What kind of features does the Ram 1500 come with?
In the 2020 model year, the Ram 1500 is offered in 6 trim levels. The base model, called the Tradesman, is outfitted with a slew of standard features. They include trailer sway damping, keyless entry, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, a six-speaker sound system, a 5-inch touchscreen with Uconnect, a rearview camera, and 18-inch steel wheels. The higher trims add to the Tradesman's offerings with features like a tonneau cover, cargo tie-down hooks, smartphone integration, an 8.4-inch or 12-inch fully-configurable touchscreen, fog lights, power rear window, leather-wrapped steering wheel, premium-leather bucket seats, driver aids, and a four-corner air suspension. The Rebel trim is ready for off-roading with features like skid plates and an electronic locking rear axle.
Can you tell me about the engine options?
Three engines make up the Ram 1500's powertrain lineup in the 2020 model year. The base engine, a Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 delivers up to 269 pound-feet of torque and 305 horsepower. Ram enhances this engine with the addition of mild-hybrid eTorque technology which boosts torque output when the situation calls for it and even increases fuel efficiency! The second engine is a 5.7-liter V8 that deploys 410 pound-feet of torque and 395 horsepower. Ram offers the V8 engine with or without the eTorque technology. The final engine offered is the new addition to the lineup. This 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine generates 480 pound-feet of torque and 260 horsepower. All engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and RWD. A 4WD configuration is available for all engines.
What about safety features?
The Ram 1500 boosts the confidence of drivers and grants passengers peace of mind with a host of safety and security features. In fact, the Ram 1500 is so safe it has won awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Features that helped earn that award include Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning -- Plus, Adaptive cruise Control with Stop and Go, Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera. The Ram 1500 is also engineered with safety in mind, created with high-strength steel and equipped with standard airbags.
Test Drive a 2020 Ram 1500
If you are ready to swap out your current ride for a snazzy 2020 Ram 1500, now is the time to stop at Dave Smith Motors! Our friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable sales associates will help you find the 1500 trim level that meets all your wants and needs and they will even accompany you on a test drive so you can experience the ride and handling for yourself! Can't make it down to the dealership? Our entire new model inventory is offered right here on our website so you can peruse from wherever you are. We look forward to helping you drive off in your dream 2020 Ram 1500, stop by or give us a call today!