Ram Commercial introduces 2019 Ram 1500

Ram Commercial introduces 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman

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Ram Commercial has announced the new 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman vocational truck.

The 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman is available in two cab styles and two bed lengths: Quad Cab with 6 ft., 4 in. bed, Crew Cab short bed (5 ft., 7 in.) or Crew Cab with optional 6 ft., 4 in. bed.

Powertrain offerings include standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque mild hybrid system, optional 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 or optional 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 eTorque. The model is available in 4×2 or 4×4.

Features of the 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman include the following:

  • 225 lbs. lighter than its predecessor;
  • 9% improvement in aerodynamics;
  • 10,000 mile oil drain interval;
  • eTorque mild-hybrid technology; and
  • A heated rear axle.

Safety and technology features include the following:

  • 12-in. touchscreen;
  • Surround view camera;
  • Blind spot monitoring;
  • Front collision warning; and
  • Lane departure warning.

Ram has also announced a partnership with Verizon Connect, which will factory install its telematics solution onto Ram commercial vehicles including the 1500; you can read more about that here.

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