You would be a tad remiss if you happen to be in the mood to criticize the 2019 Ram 1500, considering it’s hard to find something to complain about it. It is by far, an excellent truck. With the capability to haul and tow beyond what it’s competitors can, it’s also a relatively smooth ride. From roomy seating and first-rate cabin materials to standard features like an easily operated infotainment system and a good deal of driver assistance technology.
Compared side by side to previous models, the 2019 Ram 1500 is completely redesigned making it one of the best Ram deals ever. It’s notable features include:
- 20% increase in capacity to haul and tow
- Reduced curb weight and lighter frame
- Modest hybrid system options with engines to improve engine efficiency and torque
- Cabin tech offers 12” touch-screen, wireless device charging and driver assistance aspects like a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring and more.
Here we are going to be focusing on four – Big Horn, Rebel, Laramie, and Limited – of the six available trim options.
Big Horn
The Big Horn comes with a power-adjustable driver’s seat, cloth upholstery and upgrades to the interior design. There is the option to upgrade to the Level 1 Equipment Group which includes rear window power-sliding, satellite radio, and as well as an upgrade to the Uconnect infotainment system that contains Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and an 8.4” touch-screen.
Rebel
The best trim for off-road is the Rebel, being the only one offering four-wheel drive. Some of the standard features included in this model are; front bucket seats, a 115v power outlet, cloth upholstery a power-adjustable driver’s seat and an assortment of off-road features like Bilstein Shocks. Upgrading to the Level 1 Equipment Group consists of heated seats and steering wheel, an upgraded Uconnect infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and an 8.4” touch-screen. The Level 2 Equipment Group includes the above mentioned Level 1 features plus front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, park assist and more.
Laramie
The Laramie offers many of the features most buyers are looking for in a truck such as lower trims’ standard, dual-zone automatic climate control, front seat heating and ventilation, rear seat heating, heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, satellite radio and an upgraded Uconnect infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and an 8.4” touch-screen. The Level 1 Equipment Group upgrade contains rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, park assist, front and rear parking sensors and more. The Level 2 Equipment Group includes the above-mentioned features in the Level 1 upgrade plus wireless device charging and navigation.
Limited
Standard features that come with the Limited include blind spot monitoring, wireless device charging and rear cross traffic alert. The Level 1 Equipment Group upgrade boasts a 19” speaker Harman Kardon audio system, adaptive cruise control, ventilated rear seats, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, surround-view camera, park assist and automatic emergency braking.
The Verdict
The complete redesign of the 2019 Ram 1500 takes an already great truck up several notches. It isn’t hard to see why this truck is so exceptional – not only is it one of most high-tech laden and efficient trucks in its class – it has it kept most of it noteworthy features like upscale interior and smooth ride. If you’re looking for a truck than you should definitely consider the 2019 Ram 1500.
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