RAM Trucks Australia’s all-new RAM 2500 has officially arrived, a mighty truck that currently out-powers, out-tows and out-hauls every other pick-up available.

 

Following the same design, homologation, and manufacture processes that the recent 1500 DT underwent – 50,000 hours of pre-build development hours; 80,000kms of rolling road testing; 50,000km of real-world road driving; and a 20,000km full vehicle durability test – the all-new RAM 2500 is ready for heavy duty. 

 

“All-new 2500 starts the roll-out of our next generation Heavy Duty trucks,” says RAM Trucks Australia National Manager Jeff Barber.

 

“Built for serious assignments, the all-new 2500 – which will be joined soon by the next-gen 3500 – sets new benchmarks in performance, capability, technology and luxury. 

 

“Only RAM Trucks Australia can deliver such a vehicle thanks to our robust and detailed planning, development, remanufacturing, and testing programme in conjunction with our local and global partners including Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, US).”

 

The 2021 RAM 2500 has a 6.7-litre inline 6 Cummins® turbodiesel delivering 276kW and 1,152Nm, allowing for a max braked towing capacity of up to 8.0 tonnes*.

 

The all-new RAM 2500 promises new benchmarks in ride and handling, luxury, materials, innovation, and technology. 

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ABOVE: All New RAM 2500

DESIGN 

The all-new 2500 has a “bolder” look.

There is a new, lighter aluminium hood, and larger front grille, new front bumper t with larger openings, and more than 20 sensors surrounding the RAM 250. They are integrated to make them less visible. There is a new look front air dam and full LED headlights .

The all-new 2500 has the familiar lockable bed storage system and optional RamBox®. As with the old model, the RamBox® Cargo Management System includes weatherproof, lockable, illuminated, and drainable storage bins.

Inside:

The new instrument panel has been rethought, pushing the central controls up and toward the driver, which has helped make daily use easier. Infotainment is via Uconnect 4C NAV on a 12-inch fully configurable touchscreen, which can display which can display up to 2 “apps”.

Driver instruments are displayed on a full-colour, 3D animation-capable display, that is reconfigurable to allow for customisation. The digital display is augmented by a digital rear-view mirror.

Cabin noise is lower, with active noise cancellation system and acoustic glass taking a 10 dB drop. There is a new HVAC system with 30 percent more air flow at lower noise levels, including larger front defroster vents for better performance. All-new in-duct electric heating elements warm-up faster, and larger system controls and new larger panel ducts work better with gloved hands.

POWERTRAIN & TRANSMISSION

The all-new RAM 2500 uses a 6.7-litre Cummins® inline 6-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled diesel.

It comes with improvements such as: a cylinder block made from compacted graphite iron, new cast-iron cylinder head, exhaust valves, springs, and rocker arms. Power comes in at 276kW at 2,800rpm and torque of 1,152Nm from just 1,700rpm.

Matched to this impressive power is a significantly upgraded version of the 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission. Changes designed to improve the electronically controlled transmission’s shift quality include new variable-force solenoid controls for the torque-converter clutch. A new reverse accumulator improves shift feel when placing the transmission into park from reverse, while drive-to-park shifts are also improved through refined hydraulic control.

4WD is via a BorgWarner electronic transfer case, giving 2WD, 2WD High, Neutral and 4WD Low.

New front and rear axles have been engineered to improve durability, handle industry-leading payload and towing capabilities, minimise NVH, and take advantage of opportunities to optimise weight.

ENGINEERING 

There is an all-new frame with 98.5-percent high-strength steel, six separate crossmembers, hydroformed main rails and fully boxed rear rails for optimal strength and mass efficiency.

Construction stronger and lighter, with lightweight materials in the frame, powertrain and aluminium bonnet. This has reduced weight by up to 64kgs. Two Active-Tuned Mass Modules (ATMM) mounted on the frame rails search out vibrations and apply countermeasures to eliminate them.

Wide front frame rails enable front suspension springs to be positioned slightly outboard – an enabler for generating positive roll stiffness. In the rear portion of the new frame, the structure includes fully boxed rear rails. The rear-axle structural crossmember with provisions for gooseneck hitches has been upgraded for 2021 to accommodate the increased towing capacity.

With an emphasis on comfort and confidence, the next-gen 2500 has been redesigned to be the best riding, handling, and towing heavy-duty RAM ever. The new 360-degree surround-view camera with trailer reverse guidance provides a single display-screen view of both sides of a trailer to assist drivers in manoeuvring towing setups. There is also a second rear-view camera integrated in the centre high-mount stop lamp (cargo-view camera) to monitor payload in the bed and can also be used to align trailers.

Heavy Duty trucks generally have a suspension equipped for constant, heavy payloads. This leads to a harsher ride when unloaded. The all-new 2500 includes Frequency Response Damping (FRD) shocks on all four corners. The valves of an FRD shock automatically adjust for the type of vertical wheel input, allowing the 2500 to have sports-car-like suspension for handling and a supple suspension on rough terrain.

Engineers added progressive springs and upgraded bushings to the suspension system, including an exclusive five-link coil design, providing better load-carrying characteristics and improved articulation over obstacles when compared to a leaf-spring system.

In the front a new two-piece suspension crossmember structure adds a longer welded interface and greater strength to the frame. The 2500 features an advanced three-link front suspension to ensure roll stiffness.

A new braking system upgrades the calipers, booster and master cylinder. Combined with a larger-ratio pedal swing, the all-new 2500 delivers a more confident and powerful execution with little effort from the driver. The new system also offers shorter stopping distances and braking to match the highest capability.

Several body elements are upgraded from mild steel to high-strength steel, and additional light-weighting efforts consist of an aluminium hood, which contributes to an overall weight reduction of 64kgs from the previous model.

Through wind-tunnel analyses and real-world durability tests, engineers have created the quietest RAM Heavy Duty ever with a drag coefficient of .409. Upgrades to improve Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) include new C-pillar hydromounts, anti-vibration devices, new engine mounts, active noise cancelling and new exhaust-system attachments.

SAFETY AND SECURITY 

The all-new RAM 2500 pickup includes multiple safety and security elements, including an array of active and passive systems to assist the driver and passengers.

Adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Trailer Sway Control, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection – these are just some of the safety features that mark the all-new 2500 as being top of its game.

The new 2500 also uses a variety of high-strength steels in the frame, body panels and core structure to maximise impact performance and reduce overall weight, including the A-, B- and C-pillars, front structure and door beams. Increased resistance spot welds reduce the heat exposure to surrounding metal to maintain strength and long-term durability.

UCONNECT® 

Designed to be the most technologically advanced heavy duty pick-up ever, the all-new RAM 2500 is loaded with an array of innovative and state-of-the-art features. The award-winning fourth-generation Uconnect® Touchscreen system offers new convenience and connected services, and keeps RAM truck customers connected, engaged and informed while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

The all-new 2500 features a 12-inch reconfigurable touchscreen with tailor-made graphics and state-of-the-art connectivity. Personalisation is made easy with the new split screen, allowing two different applications for desired configuration, such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ HVAC controls, or one application, such as navigation across the entire 12-inch touchscreen.

The 2500 comes with a unique Alpine 10-Speaker Premium Audio System including sub-woofer to immerse passengers in the ultimate sound experience.

RAM Trucks Australia is the world’s only RAM-authorised manufacturer of right-hand drive RAM trucks. The relationship with RAM Trucks in the US began back in 2013 and continues to innovate to deliver a no compromise, full-size pick-up truck that leads in durability, technology and efficiency.

All RAM Trucks Australia vehicles are international-spec vehicles, uniquely coded for the Australian market and the local build process. With over 400 locally-sourced new parts involved in its transformation journey from left- to right-hand drive, the all-new RAM 2500 sets new benchmarks in the full-size pick-up truck segment – a segment RAM Trucks Australia first created more than six years ago.

The all-new RAM 2500 starts at $157,950 plus on-road costs for Laramie Crew Cab, rising to $162,900 plus on-road costs for the Laramie Crew Cab with RamBox©.

Detailed specification – including details on the upcoming 3500 due for launch in Q4 2021 – and images accompany this press release, while press loan cars will be available for testing and assessment from both Sydney and Melbourne from September 2021.

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