The Torque Monster Is Here... 1000 lb.-ft of Torque!!!
The new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is here, and it isn’t just a mid-life cycle refresh. Ram has gone back to the drawing board, using what they have learned from years of tuning the 4th generation Ram Heavy Duty and making the 2019 model light years better. Not only did the Ram want to make the best Ram Heavy Duty truck, but they also wanted to build the best truck period.
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is the most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment with a towing capacity of 35,100 lbs. and payload capacity of 7,680 lbs when properly equipped. Although the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is stronger and more capable, lightweight materials in the frame, powertrain and an aluminum hood help reduce overall weight by up to 143 lbs. The 2019 Ram 3500 also features the optional new Cummins 6.7-liter I6, High Output Turbo Diesel delivering a segment first and class-leading, 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque.
2019 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Big Horn Sport Regular Cab. (Ram).
Exterior Design:
The new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty, pushes its big-rig styling into the future with its latest design. The Ram design team wanted to create a very bold, unique and yet recognizable exterior design. Designers used what they call an “interlocking” design, to improve aerodynamics and give the truck a stronger look.
Like the 1500, the crosshair is gone for 2019. Instead, Ram is introducing six all-new new grille designs that reflect on the Ram 1500’s style and yet still look unique to the Heavy Duty. The new front bumper design features larger openings which help airflow to the biggest turbo intercooler Ram has ever put in a truck. More than 20 sensors around the new Heavy Duty have been integrated to make them less visible. While a new removable air dam helps make the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty, the most aerodynamic Heavy Duty the Ram brand has ever offered.
Ram continues to offer the largest cab in the segment with the Mega Cab. The side of the cab carries a body-side character line that ties front fender and cab doors together. Powertrain badges are placed on the front fender in front of the doors, while the “RAM” text is now on the lower part of the front doors. Like the Ram 1500, the model designation badge is moved to the hood of the truck which highlight “Heavy Duty” in bold red text.
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty continues to offer the popular RamBox Cargo Management System. This lockable in bed storage is not only versatile but is weatherproof, illuminated and drainable as well. RamBox is built right into the bed rails, allowing easy access without having to reach into the back of the bed of the truck to access it. RamBoxes also feature a new 115-volt outlet with up to 400-watts of power mounted inside the bin for the 2019 model year.
Three new headlamp designs are available based on the trim level, you are looking at, and all deliver best in class lighting. Standard on Tradesman and Big Horn/Lone Star models are the halogen headlamps. Mid-level trims like Big Horn/Lone Star, Power Wagon, and Laramie get full LED reflector headlamps and fog lamps, while the premium Laramie Longhorn and Limited get full LED projector headlamps with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) for up to 15 degrees of movement in the expected direction of travel.
Chrome lovers rejoice, as on the mid-level and premium trim models there are lots of chrome options. For those who are not fans of chrome, Ram is offering optional Sport packages on certain trim levels which will give you body-color bumpers, grille and mirror covers.
2019 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Interior. (Ram).
Interior Design:
Technology, quality, and luxury were the goals set by the Ram design team. Coming off the success of the acclaimed all-new 2019 Ram 1500 interior, the Ram design team completely redesigned the Heavy Duty interior for the 2019 model year.
The instrument panel is all-new for 2019. Using the same instrument panel from the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, the Heavy Duty has a bold new appearance inside. The new dash moves the central controls up towards the driver, which improves the overall reachability and ease of use of the switchgear.
On HEMI-powered models, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty features push-button start and a first for Ram Heavy Duty rotary shifter. The new shifter area also intelligently groups new feature buttons, including Hill Descent Control, axle lock, and transfer case controls, when equipped. Models powered by the Cummins diesel engines will come with a column shifter.
The redesigned upper glove box acts as an open shelf for smaller items. On higher trims, the upper glove box is covered by a wood and metal accent that can slide upwards, hidden in the dash. The Laramie Longhorn takes advantage of this space with an actual burned-in branded “Longhorn” logo.
2019 Ram 3500 Limited with the 12.1-inch Uconnect Infotainment System. (Ram).
The reimagined center console is a useable, complex piece of art with more than 12 different storage combinations. Center stage, a wider docking area with optional wireless charging can hold a small tablet or 2 smartphones. A three-position sliding cup holder tray can be stowed under the center armrest to reveal a deep storage tub designed to fit a 15-inch laptop. Lifting the lid of the center armrest also reveals an additional lined storage compartment sized to fit a tablet and/or hang a full-size file. At the rear of the console, there are two additional cup holders, which include a tablet holder for rear passengers.
To keep devices charged, five USB ports reside in the center console – three up front and two in back. Three of the USB ports, including one in the rear seating area, are fully functioning and communicate with the Uconnect interface.
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty features the second application of Uconnect 4C NAV on a 12.1-inch fully configurable touchscreen, tailor-made for various Ram models. The touchscreen can house one application, such as the navigation map, across the whole 12.1-inch screen, or can be divided in half, displaying two different screens at once. An all-new toggle switch bank lies below the touchscreen giving physical control of specific features.
The new Ram Heavy Duty lineup offers four audio systems to immerse passengers in the ultimate sound experience, including a 750-watt Harman Kardon Audio System with 17 speakers, including an 8-inch subwoofer.
The new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty features an available 7-inch, full-color, 3D animation-capable driver information display. This display is fully reconfigurable allowing each owner to display the information that is vital to them. The new screen is designed to easily communicate information quickly and efficiently using text and graphical displays.
Powertrain:
There are three engine options in the new 2019 Ram Heavy duty. The venerable 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is gone and has been replaced by the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 as the base engine. As before the Cummins Turbo Diesel is available in 2 different power levels with the segment first 1,000 lb-ft of torque Cummins High Output optional on the 3500 models.
2019 6.7-liter CUMMINS I6 Turbo Diesel with 400 Horsepower and 1,000 lb.-ft of torque. (Ram).
6.7-liter Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel reaches 1,000 lb.-ft:
The 6.7-liter Cummins inline-6 High Output Turbo Diesel gets extensive upgrades for 2019 and puts down a segment-busting 1,000 lb-ft of torque @ 1800 RPM and 400 horsepower @ 2,800 RPM. Starting at the core, the Cummins uses a new compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine block. Ram says the pistons are lighter and stronger than the outgoing 6.7-liter and feature new low-friction rings. These new pistons connect to the crankshaft via new forged connecting rods. Up top is a newly designed cast iron cylinder head with new exhaust valves, springs, and rocker arms. Bolted to that cylinder head is an all-new exhaust manifold that is the mounting point for an improved variable-geometry turbocharger with laminated heat shields, delivering boost pressure up to 33 psi. This High Output Cummins is optional on Ram 3500’s only.
The standard output Cummins inline-6 got a power boost for 2019 as well now delivering 370 horsepower @ 2,800 rpm and 850 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,700 rpm. This version of the Cummins is optional on the Ram 2500 and available as a lower cost alternative to the High Output Cummins on the Ram 3500.
6.4-liter HEMI V8 with 410 Horsepower and 429 lb.-ft of torque. (Ram).
6.4-liter HEMI V8 now standard on Ram Heavy Duty:
For 2019 Ram trucks is replacing the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 as the standard engine in the Ram Heavy Duties. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 has a proven reliability record and delivers a class-leading 410 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm while providing 429 lb.-ft of torque @ 4,000 RPM. The big story with the 6.4-liter is that it will now be backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission that promises to improve capability, driveability, performance and fuel economy.
