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2018 Ram 5500 review

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Year

All Ram 5500 years

What is new for the 2018 Ram 5500?

  • 5500 trims have been upgraded with Bluetooth Technology, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
  • The Laramie trim now comes with Air Conditioning and AM/FM Stereo as standard equipment.

2018 Ram 5500 trims

Curious how Ram 5500 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

Tradesman:

  • 320-hp, 650-lb-ft of torque 6.7L
  • 366-hp, 429-lb-ft of torque 6.4L
  • Cruise Control
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Traction Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Diesel Engine
  • Manual Transmission
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Power Mirrors

SLT:

  • Includes all features available on the Tradesman
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Laramie:

  • Includes all features available on the SLT
  • 6.7L
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto

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Ram 5500 features and specs

SLT 2WD 2D Regular Cab Chassis

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Cruise Control
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Traction Control
  • Vinyl Seats

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.4L

Horsepower

366

Torque (ft-lbs)

429

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

52

Wheelbase

192.5"

Overall length

282.3"

Width

78.9"

Height

79.9"

Leg room

F 41"

Head room

F 39.9"

Front tires

225/70R19.5

Rear tires

225/70R19.5

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1666/16660 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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