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Pickup trucks have long been the top pick of vehicles for people who need to complete heavy-duty tasks like hauling or towing large loads. Are you looking for your next pickup truck to help you on the job? If so, you've no doubt heard of the 2022 RAM 1500. This truck is a favorite among our drivers here at Tom O'Brien Greenwood, thanks to its many great features. Get to Know the 2022 RAM 1500 The RAM 1500 is a full-size pickup truck specifically designed to handle heavy work tasks and off-road driving. It has won the title of the Best Pickup Truck for several years in a row, thanks to its combination of features that make even utilitarian tasks enjoyable to complete. Powertrain Options The RAM 1500 comes with four engine options, all of which are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and your choice of rear-wheel drive or a four-wheel drive upgrade. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 mild hybrid engine that provides 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The second engine, a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6, provides 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. more The 5.7-liter V-8 engine provides an impressive 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. You can also choose to upgrade it to the ETorque Mild Hybrid version. The fourth and last engine option is the popular RAM TRX, a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine. This super powerful engine is ideal for handling the heaviest hauling and towing tasks, impressively producing 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Safety Ratings and Features The RAM 1500 is the only full-size pickup truck to earn the highest Top Safety Pick ranking from the IIHS. It also got the highest five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking come as an option on the Tradesman and Bighorn trims and are standard on all other trims. You can also upgrade your safety suite to get lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, trailer sway control, and blind-spot monitoring. Technology Base models of the RAM 1500 come equipped with a 5.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a six-speaker audio system. You can also upgrade to either an 8.4-inch or large 12.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay connectivity. There are also 10-speaker and 19-speaker premium audio systems available or included as standard on higher trims. Changes for 2022 The Clean Air System filtration is now standard on all trims of the RAM 1500. The TRX Ignition Edition, Limited 10th Anniversary Edition, GT Laramie and GT Rebel, and more all had major enhancements added to their appearance, making them even more attractive. It's easy to see why the RAM 1500 has won the Top Truck of the Year. It offers many powerful powertrain options, excellent safety ratings and active safety features, and impressive technology. If you'd like more information about the RAM 1500, contact us today at Tom O'Brien Greenwood. We will happily answer any questions you need to help you decide if it's the right truck for you. image via ramtrucks.com

This powerful model, the 2022 RAM ProMaster, offers a full-size van that can handle a wide range of tasks for work and leisure. You'll have access to a variety of options to customize your vehicle, including roof height, body styles, and wheelbase lengths. It's an impressive model that features high tow ratings, all-wheel drive, and a smoother ride for the long road trip. 5 Standout Features of the 2022 RAM ProMaster 1. Engine, Transmission Performance, and Fuel Efficiency This 2022 ProMaster offers a 3.6-liter V-6 engine with 260 pound-feet of torque and 280 horsepower. You'll have the option of a six-speed or nine-speed automatic transmission, with a solid performance and a fuel economy of 14 mpg. There's an impressive towing of up to 6,910 pounds, including a solid payload capacity. more 2. Excellent Safety Features There are many great driver-assistance features, including standard and additional safety options. This 2022 RAM offers adaptive cruise control, including stop-and-go technology, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision, blind-spot monitoring, and emergency braking. You can add a digital rearview mirror and additional navigational support for this model. This ProMaster offers exceptional driver assistance features for greater confidence and safety on the road. 3. Expansive Interior and Cargo Space You'll find the interior of this 2022 ProMaster exceptionally spacious and ideal for group travel and road trips. This model offers a wide-angle view of the road with a 7-inch display that includes a wireless charger and a gauge cluster. There's plenty of storage space inside the cabin, including a tray under the glovebox, the materials are highly durable, and the upholstery is ideal for comfort. You'll have the option of upgrading your 2022 RAM to the Crew Van package, which offers a second row of seats for an additional three passengers. This model offers an appealing interior that's pleasant for long road trips and shuttle service. 4. User-friendly Infotainment System You'll find the infotainment system easy to use, with a 7-inch touchscreen, which includes Uconnect5 software, an optional Wi-Fi hotspot, and regular updates. You can upgrade to a 10-inch touchscreen, with compatibility with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and wireless Bluetooth capabilities, including the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. There is the option of connecting two devices with Bluetooth simultaneously, ideal for group travel and carpooling. 5. Maintenance and Warranty Coverage This ProMaster offers a standard warranty coverage that provides up to 36,000 miles or three years of coverage and powertrain coverage that's in effect for up to five years or 60,000 miles. You'll also have access to roadside assistance for up to five years in the event you require towing for urgent repairs at the nearest service station. You'll find the 2022 ProMaster offers everything you need for shuttle rides, long trips, and frequent driving in the city and out of town. Contact us at Tom O'Brien Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and inquire about our incredible showroom inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles on your next drive to town. We offer excellent deals on various models for all your driving and lifestyle needs.

Sometimes you just need a heavy-duty, full-size pickup that can handle all the work that no other vehicle can. That's where the 2021 RAM 2500 comes in. It can tackle the toughest of tasks easily, and it has several impressive features to prove it. We're going to explore those for you now to see if you find this truck as fantastic as we do. 1. Highly Worthy Towing Abilities If you fit this truck with its most powerful engine - the Cummins Turbo-Diesel - you can avail yourself of the huge maximum towing capacity of 19,680 pounds. This is an excellent capacity and lives up to many competitors and even beats a few of them. The other engine options also give you impressive towing, although they can handle a little less than the toughest engine can. more 2. Truck Bed Triumph If the towing above isn't what you need, perhaps you need to haul a few smaller loads. The truck bed can handle up to 4,010 pounds, and that's not even with the toughest engine, but with a V8 option. You can get close to the max capacity with other engine options, too. So far we haven't seen a higher max capacity for a truck bed of a similarly sized truck, so this is mightily, mightily impressive. You can carry this load around and you won't feel a difference in the performance thanks to the Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension, a highly unique feature for a truck of this caliber. Out of all competitor models, the RAM 2500 is the only one that has this uniqueness, which makes it a desirable truck for someone who wants the best and most exclusive on the market. 3. Surprisingly Wonderful Handling This truck is huge. It's a beast! Yet it handles like something much smaller. You get excellent road feedback so you can adjust your driving as needed, and the maneuverability is second to none in a truck of this class. The ride feels smooth and there are no braking distances even on wet roads - of course, the tires help with this too, so if you ever need to replace them be sure you get your parts directly from your dealer! 4. Lots of Passenger Space Sometimes truck cabins can get a little cramped, as all of the focus is on the truck bed. That's not true of the RAM 2500, which has almost 41 inches of headroom in the front, and almost 40 inches of it in the rear. And, unlike many trucks, there's lots of legroom in the rear too, at 40.2 inches. You're sure to be comfortable in this truck even when it's full to the brim with passengers and the truck bed is stuffed with cargo.Do you want to take this incredible truck out for a spin? Come down to Tom O'Brien Greenwood so we can get you set up for a test drive. Perhaps driving this truck will make you fall in love with it and all the features discussed above. Image via ramtrucks.com