2018 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149.5 in. WB SRW

Overview

The Ram 3500 offers bold styling with an aggressive "grille-forward" design, interiors with premium materials and innovative features, and big power from a choice of engines, making it ideal for work and play. Across the HD range, there's a choice between gasoline engines in the standard 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter Hemi V8s; as well as three versions of the 6.7-liter Cummins six-cylinder diesel that top the range. In Ram 3500 trucks with the top-duty Aisin automatic, it makes 385 horsepower and a staggering 865 pound-feet of torque. High-pressure common-rail fuel injection helps aid refinement and clean up emissions, and the Cummins is B20 biodiesel-blend compatible. The 5.7-liter, meanwhile, can be outfitted from the factory to run on compressed natural gas. The Ram 3500 utilizes a Hotchkiss leaf-spring rear suspension, dually trucks with maximum tow packages also feature the air suspension system in conjunction with the rear leaf springs. The result is best-in-class towing and payload ratings for the 3500 (up to 30,000 lb and 7,320 lb, respectively). Available amenities include soft-touch instrument panels and door trim, 2-tone upholstery and contrasting stitching. Wood and metal inlays accent the interior and a largest-in-class 8.4-inch full-color touchscreen display serves as central command for the Ram HD. Heated and ventilated seating and a heated steering wheel are also available. Buyers can choose between bucket seats or a 40/20/40 bench configuration. In either case there's a multi-media port in the center with USB, SD and auxiliary inputs. Ram 3500 models are intended for the most extreme personal-towing needs, or they are aimed at heavy commercial use by ranchers or construction crews. The Ram 3500 has few changes for 2018, though the big Cummins 6.7-liter diesel now produces 930 pound-feet of torque.