Everything about the towing capacity for the RAM 1500 Pentastar V6

Are you looking for a light truck that can pull its weight? The RAM 1500, equipped with its Pentastar V6 might be exactly what you need.

With Rive-Sud Chrysler, come and find out more about the RAM 1500’s towing capacity, engine power, cargo space and prices.

The power offered by both RAM 1500 Pentastar V6 models

Available as standard offered equipment with the RAM Tradesman or even the Big Horn, the Pentastar V6 powertrain offers the amount of power we have come to expect from a RAM vehicle. In fact, this 3.6 L engine is able to produce:

• 305 horsepower;
• 269 lb-ft. maximum torque.

And in terms of drivetrain, it is available with 2- or 4- wheel drive and is always coupled with an 8- speed automatic transmission.

This powertrain is perfectly adapted to a truck like the RAM 1500.

RAM 1500 Pentastar V6: Towing Capacity

Equipped with the Pentastar V6, this truck is perfect for everyday jobs. In fact, the RAM 1500 can tow up to 7,710 pounds of equipment. This capacity is sufficient to carry lots of everyday gear, like:

• A jet-ski ;
• A small camping-car ;
• A small boat, etc.

Some will obviously need more, but in terms of a light pickup, the RAM 1500 with the Pentastar V6 engine is perfect for those looking for the perfect compromise between fuel efficiency and the versatility of a small truck that can tow a large quantity of equipment.

It is obvious that those who do heavier duty work will probably opt for a V8 model, but the V6 remains an interesting option if you are planning on using your truck’s towing capacity mainly to go camping or for other outdoor activities.

In short, the RAM 1500 Pentastar V6’s towing capacity is perfectly adapted to your everyday needs, and this truck will be a worthy companion in your future adventures.

RAM 1500’s storage system

On a utility truck like the RAM 1500, the towing capacity is obviously not the only way to carry equipment. In fact, the truck bed is also your best ally.

With the Pentastar V6 engine, the RAM 1500 can carry a payload of up to 2,300 pounds.

When equipped with the Pentastar V6, the Tradesman and Big Horn trims come with a 5- foot 7- inch bed, for an available volume of around 54 cubic feet.

Moreover, RAM trucks are known for the numerous available accessories that will allow you to improve or customize the storage system.

For example, there are several accessories that will allow you to better organize the bed or even to add storage space behind rear seats.

So if you are looking for a truck to accompany you on your daily tasks, with the towing capacities and cargo space it offers, the RAM 1500 will definitely cater to your needs.

The eTorque system

The Pentastar V6 engine that equips the RAM trucks has been coupled with the eTorque system since 2019.

This system allows for a better fuel economy, a lighter weight, and is partially responsible for the towing capacities and the cargo space the RAM 1500 can offer.

To explain this in just a few words, the eTorque system is a replacement for the alternators usually found in regular fuel engines.

It is a 48- volt electric system that is found in the rear wall of the vehicle’s cab, and it does the job the alternator would normally have to do.

Its main functions are to create a quiet start-stop and regenerative braking. The advantages it has on towing, although very real, are not significant and not the main objective in terms of what the system offers.

Prices for both RAM 1500 V6 trims

Whether it is the Big Horn or the Tradesman, it is possible to find a RAM 1500 V6 for around $ 50,000 or $ 55,000, depending on trim.

Here are the base prices, as suggested by the American manufacturer for the Canadian market:

• RAM 1500 Tradesman: $ 51,640
• RAM 1500 Big Horn: $ 55,140

You should also take note that the differences between these trims are not in terms of power or performance, but rather in regards to comfort and appearance. It is thus possible to purchase a new 2023 RAM for a little over $ 50,000.

So, whether you are looking for a new RAM 1500 truck, or any other vehicle from the Stellantis family, do not hesitate to come and visit us at Rive-Sud Chrysler, your RAM dealership in Brossard, on the South-Shore of Montreal, in Monteregie.