Texans loves trucks and Ram is rewarding their loyalty
with two exclusive pickups. Unveiled yesterday at the DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) Auto Show, the
2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star pickups will be available
exclusively in Texas. Styling changes are relatively minor, but the trucks have a number of
chrome components including the grille, bumpers and door handles. The models
also have halogen headlights, 18-inch steel wheels and a unique “Lone Star”
tailgate. Rounding out the highlights are standard tow mirrors, an electronic
trailer brake controller and a Class V receiver hitch.
The Lone Star editions will be available in a
variety of configurations including Regular, Crew and Mega Cab body styles with
either a 6 foot 4 inch or 8 foot bed. Customers will also be able to order an
assortment of options including LED headlights and 20-inch wheels. Moving into the cabin, there’s
unique Lone Star badging and “premium cloth seats accented with new interior
finishes.” Ram also revealed there will be an optional package which adds a
power driver’s seat and an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system.
Power comes from a standard 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine
that produces 410 hp and 581 Nm of torque. The
trucks can also be equipped with a 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel six-cylinder
engine which develops 370 hp and 1,151 Nm of
torque. 3500 buyers can step up to a high output diesel which has 400 hp and 1,354 Nm of torque.
The Lone Star editions will go on sale in the second
quarter and pricing starts at US$ 37,645 for the 2500 and US$ 39,095 for the 3500
(excluding a US$ 1,695 destination fee).
