Back in 2008, the situation in the global automotive and financial circles looked dire. Gasoline continues to rise, prompting consumers to buy small cars en masse, which is very bad for medium and large pickups. The 2009 RAM 1500 was unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. However, 16 years later, the pickup is still on sale.
That's right, the *** Dodge Ram, which was unveiled at the exhibition that year, is still on the market today as a new pickup truck. The RAM 1500 Classic will be available in 2024, a RAM spokesperson confirmed the news.
Launched in 2008, the RAM 1500 Classic is an important model in the range, as it is the entry-level model for full-size pickups. It's on par with midsize pickups in the U.S., including the Ford Ranger. Basically, you can buy a larger classic pickup with a mid-size pickup.
While the full details have yet to be revealed, there may be some changes to the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic, but don't expect any earth-shattering tweaks considering it's a 16-year-old platform. The RAM 1500 Classic should still have two engines to choose from. The first paragraph is 36T V6 engine, the other is 57T HEMI V8 engine. An eight-speed automatic transmission should be available, with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive options. The central control screen is a 70-inch touch screen with a lot of mechanical buttons next to it.
This could be the last year that pickup buyers will be able to get their hands on the V8-engined version of the 1500 classic. Because almost all cars are now going to be moving towards less fuel. The RAM 1500 is expected to join the ranks later this year, with the all-electric RAM 1500, a new energy version or a smaller petrol pickup.
The RAM 1500 Classic should be offered alongside the 1500 and 1500 TRX versions, as higher-spec models are already available in the 2024 variant.
The 2024 RAM 1500 Classic won't be overhauled, which also means that the base ** may not change much. Frankly, that's why the RAM 1500 Classic is still around. Prices start at $34,340 for the 2023 model year, including RAM's $1,995 destination fee. This is cheaper than the cheapest RAM 1500, the Ford F-150 family, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500s. This makes the Classic extra enticing for cost-conscious buyers who want a new full-size pickup.