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2019 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Kentucky Derby Edition

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During the New York International Auto Show, Ram debuted the Heavy Duty Limited Kentucky Derby Edition. This 2019 pickup commemorates the 145th Kentucky Derby and is fitted on the top Limited trim.

Kentucky Derby Edition
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Kentucky Derby Edition

This year’s May 4th race marks the 10th year that Ram has been the Official Truck of Churchill Downs and the Derby. This truck is filled to the gills with luxury, technology and style that help it to fit in at the race.

It features a 360-degree surround-view camera that includes trailer-reverse guidance. It also has a fifth-wheel/gooseneck prep, air suspension complete with bed lowering, active hitch grid lines, a bed step, DOT safety kit and Forward Collision Warning-Plus equipped with trailer braking. This allows drivers to tow cargo with unparalleled confidence.

This special-edition Ram also includes a Uconnect infotainment center with a 12-inch touchscreen. Aside from that, it includes Sirius XM 360L, a navigation system, blind-spot monitoring plus power-retracting running boards. If you desire luxury touches, you will be happy it comes with premium leather seats, in the front and rear plus genuine wood interior pieces.

With seven colors to pick from, there’s a Ram for anyone. The mighty 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine helps it to provide one of the highest towing capabilities in its segment. You can effectively tow 35,100 with this heavy-duty pickup. This edition also comes as a 2500 or 3500 Limited. You can also choose the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 if you prefer.

Of course, the starting price is $66,890 so not everyone will be able to afford it. With that said, it’s available right now, but production remains limited to just 1,000 units.

Is This Pickup For You?

Does this Ram suit your needs and would you be willing to pay this much? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to check out the Lone Star Ram Heavy Duty as well.

2020 Ram Heavy Duty: First Look

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After telling you about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD, we’ve taken our first look at the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty and are quite impressed. Now we have an idea what to expect with the newest lineup.

2020 Ram Heavy Duty
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Updates to the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty

The styling gets an overhaul in the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty. It features a larger front end, forward-leaning grille and a larger front clip than the 1500.

Just like the 2019 Ram 1500, the Heavy Duty ditches Ram’s signature crosshairs grille. Each trim will receive its own design. The Bighorn receives a black plastic mesh with silver RAM logo. Then, the Laramie receives a billet-inspired grille and chrome shell. At the top of the line, the Ram Limited comes with a chrome mesh and signature nostrils. For off-road enthusiasts, the Power Wagon provides an open-element design and mesh surrounding.

The bed features a heavy-duty steel construction. Then, they’ve worked hard to trim weight in the tailgate plus used an aluminum hood and door skins. We expect to see the same powertrain options: 5.7-liter HEMI V8 producing 383 horsepower, 6.4-liter HEMI sending out 410 horsepower and the Cummings turbodiesel I-6 which makes 410 horsepower.

Some Good News

It looks like the Ram Heavy Duty will also have an available six-speed manual transmission. This is good news for those who like to be in control. Of course, this option only looks like it will be available with the lower-output model that features a Cummins with 350 horsepower.

All in all, we are most excited about the Power Wagon. It’s capable and offers the Articulink front suspension. It also comes complete with a 12,000-pound Warn winch attached to the front bumper. In addition, this truck will have locking differentials in the front and rear. This next-generation off-roader is going to set itself apart from the predecessor.

The 2020 Ram Heavy Duty will be seen at the 2019 North American International Auto Show held in January. We will have all the news from Detroit as it happens, so stay tuned to Car Blog Writers.

Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand First Look

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Ram has a new color theme available, and we’ve got your first look. We’ve seen this before on the 2017 Ram Rebel which debuted during the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Now, we anticipate the arrival of the Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand which puts these colors on the Heavy Duty truck for the first time. Unfortunately, there’s only going to be 1,500 of this Mojave Sand limited edition produced for the 2018 Power Wagon, so there’s not a large supply available.

Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand
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2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand

This limited edition beauty uses contrasting black graphics and details which provide a desert appeal to the truck. Because the truck loudly announces POWER WAGON on the end of its bed, you won’t need to worry about onlookers confusing it with the Ram Rebel featuring the same color. It also rides higher than the Rebel does, giving it a more authoritative look.

The Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand now comes with 33-inch Goodyear tires set on brand-new black wheels. On top of that, the inside is completely black and filled with the features from the Heavy Duty Luxury Group. This gives drivers access to an overhead console and LED bed lights as well as many other high-class amenities.

Blown Away by the Power

Don’t just look at the magnificence of this truck – it’s a beast! Below the stylish exterior, it’s a 2500 HD 4×4 Crew Cab powered by a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that provides 410 horsepower.

The suspension kit lifts the truck two inches, offering 14.3 inches of total ground clearance. There’s also an electrically disconnecting front sway bar. In addition, it comes with locking diffs in the rear and front plus a hefty 12,000 lb winch. This should suffice if you decide to drive in the Mojave Desert or beyond.

We anticipate the arrival of the 2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand limited edition in the final quarter of the year. This package does add almost $800 to the price, meaning you’re looking at over $55,000 as a starting price.

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