Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram 1500

New York, N.Y. – Chrysler unveiled the new Ram 1500 today and is claiming it will have best-in-class fuel economy with a truckload of pioneering, fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension.

“The new 2013 Ram 1500 is the most capable, best-looking half-ton pickup in the world and delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency, new technology and new features while upgrading the interior and exterior,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico — Chrysler Group LLC. “We changed every area of the truck – from a newly designed frame with air suspension, to a new eight-speed transmission to a new interior with the next-generation Uconnect® system.

“With best-in-class towing and payload, best-in-class ride and handling and best-in-class aerodynamics, the 2013 Ram 1500 delivers unmatched content, performance and capability to our customers,” Diaz added.

Highlights of the new model include:

New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine features 42 percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing provides 395 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and at least 10 percent better fuel economy when compared to 2012 V-8 powertrain
Eight-speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8), standard equipment with 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar, doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four-speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy
New eight-speed also available with the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI – the Company’s first application with a V-8 (TorqueFlite 8 late availability)
New TorqueFlite 8 operated by an innovative dash-mounted, rotary e-shift design
Fuel Saving Technology: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension
Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road capability along with improved ingress/egress and loading, and features automatic load leveling
New exterior design cues including all-new grille/fascia, improved quad projection headlamps and LED front turn signals and taillamps
Best-in-class aerodynamics, coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.363
New, upgraded interior features include: standard and premium vehicle information center, passive entry, Keyless Enter ’n Go, steering wheel and controls, wood accents, updated door panels, instrument panel, interior colors and premium materials
All-new, next-generation Uconnect® Access debuts on the 2013 Ram 1500
Uconnect Access combines a new lineup of smart Media Centers with a powerful new wireless platform
With Uconnect Access, Ram 1500 owners will have alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle’s 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web
Next generation Uconnect system is designed to be forward-thinking, providing the freedom to upgrade to the latest features and services
Voice-recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touchscreen displays and traditional controls provide Ram 1500 customers with a variety of ways to interact with their mobile phones, music, navigation system and applications
Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-color 7-inch vehicle information center
Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows new content with improved data speeds
Chrysler Group offers Ram 1500 customers expanded Sirius XM Radio channel lineup, with exclusive programming including new SiriusXM Latino channels, an automotive industry first
New remote central locking RamBox® cargo management system and tailgate combined with door locks
New rain sensing wipers, SmartBeam® headlamps, power folding mirrors and power sliding rear window with defrost
Best-in-class powertrain warranty – 5 years/100,000 miles