Stellantis Media Site 2010 Ram 1500 Offers Game-changing Features, Innovations and More Towing                                                Contact:                                                             David                         Elshoff                                                                                                                                                                                   2010 Ram 1500 Offers Game-changing Features, Innovations and More Towing                                              Increased Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) to 15,500 lbs. from 14,000 lbs. with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and 3.92 rear axle and 140.5-inch wheelbase    Fuel-saver indicator on 3.7-liter engine    Interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (iDFSO) on all engines for improved real world fuel economy    Available integrated trailer-brake controller    iPod® Control with glove-box connection    22-inch tires on R/T package (late availability)    Available folding trailer-tow mirrors    Available power trailer-tow mirrors    New premium Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM) system    Electro-chromic mirrors (available in Luxury Group, standard on Laramie)                                                                                                                                                                August 31, 2009,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               Ram continues to raise the bar with the most powerful and capable light-duty pickup truck in the segment with the 2010 Ram 1500.For 2010, Ram 1500’s towing capability has increased to 10,450. Combining Ram's legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine and the segment-exclusive multi-link coil spring rear suspension, Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) has increased to 15,500 lbs., from 14,000 lbs., with the 140.5-inch wheelbase, 5.7-litre engine and 3.92 rear axle. This increased GCWR equates to an increase in tow rating. This improved rating, along with Ram’s industry-first features and impressive ride and handling capabilities, make Ram the most capable light-duty pickup on the market.The 2010 Ram incorporates a first-in-segment, multi-link coil spring rear suspension that improves ride and handling without sacrificing payload (1,900 lbs.) and towing capability (up to an estimated 10,450 lbs).New interior features include fuel-saver indicator on 3.7-liter models, a new premium Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM) system and Park-Assist indicator in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display.Other new features include iPod® Control which connects most iPod-compatible devices using the iPod Control cable. The cable enables iPod devices to be controlled through Ram’s media center radio or steering-wheel radio controls.New exterior features include available folding trailer-tow mirrors, integrated trailer-brake controller, power trailer-tow mirrors, electro-chromic mirrors, an air dam that is 18-mm longer for improved aerodynamics and new 22-inch tires included in R/T package.Standard enhancements for 2010 include interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (iDFSO) on all engines. iDFSO turns off the flow of fuel during vehicle deceleration for improved real-world fuel economy without any noticeable changes in engine performance.Standard on the 2010 Ram two-wheel-drive regular cab and Quad Cab® models is a 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine, generating 215 horsepower (156 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque.Other available engines include the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that produces 390 horsepower (291 kW) and 407 lb.-ft. (548 N•m) of torque and the Flex-fuel 4.7-liter V-8 that generates 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque.The 2010 Ram Crew 1500 features an available first-in-segment RamBox cargo management system that provides weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage compartments integrated into both cargo-box sides for effortless access and convenience. The RamBox system includes a bed divider/2-foot bed extender for oversize loads and a rail system with sliding, adjustable cleats for infinitely adjustable tie-down capability.Ram is available in a regular cab, Quad Cab and crew-cab configuration and offers three box lengths: 8-foot (regular cab), 6-foot 4-inches (regular cab and Quad Cab), and 5-foot 7-inches (crew cab).2010 RAM 1500AT A GLANCEStandout features    First-in-segment coil-spring, five-link rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck    Best-in-class aerodynamics – an estimated .387 Cd – help improve fuel economy and performance    First-in-segment, versatile cargo management system includes unique "RamBox" weatherproof, lockable storage bins; pickup bed dividers; 2-foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with sliding, adjustable cleats    First-in-segment, factory-installed dual exhaust styled dramatically into the rear bumper    First-in-segment "store-in-the-floor" bins2010 Ram 1500 shoves the envelope in truck design    Ram’s distinguished and bold “big-rig” design is expressed with an aluminum hood and a large power bulge that imparts a “head-down, ready-to-charge” attitude, while chromed front and rear bumpers wrap around body sides    Rear bumper on HEMI-equipped models is radiused over optional chromed dual exhaust – a first in light-duty pickups    Glass-to-body ratio imparts a modern aesthetic; center pillars are smaller than previous Ram models and are finished in black to create an open appearance    Door sills are pulled down to cover frame rails    Tailgate designed with a built-in spoiler that smoothes air flow over the rear of the truck for enhanced aerodynamics and fuel economyMost Capable    Increased Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) to 15,500 lbs. from 14,000 lbs. with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and 3.92 rear axle and 140.5-inch wheelbase    2010 Ram offered in regular cab (with a choice of 6-foot 4-inch or 8-foot cargo box), Quad Cab (with 6-foot 4-inch cargo box) and crew-size cab (with 5-foot 7-inch cargo box); and five models (ST, SLT, Sport, TRX, Big Horn, Lone Star and Laramie)    Crew-size cab model offers room for six adults and convenience with garage ability – providing Ram with a formidable entry in the fastest-growing and highest-volume part of the light-duty pickup segment (crew cabs account for nearly 50 percent of market)    Innovative, first-in-segment rear suspension setup features a solid axle located with multiple links and fitted with coil springs and dampers, providing comfortable, predictable performance while improving capability    Most powerful engine lineup:            5.7-liter HEMI V-8 provides 390 horsepower (291 kW) and 407 lb.-ft. (548 N•m) of torque with fuel-saving MDS technology        4.7-liter V-8 provides 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission        The 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine generates 215 horsepower (156 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque and is standard on two-wheel-drive Ram 1500 regular cab and Quad Cab          Electronic Range Select complements the tow/haul mode by enabling customers to select desired gears that match driving conditions    Four axle ratios with limited-slip capability are available: 3.21, 3.55, 3.92 and 4.10Convenience    First-in-segment, unique “RamBox” provides weatherproof, illuminated, lockable storage compartments integrated into both fender sides for effortless access and convenience           RamBox is available on light-duty crew-size cab configurations        Total capacity for both bins combined is 7.4 cubic feet (or 240 cans of 12-once beverages)        Bins are large enough to hold a set of golf clubs and shoes, toolboxes, fishing gear, helmets or anything else needed for work or play        Each RamBox bin holds up to five cases (120 cans) of 12-ounce beverages        RamBox cargo management system also includes a bed divider/built-in 2-foot bed extender for oversized loads and rail system with sliding, adjustable cleats for infinitely adjustable tie-down capability        Cargo beds equipped with RamBox are 51.1 inches wide, allowing 4 x 8-ft. sheets of plywood to lie flat (with tailgate down)        Drain plugs in bins allow easy clean-out          Exclusive “store-in-the-floor” bins in crew-size cab offer versatile storage in the second row – large enough for ten 12-ounce beverages    Nearly twice as many storage locations (42) than previous model (26) including a large upper glove box, map pockets in door panels and a configurable center console    Available Uconnect™ Multimedia and Uconnect Navigation with real-time traffic information, hands-free communication and multiple ways to save and play back music and audio; and rear-seat entertainment system (Quad Cab and Ram Crew 1500)    First-in-segment 506-watt surround-sound audio system    Premium amenities include heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats (Ram Crew 1500) and heated steering wheel, one-touch up/down driver and passenger windows and automatic-on headlamps    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) standard on SLT and higher trim levels – includes compass heading, temperature, average fuel economy, odometer, distance-to-empty fuel tank and tire-pressure warning, plus driver-programmable features such as language, standard or metric readouts, automatic door locking    Tailgate features standard lift-assist for safe, effortless raising and loweringDesign    Premium interior appointments including six-ring instrumentation, automatic temperature control, chromed accents, premium seating and two-tone upholstery    Available floor shifter for automatic transmission    20-inch wheels available in three styles    22-inch wheels available (late availability on R/T package)    “Four burner” quad headlamps (available on select models) aid illuminationSafety    Standard all-row side-curtain air bags    Standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) senses and prevents wheel lockup    Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) provides enhanced vehicle stability during all maneuvers on all surfaces    Available adjustable pedals    Available ParkSense® rear-park assist system assists at low speeds in Reverse to detect stationary objects with a chime warning    Available ParkViewTM rear back-up cameraPRODUCT CHRONOLOGY2009 Ram 1500    3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine (4x2 models)    4.7-liter V-8 engine (4x4 models)    Four-speed automatic transmission (with 3.7-liter V-6)    Five-speed automatic transmission (with 4.7-liter V-8)    Heavy-duty engine cooling (with 5.7-liter engine)    Four-wheel disc brakes with rear-wheel ABS    Four-wheel-drive electric-shift transfer case (on 4x4 models)    17-inch steel wheels and a full-size spare tire    Power rack-and-pinion steering    Heavy-duty vinyl floor covering    Air conditioning    AM/FM stereo with CD player and four speakers    Variable intermittent windshield wipers    Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat    Folding rear bench seat (Quad Cab models)    Tilt-steering column    Manual windows    Fixed rear window    Sentry Key® engine immobilizer    Engine block heater    Power-sliding rear window (Quad Cab only)    Power, heated, folding mirrors    Bedliner    Black lower body-side moldings    Two-tone exterior paint    Front-hood protection shield    3.92 axle ratio    Anti-spin rear differential    17-inch chrome-clad steel wheels    Tip Start    SIRIUS Satellite Radio    Speed control    Sliding rear window    Supplemental side-curtain air bags    4.7-liter FFV V-8 engine    Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seat    Carpet floor covering    Floor mats    Overhead console with mini trip computer and compass    Speed control    Power windows, door locks and heated mirrors    Remote keyless entry    17-inch painted aluminum wheels (20-inch painted aluminum wheels on Lone Star and Big Horn Quad Cab short-bed models)    5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine    Five-speed automatic transmission    On-demand transfer case (4x4 models)    Power sun roof    Power adjustable pedals    AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and Infinity® speaker system    Uconnect Multimedia radio with navigation system and hands-free communication system with Bluetooth technology    Low-back bucket seats with cloth upholstery    Six-way power driver seat    Leather-wrapped steering wheel    Auto-dimming rearview mirror    Rear-window defroster    20-inch aluminum wheels    Four-wheel disc brakes with rear-wheel ABS    Four-wheel-drive electric-shift transfer case (on 4x4 models)    17-inch steel wheels and a full-size spare tire    Power rack-and-pinion steering    Heavy-duty vinyl floor covering    Air conditioning    AM/FM stereo with CD player and four speakers    Variable intermittent windshield wipers    Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat    Folding rear bench seat (Quad Cab models)    Active turn signals    Tilt-steering column    Remote keyless entry    Manual windows    Fixed rear window    Sentry Key® engine immobilizer    Engine block heater    Power-sliding rear window (Quad Cab only)    Trailer-tow mirrors    Power, heated, folding mirrors    Black lower body-side moldings    Two-tone exterior paint    Front-hood protection shield    3.92 axle ratio    Anti-spin rear differential    17-inch chrome-clad steel wheels    Tip Start    Speed control    Sliding rear window    Supplemental side-curtain air bags    5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine    Five-speed automatic transmission    Unique bucket seats    Body-color fascia and grille    Fog lamps    20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels    Body-side chromed trim    Dual-zone climate control    Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls    Four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes    Security alarm    Sentry Key® engine immobilizer    Power sun roof    Power adjustable pedals    AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and Infinity® speaker system    Navigation radio    SIRIUS Satellite Radio    Uconnect Phone    Bucket seats with leather upholstery    Six-way power driver seat    20-inch aluminum wheels    Light Graystone Pearl Coat    Austin Tan Pearl Coat    Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat    Stone White Clear Coat    Flame Red Clear Coat    Sunburst Orange Pearl Coat    Detonator Yellow Clear Coat    Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat    Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat     Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat2008 MODEL YEAR    New Sunburst Orange, Detonator Yellow exterior colors    Dark Maple Burl woodgrain accents for Laramie models    New 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 310 horsepower (31 percent increase) and 330 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement    6,000-mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines    Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models    Trailer-Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Control (ESC)    Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available2007 MODEL YEAR    YES Essentials® stain-resistant, odor-resistant, antistatic seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats    Power accessory delay    E85-compatible 4.7-liter V-8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle—FFV)    Optional Electronic Stability Control (ESC)    Optional Remote Start    One-touch, three-blink lane change feature2006 MODEL YEAR    Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7-liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent    Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four-speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7-liter V-6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts    Front-axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy    NV 244 full-time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front/rear torque split when four-wheel drive is activated    Optional all-wheel-drive electronic transfer case    “Tow/haul” feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing    Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise    Reduced drag brake calipers contribute to enhanced aerodynamics    Coil-over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models    Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers    Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics    Re-engineered body-mount design results in a quieter cabin experience and a more comfortable ride    Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics    New wheel lineup includes:    17-inch aluminum with unique finish (SLT, TRX and TRX4 Packages)    20-inch aluminum (optional on SLT)    17-inch chrome-clad aluminum (Laramie)    20-inch chrome-clad aluminum (standard on new Sport Package, optional on SLT and Laramie)    Thicker front-door glass and re-engineered door seals for reduced wind noise contributes to interior cabin quietness    Polymer constraint layer on front of dash panel for enhanced engine and road noise abatement    Rear spoiler positioned on rear liftgate contributes to enhanced vehicle aerodynamics    Redesigned headlamps, grille, front fascia and fender assemblies    Enhanced headlamp performance    Optional power-sliding backlight    Available in nine colors, including Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat and Light Khaki Metallic Clear Coat    Redesigned instrument panel with four trim levels    Optional full-screen navigation radio    Optional DVD rear-seat entertainment system on Quad Cab®    Optional front bucket seats with full center console available on SLT, Sport Package and Laramie    Rear-seat ladder-style head restraints on Quad Cab    Enhanced seat design features including optional bucket seats, enhanced leather offerings and French-stitched sew lines    Upscale finishes including Maple Pommele accents on instrument panel and doors and Satin Silver II accents on control knobs    Interior color offerings: Khaki and Medium Slate Gray    New hydroformed frame enables greater front crush zone for enhanced absorption and crash energy dissipation    Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags and knee bolsters    Weight-based Occupant Classification System (OCS) for controlling front passenger air bag deployment (Quad Cab)2005 MODEL YEAR    New sun roof available on Quad Cab short box    New tailgate badging – Ram’s head replaces “Dodge” nameplate    UConnect Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth® technology; optional on SLT and Laramie    SIRIUS Satellite Radio optional on Quad Cab SLT short box and Laramie    New transmission mounts for manual transmissions reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)    3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine upgrades provide improved idle quality and fuel economy refinements. Engine upgrade includes a new camshaft profile, lash adjusters, low-tension piston rings and a 9.7:1 compression ratio    4.7-liter V-8 engine adds knock sensors and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for improved efficiency    Getrag 238 six-speed manual transmission replaces the NV 3500 five-speed manual on 3.7-liter and 4.7-liter Magnum engines    Low Lockup Speed and turbine damper added to 545RFE with 4.7-liter engine. The turbine damper improves NVH performance allowing for torque converter lockup clutch application at lower speeds2004 MODEL YEAR    Full-time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT    Tow/haul mode offered on light-duty models with automatic transmission    Flexible-fuel version of 4.7-liter engine available to fleet customers    Optional larger 34-gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed    The 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency    New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red    New adjustable rear-seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab    Chromed body-side moldings standard for Laramie    Chromed surround grille with chromed billet inserts for Laramie standard    Body-color side moldings now standard with Sport Appearance Group    Chrome-clad wheels now standard on Laramie    New available navigation radio with 4.9-inch full-color display, AM/FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240-watt amplifier and DVD-based navigation system    Satin Silver door and instrument-panel bezels for Laramie    Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather-seat design with high-contrast color seat inserts    Laramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove-box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror)2003 MODEL YEAR     All-new 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 replaces 5.9-liter engine    545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines    Optional rear-window defogger (mid-year introduction)    SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on Regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard features    New tow hooks standard on Laramie four-wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four-wheel-drive ST and SLT and optional with two-wheel-drive ST, SLT and Laramie    Adjustable pedals with manual transmission—Optional    AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD—Optional    Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls are packaged with AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and six-disc in-dash CD changer—SLT; both equipped with 11-speaker Infinity® system    Electronic throttle control on 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 engine    Automatic locking retractor added to front-passenger seat belt    Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system added to Regular and Quad Cab models2002 MODEL YEAR    All-new, roomier, stiffer body structure    All-new frames with fully boxed side rails    All-new, customer-oriented interior with added storage    Two- and four-wheel-drive models with Regular and Quad Cab bodies    Three equipment levels—ST, SLT and SLT Plus    Sport Appearance Group and Sport Appearance Group with 20-inch wheels and tires—Optional on SLT and SLT Plus    Next-generation 3.7-liter Magnum SOHC, SMPI V-6 engine with balance shaft    Next-generation 4.7-liter Magnum SOHC, SMPI V-8 engine    45RFE multi-speed automatic transmission    Available electric-shift four-wheel-drive transfer case    Refined manual four-wheel-drive transfer case    Independent front suspension on four-wheel-drive models    Refined two-wheel-drive suspension systems    Rack-and-pinion steering    P245/70R17 standard tires    P275/55R20 on two-wheel-drive models and P275/60R20 on four-wheel-drive models    Standard four-wheel disc brakes—Largest in the industry    Truck-industry first dual-rate power brake booster    Bed length of short-box models reduced to provide increased cab interior roominess    Industry-exclusive wide-opening forward-hinged rear door with outside door handles and full roll-down windows    Trailer-tow outside mirrors with rotating heads for improved rearward visibility    Structural rear bumper—Class III trailer towing capability without added equipment    Class IV trailer hitch platform—Integrated with rear bumper structure    Extended Regular and Quad Cab interiors—Roomiest in the industry    Power adjustable pedals with automatic transmission—Optional on SLT, in SLT Plus    All-new seats for increased passenger comfort    60/40 split-folding rear seat—Available on SLT and SLT Plus Quad Cab models    Improved storage compartments under rear seats on Quad Cab models    Steel fold-flat load floor—Available on SLT and SLT Plus Quad Cab models    Larger, more versatile cab-back storage systems on Regular cab models    Pickup truck first: Dual-Zone Climate Control—SLT Plus    Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with customer-programmable features—SLT Plus    Best-in-class optional Infinity premium speaker system—11 premium speakers in seven locations and a 240-watt digital amplifier    Truck industry first: side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for front and rear-seat outboard occupants—Optional    Adjustable front-seat head restraints—Standard    Outboard front seat-belt pretensioners—Standard    Enhanced interior head-impact protection—Standard    Extension of Quad Cab body allows use of rearward-facing child seats in back seat     2001 MODEL YEARJuly 2000 Production    Club Cab body style discontinued    User-ready child seat upper anchors on cab back panelsJanuary 2000 Production    High-Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission only (245 horsepower and 505 lb.-ft. of torque)2000 MODEL YEAR    Eight-foot box with 1500 Club Cab body discontinued    New front suspension and steering systems on all models    All-new brake system with dual-piston front disc brake calipers and quick-response vacuum booster1999 MODEL YEAR    Upgraded Sport Appearance Group—Front bumper and fascia, grille, quad headlamps1998 MODEL YEAR    Quad Cab body style introduced    Next-generation driver and front-passenger air bags (running change)(a)    Passenger air bag cutoff switch (Regular cab and Quad Cab only) (running change)(b)    Removable storage module under rear seats of Quad Cab (mid-year introduction)1995 MODEL YEAR      Club Cab model added1994 MODEL YEAR    All-new Regular cab models introduced    Model designations changed to 1500, 2500 and 3500(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.(b) Important—Always remove key and replace cover. Rearward-facing child seats may be used in the front seat only with the passenger air bag turned off.