RAM 1500

The RAM 1500 offers a very spacious cabin that can comfortably accommodate five passengers and has class-leading technological features among pickup trucks. It is equipped with a hi-tech 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen that can split-screen two apps simultaneously for unmatched entertainment that everyone can enjoy. One of the most innovative features of this truck is its class-exclusive 10.25-inch front passenger interactive touchscreen display, which provides your copilot personalized entertainment and information dissemination. Aside from these, the driver has access to a 12-inch interactive driver information digital cluster display that effectively helps him or her monitor one’s current state of driving. At the back, it also has a digital rearview mirror with tow mode.

The 1500 has leather-trimmed bucket seats and multiple storage options including rear under-seat storage, class-exclusive in-floor storage, and center console storage. It is also equipped with an abundance of USB ports and dual wireless charging pads. This pickup truck’s interior really values the comfort, convenience, and accessibility of everyone on board.

The RAM 1500’s outside look shows a mixture of the timeless boxy build of American pickup trucks and modern-day features, which make it both intimidating and visually-appealing. At the front, it sports a redesigned fascia and a blacked-out new grille design with the R-A-M badge as its centerpiece. 

The pickup truck’s sport performance hood and blacked-out steel front bumper emphasize its sporty and brash American personality. It also has RAM’s redesigned LED headlamps and signature DRL turn heads, both of which offer reliable and premium illumination while off road. 

On the sides, the 1500 runs on 18-inch painted mid-gloss black aluminum wheels. It is also given telescopic trailer tow mirrors that can extend or retract depending on the width of the space you’ll park in. These mirrors also have a mounted camera system that offer class-leading viewing range when towing. Meanwhile, at the rear, you’ll see its premium-looking R-A-M rear badge, which just flexes the brand’s dominant identity.

Although the RAM 1500 is built like a monster truck, it is not a challenge to enter this vehicle or load and unload cargo. It is equipped with a power tailgate, mopar black tubular side steps, a blacked-out steel bumper, a deployable mopar bed step, mopar spray-in bedliner, and cargo tie-down loops. For more space to store your tools, personal belongings, or even ice and beverages, this truck has a rambox, the brand’s cargo management system. 

In terms of size, the RAM 1500 is 5,903 mm in length, 2,062 mm in width, 1,971 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,673 mm. Overall, the 1500 may look aggressive and muscular at first but when you explore its accessibility features and give it a more comprehensive look, you’ll notice its sophisticated and functional side.

The RAM 1500 is equipped with a lifted coil suspension and front and rear Bilstein performance-tuned shock absorbers. On top of this, it also has a set of 33-inch Goodyear tires that make it durable and allow it to withstand harsh off-road terrains and bumpy urban roads. It is important to note, however, that feeling bumps or rocky offroad conditions would still be possible when you are driving this massive pickup truck, especially on uneven Philippine roads. But, the 1500 has a great capability to offer you a smooth and comfortable ride overall.

The RAM 1500 is powered by a 3.0L hurricane engine that can produce a maximum power output of 420 hp, 7% higher than its predecessor, and a maximum torque of 635 Nm, which is 14% higher than its predecessor. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and part-time 4-wheel drive system. With this in mind, the newest model offers a more powerful ride and better offroading and towing capabilities courtesy of its higher torque output. This would be a great vehicle for all kinds of roads. And, if you prefer a quiet driving experience inside a pickup truck, then the 1500 is a great choice for you.

This car is also equipped with five drive modes and a selec-speed control designed to ensure that you can still drive consistently even on terrain slopes. However, it still consumes fuel aggressively even though it is marketed as more fuel-efficient compared to previous 1500 models. Hence, this car is not practical for daily use.

The RAM 1500 is equipped with more than 100 standard and advanced safety and security features, making it one of the most reliable and trustworthy vehicles among its class. It is equipped with hands-free active driving assist, parksense automated parking system, evasive steering assist,  intersection collision assist system, drowsy driver detection, traffic sign recognition, and trailer auto hitch assist to name a few. 

It also has a trailer reverse guidance with dynamic gridlines displayed on its Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a digital rearview mirror with tow mode, and an innovative integrated trailer health monitor, all of which would be extremely useful when you are offroading. In terms of braking, it utilizes four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking systems, adding another layer of precaution to your vehicle.

Considering how narrow and unpassable many Philippine streets and roads are, buying this massive pickup truck would be really impractical. In addition, there are also a lot of cheaper locally-available pickup trucks in the market that are more suitable and more practical for daily use. However, there is no doubt that the RAM 1500 has almost everything to make your out-of-town trips the most entertaining and convenient one yet.