2013 Ram 1500 SLT V6 8-Speed Automatic - Car and Driver
Or Honda Ridgeline s. For 2013, the Ram 1500 has been updated to make it more attractive to such people. Shedding pounds and gaining miles per gallon led Ram’s agenda, so high-strength steel pares about 30 pounds from the truck’s chassis, while an aluminum hood trims 26 pounds from the nose. According to Ram, the new base powertrain combo tested here saves 76 pounds compared with last year’s. That transmission also contributes to one of the Ram’s fuel-saving tricks: a fluid circuit that uses engine coolant to bring it quickly up to operating temperature, reducing the viscosity of the transmission fluid and increasing efficiency. Other mileage-boosting kit on the truck includes automatic grille shutters, low-rolling-resistance tires, and electric power steering. it gains another mpg in the EPA city test, bumping the base city rating to 18 mpg. The highway figure remains 25. For all its newness, though, the Ram doesn’t look much different than it did last year. A taller grille, new front fascia, and headlights updated with LED turn signals are about it. The latest version of Chrysler’s Uconnect infotainment system is available, which now can be updated with features and apps downloaded over the truck’s... Source: www.caranddriver.com
