Dodge Durango SUVs Get Updates; Ram offers more models for 2022

GT Plus: Memory system, automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor, light boot sill guards, leather seats with suede inserts and heated seats in the first and second rows.

R/T plus: Nappa leather with perforated inserts and accent stitching, sunroof, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Harman Kardon premium audio system and Premium Interior Package (including premium wrapped instrument panel and Dinamica soft-touch headliner).

The Blacktop package now includes the performance cap on the GT and P265/50R20 all-season performance tires on GT and R/T models.

Last year, Dodge revamped the exterior designs and updated the interior, along with adding safety and connectivity technology.

Last year also added the new Durango SRT Hellcat 6.2-liter 710-horsepower supercharged V-8 model, a high-performance track vehicle that masquerades as a family cruiser.

Even in basic form, Durango is a stylish, comfortable family dumper with room for up to seven passengers, two in the front, three in the middle and two in the rear.

There is also a Durango SRT version with a 475 horsepower 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 engine with 470 foot-pounds of torque.
Other engines include a 3.6-liter, 295-horsepower Pentastar V-6, or a 360-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8. Also included is a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.

Handling is excellent and the ride is quiet and refined.

All models are available with four-wheel drive, rear drive is standard. Available interior amenities include leather and navigation.

Aries 1500

For 2022, the Ram 1500 Limited 10th Anniversary Edition joins the lineup and features an exclusive Blue Shade exterior color, multi-function tailgate, cold air intake, cold exhaust, unique badging and 22-inch polished wheels.

Inside, this special edition features unique Indigo and Sea Salt padded leather seats, instrument panel, console and door inserts, suede headlining, visors and A-pillar, 10th Anniversary console badge and cluster fender, aluminum Litho bezels, bejeweled gear knob, metal pedal kit and a premium sound system with 19 speakers.

Also for 2022, the new Ram 1500 Longhorn Southfork model replaces the Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary model in the lineup and includes a multi-function tailgate, folding step, injected bedliner, metal pedal set and Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain tires .

The Bed Utility Group (adjustable load securing hooks, LED bin lighting and luggage divider) is also included. Longhorn Southfork features an exclusive Mountain Brown interior color, standard bucket seats and suede door stays with leather insert and laser filigree detail.

The new Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500 Rebel G/T Crew Cab models with the 5-foot, 7-inch bed feature a sporty performance hood, black grille, GT decals, cold air intake and cold exhaust. Inside, high-cushion bucket seats, new flat-bottom steering wheel with upgraded grips and aluminum shift paddles, performance floor adjuster, performance screens, all-weather floor mats and a metal pedal set are included.

Available on Ram 1500 Big Horn and Lone Star models with 5.7-liter V-8 engines, the new Ram 1500 BackCountry includes body-color grille surround, black two-tone body paint, black badging, exhaust, headlamps, running boards and mirrors, tonneau cover, Bed Utility Group (spray-in bedliner, mid-mount fold-out bed step and a cargo bulkhead) and Off Road Group (electronic rear axle locking, heavy-duty shock absorbers, front suspension skids, steering and transfer case, descent control, off-road pages, hitches and all terrain or on/off road tires).

An all-new Uconnect 5 system is standard on Ram 1500 Big Horn models and above, and is four times faster with three times more memory. It features Wi-Fi capabilities and tow-specific navigation, and offers flexibility that allows the system to continuously evolve to offer new content, features and services.

A trailer hitch light is now included in Trailer Tow Group and includes four LED lights that provide bright, clear light directly above the tow hitch.

The Ram Clean Air System is standard on all 2022 Ram 1500 models and filters 95% of airborne particles.

Harvest Sunrise (available on Tradesman, Big Horn, Rebel, Laramie and Longhorn) is a new exterior color. Delmonico Red is now available on Rebel.

In general, the half-ton Ram 1500 pickups have been completely redesigned for 2019. With the redesign, this latest generation of Ram has high-tech safety features, increased payload and towing capacity, and improved fuel economy. The base weight has also been reduced.

These new Rams are available in Quad and Crew cab versions, both of which have four regular doors. Payload has been increased to 2,300 pounds, and the new Ram can tow trailers weighing up to 12,750 pounds, depending on model and configuration.

Heavy Duty Ram 2500/3500

Redesigned two years ago, the Ram Heavy Duty range includes the 2500 and 3500 models, larger and more capable than the light 1500 versions.

Before 2022:
The all-new Uconnect 5 system is standard on Ram 2500 and 3500 Big Horn models and above, four times faster with three times more memory, features Wi-Fi capabilities, tow-specific navigation and offers flexibility that allows the system to continuously evolve to provide new content, features and services.

Ram Heavy Duty Big Horn/Lone Star Silver Edition now features chrome tow bars, seat belt trim, door handles, mirrors, a unique grille and black interior accents. Single rear wheel models feature chrome wheel-to-wheel side steps and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels. Models with dual rear wheels have chrome cab steps and 17-inch polished aluminum wheels. Big Horn/Lone Star Silver Edition is available in Crew and Mega Cab configurations.

Also new for 2022, the Ram Power Wagon offers a Level 3 equipment package that includes a black grille mesh with a gunmetal RAM grille badge and premium headlamps with gloss black bezels. Inside are a 12-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a powerful 750-watt Harman Kardon sound system with 17 speakers, premium Medium Greystone Natura Plus or optional Bristol leather bucket seats with embossed Power Wagon logo, badge on the console armrest and a badge on the specification plate. including.

The 2022 Ram Power Wagon offers an electronic transfer case on Level 2 and is standard on Level 3 equipment packages. Optional features on 2022 Ram Power Wagon include Bristol leather seats on Level 2 Equipment Package and an available full console on Level 2 and 3 equipment packages .

Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black interior updates include Black Onyx cluster rings, cluster badge, door handles, steering wheel logo, electronic gear knob, glove box logo and Black Smoke speaker grilles.

“Rope Mode” is now available with digital rear-view mirror and allows the driver to see behind the trailer with an external camera.

Available Trailer 360 View provides a better view of the trailer environment with a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the trailer only. It includes four cameras and wiring. A Trailer Hitch Light is now included in Trailer Tow Group and includes four LED lights that provide bright, clear light directly above the hitch.

The 2022 Ram Heavy Duty Big Horn and Lone Star models feature a unique grille design and texture. Harvest Sunrise exterior color joins the lineup.

These large pickups also offer a Cummins diesel engine option.

They are available in a variety of cab and cargo configurations and come with a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 petrol engine (383 hp), a 6.4-liter Hemi petrol V-8 (410 hp) or the 6, 7-liter Cummins turbo diesel (385 horsepower/850 foot-pounds of torque).

HD models have a standard exhaust brake and diesel models are offered with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The cabin dimensions are Regular, Crew and Mega.

Cargo boxes are available in 6 foot-4 and 8 foot lengths with the single or dual rear wheels.

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