2017 RAM 2500 at Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep

If you are seeking one of the best heavy-duty trucks out there, then you have brought yourself to the right place. If you purchase this truck--the 2017 RAM 2500--with its automatic transmission and diesel engine, then you will get a really good amount of torque out of the truck. This truck provides a quiet and comfortable ride. If you want super off-road capability, then get the vehicle in its Power Wagon trim. The truck's cabin comes with an excellent fit and finish. For the 2017 model year, the vehicle's suspension on the Laramie Longhorn and Limited 4x4 models has been slightly upgraded. Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 RAM 2500, and how this truck could be perfect for you! We hope you enjoy this review!

Under the 2500's Hood

Many 2017 RAM 2500s come with a 5.7-liter V8 gasoline engine. This engine produces 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. There is a modified version of this engine, which produces identical power figures to the gasoline version, but runs on compressed natural gas. You may purchase the 2017 RAM 2500 with either part-time four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. One optional engine for the truck is a 6.4-liter V8, which will get you 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired up to a six-speed automatic transmission. Another optional engine for the truck is a 6.7-liter diesel six-cylinder. This engine creates 350 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque. It can be had with one of two different types of transmissions: a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. The vehicle's gas tank can hold up to 32 gallons of regular, unleaded fuel.

Design of RAM 2500

Three different cab styles--a two-door regular cab, a four-door crew cab and a four-door jumbo crew cab (Mega Cab)--are available for the 2017 RAM 2500. The regular cab comes with an eight-foot bed. With the crew cab, you may get either an eight-foot bed or a six-foot-four-inch one. You may purchase the 2017 RAM 1500 in one of seven trim levels: Tradesman, SLT, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited and Power Wagon. The base Tradesman comes with 17-inch steel wheels, a locking tailgate, a USB port, a six-speaker stereo, and more! The next trim level up, which is the SLT, offers power heated mirrors, cloth upholstery, carpeted floors, and more! Available exterior colors include, but are not limited to, the following: Maximum Steel Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Granite Crystal Metallic, Black Forest Green, Pearl White, Bright White and Luxury Brown.

How much torque does the 5.7-liter V8 engine produce?

This engine produces 400 lb-ft of torque, as well as 383 horsepower.

Does the base Tradesman come with a USB port?

Yes, the Tradesman comes with a USB port! How cool is that?!

Conclusions

Standard safety features on the 2017 RAM 2500 include headrests, auto delay-off headlamps, dusk-sensing headlamps, dual-front side-mounted airbags, an engine immobilizer, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, tire-pressure monitoring, a front center three-point belt, stability control, and more! If you purchase this vehicle with an available Convenience Group, then you will get rain-sensing windshield wipers. Power door locks are included with the attainable Power Accessory Group. Come down to Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM when you have some free time. We look forward to seeing you down here, and assisting with your vehicle search!