Big, brash and brutish. But can the Ram 1500 survive a weekend bashing around in the bush?
Few vehicles spawn such vitriolic response as the Ram 1500 in Australia. On one hand, there are fans of this big American that’s now available through more mainstream means, with its big engine, big comfort and big towing capacity. On the other hand, others cannot fathom why such a thing exists on the roads, with its big consumption, big footprint and big asking price...
Does swapping out a lusty V8 for a turbo diesel V6 make sense for a Ram 1500, or does it spoil the broth?
The Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab is the second most affordable Ram you can buy, and it's competent beyond the price tag, too.
We go on an off-road adventure to find Mount Warlock in the namesake American big-rig.
Since launching in June 2018 with the 5.7-litre Hemi V8, the Ram has filled a void that the typical 4X4 ute simply cannot service. And now the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel offers an extra choice for Australian buyers.
The big (or 'small' if you're in the US) and badass 2019 Ram 1500 can be had with a very handy feature: the RAMBOX. It ain't a cheap upgrade, but it really makes the most of the space available to the side of the tub by creating a locked and secure space for tools, special equipment, or a few ice-chilled cans for the weekend getaway...
If you’re looking to tow something big and heavy, like a big caravan, horse float or boat long distances, you’ll appreciate the effortless nature of this Ram 1500, and be happy to pay for the extra fuel it uses compared to a smaller diesel.
The return of the Ram Dakota – a ute rival to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger – has reportedly been scrapped. The Ram Dakota was intended to help the company enter emerging markets where mid-size utes – rather than full-size US pick-ups – are sold. There was even a chance the Ram Dakota could have made it to Australia...
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 – the fastest and most powerful full-size pick-up in the world – is due in local showrooms by the end of this year. The official importer Ram Trucks Australia has begun taking “expressions of interest” via its website while dealers across the country have reportedly already taken orders even though price is yet to be announced...
Prices for Ram 1500 utes are about to get a lot more expensive as Australians continue to gorge themselves on US pick-ups. Australians have bought record numbers of US pick-ups for the past two years in a row, and demand shows no signs of slowing. Pricing and preliminary specification details for the new-generation 2021 DT Series Ram 1500 have been distributed to dealers this week, ahead of showroom arrivals in the coming months...
The long-awaited 2021 Ram 1500 DT Series pick-up from the US has had its Australian showroom arrival pushed back by two months. A confidential bulletin issued late last year informed dealers they could expect the first examples of the 2021 Ram 1500 DT Series to arrive in showrooms by the end of January...
