The 2020 Jeep Gladiator might have been designed to
tackle Moab, but Ram is claiming its all-new Power Wagon is the “most capable
production off-road truck in the industry.” Unveiled earlier today at the
North American International Auto Show, the 2019 Power Wagon is based on the
Ram 2500 and is available exclusively in a crew cab configuration with a 6-foot,
4-inch bed.
On the styling front, the Power Wagon is
distinguished by a unique “off-road” grille and black powder-coated steel
bumpers with tow hooks. The model also has a black hood decal, LED lighting
units, extend fender flares and 17-inch wheels that are wrapped in 33-inch
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires.
One of the truck’s more distinctive features is the
standard Warn Zeon-12 winch. Rated at 5,443 kg, the winch uses a
new synthetic line that promises not to kink or fray. The unique styling continues in
the cabin as drivers will find vinyl and cloth seats with “Power Wagon”
embroidery as well as embossed center sections with the tread pattern of the
Goodyear tires. Customers looking for something more traditional and luxurious,
can opt for black leather upholstery.
While the rest of the Heavy Duty lineup is offered
with three different engines, the Power Wagon is available exclusively with a
6.4-liter HEMI V8 that produces 410 hp and 581 Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which is
paired to a standard four-wheel drive system.
Speaking of specifications, the Power Wagon has a
factory lift kit and an “Articulink” suspension with specially-tuned Bilstein
shocks. Other off-road focused features include skid plates, a disconnecting
sway bar and electronic-locking front and rear differentials.
