The 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 is the crowning jewel of 38 years of automotive engineering and refinement. The Ram design is recognized across the world for its style, power, and impressive capabilities. Check out the best features of this reliable and comfortable truck below, and you’ll see why you should consider the 2020 Ram 1500 the next time you’re in the market for a great truck.
An EcoDiesel Engine
The 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 rolls off of the line with a potent 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine generating an incredible 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. This updated engine has been overhauled so completely from the previous model years that over eighty percent of its components are all-new. The turbocharger, combustion unit, and intake layout have been redesigned entirely, and the pistons have been reshaped to lower friction levels.
Turbochargers tend to drain power rather severely, but the low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system on the 1500 dramatically reduces that loss. The same system also increases the torque of the engine. The transmission on the 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 is an eight-speed automatic with overdrive and auto-manual capabilities.
Impressive Performance
The 2020 Ram 1500 has a maximum payload of 2,320 pounds and an amazing maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds. It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to pull, be it a large boat, pontoon, trailer, or camper, the 2020 Ram 1500 won’t break a sweat doing the job. This towing capacity is best-in-class, but the crew cab versions of the truck have lower towing maximums.
Maintaining smooth driving while towing is a breeze with the optional self-leveling air suspension system. The tailgate on the Ram 1500 for the 2020 model year is unique, in that it can open three different ways: out like double doors, down like a standard tailgate, or from one side.
Driver-Aiding Safety Tech
Adaptive cruise control, aided by radar and camera systems, helps the Ram 1500 see what is ahead of the driver so that it can keep a safe distance from other vehicles. The blind-spot monitoring system ensures that the driver is kept apprised of anything that is moving into their visual dead-zones. Rear cross-traffic alert is ideal for backing out of parking spaces, as it alerts the driver should a person or vehicle get in the way.
An Interior Packed With Features
The 2020 Ram 1500 has a Wi-Fi hotspot for internet access and an impressive infotainment and connectivity center in the middle of the dashboard. The screen on the latter can be 8.4-inch or 12-inch. The infotainment system can wirelessly connect to your smart devices through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The infotainment system and other touchscreens have handy dials that cover every function, so if touchscreens aren’t your thing, Dodge has you covered.
Check out the rest of the amazing features on this incredibly popular and powerful pickup truck at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Odessa. Their expertly trained staff will gladly walk you through their expansive inventory towards the perfect version of the Ram 1500 to suit your needs.
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