RAM TRUCK DOWN UNDER

By Evan Spence 3 Min Read

We live in a big country, and it seems as a nation we are obsessed with towing. So when you consider those two facts, it is strange that we don’t have a full-sized four-wheel drive utility offered from the factory.

In fact, we haven’t seen one sold in Australia since the Brazilian made Ford F-series was removed from our market in 2006! Still to this day, these F-trucks command a high price on the used market, proving there is demand for solid tow performers in Australia. Enter the 2015 Ram Truck. Just don’t call it a Dodge, as Fiat Chrysler is keen to establish the Ram Truck brand here on its own two legs.

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With a towing capacity of the largest Ram Truck said to be more than seven tonnes and a tray capacity of three tonnes, it is pretty easy to see the advantage of the big Ram. And it is big! Naturally, the Ram Truck was originally designed for the American market, but
rumours are circulating surrounding the team from Holden Special Vehicles being employed to handle the conversion from left- to right-hand drive. With an expected initial price tag of up to $120,000 you would want this conversion to be done right, after all. Confirmation has been received that the Ram will meet all government requirements for full volume certification, making them road-legal in Australia.

There are three size Ram Trucks available, and we hope to receive the same configurations here over time. The smallest offering being the Ram 1500, followed by the Ram 2500 and the lastly, the big brother Ram 3500. Engine options have yet to be confirmed, but it is fair to assume we will see the smaller 5.7-litre Hemi V8 (haha… smaller) and if we keep our fingers and toes crossed, the Cummins 6.7-litre turbo-diesel power plant that will produce nearly 900nm of torque from the factory.

Both New Zealand and Australia will be receiving delivery of the Ram Truck, with the first said to arrive before the end of 2015. We will keep you updated as information flows in, but it is safe to say the Ram Truck will be a game changer in the booming dual-cab ute market.


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