2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 First Look | Can Lightning Strike Twice? | Edmunds
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- We get a first look at the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 ahead of this year's Detroit Auto Show. Towing, engines, tech, and cab choices are all discussed.
Last year's Detroit Auto Show release of the 2019 Ram 1500 "half-ton" pickup was a real eye-opener. We later bought one for the Edmunds long-term test fleet, and it has proven itself to be a new standard for its segment. This time it's the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 that have been fully redesigned, and our expectations are quite high. Could lightning possibly strike twice? Dan Edmunds, our director of vehicle testing, looks them over to find out.
Q: What engines are available in the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500?
A: Last year's base 5.7-liter gasoline engine is out. The new base engine is the 6.4-liter gasoline V8. It makes 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, and it has an eight-speed automatic instead of last year's six-speed. The 2500 offers one optional engine: a 6.7-liter straight-six Cummins turbodiesel that makes 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque. The 3500 offers that same engine as an option, too, but it also can be fitted with an upgraded Cummins turbodiesel that makes 400 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. Both diesels come with six-speed automatics.
Q: How much can the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 tow?
A: There is no single answer because it depends on which chassis, engine and axle ratio you buy. That said, the absolute maximum tow rating is 35,100 pounds, which is almost 4,000 pounds higher than it was last year. To get that, you'll need to buy a 4x2 3500 with dual rear wheels and the top-level diesel engine, among other things. The maximum for a 3500 with single rear wheels is 26,990 pounds. Those are gooseneck-style hitch ratings, of course. The 2500 truck's maximum rating is 19,780 pounds. Those are all diesel 4x2 regular-cab ratings. Crew-cab and 4x4 ratings are lower.
Q: What are the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 cab and bed combinations?
A: Three cabs are available: regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab. The Heavy Duty crew cab is not the same as the Ram 1500's crew cab, though. It doesn't have the 4-inch extension and extra legroom that goes with it. Why? Because the 2500 and the 3500 have a Mega Cab option that accomplishes the same thing. As for the beds, there are two: short (6 feet 4 inches) and long (8 feet). They also offer a "box delete" option for fleet customers who want to fit their own custom equipment.
Q: Is the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 still available as a Power Wagon?
A: Yes, the Ram Power Wagon version of the 2500 is still available but only as a crew cab 4x4. And the sole powertrain is the 6.4-liter gasoline Hemi V8 with this year's new eight-speed automatic transmission. Power Wagon equipment includes a lifted heavy-duty off-road suspension, knobby tires, front and rear locking rear differentials, a disconnecting front stabilizer bar and a factory-installed 12,000-pound winch - this year with synthetic rope instead of steel cable. Why no diesel option? The Cummins straight-six is too long to allow the fitment of the disconnecting stabilizer bar and the hidden winch. It's also not necessary when rock crawling because of the torque multiplication effect of low range and low gear.
Read more about the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 here:
www.edmunds.com/ram/2500/2019/
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Looks pretty nice. Any pictures of a more base model yet?
Too bad they didn't come out with a 4500 model with the MegaCab and a long box dually. Come on Ram, you know that a bunch of people would love to get their hands on one if you made it.
The 4500 is targeted where their volume is, which is for work/utility segment. Very few businesses will spend more money on having more leg room in the back.
That's freaking awesome 👍
Monster..!!!
Not a complete refresh but even then, I think this is the best looking truck out there. I’ve always been a fan of the 2010-2018 body anyway so this just looks fantastic with the new front end, rear tailgate, lights and a lot of the newer ram interior has been swapped over as well. I hope they keep this around for a while!
It's starting to look like the previous one again, which I like. The interior looks very high quality, I love that they brought back the collom shiftier, so excited :D
The column shifter never went away on the HD's.
"crew cab short box" is a soccer dads way to say "I want a really cool station wagon" ... Let's be honest
Or, for someone like me, search and rescue requires alot of payload, so, no "soccer dad" crap.
RAM really has hit a homerun again. I really miss my 1500!
martin joseph fuck you bitch
Column shifter for the diesels, yes sr.
Chevy is the only ones that still have the column shifter in the gas trucks now, I love a good ol column shifter.
Joshua Ebanks some of the new fords have a column shifter it just depends on what spec u get
@@anthonynarducci7344 Yeah the lower trims. But Chevy has them even in the high country.
Because 6 speed!!
Nice truck
Wow, that is a Badazz HD truck. My 17' Ram 2500 CTD is a great truck, and is only lacking in payload as equipped. Won't see myself in a Mega cab, cuz I don't sit back there when driving. A crew cab is sufficient for my needs. What I really want to see payload numbers on these, yet no one ever shows the actual yellow sticker inside the drivers door frame.
That is so true, the max payload numbers that he mentioned 7000+ pounds is with a 2wd single rear wheel gasser, still amazing imo, my 1500 Rebel has a payload rating on the sticker of 1060ish disappointing so I just ignore it lol
@tfltruck
I can help you with one setup: 2019 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4 Mega Cab SRW payload is just over 4000 lbs...
I'm not big on the dial shifter but I doubt it would take long to get used to.
I got used to it fast. Knob, lever, whatever, it's all electronic anyway
Ram hitting it outta the park with another awesome truck!
P.S. Never imagined Mr. Edmund to have a tattoo (sleeve?)
Easy on the chrome guys..geez!
What you really better look at is the hd Honda ridgeline...
UHG.... Just bought an '18 2500 diesel and after seeing this promo, I wish I would have waited!!
Mike
Why does that make me a dumb fuck?
Ralph Bucci learn to ignore. You are driving a modern 2500 and he probably does not have a car
Umbrace Titan
I don’t let comments like that bother me. I am a CZcamsr myself and I’ll occasionally get trolls that have nothing nice to say no matter what!!
NOOO!!! Not the manual transmission. That means there are no more full sized trucks left. So sad. :(
I dont think you know what a full-size truck is
@@Mrjoecreeper A truck has three pedals, a van has two.
@@SideByEach 😂😢
Best trucks ever
Cdl after 26000 cgw???
I wish Ram had ditched the Mega Cab and just made the Crew Cab big like the F150 and also with a flat floor. The hump is super annoying. Overall, not bad. Can't beat the Cummins!
Okay, so we know what a duelly can tow so how much the 2500 can tow and haul in the bed.
You guys do realize that the knob shifter is used to bring the cabin noise down, right?
Where the dual pistols?
i want a 2019 ram 2500 6.7l cummins, i don’t know much about diesel, how would this truck do as a daily driver/short trip truck, (no deletes) no towing or hauling, 6 miles to work and 6 miles back home? a grocery getter. long trip once a year. i just want a big truck, i like the sound of the 6.7l cummins diesel.
You'll need to drive it across town at least once a week, or get on Interstate, to blow out engine and for a good regen...
They should put that column shifter on all RAMs.
Paul M yes! Or a console shifter!
The silly rotary shifter is ridiculous
Maybe have it as an option, I really enjoy my rotary now that I have gotten use to it
@@dragon81heart
They put it on the MUSTANG GT500.
AT WHAT WAS SAID TO BE ABOUT 125,000 + AFTER MARKUPS.
WAVE OF THE FUTURE FOR TRANS KNOBS I GUESS.
Because gas model using a new 8 speed transmission so ZF based transmission required modern shifter like rotary knob. Diesel model still using 6 speed transmission like previous model so still need to use column shifter.
@@mohdfaiz88 not really. My Grand Cherokee didn't have the rotary shifter.
A bit disappointing because I was hopeing they would carry over the 1500 cab. The extra rear leg room and reclining feature and allowing the use of a LONGBED would of been perfect! But getting a factory megacab longbed isnt in the cards for Ram. Also leaving a couple things on the previous model like steering wheel buttons leaves me to believe that this production year was
" rushed " and 2020-2021 model will allow the factory to work out all the kinks and get everything brought over from the 1500! Regardless this is a gorgeous truck and stoked to get my hands on one!
all rams have Steering wheel bottons, its a Standard on all Vehicles. and The Design wasnt a problem for the HD's so it wasnt nessarary to switch to the 1500 design 100%. HD's are vehicles that do not require Full redesigns because they are marketed differently. its a simple "if it aint broke, dont fix it" move.
@@TomazHilton He's talking about how the steering wheel controls are carried over from the previous design Ram Heavy Duty rather than the new Ram 1500.
@@AkioWasRight Yes exactly. Thanks! 👌
It actually is not "rushed", it's just a 2017-2018 refresh that was delayed because the timing is better for 2019. The new 1500 was just fully redesigned, and they wouldn't want it to look too different, and Ford and Chevy are coming out with updates this year. This is basically still the same 4th gen Heavy Duty, being made at the same location in Mexico, using many parts from the old parts bin. FCA is moving production to back to Michigan in a couple years. When that happens, a complete redesign of the Ram Heavy Duty will follow in the 2022 model year.
Keep in mind this is just a major refresh, the all-new HD doesn't come out until 2022.
Wow this truck is beautiful way better then the 1500😂👍
The Gas engine, should come with the column shift lever, much easier to use quickly and precisely.
I disagree. I own a 16 and the knob shift is definitely quicker and more precise.
@@wmullin22 The thing about the column lever, its right before your eyes, and your hands barely have to leave the wheel to grab it.
@@R777-RLM I see where you're coming from but it really doesn't take long to for it to become second nature. The knob isn't far from the wheel and it feels pretty natural the way your hand can drop from the wheel to reach it.
Agreed!
That silly rotary knob shifter is still being laughed
Even after using it in a rental for a few days it’s just as stupid of a design than before
I will take a column shift or console shift (or a manual) any day over some goofy knob
Also, the 12” touchscreen is cool in the “ooo ahh” factor, but in day to day use you always have to take your eyes off the road just to do simple functions like change temperature or fan speed...
Not thanks
The smaller screen is much better in my opinion
@@dragon81heart you do not have to use the touch screen to change fan speed or temperature...
I need 6 seaters daully
RAM is the best truck in México 👍👍
Some are made in Mexico, some in the US...I guess you only find out once it's yours...
Rotary shifter for the gasoline engine? No thanks, Diesel is still king.
Why does it matter how you put the truck into gear?
@@XploreAz it's just nicer to move a column mounted lever or a center console lever over a wheel. You get a lot of other wheels in a vehicle, why would you want a wheel shifter? That doesn't mean I hate the new gasoline HD Rams, but I prefer a column mounted shifter over a rotary knob.
That shifter in the HD diesel, like the standard tranny, is not long for this world...Everyone can thank Mercedes for that!
Wish the dealerships had these in stock ...I can even find one to look at much less buy one ...
Only $102,000! What a deal
Right. I thought between my wife and I we made good money. Solid middle class. Can't afford these trucks. Too bad.
Ram did sell 1500 Mega Cab's
Yes in the 3rd gens
But they didnt sell a megacab longbed. The extra 4 inches of legroom and the reclining rear seats of the 2019 1500s make it "feel" like a megacab without it actually being one. Add a longbed on that cab with the cummins and you got a winner!
@@holtonc.3072 I'd be happy if they made a 2500 with the larger new 1500 cab and 6.5 foot bed instead of that new 5'7" found on the 1500's
MEGA CAB 1500S!!😞
Put the new gens of all the HD's from Ram, GM, and Ford on the Dyno. See who's the king in terms of torque.
Ram
Still no 360 camera...
Yes it has a 360 camera option, just like the new 1500.
Best Diesel engine on the market! Whoot! Just need to find a good truck to put it in.
Now let’s hope their reliability has improved as much as the design has.
Their reliability is on par with the other 2 American companies lol
How were the 4th gens unreliable?
Ram is far from unreliable
@@moose5.9 These guys are on almost every video. He's just spreading his bullshit. Lol.
@Angry Trucker Both
Horse powers for show torques for go!! 😎
That Cummins inline 6 has room for more then 1,000 so bring it ford.
"for show" is ONLY true for HD trucks...
I like trucks but I don’t tow anything
The desiels arr 8 speed automatic
I will miss the standard tranny, but at least with 8 the towing uphill will be smoother...
No
Still 6!!
Nice looking but there are some issues
One really bad part of the new truck are the radius arms with holes in them for “weight savings”
Doesn’t take a genius to figure out that is going to be a rust nightmare...
Look to see a huge recall issue because of that in a few years.
And no telescoping wheel?
Why? Ford has had that for years now
Thank god for column shift in the diesels! But no manual? Just bc the others were dumb enough to stop offering it doesn’t mean you should too! Yeah it wasn’t a huge market, but it was a dedicated market.
No manual....next
I'll give this thing five years before the dashboard or exhaust manifold cracks wide open, along with an eventual head gasket failure. Ram trucks are notorious for these issues and Fiat isn't doing them any favors in the quality department either.
Still needs a 8 speed in a diesel and bigger wheels and tires
Robert Burns no
Well I guess if you can afford it, like a poor farmer or rancher. Then why not. But the prices of these trucks has pushed them out of the affordable range of the average middle class ownership. So let the rich have them.
Yup. I make six figures and still can't afford this truck. I guess you have to make $200 k a year.
@@rxonmymind8362 you can get a pretty decently equipped Big Horn with the 6.7L Cummins for under 60K after discounts. To get in an expensive truck, start by buying a cheaper one that you can pay off within 36-48 months and keep until paid off. Then trade that one for another cheap one and pay it off in 24 months because you knocked down the price with your equity. After the second cheap truck is paid off, you should have 20k or more in equity to knock down the price of these expensive trucks.
Also, try getting pre-approved at credit union with best interest rates before hitting up the dealers, don't talk payments with them, only negotiate for best trade in value (know your kbb and nada values first) and make them honor or beat their advertised internet prices.
I make exactly 100k and wife brings in 30k. She drives a 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn and I just purchased a Ram Big Horn 2500 6.7L last night. We keep our car loans separate so they don't negatively affect both of our DTI ratios. We also live in Oklahoma, so our money goes a bit further (>2000 sqft brick home, new construction on 1.7 acres). No way I could do that in a more progressive area of the country.
@@rxonmymind8362 and don't buy extended warranties or gap. I've saved around 30k in the past 15 years not buying that stuff, but I also wasn't keeping vehicles much more than 3 years.
You can get them in Tradesman trim, gas engine, for about half this cost....You don't understand they're showing the top line model?
1 tons need a 13 speed with that much torque
You might not be far off from the truth...
It's not the new body style.. 2020 is going to be the change. Just like everyone else is going to do.
Ram diesel is not my issue it is EPA diesel requirement that I do not agree with.
Should we have dirty air?
It's called dust
HEMI 5.4????
Min. 3:08
You meant 6.4!!😂
Not Ford 5.4 Triton!!
lightning Ford lightning that's all I thought when you said lightning.
I GOT A FUNNY JOKE IT WAS LIGHTNING MCQUEEN STRIKING TWICE!!😂
Not Lightning McQueen from Cars 😂😂😂
I REMEMBER SEEING THAT JOKE!!😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
Never trust a man that doesn't wear a belt. Ever.
If you have a butt, you don't need a belt...
If you have a rear end, you don't need a belt...
This needs to have a higher ride height. If it's not the same height as a semi, no one will buy it.#brogoals #tufflife
RAM
Американские пикапы лучшие в мире!🇺🇸
No manual is no good
Blake B they don’t sale.
@@jordanlanier7063 They would sale just fine if you didn't have to order them
@@blakeb6253 there won't be manuals at all for ANY vehicle in a few years.
@@jameshumphrey3425 yeah cause most of the youngsters are to lazy anyway. Best anti-theft device ever.
Can't beat a good manual for longevity. 200,000 miles between clutches versus 120,000 average for most automatics
Glad I didn't wait and got my 18 with the manual
The diesel will clog up with soot the EPA restrictions result in = all the black smoke pulled directly into the crankcase oil - def and regeneration equipment is clog up and cost owner thousands = all diesels do this does not matter what brand. If you don’t need a diesel the go for the 6.4 gas. If you are rich and money does not matter then you can go for diesel.
I hate the outside of the new Rams, they look too close to the GMC, sorry. I find that ALL the new truck look too much alike. I like more the look of my 2017 2500.
good for you
No manual transmission option?! You wont ever see me buying nor supporting FCA EVER AGAIN.
Combination gross weight
No manual transmission? LAME!
Compared to Ford, Chevy, Toyota (doesn't even make an HD)...At least RAM hung on way past the others.
No manual transmission and you can keep the air ride that sucks
U r an idiot! Semi r air ride! The air ride is fantastic!
FUCKOKKKK!!😞
Hire me
Fiat Ram
It is still to big and bulky all its good for us driving up and down the freeway . It's just like Ford , GM, Toyota and Nissan they are all just big oversized boxes
then buy a prius
@@Nicolas-ds2yt just might do it
For the love of God can somebody tell the Ram designers that rotary dial shifters DO NOT BELONG ON A F***** TRUCK!!!!!! If you're going to put a rotary dial shifter on a truck just get rid of the seat belts while you're at it and have people secure themselves to the seats via giant dildos.
To much $.
Well, Ram, you’ve lost my business. No manual, no deal.
Looks like you cant buy a new truck then
I drive a 03 6 speed and it's been phenomenal the last 402,000 miles but the 6 speeds just can't hold up to the TQ numbers for the long term. New technology with the autos keep evolving but the manuals have not unfortunately.
Go buy a Tacoma MrTroll.
they weren't selling enough manual transmissions to keep offering them thats why ford and chevy stoped eaven before ram did
The other two heavy-duty truck manufacturers don't have a manual either. The manual was an inferior transmission and should have been replaced years ago. Anybody hauling seriously wants an automatic. BTW if you have been paying attention the threat of the manual transmission going away has been a topic for years. The truth is you never planned on buying one all along.
My s-10 gets way better gas milage ....
That’s for all you dumb idiots on the wrong thread .... my dodge this ram that... non related... idiots
My bicycle gets way better gas mileage than any S- 10
@@lagoonrd4173 😞😪
Very nice looking truck, but I can't stand the shift knob, flip out mirrors and poor build quality of all Chrysler products.
Turd Ferguson then don't buy one .
Hate the rotary shifter on "older" rams, but absolutely love it on 2019 Rams. They are better positioned and feel much more positive.
Chrysler keeps living up to their name....crap quality. Any car can win an "Initial" quality award (which is a joke btw) when its brand new of the showroom floor. Let's see how the low quality suspension and chassis components, as well as how many transmissions that fall out before 100,000 miles.....yet again, Chrysler more concerned with the power than the quality of their junk.
93Cobra Have you owned a truck? I got a 2006. 290k no major issues. Going to get a new Ram 2500 this year. Ford has had too many issues with the 6.0,.6.2, 6.4 and now the 6.7... GM is not even close because of numerous issues..