The 2020 Ram 1500 is here at Route 18 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and is a popular option for Central New Jersey drivers who are looking for a rugged pickup truck that gives them the features and performance that they desire. Not to mention one that keeps you & your loved ones comfortable & safe on every drive.
As usual, this year’s Ram 1500 has won a number of prestigious automotive accolades including:
- IIHS Top Safety Pick+
- Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
- Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars and Trucks
- Green Car Journal’s Green Truck of the Year
- Cars.com Luxury Car of the Year
- Edmunds Top Rated Truck
- MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award
- Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award
- Autotrader 10 Best Interiors Under $50,000
- Car Connection Best Pickup Truck to Buy
- Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy
- Hispanic Motor Press Award
- TAWA Truck of Texas
There are also a lot of ways you can personalize your 2020 Ram 1500 here at our dealership serving Edison NJ. Between the 6 trims, 12 single-tone exterior colors, 3 two-tone exteriors colors, 4x2 & 4x4 configurations, 3 cab/bed combinations and 3 engine choices, there’s a model for you.
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Engine
The latest addition under the hood for the 2020 Ram 1500 is the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 that delivers 260 hp and 480 lb/ft of torque. This diesel engine is able to get a driving range that exceeds 1,000 mile per fill-up at the gas station, with the EPA estimating its fuel economy to be up to 32 mpg highway & 22 mpg city for 4x2 models and 29 mpg highway & 21 mpg city in 4x4 models.
This efficient yet powerful new engine joins the roster of illustrious options for this pickup that include the 3.6L Pentastar V6 that produces 305 hp & 269 lb/ft of torque & 5.7L HEMI V8 that ups the ante to 395 hp & 410 lb/ft of torque. Both of these engines get maximum gas savings thanks to the available eTorque mild hybrid system.
Getting the Job Done
Whether it’s business or pleasure, the 2020 Ram 1500 is definitely up for the task. Depending on the model you choose, you can get a maximum payload capacity of 2,300 lbs & a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 lbs so you can bring anything you desire along for the ride like boats, campers & off-road vehicles.
The 1500 offers class-exclusive air suspension with automatic load leveling and is designed to improve the following aspects of your drive:
- Fuel economy, as proven by the impressive numbers above
- Ride control
- Off-road capability
- Ease of entry & exit
- Cargo-loading effort
2020 Ram 1500 Special Editions
If you want an even more unique truck, there are a few special-edition models available for the 2020 Ram 1500 at our dealership serving Woodbridge NJ. First up is the Ram 1500 Rebel Black that provides darkened exterior design cues and a theme-matched all-black or all-red interior to give you that special look you desire.
The Ram 1500 Night makes a return to the Big Horn & Laramie trims to give you monochromatic design & contrasting exterior details to give your truck a blacked-out look. The Ram 1500 Built to Serve special edition is inspired by the U.S. armed forces with exclusive design cues like United States flag & Built to Serve decals and a choice of colors coinciding with the 5 branches of the military.
Not to mention the return of the Ram 1500 North Edition that's designed to handle Central New Jersey winters thanks to features like heated seating, deep-grooved all-weather rubber floor mats & a 1" lift while it gives you a look similar to the spirited Sport Appearance Package.
What Else You Get in the 2020 Ram 1500
There are a few other updates made to the 2020 Ram 1500 that you can find here at our dealership serving New Brunswick NJ. Those changes are comprised of:
- 3 new exterior color options: Hydro Blue, RV Match Walnut Brown & Olive Green
- Rebel Safety Group added, which includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning & auto high-beam headlamps
- Exterior graphic updates for the Ram 1500 Rebel
- Optional 22" 2-tone wheel design for the Ram 1500 Longhorn
The Ram brand figured, why mess too much with perfection? After all, some of your favorite features return for the 1500 including:
- 12" touchscreen display option for the Uconnect 4C infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & new-for-2020 Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora
- Loads of storage space including the class-exclusive RamBox cargo management system
- Multifunction tailgate for more versatility cargo bed stowing configurations
- Heated & cooled seating for year-around comfort
- Over 100 standard & available safety features to keep you protected & even prevent accidents
Route 18 Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is here to configure the right 2020 Ram 1500 to meet your specific driving needs & budget, so give our team a call to schedule a test drive at our East Brunswick NJ dealership location or learn more about this award-winning truck!