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Dodge Ram 2500: Heavy Duty Vehicle With Class
Dodge pickup trucks are renowned for their durability and none more so than the Ram 2500, this is a heavy-duty vehicle that has class along with durability and power. With many awards to its name such as the Truckin’ 2006 Truck of the Year and the Autobytel Editors choice for best new large pick-up and a myriad of others which go to show how well built and solidly designed this working truck is.
The Ram 2500 regular cab ST has a powerful 5.7lt, 345 horsepower V8 engine and four-wheel anti-lock brakes for that all important safety aspect. This Dodge pickup trucks wheels are 17in argent steel wheels and if your impressed with the engineering, the interior design matches the exterior, with a superb AM/FM stereo with single disc CD player, plus 4 speakers to provide you and your passengers with great sound, as for your passengers there is plenty of room with a 40/20/40 split front bench.
The quad cab in the series also has the impressive powerhouse of an engine and the same wheel specifications along with the internal features however the mega cab, as its name suggests has more options, you still get the standard engine, however it comes with tip start and those wheels still at 17in but they are chrome clad, a great design feature. Also, this truck has some of the largest brakes on a truck, helping the driver control heavy loads.
As for the interior design there is plenty to be impressed about, at the front is the centre armrest or business console whichever you prefer and an overhead console with a trip computer, the functionality and superb aspects this Dodge Pickup Truck provides is why it has won so many awards.
Above are the types of cab available, but also within these cab types are the various classes, such as ST, SLY, Power Wagon and Laramie. Let’s take a look at the latter two in more detail.
The power wagon provides the same quality engine as expected, but it also has electronically controlled locking to the front and rear differentials and a disconnecting front stabiliser bar and an impressive 33in winch.
If you are going to spend a lot of time off road, then this powerful beauty is going to provide the answers to any problems of a previous all terrain vehicle, the tires are specifically designed for varying terrain and the shock absorbers are one of the most capable for off road driving, not only that it has the lowest axle ratio in its genre.
The Laramie Dodge Pickup Truck has many impressive features, along with the standard engine mentioned previously, it also boasts of tip start and dual temperature control and for comfort you get leather trimmed seating, the interior is a polished as the exterior, with an overhead console and providing the largest brakes in a crew cab, perfect for those heavy duty work days.
