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Full-size pickups are slowly but steadily gaining momentum in Australia, the market where mid-size pickups like the Hilux and Ranger are highly popular. Stellantis-owned Ram has recently introduced yet another trim level of the DT-generation 1500 in this part of the world, hoping to improve its market share to the detriment of the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500.
First and foremost, Ram DT refers to the fifth generation of the Ram pickup, as in 2019 and newer models. The DT shouldn't be confused with the DS, which continues to be produced as the 1500 Classic because Ram still hasn't launched a replacement for the Dakota mid-size pickup.
For MY24, the Ram 1500 for Australia welcomes the Big Horn with a starting price of $119,950 for the 5’7” bed. Opting for the 6’4” results in a starting price of $120,950. Converted to freedom eagles, that's $76,925 and $77,565 at current exchange rates. Quite a tremendous difference over the $43,320 suggested retail price of the Big Horn for the US market, although the one coming to Australia is equipped slightly better.
For starters, it features the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with eTorque mild-hybrid assistance. Over in the US of A, the standard powertrain is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with stop-start function rather than eTorque. Assisted by a 48-volt battery, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque boasts a belt-driven motor generator instead of an alternator. Said motor-generator system recuperates brake energy and provides powerful bursts of torque.
Connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, as in the 8HP75 rather than the 8HP50-based 850RE, the naturally-aspirated eighter makes a respectable 291 kW and 556 Nm. That's 390 horsepower and 410 pound-feet, which is five ponies down on the American version of the 5.7-liter HEMI V8. eTorque summons up to 130 pound-feet (176 Nm) of additional torque under acceleration.
In combination with the start-stop function and cylinder deactivation, the Big Horn for Australia is rated at 12.2 liters per 100 kilometers on the combined test cycle. In other words, 19.3 miles to the gallon. Ram waxes lyrical about the best-in-class towing abilities of the Big Horn, which is rated at 4.5 tons (9,920 pounds) in Australia. Payload, meanwhile, is 900 kilograms (1,984 pounds).
Big Horn highlights further include ParkSense fore and aft, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electric sliding rear window, cruise control, and heated front seats. The list continues with cloth seating upholstery, a 60/40 folding rear seat, trailer sway control, hill-start assist, cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather on the heated steering wheel, plus an 8.4-inch media display.
The Ram DT and Ram DS for Australia are converted to right-hand drive in Melbourne at MMF, which stands for Melbourne Manufacturing Facility. Ram Trucks Australia celebrated the 20,000th conversion to right-hand drive in February 2023, with the 20,000th conversion being a Hydro Blue-painted TRX pickup.
For MY24, the Ram 1500 for Australia welcomes the Big Horn with a starting price of $119,950 for the 5’7” bed. Opting for the 6’4” results in a starting price of $120,950. Converted to freedom eagles, that's $76,925 and $77,565 at current exchange rates. Quite a tremendous difference over the $43,320 suggested retail price of the Big Horn for the US market, although the one coming to Australia is equipped slightly better.
For starters, it features the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with eTorque mild-hybrid assistance. Over in the US of A, the standard powertrain is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with stop-start function rather than eTorque. Assisted by a 48-volt battery, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque boasts a belt-driven motor generator instead of an alternator. Said motor-generator system recuperates brake energy and provides powerful bursts of torque.
Connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, as in the 8HP75 rather than the 8HP50-based 850RE, the naturally-aspirated eighter makes a respectable 291 kW and 556 Nm. That's 390 horsepower and 410 pound-feet, which is five ponies down on the American version of the 5.7-liter HEMI V8. eTorque summons up to 130 pound-feet (176 Nm) of additional torque under acceleration.
In combination with the start-stop function and cylinder deactivation, the Big Horn for Australia is rated at 12.2 liters per 100 kilometers on the combined test cycle. In other words, 19.3 miles to the gallon. Ram waxes lyrical about the best-in-class towing abilities of the Big Horn, which is rated at 4.5 tons (9,920 pounds) in Australia. Payload, meanwhile, is 900 kilograms (1,984 pounds).
Big Horn highlights further include ParkSense fore and aft, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electric sliding rear window, cruise control, and heated front seats. The list continues with cloth seating upholstery, a 60/40 folding rear seat, trailer sway control, hill-start assist, cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather on the heated steering wheel, plus an 8.4-inch media display.
The Ram DT and Ram DS for Australia are converted to right-hand drive in Melbourne at MMF, which stands for Melbourne Manufacturing Facility. Ram Trucks Australia celebrated the 20,000th conversion to right-hand drive in February 2023, with the 20,000th conversion being a Hydro Blue-painted TRX pickup.
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