2009 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Mega Cab pickup 4-door manual

The Dodge Ram 3500 offers bold styling, big power and many creature comforts, making it ideal for work and play.

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Heavy-duty pickups are a special breed of hauler. These full-size leviathans are built to tote and transfer big-time payloads and pull trailers weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds. Chrysler's entrants into this segment, which includes competitors from Chevrolet, GMC and Ford, are the Dodge Ram 3500 pickups. Available in Regular, Quad or Mega Cab configurations, with rear- or four-wheel drive, short or standard bed lengths, shorter or longer wheelbases, single or dual rear wheels, multiple trim levels and HEMI V8 gasoline or Cummins Turbo Diesel power, these ultra-Rams offer everything the basic Ram 1500 pickup does while adding even greater all-around capability.

About This Car

The 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is upgraded to 355 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. The 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel is now the standard engine on all 3500 models and can now be equipped with remote start.

Exterior

This design has been around since 2003 and showcases the broad-shouldered look of the Ram's big-rig styling. The massive crosshair grille, creased hood, air dam and sculpted bumper increase the intimidation factor when viewed from the front.

Available power-sliding rear window on Quad Cab
Available sunroof on Mega Cab and Quad Cab
Available two-tone paint on SLT and Laramie
Chrome bumpers on most trims

Interior

The Mega Cab is huge. Lift up the second-row seat and there's 71 cubic feet of storage space. When folded down, the rear seat can recline up to 37 degrees for passenger comfort. The Quad Cab isn't quite as roomy as competing crew cabs, but it can be ordered with numerous creature comforts. The white-face gauges are easy to read and the controls are conveniently placed. Laramie models are spiced up with wood trim and leather upholstery.

Dual-zone climate control available on Power Wagon, standard on Laramie
Available power-adjustable pedals
Available seven-speaker premium audio system
Available DVD-based navigation with 5.8-inch display on SLT, Laramie Power Wagon

Under the Hood

383-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 with iron block and aluminum cylinder heads, cam-in-block, two valves per cylinder and 400 pounds-feet of torque
350-hp, 6.7-liter inline-six-cylinder turbocharged diesel with an iron block and cylinder head, cam-in-block, four valves per cylinder and 650 pounds-feet of torque with the automatic, 610 pounds-feet with the manual
Six-speed manual (6.29:1 1st gear), standard 6.7-liter engine
Five-speed automatic, standard 5.7-liter engine
Six-speed automatic, available 6.7-liter engine

Safety

Heavy-duty trucks rarely get advanced safety features or additional airbag systems. The Ram 3500 does offer an electronic stability system as an option on all models except the Power Wagon. A stability system is standard on Laramie models.

Latch child-seat anchors
Three-point seat belts in all positions
Energy-absorbing steering column

Of Interest to Truck Owners

Maximum gross vehicle weight rating: Regular cab, Quad Cab 3500 DRW, 10,500 pounds (6.7-liter)
Maximum payload capacity: Regular cab 3500 DRW, 5,070 pounds
Maximum towing capacity: Quad Cab 3500 DRW, 16,350 pounds
Fuel tank capacity: 34 gallons (SWB), 35 gallons (LWB)
Axle ratio: 3.42:1, 3.73:1, 4.10:1
Transfer-case ratio low range: 2.72:1
Crawl ratio: 37.21:1 (5A w/4.10:1 axle, Power Wagon), 63.82:1 (6M w/3.73:1 axle), 30.02:1 (6A w/4.10:1 axle)
Minimum ground clearance: 7.1-7.7 inches (depending on model), 8.3 inches (Power Wagon)
Approach angle: 14.9-29.8 degrees, 35 degrees (Power Wagon)
Departure angle: 23.1-28.9 degrees, 26.5 degrees (Power Wagon)
Ramp break over: 15.1-27.2 degrees, 25.5 degrees (Power Wagon)
Cargo-bed load height: 32.7-37.2 inches, 36.3 inches (Power Wagon)
Cargo floor length: 76.3 inches (SWB), 98.3 inches (LWB), 75.9 inches (Mega Cab)
Cargo floor width: 70.2 inches (SWB), 66.4 inches (LWB, Mega Cab)
Cargo floor width at wheel well: 51 inches
Cargo bed depth: 20.2 inches

Driving Impressions

A strong, stiff frame and decently sorted suspension endow the Dodge Ram 3500 trucks with a good basic foundation. The cabin is comfortable and reasonably well isolated and while the ride on certain road surfaces can get slightly choppy (particularly in an unlade 4x4 model), adding passengers or payload settles things down nicely and is a modest price to pay for the Ram's excellent all-around capabilities.

Favorite Features

Quite literally the biggest cabin in the pickup segment, the Mega Cab's additional 20 inches of length yields outstanding accommodations for front-seat and, particularly, rear-seat passengers. Its 60/40-split flat-folding rear bench seat features reclining seatbacks and an additional 7.7 cubic feet of stowage space behind it. Other Mega Cab features include rear air-conditioning outlets and an available DVD system.

Comparison Between Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 Mega Cab Vs Large Trucks:-

Worse than category average
Retail Price (MSRP): $47,755 (average: $34,106)
Better than category average
Horsepower: 350 hp. (average: 318.8 hp.)
Standout Results: (vs. large trucks)
Better than category average
Torque: 610 lb-ft (average: 372.03 lb-ft)
Better than category average
Passenger Volume: 133.7 cu. ft. (average: 111.95 cu. ft.)
Worse than category average
Power train Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles (average: 95 months/133,473 miles)
Worse than category average
Turning Diameter: 52.5 ft. (average: 48.35 ft.)

Colors:-

Exterior Colors

These are the colors typically available for this vehicle. Color options may change during the model year. Contact Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep for confirmation. The color samples displayed on your monitor may not precisely replicate the way they appear on the vehicle.

Patriot Blue Pearl coat
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl coat
Bright Silver Metallic Clear coat
Bright White Clear coat
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl coat

Interior Colors

Khaki
Medium Slate Gray

Specification:-

Standard Engine

Engine: 6.7 L in-line6
Cc: 6,690
Fuel type: diesel

Power

Maximum power kW: 261
Maximum power hp/PS: 350
Rpm for maximum power: 3,000
Maximum torque Nm: 827
Maximum torque lb ft: 610
Rpm for maximum torque: 1,400

Standard Transmission

Transmission type: manual
Number of speeds: 6
Sports or close ratio: No
Manual mode (auto only): No

Fuel Economy

Urban (L/100km): No Data
Country/highway (L/100km): No Data
Combined (L/100km): No Data
Urban (mpg): No Data
Country/highway (mpg): No Data
Combined (mpg): No Data

Performance

Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
Maximum speed (mph): No Data
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data

Comfort & Convenience

Power windows: Standard
Power locks: Standard
Cruise control: Standard
Sunroof: Optional
Navigational systems: Optional
Telemetric: Not Available
Trip computer: Standard
Height adjustable pedals: Optional
Tachometer: Standard
Air conditioning: Standard
Climate control: Not Available
Rear control for climate control: No Data
Seating capacity: 6

Entertainment

Includes radio: Standard
Includes cassette: Not Available
Includes single CD: Standard
CD changer: No Data
CD changer capacity: No Data
CD player reads MP3: Optional
MP3 player: Not Available
DVD: Optional
Video player: No Data

Safety Features

Electronic traction control: Not Available
Stability control: Not Available
Collision warning system: No Data
First aid kit: No Data
Low tire pressure indicator: Not Available

Airbags

Driver: Standard
Passenger: Standard
Occupant sensors: Standard
Side airbag: Not Available

Brakes & Traction

ABS: Standard
Electronic brake distribution: Not Available
Brake assists system: Not Available

Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle

Duration (months): 36
Distance (km): 60,000
Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Power train

Duration (months): 60
Distance (km): 100,000
Distance (miles): 62,100

Warranty: Anti-Corrosion

Duration (months): 36
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited

Warranty: Paint

Duration (months): No Data
Distance (km): No Data
Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Full Service

Duration (months): No Data
Distance (km): No Data
Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Roadside Assistance

Duration (months): 60
Distance (km): 100,000
Distance (miles): 62,100

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