Canada’s Longest-lasting Line of Pickups Delivers Best-in-class Fuel Efficiency, Class-leading Technology and Outstanding Capability

• Best-in-class fuel economy: -New 3.6-litre Pentastar® VVT V6 engine (Ward’s Automotive 10 Best Engines) features 42 per cent more horsepower, up to 11 per cent more torque and up to 22 per cent better overall fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-litre V6 powertrain -5.7-litre HEMI® V8 with Fuel Saver Technology and variable-valve timing provides 395 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V8 trucks (up to 12 per cent better fuel economy when compared to 2012 V8 powertrain)
• Class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission, standard equipment with 3.6-litre V6 Pentastar (TorqueFlite 8), doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four-speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy
• New eight-speed also available with the 5.7-litre V8 HEMI – the Company’s first application with a V8 (TorqueFlite 8 with 5.7L V8 is late availability)
• New dash-mounted rotary E-Shift dial for the new transmission increases storage volume by replacing the centre console shifter
• First-in-segment Fuel Saving Technology: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension
• Class-exclusive air suspension enhances fuel economy, improves ride control and off-road capability along with improved ingress/egress and loading, and features automatic load leveling
• 2013 Ram 1500 offers best-in-class cargo versatility
• Next-generation Uconnect® debuts on the 2013 Ram 1500
• Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-colour 7-inch vehicle information centre
• Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows new content with improved data speeds
• New remote central locking RamBox® cargo management system and tailgate combined with door locks

April 5, 2012 , New York, N.Y. – Ram 1500 – Canada’s longest-lasting line of pickups and one of the most recognizable pickups on the road delivers best-in-class fuel economy with a truckload of pioneering, fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-litre Pentastar® VVT V6 engine and first-in-segment technologies: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and air suspension. These all-new features are further reasons why more pickup owners are switching to Ram 1500 than any other pickup.

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• Voice-recognition technology, steering wheel controls, touchscreen displays and traditional controls provide Ram 1500 customers with a variety of ways to interact with their mobile phones, music and navigation system
• Ram 1500 now available with a premium, customizable, full-colour 7-inch vehicle information centre
• Addition of Powernet vehicle architecture system allows for more responsive Vehicle System Control
• Chrysler Group offers Ram 1500 customers SiriusXMTM Satellite Radio with exclusive programming including a number of French language channels

April 5, 2012 , New York, N.Y. – The 2013 Ram 1500 offers a truckload of innovative, industry-leading technology, adding all-new features to an already world-class interior.
“Our Uconnect® systems have received accolades from the automotive and consumer electronics industry because they are easy to learn, easy to use, responsive and accurate,” said Marios Zenios, Vice President, Uconnect Systems and Services — Chrysler Group LLC.

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2013 Ram 1500 Features Best-in-class Fuel Economy, New Pentastar® VVT V6 and Segment Exclusive Eight-speed Transmissions

• New 3.6-litre Pentastar® VVT V6 engine (a two-time winner of Ward’s Automotive 10 Best Engines) with variable valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 horsepower with 269 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class standard fuel economy
• New V6 features 42 per cent more horsepower, up to 11 per cent more torque and up to 8.4 per cent better fuel economy when compared to the previous 3.7-litre V6
• Canada’s best-selling V8 truck engine — the 5.7-litre HEMI® V8 with fuel-saving cylinder shut-off technology and VVT provides 395 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V8 trucks
• Class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8), standard equipment with 3.6-litre VVT V6 Pentastar, doubles the amount of gears compared to previously available four-speed automatic transmission to greatly improve fuel economy
• Coupled with TorqueFlite 8, 5.7-litre HEMI V8 achieves up to 12 per cent better fuel economy when compared to 2012 model
• The Company’s first application of the new eight-speed with the 5.7-litre HEMI V8
• First-in-segment: stop-start system, eight-speed automatic transmission, thermal management system, pulse-width modulated fuel pump and cooling fan, active aerodynamics including grille shutters and air suspension
• Interactive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (iDFSO) improves fuel economy in both city and highway driving
• Outstanding powertrain warranty: 5 years/100,000 kilometres

April 5, 2012 , New York, N.Y. – Major changes under the hood of the new 2013 Ram 1500 will help deliver best-in-class fuel economy and substantial increases in power and performance with the Chrysler Group’s award-winning Pentastar® 3.6-litre VVT V6 engine coupled with the first use of an eight-speed TorqueFlite 8 transmission in a pickup truck.

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