The Ram 1500 It was, in some way, the first of this new wave of large pickup in our country. In 2013, already as an independent Dodge brand (decision made in 2009), the company began selling its most emblematic model in Argentina.
This allowed him to take a segment that in the past was the most popular among the trucks in the local market but today occupy an almost high-end place: the Full-Size became powerful, comfortable vehicles, with great quality and super equipped.
The new RAM arrives imported from the United States to compete with the renewed Ford F-150, which was renewed last year in our market, and the Silverado Chevrolet, which also is available again after a long time.
This new model that came to the country is, specifically, A new generation that had already debuted in 2018 in the US market but that had not yet appeared in Argentina. Taking advantage of the update of the 2025 edition of the RAM 1500 in the United States, the Argentine subsidiary decides to renew its star model with a large number of novelties.
Although without a doubt, the most relevant news for the users of this truck is The replacement of the HEMI V8 Motor Motor with 6 cylinders online biturbo Which is left over to show a very positive evolution. The question is: Is it enough to convince the historical V8 lovers?
How is the new RAM 1500
The first thing that will attract attention is your new figure, especially in the tube. The brand leaves that monolithic grill that it offered so far by a more harmonious and integrated front between headlights, grill and bumpers. Eye that at all makes it lose presence, quite the opposite: the truck looks more imposing, intimidating.
The version tested by Clarion It is the laramie with the Night Edition termination, that is to say that grill, mirror housing, doors and tire handles, among other elements, they will be painted black.
The mirrors, by the way, are giants, with double glass (one more convex to have a broader vision) and camera included. But its size is such that It remains a lot of visibility when the driver’s view seeks diagonal.
The RAM 1500 now includes Rambox, compartments on the rear fenders.The other novelty that can be seen from the outside is the incorporation of the Ramboxcompartments located above the rear fenders and that have a lock. They are suitable for filling them with ice and placing drinks, for example, since they bring drainages. In addition, it carries a running in one of them (the one on the left side).
Inside it maintains its wide cabin, very comfortable for 5 adult passengers, and with high levels of material quality and termination. As plus the possibility of Recline the rear seats to give more comfort on long trips. In the central console a new larger touch screen is housed, since it is now 14.5 inches with vertical disposal.
The instrument board is also digital and replaces analog quadrants with multiple configuration and view options. And there is one Third screen Located in front of the passenger, who can see issues related to navigation and may link his own phone to access entertainment options.
Inside the RAM 1500 is a “monoenvironment” with a lot of quality, comfort and technology.In addition, other devices can be connected using an HDMI port to transmit video images. This screen is built with a technology that prevents the driver from seeing from his position.
Includes wireless connectivity for Apple Carplay and Android Auto and will incorporate a Induction load system for two cell phonesin addition to the different USB and current ports that it includes.
Other elements to highlight, the heated and refrigerated front seats and the steering wheel and the rear seats with heating. In addition, it has a pedaling with electric adjustment and sliding panoramic roof.
The RAM 1500 board is now 100% digital.In short, it is almost impossible not to feel comfort within this “monoambiente” that is the cabin of RAM 1500. And as if that were not enough, the Harman Kardon audio system with 19 speakers offers Noise cancellation technologythat is, counteract any external sound.
In terms of security, it also has an arsenal of driving assistance elements, where adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, an autonomous emergency brake, radar of blind spots, 360 ° camera, lane maintenance system, cross traffic alert and semi -auto -olocation assistant.
How is the new RAM 1500
A key incorporation is the New pneumatic suspensionwhich definitely changes the walk of this pickup. With this new system considerably increases its march comfort, something that was already great. Filter in a very good way imperfections in irregular roads.
Double wireless phone charger for RAM 1500.Despite its large size it transmits very good sensations when folding quickly, thanks also to its rear multibrazo scheme that makes the wheels well supported.
In addition, it allows you to select from 5 possible height levels: of the standard 209 mm, the low 15 mm automatically above 100 km/h. AND can rise to 260 mm on difficult land Or go down to 156 mm, only with the detained vehicle, to facilitate load manipulation.
But the most significant change in this renewal is in the engine. RAM left aside the 5.7 -liter hemi V8 engine and 395 horses that was until the previous generation. In rigor, it is a historical change, since the V8 accompanied by decades to RAM 1500.
The new pneumatic suspension of the RAM 1500 allows to change the height of the vehicle.Its place was replaced by a 3.0 -liter engine and 6 cylinders online, supercharged by two turbos. Called Hurricane 6, the numbers show more power: 426 horsepower and 635 nm of torque (against 550 of the V8).
The 8 -speed automatic box and its double traction system offers 4×2, 4×4 high, 4×4 low and 4×4 automatic. The standard tires in this version are 22 “and routeros, which limits the outputs to deep mud, even more because of the weight of the truck. In sand they bank them quite well.
The reality is that the new propeller that carries 1500 is much more efficient. Pushes better down, evenly and without abruptness. The effects of supercharging do not delay to appear and there it displays all its power.
Imposing RAM 1500.With the new engine the 1500 is a more agile truck, with faster and less clumsy answers. It also consumes less: with the hemii 18 l/100 km in a mixed use route-city and with the 6L drops to 13.5 l/100 km.
What disappeared, logically, is the very characteristic snoring of the previous engine: no matter how much they have worked to enhance the sound of the online 6, it is not even approaching by the one that the hem was delivered. And in this nothing has to do with noise cancellation system of the audio equipment. It is simply no more.
There is no doubt about the evolution in performance that RAM 1500 achieved. But rarely the purchase of a vehicle is rational and less in a flat like this, of which a whole cult of the HEMI V8 engine was made.
Technical file
3,672 mm axis distance
490 kg towing capacity
124 liter fuel tank
Motor Nafta 3.0L, Biturbo
Potency 426 cv and 5.200 RPM
4×4 traction connectable, with reducer
Automatic transmission, 8 speeds
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 5.3 seconds
Maximum (limited) 170 km/h
Average consumption 13.5 l/100 km
Main equipment
ABS and stability control (ESP)
Front side airbags
Emergency autonomous brake
Lane maintenance system
Cross -traffic alert
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Semi Autonomous Parking Assistant
Harman Kardon sound system with 19 speakers
Noise cancellation system
Android Auto and Apple Carplay wireless connectivity
Induction charger for two phones
Digital instrument board
14.5 “digital touch screen
Passenger touch screen
Front seats with electrical regulation, heated and refrigerated
Reclining and heating rear seats
Sliding panoramic roof
Box lid with electric opening already distance
