2017 Ram 2500 Review
When you decide it's time to invest in a heavy-duty pickup for your workload throughout the Gilbert, Mesa, and Tempe area, you have a lot of options to consider. But if you're looking for strong durability that can handle off the road just as easily on the road, you may want to look a little closer at the 2017 Ram 2500. This rugged pickup offers a variety of abilities, but is it right for you and your duties?
Our team at Earnhardt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is going to take a closer look at this truck to help you along. In our Ram 2500 review, we'll be focusing on the factors that are most important to pickup truck drivers. We'll show you the engine power and options, as well as the towing and payload abilities. By reading about this pickup truck and what it can do, you'll be able to determine if it's right for you and your needs.
Ram 2500 Review: Engine Power & Options
The Ram 2500 comes with a few distinct engine options. However, the base level is equipped with 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine that can deliver 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The next level up is the 6.4L HEMI® V8, which brings the pickup truck's abilities to 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. The final engine that drivers can choose is the 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel V6 engine, which drops the horsepower to 370. However, it brings an incredible boost in torque to 800 lb-ft, making it the more formidable engine option when it comes to towing. Each of these engine options come paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with drive modes and a transmission oil cooler for optimal performance when trailering.
Ram 2500 Review: Towing & Payload Abilities
The Ram 2500 and its towing and payload abilities vary depending on which engine you select for your truck. The 5.7L HEMI® V8 is capable of towing 13,890 pounds with a payload capacity of 3,059 pounds. Upgrading to the 6.4L HEMI® V8 shows a huge boost in the trucks abilities. This engine configuration allows the Ram 2500 to tow up to 16,320 pounds with a 3,987-pound payload capacity.
Of course, the 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel V6 engine brings the most to the table with its ability to tow 17,980 pounds thanks to its 800 lb-ft of torque. Of course, due to the drop in horsepower, it shares the same 3,059 pound payload capacity as the base level engine.
Learning More About The 2017 Ram 2500
At Earnhardt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we were happy to show pickup truck drivers the impressive abilities of the 2017 Ram 2500. You saw the different engine options that are available with this truck. You even saw the impressive towing and payload abilities that each engine offers. Of course, in order to learn more about this truck, you really need to sit behind the wheel and experience it for yourself.
Schedule a test drive with us at Earnhardt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. We're always excited to share important information with drivers in the Gilbert, Mesa, and Tempe area when they're in the market for a new truck.