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Used RAM 1500 at Clear Lake
The pre-owned full-sized Ram 1500 has a practical yet sophisticated interior, a noticeably even ride, and leading fuel efficiency, especially with the purchasable diesel V6. A used Ram 1500 is an option in 3 bed lengths (5-foot-7, 6-foot-4, & 8-foot), 3 cab sizes (Regular, Quad, & Crew), and 10 trim gradations: Tradesman, Express, Laramie Longhorn, Rebel, Outdoorsman, SLT, Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), Sport, Laramie, & Limited. If you are looking for a light duty, half-ton truck that’s top of its class on gasoline economy, check further into this popular and exciting truck!
Engine Performance
- 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine gets 305 horsepower, 269 lb.-ft. of torque
- 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine sees 395 horsepower, 410 lb.-ft. of torque
- EcoDiesel 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine with 240 horsepower, 420 lb.-ft. of torque
Safety Features
- Tire blockers are integrated with the frame rails
- Standard rearview camera system
- Reinforced A-pillars and door sills
Vehicle Design
- LED Truckbed lighting is an option
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Pulse-width modulated (PWM) blower
What are the sizes of the engines in the RAM 1500?
An 8-speed automatic transmission and RWD are standard and will be seen in a lot of used Ram 1500 models. There is also 4-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic that the 1500 is found in as well. A pre-owned Ram 1500 typically has 1 of 3 possible engines: a 5.7-liter V8 with 395-hp, a 3.6-liter V6 with 305-hp, and a turbodiesel 3.0-liter V6 with 240-hp (and 420 lb-ft torque). The tough 3.6-liter V6 and well-made 8-speed automatic bring in good numbers– 18/25 mpg city/highway–without sacrificing power. Towing maximum utilizing a V6 reaches 7,610-lbs. The gigantic V8 engine can tow up to 10,700 pounds. The 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine sees a striking 21/29 mpg and a 9,210-lb towing maximum. When well-furnished with the right stuff, the Ram 1500 has a maximum payload of 1,890 pounds! An available air suspension only sweetens the pot in that drivers can make use of the auto-leveling feature when under heavy load, and enjoy dampened road bump mitigation as well, significantly above the competitor’s trucks!
What is the RAM 1500 like, inside and out?
You’ll notice the Rebel right away by its grille with a large-font “RAM” letter badge, announcing its inherent off-road burliness. A usual pre-owned Ram 1500 can fit three people in Regular Cab models (2 with bucket seats, if those were selected) and 6 people in Crew or Quad Cab versions (minus 1 if bucket seats). The Ram 1500 has a uber-silent cabin for a truck, and, across models, premium material fidelity contributes to that. Standard amenities would be a USB port, radio, and a choice of 5- and 8.4″ Uconnect touch screens. Climate and sound levels can easily be changed via direct buttons near that screen. There is usually voice-recognition technology, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for music streaming and calls, text message assist, navigation and satellite radio. That list continues with optional heated back seats, cloth or leather coverings, power heated/ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Vinyl upholstery is standard because if you are using your truck for work, it’s very easy to clean that way.
Is there more Information on the design configurations?
Further information on the look of the RAM 1500 would be that it comes in many different shapes concerning the bed and cab lengths. For instance, Regular Cab Ram 1500 vehicles are findable with an 8-foot bed or a 6-foot-4″ bed. Crew Cab models can have either a 5-foot-7″ bed or a 6-foot-4″ bed, while the Quad Cab models rock a 6-foot-4″ bed. Built-in storage compartments in the bed rails (RamBox) are available with the 5-foot-7″ and 6-foot-4″ beds.There are the under-floor storage compartments in the Crew Cab, and all Ram 1500 have innovative and convenient places to put items like small tools and lunches. In the truckbed, look for the RamBox system, which has lockable (option), drainable waterproof compartments for all kinds of items, from gear to lunches, and even ice!
Final Thoughts on the Used RAM 1500
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that as far back as 2016, the Ram earned a perfect 5-star rating in side impact testing and 4 stars in front, overall, and rollover crash testing. A mix of standard and available safety items for used Ram 1500 models could include front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, Sentry Key theft deterrent (engine immobilizer), LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), Brake Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-start Assist, Rainy Day Braking, Ready Alert Braking, all-speed traction control, trailer-sway control, and 4-wheel ABS. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said that the 2016 Ram 1500 attained their best rating of good for seat, side, and moderate overlap front crash safety. There is a Remote Start and Security Group that adds an alarm and remote start as well. With all this and so much more, the RAM 1500 is certainly a solid choice and we hope to see you here at Clear Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge at your next available opportunity!