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Posted by Joe Cimoch [68.189.252.175] on Thursday, April 05, 2012 at 10:13:06 :
All kinds of new gizmos.
New 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward's Automotive 10 Best Engines) features 42
percent more horsepower, 13 percent more torque and at least 20 percent better fuel
economy when compared to the previous 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain
5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing provides 395
horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-8 trucks (at least
20 percent better fuel economy when compared to 2012 V-8 powertrain)
Class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission, standard equipment with 3.6-liter V-6
Pentastar (TorqueFlite 8), doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy
New eight-speed also available with the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI – the Company's first application
with a V-8 (TorqueFlite 8 late availability)
New TorqueFlite 8 operated by an innovative dash-mounted, rotary e-shift design
First-in-segment Fuel Saving Technology: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start,
thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille
shutters and air suspension
Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road
capability along with improved ingress/egress and loading, and features automatic load leveling
New exterior design cues including all-new grille/fascia, improved quad projection headlamps
and LED front turn signals and taillamps
Best-in-class aerodynamics, coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.363
New, upgraded interior features include: standard and premium vehicle information center,
passive entry, Keyless Enter 'n Go, steering wheel and controls, wood accents, updated door
panels, instrument panel, interior colors and premium materials
All-new, next-generation Uconnect® Access debuts on the 2013 Ram 1500
Uconnect Access combines a new lineup of smart Media Centers with a powerful new wireless
platform With Uconnect Access, Ram 1500 owners will have alternative ways to access new connected services and applications via the vehicle's 8.4-inch touchscreen display or the web
Next generation Uconnect system is designed to be forward-thinking, providing the freedom to
upgrade to the latest features and services
Voice-recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touchscreen displays and traditional
controls provide Ram 1500 customers with a variety of ways to interact with their mobile
phones, music, navigation system and applications
Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-color 7-inch vehicle information center
Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows new content with improved data
speeds
Chrysler Group offers Ram 1500 customers expanded SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel lineup,
with exclusive programming including new SiriusXM Latino channels, an automotive industry first
Sprint selected as the strategic partner to bring wireless connectivity and service delivery to the vehicle
New remote central locking RamBox® cargo management system and tailgate combined with
door locks
New rain sensing wipers, SmartBeam® headlamps, power folding mirrors and power sliding
rear window with defrost
Best-in-class powertrain warranty – 5 years/100,000 miles
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