2019 Ram 1500 Abilene TX

What do critics think of the new 1500's features?

Voted the most luxurious, best off-roader, best powered, and best technological overall Truck of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association, you'll quickly find the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 isn't like the trucks of the past.The sophistication built into the 1500 has raised the bar of what a pickup truck should be, providing you with a roomy and comfortable interior that caters to more than utilitarian power needs.Sitting three or six maximum passenger occupancy, everyone will enjoy the standard noise cancellation and available dual-pane panoramic power sunroof.Durable vinyl, cloth, leather-trim, or leather upholstery will last for years, each trim providing you with a personalized interior based upon whichever trim you select.Lone Stars provide a variety of tan and brown colorations evocative of the west, Rebels provide you with bold red-on-black detailing, and Longhorns come with luxurious real barn wood inlaid dash and steering wheel with soft Natura leather and branded iconography.There's plenty of interior storage--the most in its class, in fact!--for business or travel goods; the center bin provides enough room for hanging folders or even a fifteen inch laptop!The most used feature will probably be the center dash Uconnect touchscreen, controlling audio inputs, available GPS, and Bluetooth/smartphone connectivity.You can additionally sign up for SiriusXM, HD radio, and even Wifi on the go to make the 1500 the ultimate business-on-the-go vessel.You have choice of a seven, 8.4, or largest-in-class twelve inch display monitors across the six trims of the 1500.

How much can the powertrains tow and travel?

Besides state-of-the-art interior luxury and technology, the 1500's power has also been enhanced in this next generation truck.Coming with either 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains, the 1500 comes with a smooth, responsive, and efficient exclusive eight-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission to get the job done.Most models start with a standard 3.6L six-cylinder Pentastar, award-winning for its balance of power and efficiency. Enhancing this system is Ram?s newest technological breakthrough: the mild hybrid eTorque dual motor system, maximizing performance as needed to produce outstanding tow and haul numbers.The Pentastar can tow up to 7,730 pounds thanks to its 269 lb-ft of torque and best-in-class V6 305 hp, eTorque providing an extra 90 lb-ft of torque to up the scale that far.The V6 also gives you best-in-class V6 mileage range thanks to its maximum 20/25 mpg rating, driving up to 624 miles on one tank.If you demand more out of your pickup, Ram gives you the option of the universally available 5.7L eight-cylinder HEMI powertrain.On its own, this 395 hp, 410 lb-ft of torque powerhouse can tow up to 11,610 pounds.Add the eTorque for 130 extra lb-ft of torque, and tow a best-in-class 12,750 pounds wherever you need the big loads to go!Efficiency with this engine is also unpresidented; you have the best-in-class V8 fuel efficiency of 17/22 mpg at your disposal to cruise up to 570 miles between fill ups.

Tell me about the 1500 Classic Edition.

Business savvy and blending together the Ram's previous design with some of today's technological luxury, the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic Edition is a more cost effective solution for those who are nostalgic for the outgoing Ram model.This edition comes in four trims, still providing you with the latest Uconnect system within its standard 8.4-inch model touchscreen outfitted with similar wireless smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth, and available Wifi.It also comes in choice of three cabin styles and bed lengths per trim, fulfilling flexibility in passenger count and comfort.Provided with either the 3.6L Pentastar V6 or 5.7L HEMI V8, the Classic Edition tows a maximum of 10,700 pounds, plus gives you immediate access to the 240 hp 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine that's slated to come later to the all-new 1500's powertrain options later in 2019.All similarly come with the eight-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission.