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2017 Ram 2500
The new Ram 2500 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $149,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laramie variant and topping out at $149,500 for the Laramie.
There is 1 variant of the 2500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2018.
The Ram 2500 is only available with an diesel motor that produces 276kW and 1084Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2017 2500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$149,500†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$149,500†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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2017 Ram 2500
Available Variants
The Ram 2500 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Laramie and the most expensive being Laramie.
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Power to Weight
77.16 kW/t
53.42 kW/t
92.28 kW/t
Price
$149,500
$19,490
$149,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
4,490 kg
2,550 kg
4,490 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
11,479 kg
4,138 kg
11,479 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
6,942 kg
1,588 kg
6,942 kg
Approach Angle
21.8°
20.7°
35°
Departure Angle
22.3°
20.3°
29°
Ground Clearance Unladen
188 mm
188 mm
279 mm
Payload Capacity
913 kg
864 kg
1,533 kg
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Ram 2500
Dimensions
6,027 mm
2,009 mm
1,974 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,027 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,009 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,974 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,797 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,380 mm |
| Load Capacity | 913 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
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Ram 2500
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Ram 2500 is the Laramie that starts from $149,500.
See all Ram 2500 PricingThe most expensive Ram 2500 is the Laramie that starts from $149,500.
See all Ram 2500 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ram 2500 is offered by the Laramie which can tow 6942 kg
See all Ram 2500 towing capacityThe largest Ram 2500 is the Laramie which measures 2009mm wide, 6027mm in length and sits 1974mm tall.
The most powerful Ram 2500 is the Laramie which has 276kW of power from its 6.7L Turbo engine.
The Ram 2500 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ram 2500 is the Laramie which weighs 4490 kg (kerb weight).
The Ram 2500 uses Diesel.
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