2018 Ram 1500

The available 1500 models include the Tradesman, RAM 1500 Express, Big Horn, Rebel Class, Sport, Night, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited with choices in Regular, Crew, or Quad Cab. <br/><br/> The Ram features deep-tinted glass, body-colored fender flares, grille, front bumper, door handles, and rear step bumper, or choose chrome accents, which include door handles, heated auto dimming side mirrors, grille, windshield and side window trim, rear step bumper, and front bumper. Black accents include the front grille, door handles, side windows and windshield trim, exterior mirrors, and front and rear bumper. <br/><br/> Select 17-inch x 7-inch aluminum, steel, or chrome clad wheels, 18-inch painted aluminum, 17-inch x 8-inch aluminum with black matte pocket, 20-inch x 8-inch chrome clad, 20-inch x 9-inch semi-gloss black or polished aluminum, or chrome clad, and 22-inch x 9-inch forged polished aluminum.

Available engines include the base 3.6-liter Pentastar Flex Fuel V-6 with 305 horsepower, 3.0-liter turbodiesel with 240 horsepower, and a 5.7-liter V-8 Hemi with 395 horsepower. <br/><br/> Models are available with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD), 160-amp or 180-amp alternator, maintenance-free battery, a 3.21 rear axle ratio with a 6,025 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 3.92 rear axle with 6,200 pounds GVWR.

The 2018 Ram has been redesigned with a stronger chassis, steel body, improved powertrain, and overall updates to increase performance. <br/><br/> Available features include four-corner auto-leveling suspension, short- and long-arm front suspension with coil springs, HD shock absorbers, and single stainless-steel or exhaust, 26-gallon or 32-gallon fuel tanks, 4-wheel disc brakes, and part and full-time four-wheel-drive. <br/><br/> City and highway gas mileage for the Ram 1500 V-6 2WD is competitive with 17/25 and 16/23 for the 4WD. <br/><br/> The 5.7-liter V-8 4WD rates 15/21 mpg and the 2WD 15/22 mpg. The 3.0-liter powerful and efficient EcoDiesel V-6 mpg is 22/29.

The Ram 1500 features an array of interior options focused on a positive driving experience such as cruise control, full dashboard with easy to read gauges, electronic shift, dashboard storage, systems monitor, 5-inch touch screen display, and an analog display. <br/><br/> Bucket seats are available upholstered in cloth or leather and rear seats available in cloth or vinyl covering. Rear seats are 60/40 or 40/20/40 split folding bench style. Front seating also offers six-way power recline and two-way lumbar support for the passenger, and six-way manual or eight-way power, and 10-way power with memory settings for the driver. <br/><br/> Stay connected with Uconnect mobile internet access, one 12V DC power outlet, 115V auxiliary power outlet, media hub with two USB ports, Apple CarPlay, and Google Android Auto.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates the Ram 1500 with the highest score of Good for seats and head restraints. <br/><br/> Safety features available include towing with harness and trailer sway control, brake assist and hill control, front anti-roll bar, rear stabilizer bar, and SiriusXM Guardian Emergency S.O.S. <br/><br/> Driver features include ParkSense front and rear parking sensors, ParkView backup camera, and low tire pressure warning sensor. <br/><br/> Dual stage front air bags, front shoulder and lap safety belts, rear center three-point height adjusters and pretensioners, rear child safety locks, and air bag occupancy sensor are also available. <br/><br/> Expect speed, power, and performance as the standard operating platform for the 2018 Ram 1500 in multi-models and packages.