Apple CarPlay and wireless charging pad make it even easier to connect devices.īut, the attention to detail goes beyond a glassy toy because stitched dash coverings, heated/cooled front leather seats, and thick leather-wrapped steering wheel are pretty nice too. Intuitive icons link to menus for the 17-speaker Harman Karman audio system, navigation, climate, and apps. You can barely hear the diesel engine chattering away, which lets you focus on the slick tablet-style touchscreen that dominates the center dash. The dropped down front fenders still look like they belong on a Freightliner, but the entire body has been streamlined to maximize fuel economy and minimize wind noise. It all looks very custom, but Ram’s iconic style is unmistakable.
It’s a very cool-looking truck with black grille, matching mirror caps, 20-inch black-painted aluminum wheels, and painted bumpers. So, what could be improved? Well, I won’t complain about the sportier blacked-out Laramie Night Edition we have here. When it comes to ride and comfort, Ram is right there with the best too. And, I’m sure somebody will think others are more stylish, but I’d probably have to argue. One can buy bigger and stouter pickups than the Ram 2500, but not by much. If the Ram TRX seems like a bit extra, let me suggest something a bit tamer, though still plenty capable. Before Ford decides to escalate the fire throwing, it should realize Chrysler has the 808 horsepower Demon engine hissing about. Proving it can work for a living, the Ram TRX has a max payload of 1,310 pounds and can tow 8,100 lbs.Ī time will come when trucks like this will be dinosaurs of a bygone era, so devour one now. Bilstein shocks were engineered to optimize heat dissipation above 100 mph over harsh terrain. The Drive Mode Selector and Launch Control customize the experience. Or don’t, because we’re far from finished.įortified for desert running, the TRX employs active suspension damping and wheel travel 40 percent greater than regular Ram 1500s. Cackle evil little giggles as you scamp from 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, fly by 100 mph in 10.5 seconds, and end the quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds at 108 mph – just 10 mph shy of the truck’s governor-limited top speed (Z-rated tires are no good for off-roading). of torque – all routed to the four-wheel-drive system through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 6.2-liter engine produces an unholy 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft.
Adaptive cruise, full-speed forward collision mitigation braking, and electronic roll mitigation keep everybody safe. Hand-wrapped leather instrument panels, flat-bottom steering wheel, optional suede and carbon fiber accents, and aluminum paddles coddle deviants – as do a 5-content head-up display, 900-watt Harman Kardon audio system, and digital rearview mirror. A 2-inch ride height increase over Ram 1500 gives it a total of 11.8 inches and the ability to ford 32 inches of water.ĭesigners made sure the trek up through Dante’s nine circles will be quite comfy. Adaptive LED headlamps and LED clearance lamps integrated into the scoop and bumper flares bring down the sun. All-new steel box outers amplify the Coke bottle affect. It lights high plains aflame with 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires, R-A-M badge with flow-through lettering, functional hood scoop, and raging composite front fender flares that add 8 inches of width. Throw in desert-ready chassis upgrades and a body to cause heart palpitations and you have the making of something delightfully sinister. You had to know Ram wouldn’t let Ford’s Raptor go unanswered - certainly not when the Challenger Hellcat’s supercharged HEMI V8 fits in the engine bay.
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