The Dodge Ram 1500 is redesigned for 2009. The new look is aggressive and efficient, with a distinct lip above the big, forward-leaning crosshair grille. Also new is more available power, plus a wealth of standard and optional comfort and convenience features including plenty of cool gadgetry. Three engines power the Ram 1500: a carryover 215-hp 3.7L V6, a more powerful 310-hp 4.7L V8 with E85 capability and a 390-hp 5.7L Hemi V8, which ups the power ante from the 345-hp Hemi unit of 2008. Despite the added power, Chrysler claims a 10% increase in fuel efficiency. The Ram 1500 rides on a fully boxed frame, and a revised rear suspension now features coils springs and multi-links with a solid axle--a first for American trucks. A conventional Crew Cab replaces the mega cab of years past and the models features the innovative RamBox storage system, with locking bins along the bed, as well as a bed divider that also serves as a bed extender. The new Ram 1500 comes in several styles and configurations to cover all users' needs, and it's priced between $21,270 and $43,240.
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The Dodge Ram 1500's 4.7L V8 engine makes about 30 percent more power and 10 percent more torque for 2008, up to 310 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. It also has other significant improvements for better smoothness and fuel efficiency, and it's now E85-capable. All 4x4 models get an improved steering linkage, and all gasoline engines are now on a 6,000-mile maintenance schedule. Inside, Laramie models now get dark maple burl woodgrain accents, and across the line there are two new exterior colors for 2008: Sunburst Orange and Detonator Yellow.
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Last year's Dodge Ram was a complete redesign and the 2007 1500 remains largely unchanged. New standard features include "Yes Essentials" stain-resistant seat fabric and power accessory delay, while new optional equipment includes electronic stability program and Sirius satellite radio. The Regular Cab body style is no longer available in Laramie trim and the base Ram's MSRP is a modest $120 higher than it was in 2006.
SelectBrowse ListingsIn 1994, the Dodge Ram received a radical remodel that ultimately changed the pickup trucks were viewed. The half-ton version of the Dodge full-sized truck, the 1998 Ram 1500 was offered in Sweptline, Club Cab and an all-new Quad Cab body style. The 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab featured a pair of hinged access doors for rear seat passengers. A 6.5-foot short box and an 8-foot long box bed were available with the truck. Powerplant options for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 consisted of a 175-horsepower 3.9-liter V-6 as well as two Magnum V-8 engines producing up to 245 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive as well as four-wheel drive was offered on the pickup truck.
For 1999, the Ram 1500 was offered with a Sport package that featured a unique front bumper and headlamp design as well as a body-color matching grille. The Dodge Ram underwent a massive revamp for 2002 that included retouched interior and exterior styling, an all-new frame, suspension as well improved engines.
The 2002 model year Ram kept the same basic front-end shape but featured a more substantial grille. Replacing the 5.2-liter Magnum V-8 powerplant option, the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 offered a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 producing 345 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. In 2006, the HEMI engine was revised with a Multi-Displacement System to conserve fuel. Also new with the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 was a four-door Mega Cab body style providing easy access for up to six passengers.
A complete redesign and reengineering defined the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. In mid-2010, Chrysler created the Ram division as the only outlet for trucks and work vans. For 2011, Dodge Ram 1500 was simply known as the Ram 1500.
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