New 2017 Ram 1500 at Kernersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for Kernersville, NC

The 2017 Ram 1500 is a great option if you are looking around for your next full size pickup truck. The 2017 Ram 1500 is available in many various trim levels and body styles in order to provide you with the perfect pickup truck. The interior cabin is impressive as well with its use of quality materials and the latest in infotainment technology. The Ram 1500 is also going to keep you and your passengers safe with its extensive list of standard and available safety features. If you are interested in learning more about the 2017 Ram 1500, then please read on!

Under the 1500's Hood

The 2017 Ram 1500 is a full size pickup truck that comes available in many different body styles and trim levels. These trim levels include the Tradesman, Express, HFE, SLT, Big Horn/Lone Star, Sport, Rebel, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and the Limited. The body style options include the regular cab, the Quad Cab, and the Crew Cab. The standard engine for the base trim is a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 that is able to produce up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft of torque and is matched with an exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is a the standard layout for the 2017 Ram 1500, while there are two available four-wheel drive systems. These four-wheel drive systems both features a two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing, while one is a traditional part-time system with manual mode election and the other offers an Auto 4WD mode that can automatically switch between rear- and four-wheel drive as road condition dictate. Another engine option would be the 5.7-liter V8, which is standard for the Sport, Laramie Longhorn, and the Limited and can produce up to 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft of torque. The standard engine for the HFE trim model is the EcoDiesel which is a turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V6 that is able to produce up to 240 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft of torque.

Design of Ram 1500

The 2017 Ram 1500 is equipped with many standard and available features that makes a great pickup truck even better. The base Tradesman is equipped with standard features such as 17-inch steel wheels, black bumpers/grille/door handles, a seven-pin wiring harness, a Class IV receiver hitch, automatic headlights, a locking tailgate, a spray-in bedliner, a rear backlight, viny floor covering, air-conditioning, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, vinyl upholstery, a tilt-only steering wheel, cruise control, and a six-speaker sound system with a USB port and an auxiliary input jack. The interior of the 2017 Ram 1500 is built with many quality materials and even offers an available wood trim and premium leather upholstery. The seat comfort is sure to please all drivers and passengers alike with its soft padding and adequate support. As far as infotainment goes, there are two available Uconnect systems which includes the 5-inch center screen and the 8.4-inch touchscreen that features large virtual buttons along with several physical buttons, as well. The 2017 Ram 1500 features a rotary shift knob located on the dashboard, rather than the traditional shift lever. A few available features include keyless entry and ignition, remote start, power-adjustable pedals, Bluetooth, voice controls, smartphone integration, and even WiFi hot spot capability.

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Conclusions

The 2017 Ram 1500 is featured with many standard and available safety features. These standard safety features include four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control, hill start assist, trailer-sway control, front-seat side airbags, and full-length side curtain airbags. A few available features include a fully integrated trailer-brake controller, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors. Also, the Uconnect Access system is equipped with an emergency telematics system that can connect you with 911 with a simple touch of a button and provides stolen vehicle tracking.