Purists may bristle at the idea, but today’s truck customers are looking for technology and creature comforts in addition to hauling capability. This is even true in the workhorse heavy duty segment. Ram has taken note and delivered a thoroughly luxurious HD for the 2019 model year. Check out the video for eight reasons why the Ram Heavy Duty is well suited for modern truck buyers.
Peek inside the cabin, and you may be surprised to see it is as posh as the interior of the Ram 1500 that won the 2019 MotorTrend Truck of the Year award. Different trims boast special design details, including unique stitching and real wood accents. On Laramie and Longhorn trucks, you’ll find 100 percent leather seats. Being a pickup, function is key, and you could argue the cabin is more skillfully laid out than those of rivals. You can store a laptop in the multiconfigurable center console, and a 12.0-inch touchscreen is available. Rear-seat passengers will likely forget they’re in a pickup, thanks to the gobs of legroom and the available ultra-luxurious reclining seats.
Any good heavy-duty truck will have excellent towing capability. As we noted in our recent First Test, the diesel Ram HD towed effortlessly up the rigorous California Grapevine climb. The gas-powered model offers 17,580 pounds on the 2500 and 18,210 pounds on the 3500, but step up to the diesel 3500 dually, and you’re looking at a maximum of 35,100 pounds. This capability puts it ahead of the game until the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD arrives this summer with a maximum 35,500 pounds. Payload is also impressive on the Ram HD, topping out at 7,680 pounds with the gas-powered 3500.
Does Ram have what it takes to go against Ford and Chevrolet in this increasingly competitive segment? We think the answer is yes, thanks to its impeccable interior, impressive towing capability, and max 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
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