2020 Ram 1500 at Dave Smith Motors
There are so many reasons to want a full-size pickup truck like the Ram 1500, they are handy when tackling home improvement projects and they make hauling supplies to and from worksites a breeze! The Ram 1500 isn't just any old full-size pickup truck though, it comes jam packed with all the latest technology features and boasts an immensely comfortable cabin that will keep every passenger, no matter their age, comfortable. Entering the 2020 model year, the Ram 1500 gains multiple new appearance packages, a new engine option, and so much more. Keep reading to learn about everything this truck has to offer!
For the Long Hauls
Active Air Dam
As the truck approaches 30 miles per hour, a Class-Exclusive active front air dam automatically extends downward 2.5 inches to help reduce drag. It is standard on Ram 1500 models not equipped with the available Class-Exclusive Active-Levelâ„¢ Four Corner Air Suspension.
High-Strength Steel Frame
98% of the steel used in the frame is high-strength steel, assisting with stiffness and durability to help deliver a towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds and up to 2,300 pounds of payload.
Umistakably Bold
Multifunction Tailgate
The available Multifunction Tailgate has been engineered with two doors that swing open 88°, offering easier access to your bed while maintaining the robustness you need on the job and in the field.
Load It All In
With a big truck bed and the Class-Exclusive available RamBox® Cargo Management System, the 2020 Ram 1500 offers plenty of space for your precious cargo.
The Most Luxurious Truck In Its Class
Largest-in-Class 12-inch Touchscreen
The available Uconnect® 12.0 with Navigation features an advanced, Largest-in-Class 12-inch touchscreen. A customizable home screen with split-screen capability, pinch-and-zoom technology and physical controls for key features makes it easy to access what matters. Full-screen Navigation helps keep you on course and SiriusXM® with 360L keeps you connected to your entertainment.
Connectivity On The Go
Stay charged and connected. A media center with auxiliary ports, up to four ultra-fast USB charging ports, and up to three 115-volt outlets means you can always plug in.
Versatile and Roomy
Customize Your Comfort
Passengers enjoy available Class-Exclusive features like a rear seat fold-down center console, reclining rear seats with eight degrees of slide recline and rear seat ventilation and under-seat storage.
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
An available 10-square-foot panoramic sunroof offers passengers a spectacular window to fresh air, open sky and an unparalleled view of the world passing by.
Award-Winning Confidence
Lane Departure Warning-Plus
Available LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning-Plus helps prevent unintentional lane drifts by providing a visual alert and safely guiding the vehicle back into position.
Guided Parking
Available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist provides active guidance when parking. The guidance system directs you to engage the gear position, brake and accelerator while it automatically controls steering.
Ram 1500 Trim Lineup
Tradesman
- ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera
- Uconnect® 3 with a 5-inch touchscreen
- Electric Parking Brake
Laramie Longhorn
- Two-Tone Color Options
- Leather-Wrapped Dashboard
- Rear Seat Fold-down Center Console
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!
