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- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
- 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4: First Drive
2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4 [w/video]
Putting The Pentastar To Work It's been over five months since we first heard word that Chrysler was planning to grace the Ram 1500 with the company's do-all Pentastar 3.6-liter V6. At 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, the new-generation six-cylinder handily embarrasses the antiquated 3.7-liter Magnum lump found in the base 2012 model in both power and efficiency. As fuel prices have continued to inch upward, that latter category has evolved into a more critical piece of the capability puzzle for both private and fleet buyers. Paired with a new ZF eight-speed automatic ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 3.6L V6
- Power:
- 305 HP / 269 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 8-Speed Auto
- MSRP:
- $39,330 as tested
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0Official: Automobile Magazine names its 2013 All-Stars 1369236780
Employing complex scientific formulas and methodologies probably best described as "Whatever we felt like choosing," Automobile has named its All-Stars for the 2013 model year. The 11 vehicles earned their trophies for being "the best and most significant" offerings to the mag's staff and contributors, and while we were surprised to see a couple of them ...
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Read This: Auto journo learns hard way that new vehicles burn differently than old ones 1366063260
Terry Box, a writer for the Dallas Morning News, was tootling down the Dallas North Tollway in a Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn pickup after work and enjoying the ride. Box thought the $53,335, option-filled press loaner had been "flawless – very serious competition for anything built by Ford or Chevy." And then, for reasons that still aren't clear, ...
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Official: Ward's 10 Best Interiors released, Asian automakers take 7 of 10 spots 1366050600
Step inside just about any new car these days and you'll quickly see that vehicle interiors have become a pretty nice place to spend some time in. For the third consecutive year, WardsAuto sat in each and every new vehicle that had received redesigned or updated interiors, and it has now named its 10 Best Interiors. Judges look at everything from design ...
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Recalls: Chrysler recalling over 200k vehicles across its brands 1365603300
With more than 200,000 units across six separate recalls and almost all of its brands, it appears that Chrysler has officially jumped headfirst into the recall pool this month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued three official recalls for the automaker, and The Detroit News is reporting that the automaker itself has announced ...
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Report: Ram may build more trucks with sports team tie-ins 1365104640
After a rather successful foray with a Red Wings edition of the Ram 1500 last year – some 3,000 units sold – the truck brand is both re-upping its relationship with Detroit's hockey powerhouse and considering expansion into other sport franchises. Ram announced last month that it would carry on its partnership with the Red Wings throughout ...
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Report: Chrysler's internal documents question Ram quality as workers protest 1362153420
Chrysler is reportedly having a hard time ramping up production of its 2013 Ram 1500. According to The Detroit News, only 16 of the 58 trucks built at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant during the model's first hour passed final inspection. While quality eventually improved over the course of the day, just over half of the units built on Thursday were ...
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Recalls: Chrysler recalling 278,222 trucks and SUVs over bad rear axles 1360866540
Chrysler has issued a recall of 278,222 light trucks and sport utility vehicles here in the United States. The reason: bad rear axles. Specifically, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear axle pinion nut may lack a necessary adhesive patch, which could cause the nut to loosen. If this happens, the axle can lock up, which ...
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Spy Shots: Ram Long-Hauler prototype spotted testing, world about to get new largest pickup? 1358555400
In the past few months, Chrysler's Ram brand has gone from also-ran status behind Ford and General Motors to a class leader in many truck categories including fuel economy (25 miles per gallon highway) and towing (30,000-pound maximum capacity). Now, based off these spy shots recently taken, it looks like Ram is preparing to introduce the be all and end ...
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SEMA: VWerks Ram KTS is a Ram Runner aftermarket-style 1351724280
Chrysler first introduced us to its Ram Runner exactly two years ago at SEMA, but for buyers of this Raptor-like truck who don't want to go through dealerships for the upgrades, VWerks has just the thing. Looking every bit as mean as the dealer-built Ram Runner, the VWerks Ram KTS gets a wide-body treatment and upgraded off-road performance suspension ...
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First Drive: 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4 [w/video] 1345823820
Putting The Pentastar To Work It's been over five months since we first heard word that Chrysler was planning to grace the Ram 1500 with the company's do-all Pentastar 3.6-liter V6. At 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, the new-generation six-cylinder handily embarrasses the antiquated 3.7-liter Magnum lump found in the base 2012 model in both ...
