2020 Ram 1500

When you're looking for a pickup truck, you want to be certain that its design suits your day-to-day needs. This could mean having a minimum amount of towing capacity or horsepower, or being equipped with specific technologies. Luckily, this year's Ram 1500 has a lot to offer drivers near Center City, Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware County.

To help you get an idea of how this pickup truck can conquer your next DIY project, we at Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram put together this 2020 Ram 1500 Review. Keep reading to get an in-depth look if you're currently in the market for a truck.

Ram 1500 Engine Specs 

There are multiple engines available for the 1500. Every model comes standardly equipped with:

• a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6
• can generate up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque
• All engines are also mated to an exclusive TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic transmission, which boasts efficiency-oriented technologies.

The second engine option is available with or without the Ram eTorque Mild Hybrid System.

• Fitted with a 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine
• The Ram 1500 is able to produce up to 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.
• Those who opt for the eTorque model will have up to 130 lb-ft of additional torque when the system is engaged.

Ram understands that some drivers prefer their diesel-powered trucks, which is why you can take home a 1500 with:

• a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 under the hood.
• This engine can make up to 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.

Interior Conveniences & Tech

Regardless of the trim level, the 2020 Ram 1500 will provide you with plenty of interior comforts. The base model has a Uconnect® 3 with a 5-inch multimedia display and a 6-speaker audio system. If you'd like a larger screen, check out the available Uconnect® 4 with an 8.4-inch display and Uconnect® with a 12.0-inch display.

Basic amenities include manually adjustable seats and comfortable cloth seating, but you can choose an available leather-trimmed interior and heated, ventilated front seats. It's not all plush seating-there's ample interior space, too. The 1500 can seat up to six people and has a total passenger volume of 117 cubic feet.

As for headroom, the first row will have 40.9 inches while the second row will get 39.2 inches. Legroom measures in at 40.9 inches in the front seat and 35.6 inches for backseat passengers.

2020 Ram 1500 Towing & Payload

Hauling your family boat trailer just became a lot easier. We can assure you that the 2020 Ram 1500 won't leave you stuck wondering about towing and payload capacities. For example, the entry level 1500 Tradesman can tow up to 6,730 pounds and carry up to 2,300 pounds in the rear bed.

Some drivers regularly need more power to ease the demand of heavier loads. When properly equipped with the 5.7L HEMI® V8 with the eTorque Mild Hybrid System, the Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity up to 12,750 pounds. Additionally, the EcoDiesel-equipped variant offers only a marginally lower 12,560-pound towing capacity.

Get Behind the Wheel of the 2020 Ram 1500

After reading through our 2020 Ram 1500 review, we hope you're excited to take it for a spin around Center City, Philadelphia, South Jersey, or Delaware County. As you can see, this storied pickup truck has a few strong available engines, a well-appointed interior, and hefty towing capacity.

When you're ready for the next step, the professionals at Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram welcome you to contact our showroom to schedule a test drive today!