NEW FOR 2012:
- Electronic stability control standard on single rear wheel (SRW) models
- Standard side-seat airbags
- Six-speed automatic transmission replaces five-speed automatic on 5.7-litre Hemi V8
- RamBox storage system available on 6-foot-4 bed
- Enhanced capability
- Tire pressure monitoring system standard on 2500 models
- New Ram-brand steering wheel with front-mounted cruise control
- Monotone paint option available for Ram Outdoorsman and Longhorn
- Available power-folding trailer tow mirrors
- Black grille replaces bright grille on ST trim line
- Laramie adds standard rearview camera
- Standard electronic trailer brake controller on SLT Mega Cab, Laramie and Laramie Longhorn
- Power Wagon available in ST, STL and Laramie trim
For 2012, the Ram Heavy-Duty 2500 and 3500 models undergo several changes. A six-speed automatic transmission is now used on the 5.7-litre Hemi V8, and trucks with single rear wheels have standard electronic stability control. The RamBox storage system is available on the 6-foot-4 bed. Enhanced capability is now up to 20,000-lb GCWR and 14,400-lb towing with the 5.7-litre engine and 4.10 rear end, a gain of 2,000 lbs.
The 2500 and 3500 come in Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab, in single or dual-wheel configuration. The 2500 is available with a choice of 5.7-litre Hemi V8 with six-speed automatic, or 6.7-litre Cummins turbodiesel inline six-cylinder with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The 3500 uses the diesel exclusively. Trim levels are the ST, SLT, Outdoorsman, Laramie and Laramie Longhorn. The Power Wagon package is available in ST, STL and Laramie trim.
Features on the ST include 17-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, grey bumpers and upper fascia, bright grille, side and curtain airbags, 40/20/40 heavy-duty vinyl bench seat, folding rear seat, black door handles, tilt steering wheel, automatic headlamps, CD/MP3 stereo, black vinyl floor covering, and trailer tow with four-pin wiring harness. The Quad Cab version includes rear under-seat storage, and power windows, locks and mirrors.
The SLT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome grille, body-colour upper fascia, overhead console with trip computer, vehicle information centre with exterior temperature gauge and compass, keyless entry, colour-keyed instrument panel bezel, premium door trim with map pocket, and cloth and Stain Repel seat fabric. The Quad and Crew Cab models include B-pillar blackout tape and rear power sliding window.
The Outdoorsman adds lower two-tone Mineral Grey metallic, front and rear rubber floor mats, anti-spin rear differential, fog lamps, quad headlamps, body-colour grille, painted bumpers, tow hooks, extra-heavy-duty shock absorbers, 4.10 axle ratio and skid plates.
The Power Wagon is a 4x4 only and uses the 5.7-litre engine; it includes electric-locking front and rear differentials, 33-inch off-road tires, Bilstein gas-charged shocks, skid plates and 4.56 rear axle. Its features are similar to the ST, SLT or Laramie, depending on the trim level selected.
The Laramie builds on the SLT and adds dual-zone automatic climate control, heated leather seats with memory, bright grille, lower two-tone paint, fog lamps, interior woodgrain and bright accents, power-adjustable pedals, chrome mirrors, rearview camera, remote starter, MyGIG entertainment system, UConnect hands-free, surround sound with subwoofer, security alarm, and rear park assist.
The Laramie Longhorn adds premium low-bucket heated and ventilated leather seats, heated rear seats, premium door trim panel, full-length console, premium instrument cluster and interior accents, driver’s side memory, painted bumpers, lower two-tone White Gold metallic paint, Mopar door sill guards, accent-colour running boards, premium leather-wrapped steering wheel, spray-in factory bedliner, 3.73 rear axle ratio, and luxury floor mats.
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