Dodge Ram 1500 (2013) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Dodge Ram 1500 (2013) | The new 2013 Ram 1500 will offer the most fuel-efficient models in its class, and more available functional, innovative and interactive technologies than the competition. The 2013 Ram 1500 conveys confidence with responsive steering, brake-pedal feel and great ride characteristics. Ram's newest truck also offers more exterior factory-installed options and systems than anything in its class. The new 2013 Ram 1500 competitors are: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado , GMC Sierra , Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra. The light-duty full-size pickup truck segment has evolved from "brute capability and acceptable efficiency" to an engineering and combine execution That Desirable size, configurations, capability, refinement, efficiency, technology and quality. Regular Cab configured vehicles will be produced at the SaltilloTruck Assembly Plant in Saltillo, Mexico; Quad and Crew Cab configured vehicles will be manufactured at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Warren, Mich.

Although the new 2013 Ram 1500 boasts segment-exclusive features Numerous, most are under the skin, yet help Certainly the new truck stand out from the herd, delivering aspects best-in-class fuel efficiency, ride and handling. "For 2013, we looked at available technology and systems aligned with the goal of greatly improving fuel economy," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico - Chrysler Group LLC. "The Ram 1500 Continues to build on segment exclusives, providing everything customers expect in a modern truck, while delivering aspects best-in-class fuel efficiency, more technology, innovation and features." A new brake system relocates the anti-lock brakes (ABS) pump for improved NVH and is engineered for shorter brake pedal travel. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all Ram 2013 Truck models. Front rotors measure 13.2 inches (336 mm) in diameter and are clamped with dual-piston calipers, while rear rotors are 13.8 inches (352 mm) and utilize single-piston calipers.

On the safety and security front, the Ram 1500 offers more than 45 active and passive safety and security features, Including water standard front bags, front and rear side-curtain bags of water and seat-mounted pelvic-thorax side bags with Enhanced Accident Water Response System, knee bolsters, seat-belt pretension, Belt Alert  system and available adjustable pedals, rear park assist Park Sense and Park View rear back-up camera. The 2013 Ram 1500 also includes standard electronic stability control, hosting a number of technologies Including all-speed traction control, trailer-Sway Control, Hill-start Assist and anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Trucks are Becoming more Often a family vehicle and we built our new Ram 1500 with That in mind, said Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico - Chrysler Group LLC. "The 2013 Ram 1500 offers a truck-load of active and passive safety and security features Including advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger water bags, electronic stability control (ESC), Traction Control, Hill-start Assist, Trailer-Sway Control and Brake Assist. "Door controls, illuminated entry, engine immobilizer and panic alerts are standard features with the Key less Enter 'n Go system. Coupled with the debut of an eight-speed transmission, select Ram 1500 models will offer a new stop-start feature automatically shuts the engine That off when the truck comes to a complete stop, conserving fuel.  The coupling of our legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and Ward's 10-best, 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 to a new eight-speed automatic transmission led the way to best-in-class fuel economy for the 2013 Ram 1500 , "said Bob Lee, Vice President, Power train and Electrified Propulsion Systems Engineering - Chrysler Group LLC. "