2020 Ram 1500 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
- 2WD Standard Pickup Trucks
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Base MSRP: $32,145.00
- Invoice: $30,798.00
- Hwy MPG: 25 mpg
- City MPG: 20 mpg
pros
Futuristic new styling; aerodynamic body; large towing capacity; off-road ability
model highlights
The Ram 1500 comes in no less than six different trim levels. Drivetrain choices are much less complicated: all models are available in either 2-wheel drive or 4x4 configuration with an 8-speed automatic as the only transmission choice. The base engine is a 3.6L V6, making 305 horsepower. Ram's eTorque mild hybrid system is standard on this engine, providing start/stop technology and short-term torque assist when needed. The alternative is the return of the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine providing a hefty 480-pound feet of torque and 260 horsepower. For drivers that need a V8, a 5.7L Hemi engine available that makes 395 horsepower. Ram's eTorque system is optional on this engine, and opting for it will add up to 130 lb-feet of torque when needed. The eTorque system adds about $800 to the price of the truck.
The most basic Ram 1500 is the Tradesman trim. Intended mostly as a work truck, the Tradesman does without a fancy grill or exterior chrome accents. Instead, it makes do with power door locks and windows, remote keyless access, a rear-view backup camera and of course, a Uconnect system with a 5-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth streaming audio.
The Big Horn Edition adds about $4,000 to the Tradesman, but makes the truck far more livable for the daily driver than just as a work truck. The Big Horn comes with 18-inch aluminum wheels, a leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls on it; exterior chrome work in the grill, bumpers and door handles; fog lamps and in-floor storage should buyers opt for the crew cab.
The next step up is the Laramie, which is where things start to take a turn towards the luxurious. The Laramie comes with a nicer Uconnect system featuring an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch driver information digital gauge cluster, heated and ventilated front seats with 12-way adjustments and a memory function and an alpine stereo with nine speakers.
The Rebel trim goes for sporty over luxurious and gets a unique, aggressive front grill along with blacked out exterior accents. It looks far meaner than any other trim level. LED headlamps, taillights and fog lamps, an electronically locking rear differential, 33-inch tires, tow hooks, an assisted tailgate, a power sliding rear window and the 12-way adjustable seats from the Laramie are all standard on the Rebel. The model is only available with a short bed when configured with the crew cab.
The Laramie Longhorn is only available with a crew cab, but comes with either a short or a long bed. It comes with much of the Laramie features while adding LED projector headlamps, slick looking 20-inch wheels, leather seats, side steps and a wood-trimmed interior.
Top-of-the-line Limited editions come with a huge 12-inch touchscreen, powered running boards, a blind spot monitoring system, active air suspension, a wireless charging pad and more. It also has an available 19-speaker harman/kardon sound system, which Ram claims is the most powerful stereo in its class.
model news
After an extensive re-design last year, the 2020 Dodge Ram looks to add even more value with the return of its 3.0L EcoDiesel engine boasting a class-leading 480 lb-feet of torque. Also new this year is the return of Night Edition Big Horn and Laramie models while the off-road orientated Rebel trim now includes a power liftgate, heated rear seats and a 12-way adjustable driver's seat. Rebels also can be equipped with the Driver Assistance package offering adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning.
value writeup
The Ram 1500 starts well below $32,000 and offers an incredibly capable vehicle for that price. However, it can also be optioned up to luxury levels. It's not just options; the new Ram rides well, is quiet inside and when configured as such, feels every bit as luxurious when compared to your average Lexus or BMW. The new Ram is also capable of towing up to 12,750 lbs with a maximum payload weight of 2,300 lbs. Having shed over 200 lbs from the previous generation, and designed to have a drag coefficient of just 0.357, fuel economy lands at an impressive combined figure of 21mpg.
Exterior Color
Maximum Steel Metallic Clearcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PAR
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PSC
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PXJ
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PAU
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Bright White Clearcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PW7
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Flame Red Clearcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PR4
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Delmonico Red Pearlcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PRV
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Patriot Blue Pearlcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PPX
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Hydro Blue Pearlcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PBJ
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Exterior Color
Olive Green Pearlcoat
Manufacturer's Color Code: PFP
Interior Colors
- Diesel Gray/Black
- Black
Vehicle
| Emissions | |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | 8.1 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
Chassis
| Weight Information | |
| Standard Weight - Front | 0 lbs |
| Standard Weight - Rear | 0 lbs |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front | 3700 lbs |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear | 4100 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2735 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2063 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| Reserve Axle Capacity - Front | 965.00 lbs |
| Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear | 2037.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4798.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2302.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2302.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 12900 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 7800.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4798.00 lbs |
| Reserve Axle Capacity | 3002.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Payload Weight Front | 0 lbs |
| Payload Weight Rear | 0 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7100.00 lbs |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 7730 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 773 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 7730 lbs |
| Frame | |
| Frame Type | N/A |
| Sect Modulus Rails Only | N/A |
| Frame RBM | N/A |
| Frame Strength | N/A |
| Frame Thickness | N/A |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Short And Long Arm |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Spring Capacity - Front | N/A |
| Spring Capacity - Rear | N/A |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Rigid Axle |
| Axle Capacity - Front | N/A |
| Axle Capacity - Rear | N/A |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front | 3.55 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear | 3.55 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front | N/A |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear | N/A |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front | N/A |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear | N/A |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code | TUL |
| Rear Tire Order Code | TUL |
| Front Tire Size | P275/65TR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P275/65TR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Full-Size |
| Front Tire Capacity | N/A |
| Rear Tire Capacity | N/A |
| Spare Tire Capacity | N/A |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front | N/A |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear | N/A |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare | N/A |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Full-Size in |
| Front Wheel Material | Styled Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Styled Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 46.2 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 14.9 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 14.8 in |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 23 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Location | N/A |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location | N/A |
Powertrain
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | DFT |
| Trans Type | 8 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.71 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.14 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.11 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.67 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.28 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.29 |
| Clutch Size | N/A |
| Trans Power Take Off | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | None |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | No |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 460.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 22 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 575.00 mi |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | ERG |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L/220 |
| Fuel System | Sequential MPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 305 @ 6400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 269 @ 4800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Regular Duty |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 730 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) | 730 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (3rd) | N/A |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity | N/A |
Dimensions
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head Room | 40.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.9 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66 in |
| Front Hip Room | 63.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 65.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 63.4 in |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper | N/A |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | N/A |
| Length, Overall | 228.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 82.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 77.6 in |
| Overhang, Front | N/A |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A |
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab | N/A |
| Cab to Axle | N/A |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | N/A |
| Ground to Top of Frame | N/A |
| Frame Width, Rear | N/A |
| Body Length | 0.00 ft |
| Cab to Body | N/A |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor | 76.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | 66.4 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | 66.4 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 51 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 21.5 in |
| Tailgate Width | 60 in |
| Cargo Volume | 61.5 ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A |
Warranty Information
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Crash Test Rating
US NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:
Overall Rating: * * * *
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating: * * * *
Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * *
Overall Side Crash Rating: * * * * *
Side Barrier Rating: * * * * *
Driver: * * * * * Rear Passenger: * * * * *
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat: * * * * *
Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings:
Front Seat Rating: * * * * * Rear Seat Rating: * * * * *
Overall Rollover Rating: * * * *
Dynamic Test Result: No Tip
Risk of Rollover: Not Rated
Note Regarding Driver Rating:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Rollover Note: Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.
Recall Information
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
19V407000
Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 30, 2019
Component:
AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
295981
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence:
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
Dates of Manufacture:
OCT 30, 2017 to MAY 20, 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
V61, V71
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
20V191000
Mfg's Report Date:
APR 01, 2020
Component:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
318537
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence:
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Manufacturer Recall Number:
W30-W37
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
20V208000
Mfg's Report Date:
APR 08, 2020
Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
425599
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Consequence:
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Manufacturer Recall Number:
W25
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
20V374000
Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 24, 2020
Component:
AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
114
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.
Manufacturer Recall Number:
W52
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
20V513000
Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 26, 2020
Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
160229
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
Consequence:
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
Manufacturer Recall Number:
W63
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