The freshening also extends to the Ram's interior, which now features a new, cleaner instrument panel, and a wide-format
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| Dodge now offers the Ram with some of the same goodies you'd expect from a top of the line Chrysler 300C. (Photo: DiamlerChrysler Canada) |
For those who use their trucks as both daily drivers and workhorses, Dodge now offers the Ram with some of the same goodies you'd expect from a top of the line Chrysler 300C. On the list are leather trimmed, power-operated leather seats with heated cushions, UConnect handsfree phone capability with integrated Bluetooth technology, a power-operated sunroof, a rear sliding window, and a GPS navigation system that comes with a premium sound system upgrade. Like the exterior, all Rams, including the heavy-duty 2500 and 3500, off-road expert Power
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| All 2006 Rams, including the heavy-duty 2500 and 3500, off-road expert Power Wagon, SRT-10 super-truck and all-new Mega Cab models, feature the new interior modifications. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada) |
When introduced, the Ram 1500 was one of the best handling full-size trucks on the market, endowed with the most car-like ride and handling capabilities. Since then, the market has progressed and the title has shifted hands to Ford's new and improved F-150 and a few of the other American-built, Japanese branded full-sizers, such as the Nissan Titan and the steadily improved Toyota Tundra. To regain some of its edge, Dodge's engineers have adopted a fully boxed frame for the Ram's body-on-frame chassis. Commonplace in today's heavy-duty pickup segment, the fully boxed frame, complete with (new) ultra-rigid hydroformed components, help to increase the Ram 1500's already stiff torsional rigidity, generous carrying ability (GVWR) and impressive towing capabilities.