2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.