With the all-new 2500 and 3500 additionally arriving later this yr – and another thrilling developments – 2021 seems set to be a report yr for Ram Vans Australia.”

Ram Vans Australia has bought 1044 examples of the outgoing 1500 thus far this yr ending April, accounting for 1.7 per cent of the booming 4×4 pick-up market.

2021 Ram 1500 pricing*

*Excludes on-road prices

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