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2014 Ram 2500 review

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Pros

  • Excellent torque and towing capacity with optional diesel engine
  • High-quality cabin design and materials
  • Comfortable and quiet ride
  • Mega Cab offers roomy back seat

Cons

  • Diesel makes less power with standard manual transmission
  • Driver aids are not available

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The 2014 Ram 2500 gets new suspension and new V8

For 2014, Ram updated its heavy-duty Ram 2500 pickup truck with new suspension and a new optional V8. The Ram 2500 (formerly known as the Dodge Ram 2500) was already a capable truck with outstanding comfort for the class, and the updates for 2014 built on both strengths.

While already a comfortable truck, the coil-spring rear suspension introduced for 2014 offered a noticeable improvement to ride quality, something that’s often a weakness for heavy-duty trucks. It also allowed Ram to offer an optional load-leveling rear air suspension. A new optional gasoline V8 improved on both the power and torque of the base engine, offering more towing and hauling capability for buyers who didn’t want to switch to diesel. A 6-foot 4-inch bed and a long 8-foot bed are available.

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What is new for the 2014 Ram 2500?

  • The 2500 is available in a new trim called the Limited.
  • 2500 trims have been upgraded with Smart Key, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, and Manual Transmission as standard equipment this year.
  • The Lonestar trim now comes with Remote Start as standard equipment.
  • The Power Wagon trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The SLT trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The Bighorn trim now comes with Cloth Seats, Satellite Radio Ready, and Remote Start as standard equipment.
  • The Laramie trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
  • The Laramie Power Wagon trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Remote Start as standard equipment.
  • The Outdoorsman trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.

What We Like

Strong optional engines: The turbocharged diesel engine, making up to 800 lb-ft of torque, is joined by a new optional gasoline V8 for 2014. The new V8 makes 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque, a nice bump over the standard V8. Both options are strong choices for towing and hauling.

Excellent comfort: With its new coil-spring rear suspension, the 2014 Ram 2500 offers a smoother ride than contemporary heavy-duty competitors. Inside the quiet cabin are plush seats and a lot of available comfort-oriented options, including heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power-adjustable pedals, and more.

Off-road-ready Power Wagon: For those looking to take their heavy-duty trucks off-road, Ram loaded the Ram 2500 Power Wagon with off-road features. The suspension and 4x4 system have been modified for increased articulation and traction, and skid plates and a power winch will help get the truck out of rough situations.

What needs improvement

Limited technology features: Features like driver aids, front parking sensors, and smartphone integration are common these days, but none were available for the 2014 Ram 2500. You can find Bluetooth®, a rearview camera, and a touchscreen infotainment system, but only on certain trim levels as none were standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.5 out of 5

2 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

3
Average

RepairPal gave the Ram 2500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ram 2500 12th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

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Ram 2500 features and specs

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SLT 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • CD Audio
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.7L

Horsepower

383

Torque (ft-lbs)

400

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

32

Wheelbase

140.5"

Overall length

230.4"

Width

79.4"

Height

73.6"

Leg room

F 41"

Head room

F 40.3"

Front tires

LT275/70SR18

Rear tires

LT275/70SR18

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1177/11770 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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