The Ram truck was first introduced in 1981 and it was meant to serve as anything from a comfortable family vehicle to a rugged work truck. As years went on, and with numerous awards won along the way, the RAM evolved to fit the ever-changing needs of the modern driver. Today the RAM truck has become a staple family/luxury/work vehicle that continues to impress and evolve. With both the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 truck models growing in popularity, it’s worth taking a close look into what makes each special.
The toughest decision you will have to make when looking over the new Ram trucks is choosing which one to get, the Ram 2500 or the Ram 3500? Both have their own perks and special features, and one of them is sure to be a perfect fit for your lifestyle. Let’s have a look at both.
The Ram 2500
In an ever-growing trend towards truck refinement, Dodge enters the 2021 luxury truck market in style with its new Ram 2500. This V-8 (HEMI 8-cylinder), eight-speed automatic, 3600 horsepower truck is flashy, tough, and about as top-of-the-line as a truck can get.
The truth is, the difference between the 2500 and 3500 is not huge but it is noticeable. Basically, the Ram 2500 offers more grit and grunt at a lower price. But, both the 2500 and the 3500 come—at base level—with a 6.4-liter, V8 engine and the option for a 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine with 850 pound-feet of torque (this option is only $200 more on the Ram 2500).
Inside the cabin, the 2500’s luxury is revealed. The all-leather seats with grey leather piping are easy to slide into, and they do well to match the feel of the soft surfaces throughout. The real wood accents, made from Black Argento, are a nice touch—as is the soft LED lighting in the door handles, footwells, and lower map pockets.
Between the two trucks, the 2500 comes with a softer suspension, which makes it a better around-town driver. One nice touch the 2500 offers, and the Ram 3500 does not, is the Power Wagon trim level. At this level, the 2500 adds 33-inch tires and an upgraded suspension system that allows it to hit the trails pretty hard.
The luxury truck movement is in full swing and the Ram has done an excellent job at not only keeping up with the market but also taking charge of it. The Ram 2500 is outfitted with all of Dodge’s celebrated performance standards and taken to a new level by using the finest of materials both inside and out.
The Ram 3500
Take what you know of the Ram 2500 and add superior payload and towing capacity and you have the Ram 3500. To be more specific, the 3500 can handle up to around 7,600 pounds in payload, whereas the 2500 tops out around 4,000 pounds. This massive difference alone is enough reason for those who plan on pulling and hauling a lot of weight, or even a little weight often, to go for the Ram 3500.
There are other differences beyond the amount of power between the Ram 3500 and 2500 models. For instance, the 3500 comes with the option for a large turbodiesel engine that offers 1,000 pound-feet of torque (that’s a ton!). This ultra-tough engine allows for a little over 35,000 pounds of towing (that’s enough weight to require a commercial license and will also require dual rear wheels). This is not an option with the Ram 2500.
With all this talk of power, you would think the Ram 3500 would look like a semi-truck. It, actually, does not. It looks quite nice—much like the 2500—with nice leather interior seats, wood trim and ambient light, and extra comfy seating. It’s a nice place to be, inside the cabin of the 3500. The exterior looks just as nice: modern lines and curves but nothing too much to detract from the fact that this is one capable, tough truck.
When it comes down to it, we like both the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models the same. They are both superior in their own rights, and depending on what you need—extra towing power or not—either one is a wonderful fit. Come see us at Mount Airy CDJR today and we will help you get into the truck that you need!
