Today, Ram confirmed the launch of two “buzz trucks” based on the Ram 1500 Sport pickup. Both share the Sport’s normal Hemi V8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission and are sold as crew cabs only, in rear wheel drive and 4×4 forms. They have a 3.92:1 axle ratio, dual exhaust, vented hood, and 20-inch wheels. Canadian versions are similar, but, even accounting for exchange rates, have different pricing (see the Canadian Ignition Orange and Black Sport, announced by Allpar over the last two days).
The packages include the 8.4-inch Uconnect phone-stereo-navigation systems and rear-view cameras.
The Ignition Orange Sport has body-color accent stitching through the cabin, embroidery on the seat-backs, accent-color Ram’s heads on the headrests, and colored accent sport mesh on the seat inserts, along with hood stripes and headlight blackouts.
The Black Sport is nearly all black inside, with leather and “light black” chrome accents.
Ordering opens this week, and production starts in April. In the U.S., the Ram 1500 Ignition Orange package and the Ram 1500 Black Sport package are both $1,595.
The Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4×2 starts at $42,215, including destination. All Rams with the eight-speed automatic and Hemi include a thermal management system, pulse-width modulation, and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension, for best-in-class fuel efficiency, unsurpassed torque, and high towing capability. The Sports also have stop-start systems (which can be shut off by the driver if desired) to boost real-world city/suburb mileage.
Earlier this year, Ram announced a diesel version of the Ram 1500 HFE, boosting both city and highway mileage by 1 mpg (to 21/29).
Read more at: http://allparnews.com/index.php/2015/03/new-ram-sports-confirmed-27975
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Official: New Ram Sports
