A
four-wheel-drive pickup truck could be just the ticket to get through whatever
the winter has to throw at you. And FCA is driving that point home with the
launch of the Ram 1500 North edition.
Specially geared fo the winter season, the North
edition comes in 4×4 Crew Cab configuration and is based on the near-base Big
Horn trim level (which sits just above the bare-bones Tradesman), but upgrades
with an array of added equipment.
The full-size, light-duty truck packs a one-inch
lifted suspension, 4×4 transfer case, electric-locking rear axle, tow hooks,
and Falken snow tires. It also has an engine-block heater, remote start, and
heated seats, steering wheel, and folding mirrors. And the bumpers, grille,
mirrors, and door handles are all color-keyed to match the exterior paint.
The 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system features
SiriusXM Travel Link Weather data, the cab gets Mopar all-weather floor mats,
and the driver’s seat is adjustable 12 ways with a four-way power lumbar
support – which may be just the thing for supporting your back after shoveling
the driveway.
Buyers can choose between short or long beds with
either the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 eTorque mild hybrid or the 5.7-liter Hemi V8
(with or without the eTorque system). Ram dealers are taking orders now,
starting at US$ 45,890 (US$ 1,695 destination).
