2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab 4X2 TRX LWB

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab 4X2 TRX LWB
"The truck experts at TheCarConnection.com have driven the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 in many of its available configurations. Additionally, TheCarConnection.com's editors have read competitive reviews on the new Ram 1500 in order to create this comprehensive review and to help you find the truth about this vehicle where other reviews might differ.

When everybody's wrong about something, it's common to hear the idiom, "Hindsight is 20/20." When Dodge began its much-needed redesign of the Ram 1500, the company still expected trucks to be popular with all kinds of drivers, not just those who truly needed the heavy-duty capabilities of a full-size truck.

STANDARD FEATURES
Anti-Theft & Locks
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer
o Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote With Automatic Locking
o Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate

Braking & Traction
o Brake Assistance
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
o Front Power 336-mm X 28-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 352-mm X 22-mm Solid Disc Brakes
o Hill Start Assist
o Trailer Sway Control
o Electronic Stability Program Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS and Engine Power Reduction

Doors
o Fold-Down Tailgate
o Removable Tailgate

Electrical
o Delayed Power Retention
o 2 Front Power Outlets
o Towing Pre-Wiring
o Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
o 12-Volt, 625 Cold Cranking Amp Battery
o 160-Amp Alternator

Engines & Emissions
o Flexible Fuel 4.7-Liter Magnum(R), 90-Degree V8, 16-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 310@5650, Torque Of 330@3950, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads; Runs On Ethanol/Gas Mixture With Up To 85 Percent Ethanol (Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline Is 14-City, 19-Highway and 15-Combined, Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 9-City, 13-Highway and 10-Combined)
o Heavy Duty Engine Cooling

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
o AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player; Uconnect(TM) Studios Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service; Unavailable In Hawaii or Puerto Rico)
o Radio Antenna

Exterior Lighting
o Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light
o Front Halogen Foglights
o Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Dusk Sensor
o Quad Halogen Headlights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Regular Cab
o Body Color Upper Fascia
o Metallic Paint (If Selected)
o Rear Step Up Bumper
o TRX Fender Flares
o Rear Spoiler
o Front Air Dam
o Multi-Color Paint
o Body Color Grille
o Front and Rear Painted Bumpers
o TRX Badge
o Black Exterior Door Handles
o Flex Fuel Badge

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Manual Air Conditioning

Instrumentation
o Battery Gauge
o Compass
o Cruise Control
o Clock
o Tachometer
o Oil Gauge
o Exterior Temperature Gauge
o Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Instrumentation Display
o Tire Pressure Monitor
o Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty and Trip Odometer

Interior Lighting
o Illuminated Entry
o Front Dual Reading Lights
o Rear Dome Light

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
o Front Floor Mats
o Premium Trim Located On Doors
o Color-Keyed Bezel Located On Instrument Panel
o Chrome Located On Shift Knob
o Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
o Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Illuminated Entry
o Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob

Safety
o Side Guard Door Beams
o Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
o Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
o Front Side Airbags
o Crumple Zones
o Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors, Turns On Interior Lights and Turns On Flashers
o Audible Warnings Include BeltAlert(R) Seatbelts Unfastened
o Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
o Front Pretensioners With Load Limiters
o Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch
o Front 3-Point Center Seatbelt
o Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
o Front Side Head Curtain Airbags
o Front Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor
o Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device

Seats
o Front 40/20/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
o Cloth Seats

Steering
o Tilt Steering Column
o Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Storage
o Center Business Console Armrest Storage
o Straight Side Pickup Bed
o Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
o Glovebox
o Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets

Suspension
o Live Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
o Front Stabilizer Bar
o Independent Upper and Lower A Arm Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers

Towing/Trailering & Payload
o Tow Hooks
o 6600-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
o Towing Prep Package Includes Wiring Provisions

Transmission
o Electronic Range Select Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission
o Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
o 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode

Wheels & Tires
o Full-Size Spare Tire
o Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In.
o SBRLT275/70R17 OWL Goodyear(R) All-Terrain Tires
o Underbody Tire Carrier

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
o Front Passenger Vanity Mirror
o Dual Sunvisors
o Rear Deep Tinted Glass
o Power Windows With Driver and Front Passenger One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
o Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
o Tinted Glass
o Power Window Lockout/Override
o Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors