2021 RAM 1500 | AUSTRALIA'S NEW BEST 4X4?

[@nemesis5992]

I’m happy with a 6BT Cummins swapped GU Patrol. I had a RAM 1500 with the 6.7 Cummins before I migrated to Australia. Born and raised in Canada. It was awesome but there is something about having an old 4WD with heaps of torque and power and just the diesel feel.

[@rich7447]

The Cummins has always been 2500 and up. The 1,100 lb engine weight is too much for an 8,500 gvw truck.

[@aussiegirl7145]

We love our new Ram limited edition 3 weeks old, never thought I'd say that about a truck. Leave for our big lap in February 2022. Can't wait for our adventure we may never come home...... Oh worth the big price tag.

[@yaelri1430]

absolutely agree with you mates... i am finally happy that RAM decided to make trucks...right handed...

[@samscott8727]

I don't think they make them right handed. A company down south converts them for us 👍

[@stevem268]

these things are very popular here in canada(and the us). in fact on our street in middle class working mans neighbourhood, i would say 1/3 of the vehicles are of this type(ford, gm, ram, toyota or nissan). we have a ram like yours(hemi, 8 spd, 4wd) and tow a 4 ton trailer(caravan) toyota and nissan both make full sized trucks like this in canada and the us as well the eco mode is invisible, all you see is a drop in fuel consumption on the dashboard, at 100 kmh consumption will drop from 11l/100 to around 9l/100km, pretty good for a 3000 kg truck!

[@AussieArvos]

Good to hear from you Stevem!

[@gkprogaming]

got a hemi swapped 1999 jeep wj, things crazy offroad and chops commodores onroad, but ive got the 1st gen 5.7 so fuel econ is about 20L/100

[@TehTrixxable]

Don't think I would touch one unless it was the 2500 diesel, still a top video boys

[@mitchellboyd5256]

Id be cautious if its the V6 diesel, it had issues with cam timing slipping, not sure if the problem has been rectified yet but the cam pulleys have no key ways to hold them, the cam that drives the high pressure pump was notorious for the pully slipping its timing. Some engine builders in America were machining dowels into the cam pulleys to stop it happening.

[@matthewstevens6605]

@@mitchellboyd5256 2500 ain't a V6 buddy

[@zh2576]

Trumby their to big dude. If you saw the 1500 you would understand, i can hardly park the 1500 anywhere

[@eyzmin]

@@matthewstevens6605 Yeah, its a straight 6, guessing you've never seen the massive straight 6's that Cummins makes

[@matthewstevens6605]

@@eyzmin work on trucks for a living, seen a few

[@ben7020]

One of the best car reviews I've seen. Thanks 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Ben!!

[@squodgy73]

Agreed!

[@MADKIWI]

My Cuz bought one to tow his Gooseneck Camper here in NZ. He loves it. Already done a NZ tour Nth n Sth b4 lockdown..

[@AussieArvos]

Thats so cool! hahaha id love to get this thing doing some work!

[@davexb6595]

That would have been awesome!! Did he have any tricky moments with parking or getting into more remote camp sites?

[@MADKIWI]

@@davexb6595 NZ is like Aussie, heaps of room to maneuver lol

[@davexb6595]

@@MADKIWI Lol Yeah Nah mate. not unless when you say "like Aussie" but mean 'like Tasmania'. Even so, it would be an awesome trip. You could always have a small trial bike on the back of the rig to zip around while the rig was in a camp site.

[@MADKIWI]

@@davexb6595 they have a Mitsi Triton to explore & tow the boat lol

[@troyjackson5870]

Good review guys. Watching this convinced me to be buy one 10months ago.

[@iampennochio]

Y62 driver here. As soon as you upgrade your suspension and put 35 inch tyres say goodbye to the fuel economy. Plus my y62 is basically to big for a lot of tracks which is the thing i dislike the most about the car. No paint left on the damn thing. That thing is bigger again. But all cars are a compromise i guess it either suits you or it doesn't. It would make a good caravan hauler.

[@KOHENT93]

Very close to pulling the trigger on a y62. Any other pro’s and con’s about the car if you’ve got the time? Would be appreciated

[@SkidPig]

Awesome review mate

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers SkidPig!!!

[@JohnDoe-mv6sh]

Damn you poor Aussie’s just getting access to these beautiful trucks! Enjoy them!

[@selma_land4387]

I think I fell in love 😻 with that car now

[@patricksequeira6124]

Dan turned what was an average video into a really good video 😂

[@jameslawrys4wdadventures316]

boys awesome video love the ram, get a five poster for it, you guys should do a video on the blue gt mustang that would be sick!

[@dachickenwingx1721]

James Lawry's 4WD Adventures yeah next time haha

[@jmarks544]

The limited is top of option list, hand stitched seats and biggest infotainment screen

[@majorcarlton137]

The man loves his Ram!! 😁

[@killinit4x4]

yet another awesome video boys, keep it up

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers CaTered! means a lot bro!

[@rossdrayton5476]

Your old man is right. I put a bulbar on my Laramie and it has spoiled the look. Too many Roos so had to get it.

[@andrewcarswell8019]

Great review, Beast of a ute.

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers Andrew!

[@paulgunovich2766]

2017 front grill looks better but other than that 👍

[@scoutcorlett]

I just went off roading in Moab, Utah USA. I have a 2020 limited ram 1500. I turned off all the safety features, so I thought. Every time I hit a bump, it would beep twice like it was warning me I had drivin off the road. It does the same thing when I go over a speed bump in 2wd. Very annoying when trying to drive on fire roads or bumpy dirt roads. How do you turn this off so it doesn’t beep when I hit a bump? I loved your video as well.

[@Sheepleton]

Sounds like the parking sensor to me. There's a button to turn it off

[@joelwilson5545]

Love your review bud. Thanks mate

[@Wilt8v92]

A publican has one where i am,he tows a 4.5 tonne boat with it,he loves it,way better value than a new Landcruiser...

[@Shahska1]

I love my Dodge ram eco diesel long horn Laramie it's a 2015 1500

[@robertbutler8004]

Curtis Francisco stay with the facts there is no such thing as the Dodge RAM the Dodge name was dropped many years ago.

[@bannedlist3451]

TOUGH. I have the Jeep SRT 5.7 Love it after being a HSV fan all my life. Feel like I’ve missed out for years not being into HEMI.

[@fod8u]

Australia got ripped off when it comes to cars.

[@roocrew86]

great video mate!!!

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Brett!

[@loneventhorizon]

Fuck mate i've spent the last 10 years dreaming about a F150. But after this video, and the import costs, These are looking pretty dam good. Especially with the ram boxes

[@claudiocastro5351]

True! honest fair dinkum Aussie review! Luv it mate 👍

[@yourvanity4307]

Very nice vehicle but there is no way it's in the same price range as a Ranger. It's also in a completely different class in regards to weight, size and towing. Can't compare the two really.

[@bellrugby03]

Great review fellas, thanks..

[@adam8628]

nope i recon big chunky bull bar with spotlights nuts😎😎

[@ToyTehShammy]

Needs a lift and 37’s 😬

[@jamieshields9521]

Definitely 5 poster bullbar with the RAM, seen plenty on RAMs here in NSW.

[@AP-mn4os]

This is not the new Ram - it's still the old gen 4.

[@coopsnz1]

Still 2020 model in USA

[@coopsnz1]

@Citi Zen express v8 crewcab spec like Australia is $43000usd in USA without taxes, add ram box, sidesteps, hard top $47000usd

[@davexb6595]

@Dennis Zirobwa These are converted to RHD in Australia. It doesn't come out of the factory RHD. Which makes for significant delays for most new models. A whole new RHD design has to be done. Then to do the conversion the whole thing is disassembled and reassembled with RHD parts.The new gen was supposed to come out in Australia this year. Apparently due to the pandemic production in USA has slowed so it seems there have been delays. I gather the plan was to have the new gen 2500 first. The 1500 to follow later. Presumably we will finally get the new gen 1500 late this year or next year. However I expect they will still keep selling the old gen in parallel to the new gen for a few more years as they are doing in the States.

[@GrainFarming]

Nice work guys

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Grain!

[@petervossos4816]

Look at the size of the old au Ute next to this . It looks like you can put the au into the 1500 tub!

[@TheBrickShitHouse]

Should have got the 2500 its a weapon!!

[@lucashurst4191]

Too big

[@matiasbosshardt8888]

Nice truck!!

[@elliotsaxon7070]

Saw it today must’ve been ur old man driving

[@dachickenwingx1721]

Elliot Saxon yeah probably was

[@ozzyalbundy6679]

better than the ozzy RAM ads

[@AussieArvos]

HAHAHA Cheers mate!

[@peterachilles9346]

He would make a great car salesman. Yeah its better than anything. Shits on everything. Cant beat it. Its the best. Top of the range. Massive petrol V8 but magically turns into a 4 cylinder and uses no fuel. This cars awesome. Cant beat it. It also magically shrinks when you want to park it. Like like like

[@jimmyobrien2384]

How’s it go off road? Looks like it’s sitting real low.

[@dachickenwingx1721]

Jimmy Obrien it’s actually really deceiving Because it’s long it looks Lowe but it’s about the same as my patrol

[@benlia9553]

You know the thing about them, they don’t have tyre reliablity and warranty of any of the cruisers and patrols and other shit

[@rileypotter6772]

Here in the states this is an older gen 4 ram, kind of weird seeing this be a "2020" model

[@kenrobinson1099]

You can still build a 2020 Gen 4 in the states.

[@coopsnz1]

$2000usd cheaper

[@timmcphee3045]

Yeah but 'Australia"... I bet a 1500 Express Rambox Hemi isn't $100,000 either in the US.

[@coopsnz1]

@@timmcphee3045 nup it $48000usd without taxes in USA Express ram box

[@timmcphee3045]

@@coopsnz1 Yeah we get screwed for cars here. I had to pay drug money for my Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

[@jmarks544]

The heavy duty trucks have the 6.4 liter engine or Cummings diesel engine

[@christhomas4260]

Really how does it shit all over a land cruiser.. I love your scientific fuel Economy information

[@psy06]

except its a gen 4 ram, not gen 5. outdated model thats based on 2009 platform and they want shit loads of money for an old tech truck.

[@dachickenwingx1721]

psy06 not as old a 79 land cruiser tech

[@gregoliver2485]

Lol good one boys sounds good Very honest opinion of the RAM good work 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Cheers Greg!

[@titanx04]

How’s the load and carrying capacity on one, not much I believe so as a tourer might not carry as much as other utes in the market.

[@rbhe357]

Not at all. Depending on factory options it is around 1850 pounds (840kg) or more. Tow rating can reach 11500 pounds (5200kg) or more. Also substantially larger than others on the Australian market. "Trucks" like this are daily drivers in the US. It's equally common to see the heavy duty 2500 and 3500 versions from Ram, Chevy and Ford. Those have HUGE payload & towing numbers thanks to 350+kw/1400+nm diesel engines.

[@titanx04]

@@rbhe357 yep I’m well aware what they drive in the states, but Australia has different regulations and laws.

[@rbhe357]

@@titanx04 Of course. Just making the comparison ;) To your point the Ram does carry as much as other options but you do pay for it at the pump. 16L/100km where other utes get close to double that.

[@alphabravo3304]

It’s just the cost, looking at car sales, 80 grand plus , it’s ok if dads loaded and you can take dads truck, but it’s a choice for most that’s out of reach , unless they want to live in to.

[@berniebgf]

Dad's right.... No Bullbar.

[@alians1978]

It's all well and good until you need a starter motor or alternator in the outback. :)

[@tonkaturbodiesel]

Tell me what outback roadhouse is going to have a Hilux, 79 Series, 200 Series or Ford Ranger starter motor sitting on the shelf???? I'll tell you, NONE! There are too many different cars out there for these seasonal businesses with very modest bottom lines to have tens of thousands of dollars in spares just sitting there.

[@tacocruiser4238]

Do you have plenty of Ram dealers in Australia?

[@AridersLifeYT]

nah a handfull, the standard ram costs $100k here. thats half a house. The prices are so high its absurd.

[@jmarks544]

Have a 2019 HD2500 Ram love the truck

[@ProMountainBiker]

That’s not a real 2020, they don’t produce the Laramie in the 4th gen anymore

[@nassers293]

The king

[@svr5516]

What gear ratio ?

[@TWD4x4]

Get a Fab Fours Bar on the front of that bad boy!!

[@jase6827]

Get it offroad for vlog

[@CG_86]

Man what they charge for vehicles there is insane. I have a 2015 ram express stickered for $45k brand new.

[@coopsnz1]

That government car taxes , in USA there no federal sales tax on retail price) the flaws with social democracy Bernie Sanders want

[@AridersLifeYT]

Its not our govrmnt car tax, its this STUPID 3rd party that charges 40k PER CAR for a RHD conversion, Then it gets slammed with a 40% tax because the value is over 70k. The base is 100k. So thats HALF a house. its not worth it.

[@coopsnz1]

@@AridersLifeYT higher shipping costs , 5% custom duty , 10% import duty at port + 10% gst + 5% stamp duty + rego &CTP socialist Alp idiot . Rhd conversion isn't $40000

[@RustingAway]

My td42t headgasket blew ://

[@louisnel894]

To awnser the title question, NO! Nissan Patrol or Toyota Land Cruiser! stop fkcing around with American Plastic. The only capable 4x4 they ever made was Jeep Wrangler mostly for flex and approach angle. Best rock crawler out there no doubt about it. But when reliability comes to the show, you will never beat Japan. Forget it!

[@salt1956]

Great video.

[@rockfossil9006]

Where can I buy the $69,000 express version?

[@AridersLifeYT]

ya cant, lol

[@Rulysniper14]

I sell these every day in America and I love the fact that you fell in love with these trucks! If you ever have any questions about this truck or any other RAM, shoot me a message and I would love to help you. Also, not sure if you can import these over there, but check out the RAM TRX. Supercharged 6.2L HEMI putting out 527kw...

[@ramproductionz7162]

1-10 how good is it

[@AussieArvos]

8

[@Romgenas]

With no battery power?

[@haydenchandler9235]

Good vid 👍

[@AussieArvos]

Thank you Hayden!! means a lot! :)

[@philiplucky7170]

How much is the larammi

[@colterdoerr6227]

unbelievable you gentlemen have to tolerate such an oppressive government. I can't even imagine how the public stateside would react to a law against tire size or fuel consumption

[@Kerm88]

We’ll wipe our tears with our free healthcare

[@bashka5743]

This thing is fucken tuff as

[@cljb1074]

Why doesn't the Australian version of this vehicle come with the large 12inch display? As it's standard in the US 1500.. I haven't seen any Australian version with it. I don't even think that display is even an option here in oz.

[@coopsnz1]

The an option in USA

[@davexb6595]

We still haven't got the gen 5 yet. Maybe later this year or next year before we get those models here in RHD.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Would not even concider a land cruiser... having compared to a ram truck.

[@Ragnar6000]

No don't ever put a bull bar on one of these!.....and no fucking snorkel either! or roof rack with one of those dickie awnings, that every wanker has now a days!

[@jarrod1687]

Cylinder deactivation is plagued with problems. No doubt a sweet ute..... until it's out of warranty

[@tacocruiser4238]

At least it's port injection, not direct injection.. I would take this over the Silverado.

[@moparmadman1134]

What problems with cylinder deactivation????

[@Rabbydabbydoo]

Where the fuck can you buy these for $69k 😂

[@keithy363]

Five poster will look gay like stacks on patrols and twin snorkels

[@dezdolla]

For a Ute that can tow 4.5tonne, it has a shit gvm. Hills has bigger gvm 😂 bit shit I still wouldn't mind a R A M

[@rich7447]

The 1500 is the smallest Ram. If you want higher gvm opt for a 2500, 3500, 4500, or 5500.

[@solidsazi1886]

Why we brought this, Dad's car.

[@offroadtvoz3637]

Needs a 5 poster and lift 👌

[@madcat4563]

Wow that's very economical for a V8.

[@mxphgotnext2003]

Chop it and call it the shifty or the swifty 750

[@jakobusjohannes2195]

Landcruiser 80, 105, Patrol GQ , GU > Ram 1500

[@downunderthunder2538]

I want 500 killer wasps at the wheels thanks!

[@shanenorwell8580]

Why people still buy a 1979 series piece of shit and then throw half of it away and replace it with gear that actually works is beyond me.

[@coopcooper3194]

69k ? Where

[@davexb6595]

Yes that never happened. It was $80k drive away. If they did do a budget RHD version with the classic Tradesman model for $65k drive away I'd grab one in a heartbeat.

[@coopcooper3194]

@@davexb6595 I paid 82k for my express with a exhaust system and new head unit. Decent price I think. Best ute I've ever owned

[@mikehunt9yearsago]

Classic Americans not understanding there’s other countries and currencies

[@coopcooper3194]

@@mikehunt9yearsago whos American here?

[@ryanjohnson6990]

Same price as a ranger???

[@dachickenwingx1721]

Ryan Johnson yeah the base one is 70 something same as a ranger

[@coopcooper3194]

@@dachickenwingx1721 where are they 70k ?

[@coopcooper3194]

You won't get a ram for 70k lol

[@davexb6595]

Not even close. Express is $80k minimum. However if they did bring over a spartan Tradesman model then perhaps they could offer it low enough that it would be similar to the top Ranger.

[@lincolnredmond8650]

rather a 3L patrol lmao

[@Al-qv1sg]

SGT Morningwood you want it blowing up on you mate?

[@evanf957]

Zd30 is the most unreliable engine

[@xjay3200]

Evan F that’s the point he is making he would rather a zd30 over that piece of shit, swap the engine into a better chassis and you’ll be laughing

[@jameslawrys4wdadventures316]

@@xjay3200 when you can afford one then tell us its a piece of shit!

[@raymonds7492]

too different to compare

[@jakey20022]

395 HP and 410 lbs torque

[@dalebonehart211]

MOPAR or NOCar

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Get out off daddy's car and go buy one if u love it so much.

[@Al-qv1sg]

Bigals. ktms. 🧂🧂🧂

[@AussieArvos]

HAHAHAHH James wishes he could

[@dachickenwingx1721]

M8 I am a uni student I haven’t got any money haha

[@jameslawrys4wdadventures316]

How about you buy one mate, it a kickass bit of kit fit three full ktm 450s, can fit in the back or a four-wheeler with optional bed slides.

[@Blues12345]

👌🏼

[@AussieArvos]

🤙🤙

[@eggsandwichification]

"the povo pack is $69,000". Wow. Richie little kid much

[@jordan-bh4uu]

That’s fuck all for a car

[@eggsandwichification]

@@jordan-bh4uu says the other boy with a silver spoon in his mouth

[@melvin5818]

Man Australia aftermarket car game is crap. What's with all these power limits 7:20

[@haweater1555]

The got scared when they watched the "Mad Max" movies.

[@shanedouglas2079]

5 poster

[@anthonychaseling3354]

Wait until that thing ages. It will break into pieces. Dodge are known for their cheap quality. Yeah the engine may be great but everything else will fall apart before you know it. I've worked on rams before being a mechanic and none of them have lasted more than 2 years without any major faults. One customer even had oil leaks in the first 30,000 kms. All the electronics will break and the wiring will short out over time, oil leaks will arise and the transmissions are so weak that they will also go out. Just a warning to anyone wanting to buy one.

[@davexb6595]

I worry about this. The warranty is only 3 years. Most of the 'normal' utes are now moving from the 5 year standard to 6 or 7 years. Here comes along RAM with just 3 years. Yet it is the RAM that I'd want to hold onto for the long term.

[@nzkees12]

Why would anyone buy a previous generation RAM 1500, it's old technology..... RAM Australia is taking us for mugs!

[@WS_00]

Grouse!!

[@4WD_Australia]

Australia’s *shittest* Ute you mean lads it’s all about the old GQ patrols they are bulletproof