2013 Ram 1500 - Car and Driver
Ram has heavily upgraded its 1500 pickup line for 2013 with a new V-6 engine, an available eight-speed transmission, fuel-economy-enhancing technology, and a freshened interior. The new truck’s added refinement was put on full display at the 2012 New York auto show. From the outside, the 2013 may not look all that different from the 2012 , but trust us: The truck’s changes are the most significant it has received since 2009. Back then, this rig still had “Dodge” in its name—Chrysler had yet to spin off the... The grille is taller and the front bumper is new, plus previously optional quad halogen headlights are now standard across the 1500 line, as are LED taillights. Also new is a headlight option that includes LED indicators and side markers. A new bed and cab configuration—the mid-length six-foot, four-inch bed with the four-door Crew Cab—and newly available rain-sensing windshield wipers, and power-folding mirrors round out the 1500’s exterior updates. Inside, Ram overhauled the cabin with new materials and claims to have improved fit and finish. Chrysler’s latest UConnect system with an 8. 4-inch touch screen is available, as is a multifunction seven-inch TFT screen that replaces the gauge cluster. Source: www.caranddriver.com
