2021 Ram 2500 Review
The 2021 Ram 2500 transitions from workdays to weekends to the school carpool seamlessly, thanks to its combination of heavy-duty performance, impressive interior design, and bevy of high-tech features.Drivers in the Defiance, Ohio area can learn all about the 2021 Ram 2500 with this comprehensive review before checking out this truck here at Derrow CDJR.
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Maximum Torque |
850 lb-ft |
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Towing Capacity |
19,680 pounds |
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Payload Capacity |
4,010 pounds |
Ram 2500 Performance and Towing
The Ram 2500 comes with one of two engines. Standard is a 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine that comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear- or four-wheel drive. The diesel option is the available 6.7L Cummins® turbo I6 engine.
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Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
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6.4L V8 |
410 |
429 lb-ft |
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6.7L turbo diesel I6 |
370 |
850 lb-ft |
Depending on the configuration, the Ram 2500 can haul between 1,564 pounds and 4,012 pounds. When properly equipped, the Ram 2500 is rated to tow between 10,520 pounds and 15,040 pounds.
Several features are available for safer towing, such as a surround-view camera with trailer reverse guidance, which uses a combination of five cameras to provide a full view of your vehicle and the attached trailer. This Ram truck also has an optional Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which projects live pressure readings for up to four trailers and 12 tires per trailer.
Ram 2500 Interior
The Ram 2500 interior is one of the most versatile on the market. You can get a Tradesman model for a stripped-down work pickup with durable interior materials and practical features, or you can opt for a full-on luxury pickup with the Limited model and its supple leather upholstery, logo branding, and contrast stitching.
The Ram is available in regular, crew cab, and Mega Cab configurations, making it easy to find the size that works best. It also offers a lot of space for you and passengers.
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Measurement |
Front Row |
Second Row |
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Headroom |
40.9 inches |
40.3 inches |
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Legroom |
40.9 inches |
43.1 inches |
Regular cabs offer an 8-foot bed, the crew cabs offer a 6-foot-4 or 8-foot bed, and the Mega Cab comes with the 6-foot-4 bed exclusively.
Ram 2500 Technology
Most models of the Ram 2500 are decked out with high-tech features, such as an available 8.4-inch or available 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system with sharp graphics, an intuitive interface, and a bevy of menu options. The touchscreen uses smartphone-like commands, such as pinch-and-zoom technology, and a combination of physical knobs and buttons for key features.
Several safety features are available for the Ram 2500, such as Forward-Collision Warning, a feature that warns you if a possible collision is detected and automatically applies the brakes, even with a trailer in tow. Adaptive Cruise Control, a feature that maintains a set distance from the car ahead and adjusts your cruise speed, is also available. Another feature is available Lane Departure Warning, which alerts you if you drift out of your lane and gently guides you back.
Test Drive the 2021 Ram 2500
With a mix of luxury features, practical design, advanced safety and technology, and some of the best towing and hauling numbers in the class, the 2021 Ram 2500 pickup has all you could need from a heavy-duty truck.
Drivers in Defiance can see the entire Ram 2500 lineup by visiting Derrow CDJR. Call or come to our dealership today to take your test drive!
