New 2017 RAM 1500 at Kindle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Cape May Court House, NJ

The light-duty Ram 1500 is the lone half-ton pickup truck out there with a diesel engine as a possibility to put under the hood. For 2017, the Sport trim gains a new remote start and a security alarm, and cabin air-filters are added as standard across the lineup. The Laramie Longhorn has as standard the SmartBeam technology, rain-sensing wipers, LED truck bed lighting, and the Keyless Go functionality. The Bighorn trim sees automatic temperature control for the new year. The merging of preceding transmissions gets drivers a sophisticated eight-speed automatic.

Under the 1500's Hood

There is an intelligent 8-speed automatic on the RAM 1500, paired together with a standard 3.6-liter gasoline V6 engine. That same engine works with 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Standard on the Laramie Longhorn, Limited, and Sport trims is a 5.7-liter V8 engine that gets 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque (an option on all, minus the HFE model). The engine that is on the HFE model is the EcoDiesel (standard), which is a 3.0-liter diesel turbocharged V6 that has 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. The EcoDiesel is a choice on all trims besides the Express, Sport, and Rebel models. The V8 can tow up to 10,640 pounds, a Ram 1500 with the V6 gasoline engine will tow up to 7,610-lbs (correctly outfitted), and the diesel V6 could tow up to 9,210-lbs. The Rebel model will have, as standard, an Active-level, four-corner air suspension system. Rear-wheel drive is likewise standard, or owners can designate either one of the two possible 4WD systems instead. Both 4WD systems enjoy a two-speed transfer case and utilize low-range gearing for healthy off-road behavior. All in the lineup keep any heavy loads floating well with their five-link coil springs on the rear and twin-tube shocks in the suspension.

Design of RAM 1500

The Tradesman, Limited, Big Horn/Lone Star, Express, Rebel, Laramie, HFE, SLT, Sport and the Laramie Longhorn are the choices for the 2017 roster. The Ram 1500 allows double Uconnect touchscreen sizes to pick out from (5-inch or 8.4-inch), and is a reliable feature for connectivity, information, and passenger entertainment. Bluetooth, keyless entry and ignition, voice controls, smartphone integration, remote start, power-adjustable pedals, and a Wi-Fi hotspot all make their presence known inside the cabin of the Ram 1500. The Rebel is here in a crew cab style by design, and has a 5-foot-7-inch bed. The Rebel model's features arrive with LED fog-lights, front/rear Bilstein performance shock absorbers (all other models are rated heavy-duty), anti-spin differential, all-terrain tires, tow hooks, 17-inch wheels, keyless entry, black fender flares, and the optional RamBox storage system. All models play music through a 6-speaker audio system besides the Laramie Longhorn, Laramie, and Limited models, which have the availability of the Premium II package. That Package makes your audio presence known via a subwoofer, an Alpine audio deck with 9 speakers, and a 12-channel amplifier to boot!

Can I have my vehicle serviced at your dealership?

Yes, we are a full service dealership with the ability to care for all of your vehicle's needs. Click to Schedule Service.

Where is Kindle Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram located?

We are located at: 525 Stone Harbor Boulevard Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Click for directions.

Is there a Trailer package available?

The "Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Group" is a popular package, and is an option on all trims except the EcoDiesel. It has an electronic trailer brake controller, a Class IV hitch receiver and 7 x 11-inch trailer-tow mirrors (included with Trailer and Traction Group).

Conclusions

A controller for the fully unified trailer-brake is an option to be selected, and it's the same for a rearview camera. RAM can add in optional front/rear parking sensors, and those certainly help when parking in tight or dark spaces. Other 2017 Ram 1500 standard safety features embrace front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, trailer sway control, hill-start assist, and stability control. 2017 Ram 1500 models with Uconnect Access then access the emergency telematics system. The 2017 Ram 1500 truck's seat and head restraint design came out with a 'Good' score in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests for rear-impact whiplash protection. In government crash testing, the Ram 1500 saw 4 out of 5 stars for overall crash protection, breaking down to 4 stars for complete front-crash protection and 5 stars for complete side-crash protection.