The RAM 1500 is without a doubt, one of the most popular and best-selling pickup trucks in the segment. For those in the market for a new pickup truck, the 2022 RAM 1500 is the best option one can opt for. And if you are looking for a detailed article about the RAM 1500 and its features, this article will give you a better idea about the 2022 RAM 1500.
The 2022 model year of 1500 brings a list of interesting and notable updates that include a sporty G/T package for the Laramie and Rebel trims, a rugged BackCountry Edition, and a more luxurious version of the top-end Limited trim which is named as the 10th Anniversary Edition. But when it comes to the main trims, 1500 is offered in six trims - Tradesman®, Big Horn®, Laramie®, Rebel®, Limited Longhorn™, and Limited. Let’s not forget that RAM also offers numerous configurations and packages.
Performance |
Exterior |
Features |
3.6-liter V-6 |
Rear Bumper Step |
5-inch touch screen display |
305 hp / 269 ft-lbs. ((features eTorque mild-hybrid system that adds up to 90 pound-feet of torque) |
Driver and Passenger Heated Mirror |
Synthetic leather and cloth upholstery |
Eight-speed Automatic Transmission |
Perimeter/Approach Lights |
Bluetooth Connectivity |
Rear-wheel Drive |
Daytime Running Lights |
Six-speaker Sound System |
While the base engine is powerful as it is, the RAM 1500 can also be configured with a variety of other powertrain options such as a 5.7-liter V-8 that produces 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque, the same 5.7-liter V-8 that gets an eTorque mild-hybrid system that adds up to 130 pound-feet of torque, a 3.0-liter V-6 Diesel engine that puts out 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, and a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that pumps out 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque that powers the RAM 1500 TRX which is sold as a standalone model.
The base RAM 1500 gets synthetic leather and cloth upholstered seats. Move to the higher trims and you will get genuine leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front, and rear seats, heated steering wheel, and front-row captain's chairs along with a center console. Features are plenty in the RAM 1500, which gets a five-inch touchscreen display on the base trim as standard. Moving to the higher variants will get you an 8.4-inch or a 12-inch touch screen, satellite radio, HD Radio, single- or dual-pane sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, multiple upgraded stereo choices, wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and additional USB ports.
RAM has also equipped the 1500 light-duty truck with a variety of safety features like Blind Spot Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Cross-Traffic Alert, Electronic Stability Control, Child Safety Locks, and Traction Control, to name some of them.