2009 Dodge Ram Pics In/Out

[EBung]

Factory dual exhaust? Hell ya!

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Interesting- there will be 3 bed lengths available. . . the shortest is the one shown in the pictures at 5'7", a regular shortbox the same size as the current shortbox at 6'4", and standard 8' longbox.

Bummer the Cummins for the Ram 1500 won't arrive 'til the 2010 model.

Vaughn

 

[Slingblade]

This new cab looks bigger than the current quad cab. If so then they got it right. I want a larger back seat area than is offered with the current quad cab with an 8' box. The mega cab, nice as it is, might be too long if they were to offer it that way. Of ourse, if they did poduce one in the future I'd probably buy one.

 

[hintonJ]

There are not any photos that give a perception of the truck's size, but it looks smaller to me than the previous models. Am I the only one?

 

[Slingblade]

The box looks like it's smaller but the back doors look longer, to me anyway. I hope so as I have been looking a Fords lately as the kids are getting bigger and need more back seat room. I'm not buying another short box truck again or I'd have a mega cab.

 

[JasonCzerak]

So where are they going to put the "if you can't find it, grind it" shifter? That console was sooo stolen from the Ferds.

 

[brods]

LOL. It screams Ford, especially with that "Eddie Bauer" two tone paint! The grill is the only part that says Dodge. Cover up the grill and the Ram badges and most people would mistake it for a Ford!

 

[Spooled-up]

Looks like they have backup sensors, and I saw a port for plugging something into the radio - probably an iPod.



I like it, but not enough to want to sell my Mega Cab and buy one. When I get the long bed on this truck I'll have the perfect truck anyway!

 

[RailroadJim]

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I agree with brods post, i thought it was the facelift on an ford f-150 when i first glanced at it, not a good sign. Looking at it again it is now in my mind an f-150 with a charger grill. YUCK

 

[JDiepstra]

When i covered the grill with my finger I thought it looked like an import.

 

[MMeier]

Factory dual exhaust? Hell ya!

Don't bet on it, I'm sure its just a single set up.

 

[MMeier]

So where are they going to put the "if you can't find it, grind it" shifter? That console was sooo stolen from the Ferds.

More like what are they going to be using for a trans in the new ones?

 

[Wayne M.]

I hope y'all realize this seems to have a rear suspension like a Durango- coil spring/ link. I have a feeling the 2500 will be a different truck, like the F150 and F250 are different. On another board, someone said the front end looks like a '72 Challenger. LOL.

 

[EGroeneveld]

I think this one is ugly. To Lincoln/Ford copycat like for my tastes. It just looks to gody.

 

[opjohnny]

Have you seen the new 150? I think the Dodge turned out better. With the rear coils it will ride great but air bags should be mandatory with a tow package.

 

[Alphacowboy]

I think its funny how many think it looks like a Ford. It does have some cues from Ford, and Toyota, but ya know what, I think they designed it right. It looks how the Ford and Toyota should have looked.



Personally, I love it, if I had the money, I would be buying the 2500 when it is available in 2010. We'll have to see if I can save up my pennies! As to the interior being like the Fords... . :-laf Hello, what have you guys been crying about since day one? That dodges interiors suck and that you wish you could have a Cummins, with a Ford interior... we'll you got it. I like it, and its WAY better than the Ford super Poopy look. At lease Dodge limited the name plates plastered every where to one Dodge emblem above the center console and the Ram head on the steering wheel. If it looked like a Ford, Ram would be placed on every body panel and all over every dash panel! :-laf



Center console is optional, its not standard. So there will be room for us hand shakers.



Aluminum hood, thats pretty sweet!



Fenders are no longer stuctural, they are mounted on Hydro-formed supports! This is a good thing, will drasticly reduce cost if you ding a fender.



Grill is mounted to the body... I kinda liked the grill on the hood, but I understandy why they did it, and I would rather have less air resistance noise than the grill on the hood.



Side storage is only on the 5'7" box... boooooooooo



Dash has a leather top... . YEAH! No more dash falling apart and into the abis of frame work madness!



Rear suspension, hey, this is the half-ton release, and from what I read, this suspension is actually pretty damn sweet. They are still giving the truck a payload of 1800 pounds with this setup, and towing cap. of 9100 pounds, thats respectful for a 1/2ton with a coil sprung rear!!! Who's to say they dont go completely out of the box on the HD models and do a multi-link system with factory airbags instead of coils? Its a possibility! They would be a class first, and above all on ride quality with the setup, and in all reality, a better, more stable, and capable setup.



If you read the entire article, they did thier home work this time. Everything on this truck is EXACTLY what I have been reading from you and all other sites as to what YOU wanted in a truck. There is a few things, like no manual t-case, and a few smaller items that you all complain about, but the stuff like that, that is missing, is gone for new improved upgraded from the 80's to the 21st century, sorry, its just gonna happen that way.



As I see it, I think Dodge has a home run up thier sleeve with this truck. I think the ONLY thing that will hinder this trucks sales is peoples doubt of what is to happen with Chrysler since they are a little tipsy at this point, but I am not worried in the least bit. I cant wait to see the fuel mileage that the v6 or v8 Cummins will be capable of in that 1/2ton!

 

[JCleary]

While I know its not a diesel... yet, I found the pics tonight on Allpar has Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, and Jeep car, minivan, and truck information I see the gauge setup above the center display and wonder if the Cummins equipped trucks would have a trans temp, or maybe a possible EGT gauge? Wishful thinking probably. I'm not too sure about the exterior styling, and the big center console inside reminds me of the Hummer H1. It will be interesting to see how a six speed shifter looks in the center console. I really like the bed storage area on the side.



Wonder what the response to the future V8 Cummins will be?



Still glad I bought an 05.



Cheers!

I know that with certain Audi models the display between the gauges can be reprogrammed (by an aftermarket supplier) to show boost (among other things). Perhaps one of the smart companies out there will be able to reprogram or enable a performance box to display boost/egt in the LCD display. Wouldn't that be sweet?!?!

 

[amsoilman]

I also like the looks of this new truck! It definately is a TOTALY new version of the Ram trucks! I realy like the interior design too.



Wayne

 

[Lonestar]

I cant wait to see whats instore for the HD. I'm thinking about going and waiting at my dealer to order one now. I love the interior, and a 1/2 ton with a diesel would be awesome!



Corey

 

[TWilkening]

. On another board, someone said the front end looks like a '72 Challenger. LOL.

The way the headlights are reminds me of the new Mustangs. And the interior reminds me alot of the F-150s