The cars that you usually buy from dealerships are made to offer you luxury, zippiness in the city, the zero to 60 shock runs, off roading, family hauling and pretty much that's it? Nope. The RAM offers you something that can pull planets and moons. And of all therange RAM 2500 settles somewhere in between the Regular 1500 and the Tigantuam 3500. With a modest pulling capacity of 19,780 pounds we present you the all-new 2020 RAM 2500.
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Big Horn/Lone Star 4dr Mega Cab 6.4 ft. LB 4WD (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
Starting at $46,750 MSRP
TBD
410 hp @ 5600 rpm, 6.4 L, V-8, regular unleaded
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
four wheel drive
6
Laramie
power
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
fuel
Regular unleaded
mpg
TBD
$53,750
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Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 6.4 ft. LB 4WD (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
Starting at $53,750 MSRP
TBD
410 hp @ 5600 rpm, 6.4 L, V-8, regular unleaded
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
four wheel drive
6
Laramie Longhorn
power
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
fuel
Regular unleaded
mpg
TBD
$61,050
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Laramie Longhorn 4dr Mega Cab 6.4 ft. LB 4WD (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
Starting at $61,050 MSRP
TBD
410 hp @ 5600 rpm, 6.4 L, V-8, regular unleaded
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
four wheel drive
5
Limited
power
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
fuel
Regular unleaded
mpg
TBD
$66,150
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Limited 4dr Mega Cab 6.4 ft. LB 4WD (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
Starting at $66,150 MSRP
TBD
410 hp @ 5600 rpm, 6.4 L, V-8, regular unleaded
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
four wheel drive
5
Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
8.0
Overall Rating
Starting from $46,850 for the Big Horn 4x4, the RAM 2500 Mega Cab comes loaded with standard features which would otherwise be optional extras on the basic regular cab. The Mega Cab comes in just 4 trims namely Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and the most topped out one the Limited that retails for $69,590.
Compared to the competition in the form of F-250s, the Silverados the RAM was always priced a little tighter and affordable. The value for money always had a sway towards the guys from RAM. Even after the platform overhaul new engines, better refinement. The RAM comes even closer to the Ford and Chevrolet for the kind fit and finish it lacked before.
9.0/10 Engine and Performance
6.0/10 Fuel Economy
8.0/10 Interior
9.0/10 Exterior
7.0/10 Safety
8.8/10 Final Verdict
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Features
The 2019 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab has 4 Trims namely Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Long Horn and Limited. The Limited trim has all the goodies and packed with creature comfort which is available from $69,590 for 4WD version. With every trim, you got choice of 2 engines and 2 transmissions. 6.4L HEMI V8 with 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque and a 6.7L Cummins inline 6 turbo Diesel making 385 horses and 1000 pound-feet of torque.
Trims
Big Horn
Laramie
Laramie Longhorn
MSRP (4WD)
$46,850
$53,850
$61,150
Features
Big Horn adds alloy wheels
Laramie builds off the Big Horn/Lone Star and adds a standard 6.4-liter V8
Laramie Longhorn adds to the Laramie's substantial features list by including a chrome mesh grille
Chrome grille slats
Alloy wheels for dual-rear-wheel models
Color-keyed bumpers, running boards
Foglights
More chrome trim (including the bumpers)
Spray-in bed liner, LED bed lights
115-volt power outlet
projector headlights, LED taillights
Remote ignition, a full center console
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors
Upgraded floor mats, upgraded leather upholstery
Premium cloth upholstery
Front and rear parking sensors
Wood interior and steering wheel trim, power-adjustable pedals with memory settings
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and a charge-only USB port.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Front bucket seats
4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, HD radio, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Navigation system
Trims
Limited
MSRP (AWD)
$69,590
Features
Limited trim adds monotone paint
20-inch wheels
Additional chrome exterior trim, automatic high beams
Automatic wipers, keyless entry and special black leather upholstery.
We Recommend
For the trailer-ing jobs get the most lightly accessorized trim:the Big Horn, and if the family needs to be ridden-in the cab as well and a tad less of that trailer-ing the Laramie Big Horn is the one to head for.
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Engine and Performance
9.0/10
The Ram heavy duty lineup offers has all the torque and then some.-Car Connection
The Ram 2500 is a powerful truck with some heavy duty responsibilities to take care. The 5.7L hemi can take on heaviest tasks with ease and this heavy duty truck was built for that. While being a heavy duty truck this truck is equipped with a much smoother transmission.
Models
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
MSRP
$46,850
$58,805
$63,500
Engine
6.4L V8 HEMI VVT
Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI
6.2L 2-Valve SOHC EFI NA V8
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Power
400 hp
360 hp
385 hp
Torque
400 lb-ft
480 lb-ft
430 lb-ft
The 6.4L Hemi V8 can produce 383hp of power and 400lb-ft of torque which might not be best-in-class but if you switch to the 6.7L Cummins engine variant, you get a thunderous 930lb-ft of best-in-class torque. Ram's competitors offer a much better performance, Chevy's Silverado offers best-in-class torque figures with a much refined engine.2
Acceleration
These heavy duty trucks are not very quick on their feet, they are like Japanese Sumo wrestlers. Even with that testosterone inducing built they are pretty quick. Ram reaches the 60mph mark in just 8.8 seconds which is pretty decent for this heavy bucket of bolts.
Models
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
0-60 MPH
8.8 sec
7.4 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter mile
17.2 sec
15.6 sec
18.1 sec
Engine
5.7L V8
6.0L V8
6.2L V8
Emission
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
N/A
N/A
There are much quicker options to consider in this segment but you'll have to sacrifice a bit on hauling capacity and ruggedness. The quickest option to consider in this segment is the Nissan Titan XD which can reach the 60mph mark in just 6.0 seconds.
Ride & Handling
Ram can be as tough as a marine and smooth as a playboy model. The rear-coil spring suspension creates a perfect balance of stiffness and cloud-like comfort in Ram 2500. This coil suspension automatically adjusts itself according to road conditions and lowers itself when a heavy load is about to be hauled or towed.
Cursed with a vague steering response, Ram does not justify the heavy duty tag it bears. There is a much visible body roll around corners which was due to the awkwardly muscular built.
Braking
These workhorses are loaded with some big brakes and these big brakes are essential if you want to all that torque and horsepower under your feet. The powerful anti-lock braking inside this Ram are pretty efficient and Ram does provide optional exhaust brakes which provide extra braking while towing heavy loads without damaging the brake pedals.
Model
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
Brake Front(in)
14.2
13.9
14.3
Brake Rear(in)
14.1
14.1
14.3
Curb weight(lbs)
6306
6242
6060
60-0 MPH (ft.)
135.5
138
140
Off-roading Capabilities
The huge Old Power Wagon by Smash is a finished rough terrain driver and victor of 2016 Gold-Hitch grant. With front and back securing differentials and best class ground freedom, this Power Wagon can slither through any landscape. Raptor and Chevy's Colorado ZR2 may be the lighter partners of Slam yet Power Wagon tears through rough landscape like a cattle rustler.
Raptor rules the free rock landscape and even with a more extensive body and its restrictive "Shake Slither" mode, Raptor isn't as competent as Power Wagon in tough rough territory. Load of Intensity Wagon can turn into an issue while biting through the unpleasant territory as the tires dive in around the delicate mud.
Maximum Towing Capacity
There's a huge difference in the way now the Ram tows. There is much speculation about the towing capacity of a Ram truck and with the numbers fluctuating every year, this speculation is justified. This year, Ram carries a towing capacity of 11520lbs which is not the lowest but Nissan Titan is not what an average American truck buyer desires.
Model
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
Drive Train
4WD
4WD
4WD
Power Train
6.4L
6.0L
6.2L
Weight (lbs)
11520
13000
12900
Payload Capacity
Pickup trucks are meant to provide better payload capacity and with trucks like F-250 and Chevy's Silverado 2500HD are already dominating the payload aspect in a truck. Ram comes in as a weak competitors to these heavy duty vehicles.
Model
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
capacity (lbs)
2694
3258
3940
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Fuel Economy
6.0/10
EPA Does not rate heavy duty trucks
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Interior
8.0/10
Then there's the matter of interior storage. And as nice as the interior might be, it, too, still needs to handle the demands of the modern HD truck buyer.-Car and Driver
Seating & Comfort
Ram is furnished with an appealing interiors inside which will give a sumptuous flavor to your work-truck. It may be a rock solid truck yet with all around created insides and an ideal seating position. The suspension may be solid however it offers much preferred solace over any of its rivals. The seats are agreeable and demonstrate ideal for visiting and those long family drives.
Model
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
Passenger capacity
6
6
6
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
41.0/66.0/41.0
42.8/64.8/45.2
40.8/66.7/43.9
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
39.9/65.7/40.3
40.5/64.3/40.9
40.4/65.6/43.6
Infotainment
Ram offers very little compared to its competitors but when it comes to interiors and specifically the infotainment it takes the baton from brands like Ford and Chevrolet. The new 12-inch infotainment screen comes basic and offers a lot more than Ford can. The new huge screen includes a lot of features such as navigation.
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Exterior
9.0/10
The new Ram 2500HD and 3500HD pickup takes cues from the smaller light-duty pickup, right down to the butch grilles and high waist.- The Car Connection
Dimension & Weight
2500 now adopts its new design cues from the 1500 with the new butch grille and a new hood design as well. With a big "Heavy Duty 2500" emblem now porched on hood than the fender for that new characteristic look, the hood still deems light. FCA now has developed the new RAM with various parts made from aluminum such as hood, tailgate, engine mounts, front axle center section, front suspension crossmember, transmission crossmember and steering system gear. The overall weight reduction is approximately 225 pounds which now brings the RAM into direct horns with Ford who was the latest manufacturer who went the aluminum way.
Model
RAM 2500 Mega Cab
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Ford F-250 Super Duty
curb weight(lbs.)
6081
6242
6060
Length(in)
237.4
239.5
250.0
Width(in)
79.5
80.5
80.0
Height(in)
76.9
78.2
78.3
Ground clearance(in)
6.1
9.6
8.5
Wheelbase(in)
149.0
153.7
160.0
Track width(in) F/R
66.4/66.4
68.8/68.8
67.2/67.2
The bull formed front-nose is something that has kept Ram alive in the pickup advertise for this long as it is troublesome for Ram to stay aware of Chevy's execution and Ford's unwavering quality. Slam with all the new refresh is incredible alternative features presently pulling exceptionally well against the segment leading Ford.
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Safety
7.0/10
Safety Features
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
Air bags Crew Cab: single-stage frontal and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions delete on Double and Regular Cab you will get single-stage frontal and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions. Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Rear Vision Camera
Teen Driver mode
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Tire Fill Alert (does not apply to spare tire)
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Competition
Ford F-250 SuperDuty Crew Cab
The Ford F-250 is America's most loved heavy duty truck and to give this truck competition you'd need some serious numbers. Ford's class-leading torque numbers and over 7 decades of truck making experience keeps this heavy duty truck on top of many buyers priority list. F-250 is still a great go to product
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab
Ram's 2500 now is now one on one with Silverado 2500 in terms of the features and upgrades it offer with the number and punch that is required to keep up with Silverado. Silverado's hauling and towing capabilities combined with its muscular and bulky look gives Ram a hard time. The interiors and a power-packed diesel variant is what is keeping Ram alive in this segment.
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab Final Verdict
8.8/10
The new RAM 2500 is lighter, better built and has updates wherever it was needed. The new infotainment system, the ample use of aluminum bits, their best ever fit and finish at such a price point is great value for money. The RAM sheds away its oldie looking image with a new butch looking grille and is now the best proposition ever. This is it, go for it.