A new addition – or perhaps existing family member – is coming to the Ram truck lineup. A “Classic Badge” is planned and will be sold alongside the all-new 2019 Ram 1500. The truck maker will offer both the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic (known internally as the ?DS? model) and the all-new Ram 1500 (internally as ?DT?) at its North American dealers through 2018.
?As we launch the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, we didn?t want to walk away from a key part of the light-duty truck market,? explained Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand – FCA. ?Ram will continue to produce the 1500 Classic targeted at entry and commercial buyers.?
Ram says the 1500 Classic carries a number of segment-exclusive features in areas “most important to truck buyers.” The truck maker points to their link-coil rear suspension and RamBox bedside storage system that allows for easier cargo hauling. The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 was subjected to an extensive redesign before hitting the market, something we learned about in-depth earlier this year. The 2019 Ram 1500 endures quality and durability testing on the company?s Road Test Simulator in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Photo: FCA US LLC.
Packages & Trim Levels
The Classic will be available as a Regular Cab with an 8 or 6 foot, 4 inch-bed; Quad Cab with a 6 foot, 4 inch-bed; Crew Cab short bed (5 feet, 7 inches), or a Crew Cab with an optional 6 foot, 4 inch-bed. The Classic comes with three powertrian choices (4×2 or 4×4): the ...