Revealed earlier this year in Jan at the North American International Auto Show, the first 2019 RAM Heavy Duty truck for Fremont Motors arrives today. Stock no. 11D19247.
Pricing became available only 2 weeks ago for the new trucks. The first one of many arrives at Fremont Motor Casper.
What is it you ask and how does it compare to 2018’s?
It’s a…
2019 RAM 2500 Big Horn 6.4L
This 4×4 crew cab in Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat comes with the 6.4-liter gasoline engine in a Big Horn trim level. Centre console (5 seats), 3.73 rear axle ratio and 6’4 box.
6.4-liter engine is revised
With cylinder deactivation, variable valve timing, and a new
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the truck is optimized for fuel economy and performance. With over 40 shift maps, the transmission uses shift-by-wire technology.
New Transmission
This new transmission allows for a rotary e-shift dial, allowing more space within the driver cabin area.
4×4
This 2019 RAM 2500 comes with a BorgWarner (BW 44-46 ) part-time transfer case allowing electronic shifts.
New Frame
2019 Heavy Duty RAM trucks feature an all new frame. Reducing overall weight by 143 lbs, the trucks use 98.5% high strength steel, but uses aluminum for the hood and lightweight materials for other parts.
Also new for 2019 RAM Heavy Duty models is active noise cancellation, anti-vibration devices and acoustic glass for a quiet ride.
Exterior
Newly designed body panels include the bumper, grill, tailgate. Headlight designs also new. The grill is 30% larger grille for maximum airflow. Hood designs are also new and made from aluminum.
Towing
Towing capacity can be found by VIN for this particular RAM 2500 (stock no. 11D19247) is 14,190 lbs. Payload is 3,730 lbs.
Towing Technology Group
- LED Fog Lamps, LED Tail Lamps and LED reflector headlamps
- Mirror-mounted aux reverse lamps (new for 2019)
- Trailer Reverse Guidance (new for 2019)
- Surround view camera (new for 2019)
- Cargo camera
- Power heating and folding mirrors
- Blind–Spot and Cross–Path Detection
This particular truck has the snow plow prep package.
Technology
The 8.4″ touch screen comes with the latest UConnect 4C NAV on this particular truck, along with a 9-speaker Alpine audio system.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also integrated providing easy smartphone accessibility through apps. Making calls, texting and playing music are a tap away on this 2019 RAM 2500.
Also included is;
- 5–Year SiriusXM® Traffic™ Service
- 5–Year SiriusXM® Travel Link Service
- 1–Year SiriusXM® Guardian Service
- SiriusXM® Traffic Plus
- SiriusXM® Travel Link
Standard equipment
Other standard equipment includes; Advanced Multistage Front Airbags Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Supplemental Side–Curtain Front and Rear Airbags ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera, 3.73 Axle Ratio, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill Start Assist, Traction Control, Dampened Tailgate and Trailer Sway Damping.
Big Horn trim level and interior
Big Horn trims are middle of the line. The interior is completely redesigned and this truck features premium cloth bucket seats. Front seats are heated and a newly designed center console design has 12 different storage configurations.
For more information or to check delivery dates on 2019 Heavy Duty RAM trucks, contact your local RAM dealer. More should be on the way.
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