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Last year’s Power Wagon fell short of being attractive because there's too much chrome on the trademark crosshair grille. For the 2017 model year, Ram has addressed this visual blunder by borrowing the Rebel’s single-slat black plastic grille.
The Ram Power Wagon is the Fiat Chrysler group’s answer to the Ford F-150 FX4 and Chevrolet Silverado Z71. The Ram 2500-based Power Wagon may not be as fun as the half-ton Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, but it’s much better in terms of towing and hauling things.
Opt for the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 (410 HP and 429 lb-ft / 581 Nm) and the 2017 Ram Power Wagon will happily tow 10,030 pounds (4,549 kilograms) without breaking a sweat. The motor is matched with a 66RFE automatic transmission. The manually-shifted Borg Warner BW 44-47 transfer case comes as standard.
The 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires and 14.3-inch (36.3 cm) ground clearance give the 2017 model year Ram Power Wagon the ability to ford up to 30 inches (76.2 cm) of water.
This being the ultimate off-road pickup truck in the Ram stable, the manufacturer has decided that it’s appropriate to sell this thing from the get-go equipped with a 12,000-pound (5,443-kilogram) Warn winch. The cohesive exterior design continues on the inside, where you’ll find technical grain gray-and-black seats with Sedoso fabric inserts embossed with the tire tread pattern of the truck’s Goodyear shoes.
Optional extras that are worth having include a cargo bed-view camera and a tailgate-mounted backup camera, as well as the tri-fold tonneau cover embossed with the Ram logo. For buyers on a budget, the 2017 Ram Power Wagon in Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 configuration is the one to go for. Those in the market for the most luxurious Power Wagon there is are recommended to spend big bucks on the Laramie trim level.
For extra peace of mind, the model is backed with a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.
Opt for the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 (410 HP and 429 lb-ft / 581 Nm) and the 2017 Ram Power Wagon will happily tow 10,030 pounds (4,549 kilograms) without breaking a sweat. The motor is matched with a 66RFE automatic transmission. The manually-shifted Borg Warner BW 44-47 transfer case comes as standard.
The 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires and 14.3-inch (36.3 cm) ground clearance give the 2017 model year Ram Power Wagon the ability to ford up to 30 inches (76.2 cm) of water.
This being the ultimate off-road pickup truck in the Ram stable, the manufacturer has decided that it’s appropriate to sell this thing from the get-go equipped with a 12,000-pound (5,443-kilogram) Warn winch. The cohesive exterior design continues on the inside, where you’ll find technical grain gray-and-black seats with Sedoso fabric inserts embossed with the tire tread pattern of the truck’s Goodyear shoes.
Optional extras that are worth having include a cargo bed-view camera and a tailgate-mounted backup camera, as well as the tri-fold tonneau cover embossed with the Ram logo. For buyers on a budget, the 2017 Ram Power Wagon in Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 configuration is the one to go for. Those in the market for the most luxurious Power Wagon there is are recommended to spend big bucks on the Laramie trim level.
For extra peace of mind, the model is backed with a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.
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