2014 Ram Ram Pickup 2500 SLT (La Mesa, CA)

2014 Ram Ram Pickup 2500 SLT

Heavy-duty pickup trucks like the 2014 Ram 2500 are made chiefly for buyers who do lots of towing and hauling. Consistent with the breed the Ram 2500 is can tow well over 5 tons without breaking a sweat (indeed tow ratings approach 18 000 pounds if you re using a fifth-wheel connection) it s also impressively comfortable and refined. The Ram 2500 offers the nicest interior in the heavy-duty full-size pickup kingdom. The Ram 2500 gets several changes this year among them a new 6.4-liter V8 engine. Rated at 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque this new gasoline-fueled V8 is a lower-cost alternative for buyers who don t need the gargantuan torque of the pricey turbodiesel engine but still require more capability than the base 5.7-liter V8 offers. Equally significant is the new coil-spring rear suspension that s standard on every 2014 Ram 2500. The Crew Cab comes in Tradesman SLT Laramie and Longhorn. The Tradesman is the most basic Ram 2500 and comes with 17-inch steel wheels black grille bumpers power heated mirrors a 40 20 40-split front bench seat air-conditioning cruise control a tilt steering wheel and a six-speaker stereo with USB iPod integration and an auxiliary audio input. Vinyl upholstery and flooring are standard but a cloth bench seat is a no-cost option. Power windows and door locks are standard on Crew Cab models The SLT adds chrome exterior trim 18-inch steel wheels an integrated trailer-brake controller a power sliding rear window keyless entry full power accessories Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity a 5-inch touchscreen audio interface and satellite radio. Most of these amenities are optional on the Tradesman. The Big Horn package includes a 18-inch forged and polished alloy wheels a limited-slip rear differential chrome grille foglights a 115-volt power outlet an eight-way power driver seat a leather-wrapped steering wheel (with audio controls) an auto-dimming rearview mirror and UConnect Access a subscriptio