2017 RAM 3500 at Akins Dodge Chrysler Jeep

If you are seeking one of the best heavy-duty pickup trucks out there, then you have brought yourself to the perfect place to read about the 2017 RAM 3500. This vehicle's cabin offers an excellent fit and finish. You will find that you get a quiet and comfortable ride out of this vehicle. If you elect to purchase this vehicle with an automatic transmission and the available diesel engine, then you can count on getting a great amount of torque out of the powertrain. Throughout the RAM 3500's life, people have really loved the truck, and because of that you need to consider purchasing it as your next driving buddy! Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 RAM 3500, and how this truck could meet your needs!

Under the 3500's Hood

Many 2017 RAM 3500s have a 5.7-liter V8 engine. This engine will provide you with 400 lb-ft of torque and 383 horsepower. It comes paired up with a six-speed automatic transmission. There is a modified version of this engine, and this modified engine runs on compressed natural gas, and produces the same power figures that its gasoline version does. One optional engine for this vehicle is a 6.4-liter V8, which produces 429 lb-ft of torque and 410 horsepower. There's also a turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel six-cylinder available for the truck. If you are interested in it, you may buy this truck with a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. With that transmission, you can get up to 900 lb-ft of torque and 385 horsepower. If you purchase this truck with the automatic transmission, you may have remote start available to you.

Design of RAM 3500

Available trim levels for this vehicle include Tradesman, SLT, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and Limited. An available regular cab configuration will get you a standard eight-foot bed. The available crew cab may come with either that size of a bed, or a six-foot-four-inch one. Then, there's a Crew Cab that comes with the six-foot-four-inch bed. The vehicle's base Tradesman trim comes with a tilt steering wheel, an auxiliary audio input, a USB port, a locking tailgate, and more! The next trim level up, being the SLT, features chrome exterior trim. Purchasing the Big Horn/Lone Star will get you a chrome grille. The Laramie features dual-zone automatic climate control. The Laramie Longhorn has cream-colored bumpers. If you opt for the Limited, you will get keyless entry and ignition. The truck can be purchased with a Sport Appearance Group if desired.

Is a heavy-duty transmission available for this truck?

Yes, and this transmission is a six-speed automatic.

Can I get keyless entry and ignition with this truck?

Yes, as this comes standard on the truck's Limited trim!

Conclusions

With this truck, you can count on having multi-stage front airbags, supplemental side-curtain airbags and supplemental front-seat side-mounted airbags. You will have four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with the truck, and you'll also have tire-pressure monitoring that will let you know when you should think about putting air into the tires. Electing to purchase the 2017 RAM 3500 with a Uconnect 8.4 radio will give you the option of using a CargoView Camera. We invite you down to Akins Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM when you have some free time. We can't wait to see you down here, and to help you with your vehicle search! We are located at 220 West May Street in Winder!