RAM Vans Australia has this week introduced the arrival of the 1500 DT Huge Horn variant in Australia. Priced from $119,950 plus on-road prices with the quick tub (1700mm) and $120,950 +ORC with the lengthy tub (1930mm), the duo is accessible to order now.
The information comes on the identical time Ram Vans Australia ups the pricing on a lot of fashions within the vary, together with its bigger Heavy Responsibility line-up, by $3000, and the flagship 1500 DT-series TRX by a whopping $15,000.
Positioned as the brand new entry level to the 1500 DT vary, the Huge Horn options the identical mild-hybrid 5.7-litre HEMI V8 petrol engine delivering 291kW and 556Nm via an eight-speed auto.
Additional decreasing gas consumption is the inclusion as normal of an idle-stop system and cylinder deactivation expertise, with the ADR Mixed cycle gas consumption determine listed at 12.2 litres per 100km.
Like most 1500 DT variants, the Huge Horn gives as much as 4500kg of braked towing capability and a payload determine of 900kg. The tray mattress options a number of tie-down and step-up factors for handy loading and is fitted as normal with a manufacturing facility bedliner.
Different normal gear gadgets embody material upholstery, heated entrance seats, 60:40 stadium-styling folding rear seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, an electrical sliding rear cab window, cruise management, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, self-dimming rear-view mirror, and an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment array with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Security applied sciences embody a complement of airbags, trailer sway management, hill begin and descent management, and entrance and rear parking sensors.
As a part of the Ateco Group, Ram Vans Australia is the one Ram-authorised producer of right-hand drive vehicles. All autos are constructed to worldwide specs and uniquely coded for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Ram Vans Australia is now the biggest producer of latest autos in Australia. Over 1000 components for the DS, DT and Heavy Responsibility fashions are produced in Australia, bringing with it a raft of native provide chain advantages.
The Ram vary begins with the DS-series 1500 Specific Crew and Warlock II variants, adopted by the brand new DT-series 1500 Huge Horn, Laramie, Laramie Sport and Restricted, in addition to the Heavy Responsibility (HD) 2500 Laramie and 3500 Laramie.
The vary is rounded out by the flagship sports activities mannequin, the 1500 TRX.
Ram Vans Australia nationwide supervisor, Jeff Barber, says year-to-date gross sales of the vary is up 51.2 per cent to the tip of July, and says the DS-series is now on run-out from $98,950 drive-away.
“We’ve bought practically 25,000 Rams since 2015 – throughout metropolitan, regional and rural areas – with lots of them getting used as fit-for-purpose autos for towing farm equipment, horse floats, caravans, boats and extra,” he stated.
“The Ram 1500 Huge Horn, with its class-leading 4.5-tonnes max braked towing, legendary 5.7-litre V8 HEMI and elective longer tub permits us to broaden our product providing.
“It’s a real workhorse, good for the job website through the week or dirt-biking on the weekend because of its potential to move two bikes or a 6ft ladder with out dropping the tailgate.”
2023 Ram pricing*:
1500 DS Specific Crew Cab (a) | $98,950^ |
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1500 DS Warlock II Crew Cab (a) | $109,950 |
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1500 DT Huge Horn Crew Cab (a) | $119,950 | New variant |
1500 DT Laramie Crew Cab (a) | $127,950 |
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1500 DT Laramie Sport Crew Cab (a) | $136,950 |
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1500 DT Restricted Crew Cab (a) | $156,950 | (+$3000) |
1500 DT TRX Crew Cab (a) | $224,950 | (+$15,000) |
2500 DT Laramie Crew Cab (a) | $172,950 | (+$3000) |
3500 DT Laramie Crew Cab (a) | $177,950 | (+$3000) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
^ Drive-away pricing.