2014 Ram 2500 review
Ram 2500 highlights
Customer rating
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.
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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
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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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
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- CD Audio
- Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
- Gooseneck Tow Hitch
- 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
2014 Ram 2500 FAQ
The Ram 2500 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Ram 2500 as 11 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
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The 2014 Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 10620 and 11860 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Ram 2500:
- Limited
- Smart Key
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Manual Transmission
- Satellite Radio Ready
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