They say it’s not the destination but rather the journey that matters. When you’re granted the opportunity to own a pickup truck that you genuinely love, every journey starts to stand out. A roaring engine, impeccable handling, and a cozy interior all align to form a driving experience that has you looking forward to mundane, everyday tasks. Imagine loving your vehicle so much you always take the long way home just to enjoy a few more miles.
The latest 2023 Ram 1500 has a special way of engaging with its drivers. The 2023’s four engine configurations all pack a punch, tempting drivers to take the scenic route just to squeeze in some more driving time. If you think you know this truck, think again—the 2023 model ushers in a few enticing changes, including new trims and features. Rediscover the new 2023 Ram 1500.
A Modern Classic
The 2023 Ram 1500 is designed with performance in mind. The powertrain, towing, and aerodynamics are at the forefront of its design inspirations. With so many choices available in the pickup truck segment of the automotive market, Ram pulled out all the stops for the 2023 model and incorporated every truck driver’s desires into the build. The 2023 Ram 1500 features a 98% high-strength steel frame that enhances the stiffness and helps support the Ram’s 12,750 lb maximum towing capacity and the 2,300 lb payload max. Whether you’re scoping out this truck for work or personal use, it’s worth its weight in durability and power.
While the 2023 Ram 1500 is irrefutably a powerful force to be reckoned with, it’s also a fashionable take on a tough truck. The design of the interior and exterior both reflect a commitment to an all-around comfortable and beautiful pickup truck that checks all the boxes. The cabin is durable and comfortable yet versatile. It transitions seamlessly from job site companion to weekend warrior. Enjoy optional top-quality leather seating, a new 12-inch Digital Cluster infotainment center, a center console charging station, and an available head-up display. You can spruce up the interior even more with one of the higher trims of the Ram 1500 Limited Elite Package. With nine exterior color options and two new two-tone options up for grabs, you can style your Ram to your exact liking.
Four Available Engines
For the 2023 Ram 1500, you are going to get either a V6 or V8 engine. The base model comes with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine that has an eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System, which merges performance and efficiency. This smaller V6 can tow up to 7,730 lbs and has an output of 305 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.
The next available engine is the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. The impressive quality of this engine is that it offers the best-in-class driving range on a single fill, an astounding 950 miles. Broken down, you will see 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. The diesel engine’s maximum towing capacity is 12,560 lbs allowing you to haul some serious cargo. This V6 delivers 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.
Heading into V8 territory, the Ram 1500 is available with a 5.7L HEMI V8 with an eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System that’s designed for efficiency. If you are looking for power, you can find it here with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque being produced. This configuration gets you the maximum 12,750 lb towing capacity.
The fourth available engine option is all about speed and ferocity. The Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 is the fastest factory-installed engine in its class, and it’s only available for the Ram 1500 TRX. It delivers a hair-raising 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, and the 0-50 mph time is only 4.5 seconds. Experience insane torque like you’ve never felt before while still enjoying the maximum 8,220 lb towing capacity.
Other Features You’ll Want to Note
Sure, a mind-boggling engine is a key factor in overall performance, but it’s enhanced by the design of other vehicle components. The 2023 Ram 1500 is no exception. While it’s outfitted with four powerful engines, Ram focused its attention on other parts of the truck to maximize driver experience. For example, when your Ram is approaching a speed of 30 mph, an active front air dam, designed to reduce drag, will automatically extend out 2.5 inches at a downward angle. Every trim of the Ram 1500 features an elevated hood that has been implemented for optimal air deflection away from the windshield wiper area. This works in correlation with the sculpted roof sending airflow to the rear spoiler.
Besides being aerodynamic, the 2023 Ram 1500 has an advanced air suspension system for highway driving. This Active-Level Four Corner Air Suspension, available on the Crew Cab models, automatically lowers your truck to assist in reducing drag and optimize efficiency. This feature helps with suspension, accessing the bed, hitching a trailer, and maneuvering tight spaces in parking lots.
If you opt for the Rebel trim, your truck comes with a lifted suspension, an additional inch of overall height, 33-inch off-roading tires, and front and rear performance-tuned shock absorbers. Another available package for some of the 2023 trims is the Selec-Speed Control function. It’s an off-roading assist that helps to maintain speed when the truck is traveling over sloped terrain by applying engine torque and brake pressure, leaving the driver free to focus on steering.
The 2023 Ram 1500 comes with several helpful safety and driver assistance technologies. Some are standard, while others, like Selec-Speed Control, are available as add-on features. Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection monitor the area behind your truck for other vehicles and pedestrians. If you need even more perspective, an available 360-degree Surround View Camera shows you everything around the truck and trailer.
Available Blind Spot Monitoring equips your Ram with sensors that monitor the blind spot zones. When paired with Rear Cross Path, the Blind Spot Monitoring will also account for the length of the trailer. Electronic Stability Control and Electronic Roll Mitigation work to correct oversteering or understeering and can simultaneously reduce wheel lift. These safety features operate by applying brakes to the wheel in need and reducing engine power to help keep the Ram centered on the road. Available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist is a feature that can direct you on gear positions, braking, and accelerating when squeezing in and out of a tight parking situation while automatically controlling the steering.
Exceptional Engineering
Imaginative design and impeccable engineering make up the vision of the 2023 Ram 1500. It builds upon all the best quality of previous Ram 1500 models and combines them with new and innovative touches to bring the truck up to speed with 2023 expectations. Choices and options seem endless when you consider how many trim levels and packages are available to today’s drivers. With four impressive engine options on the market, two V6s and two V8s, the Ram 1500 presents endless opportunities for fun and adventure. Take it off-roading or drive it around the city and show it off to all your friends. This 2023 Ram 1500 is undoubtedly a head-turner, making its mark on the automotive landscape with refined technology and innovation. Go out and grab one while you still can.
