Attention: TDR Forum Junkies The bright lights of Detroit’s North American International Auto Show have faded, and the automakers have moved on to the next big venue, the Chicago Auto Show.
Before we review Ram’s press announcement at Chicago, let’s do a review of what I expect the future holds for Ram:
The following is their press release that tells us about the release of Ram’s “Night Styling Package” for the Heavy Duty trucks. (Sorry, the Cummins engine’s top torque rating is still at 900 torque. Ford’s 2017 Super Duty rating is 925 torque. Is 1000 torque coming in 2019?)
Also, Ram introduces a 1500 “Copper Sport” limited edition (3000 units). This 1500 truck is only offered on Crew Cab V-8 models.
Enjoy the press release information.
Robert Patton – Editor, Turbo Diesel Register
Ram Launches Heavy Duty Night Models at 2017 Chicago Auto Show
The new Night editions further expand the Ram factory-custom truck family from the half-ton Ram 1500 announced in September 2016 to the brand’s three-quarter and one-ton models.
Based on the monochromatic Sport appearance package, Night adds blacked-out features -- including wheels, grille surround and badging – to deliver an eye-catching adaptation of the performance-enthusiast-oriented package.
“Truck enthusiasts look for ways to stand out from the crowd,” said Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – Global. “The Ram Brand understands that it’s important to meet the demands and deliver outstanding, durable products to every type of truck buyer. From the Ram Sport, to the popular Rebel, to the ultimate off-road truck – the Ram Power Wagon – Ram is building the best trucks in the enthusiast segment.”
Production of the 2017 Ram HD Night models began early February 2017. Ram Heavy Duty Night pricing starts at $45,520 plus $1,320 destination.
2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Night Package
Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Night packages start with monochromatic Sport appearance package components and features, adding body-colored wheel flares.
Black 2500/3500- and powertrain-specific badging, black lighting bezels and black grill surround define the Night look. Also included are black-bezel headlamps, body-color-painted steel front and rear bumpers, 20x8-inch black-painted aluminum wheels and LT285/60R20E outlined-white letter on/off road tires. Black rectangular running boards also are available.
The Night package includes high-back heated cloth vinyl bucket seats with 10-way power adjustment, power-adjustable pedals and automatic temperature control with dual-zone climate control (six passenger bench or five passenger buckets with center console).
The new Ram Heavy Duty Night package also adds:
Ram 2500 and 3500 HD Night models are available in Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Brilliant Black Crystal, Delmonico Red Pearl and Granite Crystal Metallic.
Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
Ram Heavy Duty pickups are designed to work hard and deliver an amazing 31,210 lbs. of towing capability. The 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel produces 385 horsepower and 900 lb.-ft. of torque. The Ram 2500 holds the ¾-ton gas-powered towing title with 16,320 pounds of capacity.
Ram Heavy Duty pickups also offer the segment’s highest snow plow ratings, most interior space (Mega Cab) and the highest level of off-road capability (Power Wagon).
Ram also features the largest displacement V-8 in the segment. The 6.4-liter HEMI® opens the door to additional customers who are looking for a large gasoline powertrain at a great value. The 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 delivers 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque, and features VVT with Fuel Saver cylinder deactivation.
Ram Heavy Duty pickups are loaded with innovations that deliver the segment’s best ride and handling, including rear link-coil rear suspension for Ram 2500, exclusive auto-level rear air suspension for Ram 2500 and exclusive factory supplemental air suspension system for Ram 3500.
The 2017 Ram Copper Sport limited edition adapts an eye-popping and vivid monochromatic exterior hue with body-color grille, a black-decaled Sport performance hood, black Ram’s head grille badge, black tailgate badge and black body-side badges. Big 22-inch polished aluminum wheels fill the fenders (available on two-wheel-drive with 20-inch wheels on four-wheel-drive).
“The Ram 1500 Copper Sport builds on the ever-increasing demand for factory-custom trucks,” said Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – Global. “Our customers continue to enjoy the attention to detail and styling our designers put into each trim level, and this new eye-grabbing model will not disappoint.”
Interior treatments for the Copper Sport include Copper-colored accent stitching throughout the cabin, Sport embroidery on the deluxe bucket seats, color-accent Ram’s head embroidery on the headrests and sport mesh on the seat inserts. Anodized Copper-painted spears and trim rings link with an all-black headliner and pillars to complete the interior pattern. Additionally, the Ram 1500 Copper Sport features an Alpine® premium sound system with nine-speakers, including subwoofer.
Only 3,000 units of the uniquely colored 2017 Ram 1500 Sports will be produced.
The 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport buzz model is offered on Crew Cab V-8 models with a starting MSRP of $45,630 plus $1,320 destination. The trucks are arriving in dealerships later this month.
Ram 1500 Sport
The Ram 1500 Sport blends efficient, durable Pentastar or HEMI engine with monochromatic visual performance cues to make it an appealing alternative for truck enthusiasts.
Ram 1500 Sport is powered by a standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 /TorqueFlite 8 combination, delivering 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque along with 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway fuel efficiency. For those seeking more power, the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with variable valve timing and fuel-saver technology is available. Its 395 horsepower/410 lb.-ft. of torque is mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission and delivers 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway.
The Ram 1500 Sport is available in Regular (R/T), Quad and Crew Cab models in both two- and four-wheel drive.
The Sport comes standard with heated high-back bucket seats with full center console, heated steering wheel, halogen projector headlamps, body-color grille, front fascia, mirrors and rear bumper and 20-inch painted/polished aluminum wheels with outlined white letter tires.
Ram 1500 features a truckload of pioneering, fuel-saving systems, including first-in-segment technologies such as thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension.
About Ram Truck Brand
Since its launch as a stand-alone division in 2009, the Ram Truck brand has steadily emerged as an industry leader with America’s longest-lasting line of pickups.
Creating a distinct identity for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on core customers and the features they find valuable. Whether focusing on a family that uses a Ram 1500 day-in and day-out, a hard-working Ram 3500 Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its Ram ProMaster commercial van every day for deliveries, Ram has the truck market covered.
In order to be the best, it takes a commitment to innovation, capability, efficiency and durability. Ram Truck invests substantially in its products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and exclusive features that further enhance their capabilities.
Ram continues to beat the competition in the most sought-after titles:
Follow Ram and FCA US news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.fcanorthamerica.com
Company website: www.fcanorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.fcanorthamerica.com
FCA360: www.fca360.com
Ram Truck brand: www.ramtrucks.com
Ram Zone blog: www.ramzone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RamTrucks and https://www.facebook.com/FiatChrysler.NorthAmerica/
Flickr: www.flickr.com/RamTrucks and www.flickr.com/ChryslerGroup
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ramtrucks and www.pinterest.com/FCAcorporate
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ramtrucks and www.instagram.com/FiatChrysler_NA
Twitter: www.twitter.com/RamTrucks and www.twitter.com/FiatChrysler_NA
YouTube: www.youtube.com/RamTrucks and www.youtube.com/pentastarvideo
Before we review Ram’s press announcement at Chicago, let’s do a review of what I expect the future holds for Ram:
- ​A new 1500 will start production at their retooled plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Look for the 2018 model truck to start production on January 1, 2018.
- According to Automotive News, Ram will continue the current 1500 platform well into 2019. The added volume of this “low cost” Ram will appeal to fleet customers. These trucks will be built at their current facility, Warren Road Truck Plant in suburban Detroit.
- Heavy Duty truck redesign will follow for model year 2019.
The following is their press release that tells us about the release of Ram’s “Night Styling Package” for the Heavy Duty trucks. (Sorry, the Cummins engine’s top torque rating is still at 900 torque. Ford’s 2017 Super Duty rating is 925 torque. Is 1000 torque coming in 2019?)
Also, Ram introduces a 1500 “Copper Sport” limited edition (3000 units). This 1500 truck is only offered on Crew Cab V-8 models.
Enjoy the press release information.
Robert Patton – Editor, Turbo Diesel Register
Ram Launches Heavy Duty Night Models at 2017 Chicago Auto Show
- Ram super-sizes the Night model with 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty special editions
- Night package boasts straight-from-the-factory customized black-out look
- Black grille surround, badges and wheels add personality and style
- Ram 2500 Night pricing starts at $45,520 plus $1,320 destination
The new Night editions further expand the Ram factory-custom truck family from the half-ton Ram 1500 announced in September 2016 to the brand’s three-quarter and one-ton models.
Based on the monochromatic Sport appearance package, Night adds blacked-out features -- including wheels, grille surround and badging – to deliver an eye-catching adaptation of the performance-enthusiast-oriented package.
“Truck enthusiasts look for ways to stand out from the crowd,” said Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – Global. “The Ram Brand understands that it’s important to meet the demands and deliver outstanding, durable products to every type of truck buyer. From the Ram Sport, to the popular Rebel, to the ultimate off-road truck – the Ram Power Wagon – Ram is building the best trucks in the enthusiast segment.”
Production of the 2017 Ram HD Night models began early February 2017. Ram Heavy Duty Night pricing starts at $45,520 plus $1,320 destination.
2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Night Package
Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Night packages start with monochromatic Sport appearance package components and features, adding body-colored wheel flares.
Black 2500/3500- and powertrain-specific badging, black lighting bezels and black grill surround define the Night look. Also included are black-bezel headlamps, body-color-painted steel front and rear bumpers, 20x8-inch black-painted aluminum wheels and LT285/60R20E outlined-white letter on/off road tires. Black rectangular running boards also are available.
The Night package includes high-back heated cloth vinyl bucket seats with 10-way power adjustment, power-adjustable pedals and automatic temperature control with dual-zone climate control (six passenger bench or five passenger buckets with center console).
The new Ram Heavy Duty Night package also adds:
- A black grille surround with black billet inserts
- Bold “RAM” tailgate with blacked-out lettering from Ram Power Wagon
- Black Ram’s-head grille badge
- Flat black Ram 2500 or 3500 Heavy Duty door badge
- Flat black 4x4 tailgate badge (if applicable)
- Flat black powertrain door badging
Ram 2500 and 3500 HD Night models are available in Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Brilliant Black Crystal, Delmonico Red Pearl and Granite Crystal Metallic.
Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
Ram Heavy Duty pickups are designed to work hard and deliver an amazing 31,210 lbs. of towing capability. The 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel produces 385 horsepower and 900 lb.-ft. of torque. The Ram 2500 holds the ¾-ton gas-powered towing title with 16,320 pounds of capacity.
Ram Heavy Duty pickups also offer the segment’s highest snow plow ratings, most interior space (Mega Cab) and the highest level of off-road capability (Power Wagon).
Ram also features the largest displacement V-8 in the segment. The 6.4-liter HEMI® opens the door to additional customers who are looking for a large gasoline powertrain at a great value. The 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 delivers 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque, and features VVT with Fuel Saver cylinder deactivation.
Ram Heavy Duty pickups are loaded with innovations that deliver the segment’s best ride and handling, including rear link-coil rear suspension for Ram 2500, exclusive auto-level rear air suspension for Ram 2500 and exclusive factory supplemental air suspension system for Ram 3500.
2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport Makes First Appearance at 2017 Chicago Auto Show
- Ram’s Copper Sport limited edition is the first time a Ram 1500 has offered the radiant Copper Pearl color
- Nine-speaker Alpine® premium audio system with subwoofer
- 22-inch polished aluminum wheels (two-wheel-drive)
- Production limited to 3,000 units, pricing for Ram 1500 Copper Sport starts at $45,630
The 2017 Ram Copper Sport limited edition adapts an eye-popping and vivid monochromatic exterior hue with body-color grille, a black-decaled Sport performance hood, black Ram’s head grille badge, black tailgate badge and black body-side badges. Big 22-inch polished aluminum wheels fill the fenders (available on two-wheel-drive with 20-inch wheels on four-wheel-drive).
“The Ram 1500 Copper Sport builds on the ever-increasing demand for factory-custom trucks,” said Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – Global. “Our customers continue to enjoy the attention to detail and styling our designers put into each trim level, and this new eye-grabbing model will not disappoint.”
Interior treatments for the Copper Sport include Copper-colored accent stitching throughout the cabin, Sport embroidery on the deluxe bucket seats, color-accent Ram’s head embroidery on the headrests and sport mesh on the seat inserts. Anodized Copper-painted spears and trim rings link with an all-black headliner and pillars to complete the interior pattern. Additionally, the Ram 1500 Copper Sport features an Alpine® premium sound system with nine-speakers, including subwoofer.
Only 3,000 units of the uniquely colored 2017 Ram 1500 Sports will be produced.
The 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport buzz model is offered on Crew Cab V-8 models with a starting MSRP of $45,630 plus $1,320 destination. The trucks are arriving in dealerships later this month.
Ram 1500 Sport
The Ram 1500 Sport blends efficient, durable Pentastar or HEMI engine with monochromatic visual performance cues to make it an appealing alternative for truck enthusiasts.
Ram 1500 Sport is powered by a standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 /TorqueFlite 8 combination, delivering 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque along with 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway fuel efficiency. For those seeking more power, the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with variable valve timing and fuel-saver technology is available. Its 395 horsepower/410 lb.-ft. of torque is mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission and delivers 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway.
The Ram 1500 Sport is available in Regular (R/T), Quad and Crew Cab models in both two- and four-wheel drive.
The Sport comes standard with heated high-back bucket seats with full center console, heated steering wheel, halogen projector headlamps, body-color grille, front fascia, mirrors and rear bumper and 20-inch painted/polished aluminum wheels with outlined white letter tires.
Ram 1500 features a truckload of pioneering, fuel-saving systems, including first-in-segment technologies such as thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension.
About Ram Truck Brand
Since its launch as a stand-alone division in 2009, the Ram Truck brand has steadily emerged as an industry leader with America’s longest-lasting line of pickups.
Creating a distinct identity for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on core customers and the features they find valuable. Whether focusing on a family that uses a Ram 1500 day-in and day-out, a hard-working Ram 3500 Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its Ram ProMaster commercial van every day for deliveries, Ram has the truck market covered.
In order to be the best, it takes a commitment to innovation, capability, efficiency and durability. Ram Truck invests substantially in its products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and exclusive features that further enhance their capabilities.
Ram continues to beat the competition in the most sought-after titles:
- Longest-lasting line of pickups
- Best-in-class ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
- Best-in-class fuel economy and longest range with exclusive EcoDiesel – 29 mpg and 754 miles with Ram 1500
- Best-in-class gas towing – 16,320 pounds with Ram 2500
- Highest snow plow rating – Ram 2500 and 3500
- Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
- Most capable fullsize off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
Follow Ram and FCA US news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.fcanorthamerica.com
Company website: www.fcanorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.fcanorthamerica.com
FCA360: www.fca360.com
Ram Truck brand: www.ramtrucks.com
Ram Zone blog: www.ramzone.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RamTrucks and https://www.facebook.com/FiatChrysler.NorthAmerica/
Flickr: www.flickr.com/RamTrucks and www.flickr.com/ChryslerGroup
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ramtrucks and www.pinterest.com/FCAcorporate
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ramtrucks and www.instagram.com/FiatChrysler_NA
Twitter: www.twitter.com/RamTrucks and www.twitter.com/FiatChrysler_NA
YouTube: www.youtube.com/RamTrucks and www.youtube.com/pentastarvideo
