An all-new Ram Heavy Duty pickup is in the works,
but the redesigned model won’t arrive until 2020. To help keep the current
truck fresh, Ram has introduced the new Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition.
Available as both a 2500 and 3500 model, the
Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition is a luxury pickup with a Southwestern flair. The truck comes equipped with body-color bumpers and side steps as well
as “Longhorn” badging on the tailgate. Most versions of the truck feature
20-inch aluminum wheels, but the 3500 dually variant has 17-inchers.
The truck is still
pretty capable as the model has skid plates, a Mopar bed step and a 5th
wheel/gooseneck trailer prep package. Other highlights include a bed-view
camera and a rear air suspension which promises to improve ride comfort.
Luxury pickups are all about the interior
and the Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition certainly doesn’t disappoint. Ram was
surprisingly coy on details, but the special edition comes equipped with Black
or Cattle Tan leather upholstery and a suede headliner. The truck also has wood
trim, steel accents and an Uconnect infotainment system.
The Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition will be
available in Crew Cab and Mega Cab configurations with either rear- or
four-wheel drive. All models come standard with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that
produces 410 hp and 581 Nm of torque.
Customers
can also order an optional 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel six-cylinder engine
which develops up to 385 hp and 1218 Nm of
torque. The truck will begin arriving at dealers shortly and
pricing starts at US$ 60,790 for the 2500 variant and US$ 71,260 for the 3500 model.
Both prices exclude a destination charge of US$ 1,695.
