Performance
Although the engine is the heart of any vehicle, when it comes to a pickup truck, it can be even more important since so much of your performance and power comes from the engine. With that in mind, the 2020 Ram 1500 definitely impresses with four different engines for you to choose from so you can get exactly what you need. These options include two versions of one engine as well as a diesel option if that is your preference.
Powerful Choices
The standard engine is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine that offers up to 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. This is a great place to start and gives you a lot of power, even if you do not want to upgrade to a larger and more powerful engine. If you prefer a diesel option, then there is an available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine that provides the 2020 Ram with up to 260 hp and an impressive 480 lb-ft of torque.
Finally, there are two different versions available of a third engine, which lets you get exactly the level of power you need. The standard version is a 5.7L HEMI V8 engine that offers up to 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque for the kind of performance and power you would expect from the legendary HEMI name. Then there is a second version of the same engine that comes with eTorque, which is a mild hybrid system featuring a battery-powered motor to boost torque when you need it most. The result is an extra 130 lb-ft of torque that gives this engine the most towing capacity possible with the Ram 1500.
Towing and Payload
Towing and payload capacity are crucial for any full-size pickup because you want to get a truck that can keep working as hard as you do. That is why the impressive towing power of the 2020 Ram 1500 is so appreciated. As you might expect, maximum towing depends on the engine you choose and the overall configuration of your truck, so keep that in mind as you consider your options and see what is available.
Impressive Towing
With the standard 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, you can get a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,730 lbs when properly configured. If you go for the available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine, then you can get up to 12,560 lbs of maximum towing, which is almost the best possible with the 2020 Ram 1500. The available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 11,610 lbs when properly configured and with the towing package. Finally, if you choose the version of the HEMI V8 engine with eTorque, then you get a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 lbs, which is the highest possible with the Ram 1500.
Excellent Payload
The maximum payload with the 2020 Ram 1500 depends on how you configure the truck, which trim level you choose, and the engine you go with. In general, if you choose the 3.6L V6 engine, then you will usually get a maximum payload of around 1,900 lbs. However, if you choose the best configuration possible to really maximize your payload, then the Ram 1500 can have a maximum payload capacity of up to 2,300 lbs.
Interior Options
Although the 2020 Ram 1500 has great features inside and out, it could be pretty easily argued that the interior is where it truly shines beyond other trucks on the road. It takes only a few minutes of research and looking at reviews of full-size pickups to see that other brands are routinely compared to the Ram 1500 as the gold standard for luxury and sophistication inside.
Sophisticated Infotainment
The 2020 Ram truck has the largest touchscreen available in its class thanks to an available 12-inch Infotainment display. By comparison, most of its competitors top out with an 8-inch display, while a very few can have a 10-inch screen. The 12-inch display is absolutely stunning and provides you with a massive amount of information on-screen that you can easily see. While there are plenty of controls available on the screen, there are also a lot of physical dials and knobs for what you want to control most accurately.
An available 7-inch driver information display utilizes full-color 3D graphics to give you accurate information, so you always know what is going on with your truck. The interior options also include active noise cancellation for a quiet, smooth ride, which pairs beautifully with the available 19-speaker Harman Kardon Premium audio system. Just to repeat that so you know you read it right – yes, the available sound system has 19 speakers.
Comfort and Convenience
A dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available, along with different interior colors, materials, and layouts so you can get exactly what you want. That includes 100% leather seating available on the Laramie Longhorn and Limited trim levels. Altogether, the options and features inside the 2020 Ram 1500 are truly stunning, and once you see them, you will understand why all of Ram’s competitors are struggling to keep up.
Safety Features
While the 2020 Ram 1500 might be recognized first and foremost for its luxurious interior, it is also an incredibly safe truck. In fact, it has been named a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety due to the features you can get on it. It also helps that 98% of the steel used in the frame of the Ram 1500 is high-strength steel, resulting in a remarkably strong and durable vehicle.
Features for the Safety Conscious
Available safety features on the 2020 Ram 1500 include LaneSense with lane departure warning, which provides you with an alert when you begin drifting into another lane without signaling. Available adaptive cruise control detects vehicles ahead of you and adjusts your speed to keep a safe distance, while an available forward collision warning with advanced brake assist will alert you to the risk of a collision and automatically help you adjust your speed to stay safe.
Available blind spot monitoring with rear cross path and trailer detection helps alert you to a driver riding in your blind spot, and even takes into account the position of your trailer when towing. Six standard airbags round out the safety features in the Ram 1500 and help ensure you get home safe and sound every time you head out.
