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First and foremost, the new 2010 Dodge Ram is about capability. In fact, its many features-including powertrain, towing and payload capacities, driving dynamics, premium amenities and styling-truly make it the ultimate heavy-duty pickup truck.
The new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 pickups incorporate some of the design cues from the Dodge Ram 1500. The Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup's larger grille incorporates a taller hood that includes louvers on each side. Access to the front winch (on Power Wagon models) and tow hooks led to a unique front-bumper design. The new dual-rear-wheel fenders (3500 dually only) are now integrated into the box stamping and offer a smooth aerodynamic appearance.
 The Dodge Ram Heavy Duty will be available in U.S. dealerships in regular, Crew Cab and Mega Cab versions in five trim levels-ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie and Power Wagon-in the first quarter of 2010.
Ultimate Lineup
The new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups are the result of exhaustive customer research and study.
The big news for the new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups is the addition
of a crew-size cab. Crew-size cabs are the fastest-growing part of the truck segment, growing from approximately 20 percent of the market in 2002 to nearly 50 percent
in 2008.
Customers also want choice in packaging and equipment. As a result, Dodge Ram Heavy-Duty offers five distinct trim levels - ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie and Power Wagon. Each has a unique appearance and offers various equipment options.
And all-new for 2010, the Crew Cab, with either 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot boxes, replaces the Quad Cab to meet Heavy-Duty truck customer needs and focus on overall vehicle refinement and ride comfort.
 Ultimate Hauling and Towing Capability
The backbone of 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickups is a hydro-formed, fully boxed frame with advanced torsional rigidity and stiffness. A coil-spring suspension setup is used in the front of the vehicle, while the multi-leaf spring design is maintained in the rear for heavy-duty capability. Front and rear shocks and springs are tuned for optimum ride quality and capability.
Customers in the heavy-duty segment have a range of needs, and most of them involve high levels of capability. The new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 are designed to deliver a total package:
* Increased Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on 2500 4x4 crew cab diesel models to 9,600 pounds from 9,000 pounds
* Increased Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) on 3500 dually models with diesel, auto transmission and 4.10 rear axle to 24,500 pounds from 24,000 pounds
* Increased GCWR on 3500 4x2 models to 24,000 pounds from 23,000 pounds
* Increased front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on several models:
o To 5,500 pounds from 5,200 pounds on diesel 4x4 pickups
o To 5,000 pounds from 4,700 pounds on diesel 4x2 pickups
Towing capability is a strong suit of the new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, with the only standard exhaust brake in the segment (diesel-equipped models). This feature reduces brake fade, prolongs brake life and provides confidence and safety when hauling heavy loads on downhill grades. Large front (360 mm) and rear (358 mm) brakes with integrated Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) increase brake life and
braking stability.
Ultimate Powertrains
In terms of power, the new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty tops the charts with the available, legendary 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, which produces 350 horsepower (261 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 650 lb.-ft. of torque (881 N•m) at only 1,500 rpm.
The most durable and reliable engine in its class, the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel features standard oil-change intervals of 7,500 miles. It also has life-to-major overhaul intervals of 350,000 miles, providing more than a 100,000-mile advantage over
the competition.
And it's as clean as it is durable. The Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engine uses a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to virtually eliminate particulate matter emissions and an adsorber catalyst to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) by as much as 90 percent in order to meet stringent 2010.5 diesel emissions requirements.
Backing up the available 6.7-liter diesel engine is a choice of either a standard G56
six-speed manual transmission or an available 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission. The six-speed manual has an ultra-low first-gear ratio, which makes it ideal for heavy hauling requirements, while the six-speed automatic offers ease of driveability
and towing.
 The other choice for 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy-Duty customers is the standard 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 gasoline engine, which delivers 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 400 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 5.7-liter HEMI was redesigned for 2009, with several new and improved technologies, including:
* Variable-valve Timing (VVT)
* Increased compression ratio
* Active intake manifold with long runners for low-end torque and short runners
for high-rpm power
* Improved cylinder-head port-flow efficiency
* Reduced-restriction exhaust and induction systems
Two 4x4 transfer cases are available: the NV 271, a manual unit standard on ST and Power Wagon models; and the NV273, an electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case, standard on SLT, TRX and Laramie models.
A choice of four axle ratios are available on new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups, depending on equipment level: 3.42, 3.73, 4.10 or 4.56. * The New Crew: the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is available for the first time
in a crew-size cab model - providing Dodge Ram with a formidable entry in
the highest volume part of the heavy-duty pickup segment (approximately
50 percent)
* Choice of legendary diesel- and gasoline-fueled powerplants
* Available 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel produces 350 horsepower
at 3,000 rpm and 650 lb-ft. of torque at only 1,500 rpm. The 6.7L meets the most stringent of 50-state emission requirements and includes a segment-exclusive standard exhaust brake
* Standard 5.7L HEMI V-8 delivers 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 400 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm and features variable-valve timing for greater efficiency and performance
* Ride greatly improved over previous generation with re-tuned suspension components
* New C-pillar with fluid-filled hydro mounts improves driving dynamics
* Handling of fully loaded vehicle greatly improved over previous generation
with new suspension tuning
* Ram Heavy Duty 3500 with dual rear wheels, diesel engine, automatic transmission and 4.10 rear axle has an increased Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 24,500 pounds from 24,000 pounds
* Max Tow Package GCWR increases to 25,400 pounds (late availability)
* Ram Heavy Duty 3500 offers superior towing capability at 17,600 pounds
and a maximum payload of 5,150 pounds
* Ram Heavy Duty 2500 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) increases to
9,600 pounds from 9,000 pounds, a 600 lb. increase on crew cab and Mega Cab 4x4 models equipped with the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine
* Increased front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 5,500 pounds on
4x4 models equipped with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine allows for more front-weight carrying capability, including greater snowplow weights
* Class IV receiver standard on all Ram Heavy Duty models
* Premium front seats with heat and ventilation; heated rear seats; heated
steering wheel; automatic temperature control; two-tone upholstery;
memory seats, radio and mirrors; navigation; adjustable pedals and numerous infotainment options, including SIRIUS Backseat TV(tm) with three channels of programming, Uconnect Multimedia with a 30-gigabyte hard drive and an available first-in-segment 10-speaker surround-sound system
* Numerous storage options, including in-floor storage
* Offered in three cab styles (regular cab, crew-size cab and Mega Cab)
and two cargo-box sizes (6 feet 4 inches and 8 feet), single-and dual-rear-wheel configurations
* All-new integrated trailer brake controller, offered with trailer tow package, improves trailer braking and stability
* Available in five distinct trim levels - ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie and Power Wagon
* Exterior styling differentiates light-duty and heavy-duty models with unique grille, hood and bumpers
* Dual-rear-wheel fenders (3500 dually only) are new for 2010 and are integrated into the box stamping providing a sleek aerodynamic appearance
* More than 20 safety and security features available
* B20 package available to fleet customers only     
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