Ram 1500 2021 review: Limited - How does the new-generation big ute suit Australia?

[@jjames2162]

I own this truck and it’s awesome. 48k miles and I paid $14k under the sticker. With the straight V8 I get 17-22mpg. Everyone loves to ride in it. It’s handled all kinds of weather and is easy to drive given it’s size

[@markmcgowan2224]

Truck? Can’t see a Kenworth badge on it anywhere

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@@markmcgowan2224 it's not a little Ute mate haha

[@markmcgowan2224]

@@marcusbarnes5929 doesn’t meet the criteria of a truck, mate. Haha

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@@markmcgowan2224 I suppose you call a Ford F truck a Ford F Ute lol Or a pick up truck you call a pick up Ute ...?

[@Bailey_54R]

@@markmcgowan2224 I guess yalls definition of a truck differs from the USA's a truck for us a large vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or troops. Which a full size pick up truck as we call them are used for transporting goods and materials.

[@johngroom7665]

Drove it and bought one 3 years ago , only the bottom of the range , this year I’m heading out to buy another 1 , can’t believe how good it’s been , no warranty issues no service problems just a darn nice truck.

[@elemir17]

New ones are even better. I havena 2019 new body style . love it

[@martiedoherty5765]

Hey! Why not buy 3 for yourself and one for the missus?

[@Bondovw]

You are lucky. Mine had lots of problems.

[@Bondovw]

I think the new 2019 up 1500 have a lot of problems. That's what mine was.

[@fregcirco]

Diesel or petrol?

[@rotoehu9266]

Great timing Crafty. I was at Bunnings yesterday in my Ranger XLT to pick up a bag of fert, and a Ranger Raptor parked next to me. The Raptor made my XLT look tiny, and that was a direct assault on my manhood. Now I can order this and never feel inadequate again (other than in the bedroom of course)

[@shagwaboss357]

😂😂😂😂uuuhhh the last part killed me. But the first is true if you get the 1500 you will feel amazed

[@craigice9635]

At least you can pick up more bags in the Ranger.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

The raptor ranger is all looks and no heart. It's performance is junk spec

[@asahelkish5809]

@@marcusbarnes5929 it’s meant for rally buggy type, not so much for work.

[@Rawkus919]

I have seen lots of Rams on the Stuart hwy this year. "Why wait for a Landcruiser", is the general thought.

[@counterfeitcash6513]

I love my 2004 SRT10 Dodge Ram (AKA Viper truck) one of the fastest production pickups on the planet still.

[@hereinoz7051]

I went from a Range Rover Sport to a RAM Laramie in 2020 with reservations. This Sept my new Ltd arrives. Absolutely stunning trucks and the space etc is awesome. One day of driving and you forget the size. Mines used for going to Coles, bunnings, and Fraser Island etc. As beautiful on road as off road. Awesome all round trucks.

[@lachlanmaple4868]

Drawback would be Australia’s tiny car spaces. Would probably have to climb out the windows or sun roof. Can’t understand why Australia’s car spaces are so small - we have soooo much land yet all want to live on top of each other.

[@jamesleicher]

i emailed dep of measure and weights, they said there no set size for parking bays up to council and private owners of malls,mall is bit wider than your local suburb shops, yes you have to hog double bay or park 700m from your coffee shop

[@PrimalPetersen]

$$$$ mate.

[@Will-iw2lk]

why are parking spots to small to fit a car 0.00001% of motorists own?

[@mvnorsel6354]

Remember the days when a Falcon, Commodore and Magna were considered ' big '.

[@shagwaboss357]

IKR 😄😄

[@zealman79]

Now they look lil ol lady shopping baskets - because MURRCA.

[@351tgv]

Falcon got really big from XR onwards and stayed that way right until the end of FG X, 51 years, the Commodore can only claim around 29 years from VN to ZB, while Magna and then 380 were smaller compared to Falcon but a touch bigger then the VK to VL series Commodore and then VN to VZ were around the same with Magna while VE grew and 380 was Camry size. But yeah that was a different era of vehicles, I would include Kingswood but really how many remember Kingswood or the good ol Chrysler Valliant or even the Leyland alternatives from the 70's.

[@JasonLowderTheRanga]

I drove past one the other day. I could feel the gravitational pull as it passed.

[@jaykazama9132]

Remember when Commodore and Falcons used to tow carvans? Now everyone needs 4x4 to tow.

[@jamestonna586]

i have had mine for over 4 weeks now and love it. Changed out the exhaust to a Borla Atak as the standard system was so disappointing. Changed out the tyres to 305/70/20 to eliminate gutter rash. I drive it in Melbourne peak hour and park at in an underground car park with no worries. Best vehicle i have had. My last car was a 2020 Range Rover Sport SVR and i would take the RAM over it any day. It has also handled well at Stockton sand dunes and also off road through Wombat State Forest (Vic). I hope to order a TRX to take it to another level next year.

[@trav33333]

What do you do for work, mate?

[@jamestonna586]

@@trav33333 own a fleet company

[@charlesdr1981]

Nice to hear. Mopars are my favorite vehicles and new RAM's are amazing.

[@Fullnoise]

G'day James. I hope to be picking up my Laramie next month. I got the tech pack, electric steps and Ram box options. I'm interested in your view on the Borla exhaust. Glad you have no issues with underground car parks as well.

[@jamestonna586]

@@Fullnoise The Borla Atak exhaust is extreme. Very very loud but i love it. No cracks and pops like my Range Rover SVR but just a really deep growl. Purchase and install was $2600. I looked at a couple and this had the sound i was after. Looked at the Corsa but it had a tingy sound.

[@rebeccadonaldson2686]

Can't wait 4 sleeps and I pick up my DT Limited, so excited. Was a bit nervous to give up my Range Rover Sport, but I think it will be the best thing I ever did. Time will tell.

[@markdakar6366]

I've done the exact same thing, still waiting for mine but also gibing up my range rover sports for one of these....the luxury it offers topples the RR sports in my opinion.

[@nalameddine536]

I’m just amazed this whole segment was filmed in my home town of port Kembla on the south coast lol. But the RAM is a dream truck to have in the drive way

[@gavinwilkie3544]

People may criticise it for its size, but truth be told, it's the ultimate family vehicle imo. Large enough for the whole family comfortably over large trips, cameras are a big help in tight spaces (though it's not as big as it looks), and being a 4x4 ute with diff lock there's not a lot it can't do. Would def buy if it was in the budget.

[@JamesyMusial14]

These things really make our Thailand utes look like an embarrassment. They have no storage, tiny engines, tiny tubs, everything’s just the bare minimum yet it’s all we get so people are buying them. The American utes are the complete opposite Bulk amounts of room, bulk amounts of storage Powerful engines, huge tubs huge towing capacity. If only RAM or Chev started producing them in right hand drive the prices would drop at least 20 grand in an instant

[@migueldelacruz4799]

Ford, GM, and RAM need to invest in factory right hand drives. The Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra I think should also be offered in right hand drive.

[@dallasfrost1996]

Agreed, if Chevy and Ram came into the righthand drive market (especially for AUS and NZ) and opened a proper dedicated RHD assembly line in AUS, that would make these trucks a little more "affordable" for us.

[@jaykazama9132]

This is brilliant. Love the Rambox. Saves it flying around in the back or tub. Downsides, Australians want bigger cars, but our facilities are getting smaller. Westfield's carpark, garages only just fitting a normal dual cab (without bar work), new suburbs street are narrower now, etc. So, if I get one of these, I'll need a smaller car to drive in the city or do the groceries. It's the car 90% of males want, but all end up sacrificing to a mid size dual cab due to size, running costs and price.

[@migueldelacruz4799]

Well said

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Was hoping they started at 80k but the pricing is well north of expectations to even concider.

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Males with egos you mean

[@bulmkt97]

I owned the previous model and oddly enough I sold it back to my local dealer for $96K in May 2021 I paid $108k in Feb 2019 for it so that's a $12k burn over two yrs for a vehicle i was able to fully depreciate in my business. Now CarsGuide can you please review the right hand drive TRX version?

[@rossvickers4235]

I’ve put the deposit down for the 1500 limited but I’m seriously considering driving it for a bit when it arrives in Jan and selling it as soon as the TRX arrives cause they don’t lose anything! Guys are taking delivery of their 1500 limited’s and selling them for a profit…

[@shackleton274]

You woulda got the same money back if you sold it private...they hold their value exceptionally well

[@bulmkt97]

@@shackleton274 true but selling it to a dealer was easier and besides who wants to deal with Joe Public dickheads who probably dont have the money to buy it

[@dominicharlton]

YES! it's My Cup Of Tea, I am Just Waitting for The "TRX" Model to Come Out! Right Hand Drive.

[@jcitizen]

Would love a 2500 with the Cummins diesel.

[@mitchconroy3591]

Wouldn't buy a petrol cummins or nothing . I can't afford either unfortunately

[@gavinlee4939]

Picking mine up in September here in Melbourne in Crystal Granite.

[@lauriebyrne7394]

I have hade my RAM 1500 DS for 3 months now and fine that it is the best Ute / truck i have had more space more pour easy to drive and it is a contest between my wife and i how drive the RAM at the weekends If i had my time again i would have wanted for the DT for the up graded safety park . If you are thinking of owing a RAM take one for a long test drive and you will fine out what it is all about ,Owing and driving a RAM is an Esperance so just DO IT Laurie RAM 100

[@andrelima5124]

This de chromed trim is looking so good !

[@80spodcastchannel]

you should try a 3500 Dual rear wheel version we have in the states... we call them cowboy cadillacs

[@RBPhantomTilt]

My only concern would be that relatively short warranty. Otherwise looks like a great ride

[@aussiegirl7145]

Love mine

[@Bondovw]

The warranty doesn't matter. The dodge dealer won't fix anything.

[@DANGITPHI]

@@Bondovw the dodgy* dealer wont fix anything.

[@jakey20022]

It's 3 year 36k and 5 year 60k in the USA

[@Ragnar6000]

love that front end!

[@bomurra8688]

No Mention of the "achilles heel" of the older 1500 model, the paltry 1,770kg rear axle load limit. Wonder if it has been addressed in the 2021 model.

[@oliverfereday7720]

Aussie living in the US here. I've owned my DT Ram 1500 for a couple years now, I love it and it is more comfortable than my old X5. I use it as a daily driver in San Francisco to see over the prius's & tesla's. It is the most comfortable ute I've ever been in and good off road, however on track it is very heavy, long and not particularly nimble - I wouldn't be able to take it the places I went in my old 94 Hilux diesel. Oh and good luck with aussie fuel prices driving it regularly haha! Still, highly recommended

[@mitchconroy3591]

98 is currently 1.88 a litre too

[@sandilemajiya7831]

What a beast. Very handsome beast

[@martiedoherty5765]

Well, ok. But enough about the reviewer...what about the truck?

[@paulcraig1943]

I just wish Ford Australia will wake up and bring in the new F150, it will sell in big numbers as it is the best selling ute in the US

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

There was an intention during the F-150's development to have it easily converted to RHD, but at the moment Ford is selling every LHD one they can make - with a waiting list that is now bordering on the ridiculous. Same with the new Bronco. And with most development resources devoted to electrification, there is simply no way Dearborn will approve any F-150 for Oz, regardless of how loudly Ford Oz begs.

[@351tgv]

I don't see it ever happening direct from factory, the best we can hope is that Ford Australia partners with a local LHD to RHD converter (which is what this is it's not re-manufacturing anything other then the hard interior console and maybe the steering column), there was some speculation that Ford Australia was going to partner with Walkinshaw Automotive for the F150 and Maverick but (throws hands up with the air) it appears that is all it was, speculation. Nissan have capacity for the Titian to be made in factory RHD speciation from Tennessee but have elected not to do it for obviously economic reasons which is a shame as the V8 Titan would work here very well indeed, even better if they still had the Titan XD with "Cummins turbo diesel V8 power"

[@351tgv]

@@arrowmouse - if the UK get the Electric F150 it would not need to be converted it would just need ADR compliance to be sold as new, that said there is the 3rd party manufacturer compliance (which is what Walkinshaw as do other 3rd party converters) but that is another story.

[@paulcraig1943]

Maybe they could come to an arrangment with Harrison F Trucks as they have years of experience, and just lately they had a shipment of the new 2021 model, and they could help them with a bigger conversion facility.

[@chandamusonda6883]

They should bring the F150 Diesel version even for the Africa market. Like Australia and Africa diesel engines go a long way. And bringing a petrol drive line won't make much money

[@paythepiper6283]

Saw what I would call a rumour, that Toyota was considering building the Tundra in RHD. That would be a bit of a game changer for the segment, cause as much as I would love one, I'm not really interested in a conversion.

[@matthewfinnigan3862]

Sounds like it the new one will be built on the LC300 platform

[@user-qm5fn6hq6k]

Toyota will never release the Tundra here in Australia as they make so much profit from Hilux sales which as you prob know are built in Thailand and are tiny. As long as people keep buying Hilux’s here in Australia we will never see the Tundra here. Its much cheaper & quicker for Toyota to ship Hilux’s from Thailand then to ship Tundra’s from their USA assembly factories. In future the new Hilux may get a similar look to the new Toyota Tacoma in the USA, but unfortunately while people in Australia keep buying Hilux’s we will never get anything better. Why would they change something thats making them so much money

[@paythepiper6283]

@@user-qm5fn6hq6k I wouldn't be so certain on the never mate. The market is certainly growing in Oz, and considering they are all conversions (I agree with you on buying one of those) if it gets any bigger, if anyone manufacturer bites the bullet and makes a rhd in the factory they'll win the segment.

[@user-qm5fn6hq6k]

@@paythepiper6283 I agree it would be great to see vehicles like the Tundra to come Aus. But its just not going to happen. Ford would have brought their F150’s to Australia years ago, but same situation. They just make so much money from Ford Rangers. So why would they. If they decide to produce RHD Tundra’s it would be a worldwide decision and it would be more based on markets like the UK. Australia is such a small market for global producers of vehicles. To convert a section of their assembly plants in the USA to produce RHD Tundra’s would cost a crazy amount of money and investment. Doing this just to ship RHD Tundra’s to Australia is not going to happen. Australia’s car sales compared to other nations are a drop in the ocean. It would need to be a global production market such as Ford has done to the RHD Mustang

[@paythepiper6283]

@@user-qm5fn6hq6k Difference is Ford Does not have any existing rhd drive Platform as Toyota does with the 300 series Landcruiser. The chassis is a telescopic type that underpins the Prado, Landcruiser and the Tundra. Then its a matter of taking what you can from the 300 series and a new body. far easier than Ford trying to build a rhd from basically scratch.

[@MikeHunt-ik3rg]

I would love one but imagine trying to park it at coles ,

[@RBPhantomTilt]

On the verge of putting down our deposit on a 300 series and just happened to watch this, got me questioning everything! This looks like a great vehicle, I threshed to see how it tows a good 3 tonne or so caravan.

[@bradwylie9732]

Had the same thoughts.... Picking my DT up tomorrow after a 3 month wait un comparable in my book!

[@paulmcintosh5589]

I would be very cautious given Toyota’s ability to implement new technologies like the air boxes and DPFs. The new hot V designed engine doesn’t seem like a great thing for a heavy tow rig. I very much doubt the GVM or GCM from factory will be great either.

[@andyscanlan3715]

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[@SC-ou9gm]

The fact 300 has 6 month’s service shows Toyotas faith in the engine

[@granthenderson2318]

Why would you buy a 200/300 when you could get one of these beasts?

[@thomasjacob7235]

Reliability and resale value. That’s what American dodgy ram missing

[@14880evilmonkey]

The rams are generally quite reliable... As for resale, well, can't argue with bogans who blindly support whatever brand is currently in favour

[@richardsmith603]

My Ram TRX is due to arrive in October. Can’t wait!

[@justo1326]

I'm about to buy my first RAM 🎉

[@nev357]

After two ranger wildtraks, which I have found totally awesome. I now think this is my next ride.

[@alfotoz8971]

Wish bring the Ram Rebel out

[@HughRussell06]

I think SCD remanufactured vehicles offers it with their converted DT Ram 1500 as I’ve seen a couple for sale on Carsales

[@paulredfern2252]

As a Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 Ecodiesel owner, the RAM would be my choice over any Raptor or Land rover. Ram products are a leader in the truck / SUV space. The $$$ is a bit high, but at top spec smashed the new Land Bruiser or any of the existing Land Bruisers as they are 1/3rd overpriced for what they are.

[@ميم-م5ض]

Thank you so much I love you😭

[@justinaustralia8613]

Love the Ram pickup. Just wish I had the money to buy one.

[@mrxr6t]

Def looking at 1. Looks like it will be a great balance for tradie rig and then load up the family on weekends and go on adventures.

[@normanfillmore3490]

So based on the exchange rate y’all are paying about $25k over the US price point? 25k for a RHD conversion seems a bit steep but it does look very well done. Plus does RAM not offer the 7 year unlimited mileage extended warranty in AUS? Sure, it’s not free, but it’s a hell of a good warranty.

[@dallasfrost1996]

It's even worse here in New Zealand (The country east of Southern Australia), we get our Rams/Chevys imported from them. Out the door, a Ram Laramie is just under $150k, Ram Limited is around $180k, and a Ram TRX is north of $240k (all NZD). AUD and NZD are almost the exact same...

[@Fullnoise]

I love these and hope to be picking my Laramie up at the end of August.

[@lionelhart859]

Awesome ute love it, cant wait for the all electric Ram ute to come , would like to purchase several of the all electric utes the concepts are awesome looking.

[@Ozgrade3]

The big problem is which one to get. The luxury Limited or the 750 supercharged TRX. Dang it...just get both.

[@craigvadeikis3898]

Should give the new Landcruiser 300 a run for the money. A comparison test would be a great to see.

[@RBPhantomTilt]

Agree. I'm looking at pre ordering a 300. Need to compare these two now after watching this.

[@paulmcintosh5589]

One is a Ute the other a wagon, Compare y62 with 300., The new Hot V will generate a lot of good heat good place for grass to get into or mice.

[@reissallan]

I'm from the USA and have never seen the red/white lights built into the top part of the rear bumper. What are they for?

[@antonb8422]

Christmas lights 👍

[@rishigannamani7340]

All the Pitt town locals tuning in

[@TristanNicolas]

Only 700kg of payload? That's very low, no?

[@joshlouw1]

Hell yes I would buy this!

[@medz3398]

Looks like opening doors in a car park would be a pain

[@kietlam3080]

Just do what we Americans do, lift the truck sky high, put bigger wheels and tires on, then open the doors above the roofs of the other vehicles. Then, you just use the smaller peasant cars as steps to get down from your massive compensator.

[@jakobhorton3574]

Where are you getting the $114 for the base model. I have been quoted $139 ?

[@PeterMIcedVoltage]

Good video - thanks

[@robertryan7204]

Interesting review by Australian Expedition Vehicles "was posted by Australian Expedition Vehicles back in June .... "As an approved person engineer, AEV has been swamped with requests to provide a GVM upgrade post registration to RAM 1500 vehicles. It is not good news. These vehicles have a stated GVM and GCM from RAM. GVM= 3450kg GCM= 7237kg FRONT axle Max load= 1770kg REAR axle Max load=1770kg Total = 3540kg is the maximum that can be certified on these. Note the sales pitch has a 4500kg Max Brake Tow Capacity. Real towing is= 7237 - 3450 = 3787 kg At Kerb weight of these vehicles are 2605 kg. That's only measured with full tank of fuel and no driver. So with a 4000kg van with a ball weight at 10% = 400kg + driver plus full fuel, these are nearing overmass. Another known issue is the factory rims are only rated to 885kg (1950 lb), so restricts them from reaching their full axle mass. AEV has undertaken a full ADR 3505 for a 10% GVM upgrade to 3750kg ( which is for Vehicle Category NB1, medium goods vehicle) brake test on factory brakes and tyres. The vehicles failed the component test at full GVM for the 20 stops from 0 - 60 kmph. Brakes at 530° C. So please do your research on these vehicles. They are not suitable for a GVM upgrade of even 10%. Jmacx offroad solutions is working on a SSM GVM to 4200kg, but will require brake, rim and axle strengthening. Link to brochure from RAM Australia. www.ramtrucks.com.au/download-brochure/" I guess the lesson here is to make a detailed investigation and don't take the sales pitch as gospel"

[@carlosclass787]

What an excellent review!

[@unpluggedadventures-downun4527]

Top Spec in US is about $69599USD ( $93k AUD ) so is 140k worth it.. ha no way. Great car but Aussies get ripped off hardcore!

[@gavinlee4939]

Remember it has to be converted here in Aust so that adds a bit on.

[@johncanalese588]

Yes, it would be nice to get a factory RHD RAM which would reduce the cost. But, it has to be shipped here, and then re-engineered for RHD which takes time and money. The conversion is fully Factory supported and approved by FCA USA and I believe that the Aussie conversion is very detailed and complex that it impressed US Engineers so much they said it was better than LHD units leaving the production line.

[@mitchconroy3591]

Add on the "luxury car tax we also cop" im starting to really get sick of the hungry government

[@paulmcintosh5589]

Let’s just drive them in left hand spec done.

[@coopcooper3194]

Best ute I've ever owned. Fast too

[@Mizone505]

Yep want one. Just gotta get that powerball!!

[@garrypugh7404]

Picking up our 1500 dt Laramie in7days had a 200series was towing to close to the limit no choice really it just gets the job done in luxury costs allot but you get allot of car

[@stardustbilermam1736]

So they're converted to rhd in Australia and sold to the public. Is this sustainable?

[@richardmalone3172]

Looks brilliant. Do the other models have a better payload. Can it be upgraded?

[@perry8498]

I’d buy for its towing ability

[@urquell6483]

where do i put my 2 labs?

[@christhomas4260]

The GCM seems higher than other Ram 1500 models

[@overallvision3120]

Rated recovery point or tow points?

[@matthewfinnigan3862]

Payload is too low considering the max tow.

[@remektekmedia6641]

Best thing for anyone owning a petrol station!

[@aadamocle3352]

What’s the name of the background song

[@grantjones3060]

Yes I would buy one BUT I want the bigger brother 2500 RAM

[@neilhalford-smith4771]

I want one!!

[@petey899]

I want that beast of a truck

[@bfc09]

The biggest problem is our small car park spots and low height carparks.

[@henknimb431]

I would love to see these guys drive one around a city, getting in and out of parking spots. I'm a huge fan of these big utes, but I live in a city. Are they practical for city dwellers?

[@kietlam3080]

I own a ram 3500 long bed, so a bit bigger than the one in the video. If you don't plan on using the truck as a truck all the time, then don't bother. The turning radius compared to a car is abysmal at best. Horrible fuel economy, I get 19.6L /100km in the city. Good luck finding parking anywhere in the city. It is great for towing and hauling though.

[@tysontuki1410]

Yeah, if you work in construction and work all over the place then It will be fine. I believe you will adapt to the down sides of city driving in a massive car if you appreciate the cars strengths and it outweighs the cons.

[@sonnysingh2456]

Simple answer is no. Too high to get in underground parking, too long and too wide I live in the country and they are great.

[@dingodundee1212]

Waiting for the TRX to hit our shores .

[@NZsarge1]

I know the Wilkinshaw outfit is doing Chev Silverado’s too, do they do the Ford’s too? I’m smelling a full-size truck shoot out 😁

[@richardanderson2831]

City drivers are not the market for these utes. And yes it is a ute, not a truck. Kenworth, Scania...they make trucks. If I had the coin I would buy a 2500 in heart beat.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

I suppose you call a Ford F truck an F ute ...LOL

[@aaronmahanga7635]

Does it come with a manual gear box?

[@WitchyWhale]

No

[@aaronmahanga7635]

Thank you.

[@vivahernando1]

Hey your steering wheel is on the wrong side ….. I kid. I want one in this exact color.

[@maxpower9175]

1:27 saw price, stopped watching.

[@lorettamead8630]

Could this truck beat a land cruiser?

[@stn7172]

Easily

[@saxbysauce2225]

just bought one ahah

[@JT-xt8bh]

Good luck in any Aussie CBD and trying to park one

[@SJRPhotographics]

F150 Lightning RHD!

[@buster_1972]

Payload is crap for a ute.

[@xjcxjc222]

BOGAN NEED 1T PAYLOAD FOR WORK

[@Bobtubeau]

What an amazing bargain.

[@martiedoherty5765]

Too true! I`ll buy 6 of them.

[@The_slightly_indecent_one]

I am supprised how many people here have over 100k to throw down on a ute. or are you all just bad with money and love debt?

[@Bondovw]

I would not recommend the new ram. I had nothing but problems with mine and got tired of incompetent dealers. I had to trade it back in at a huge loss because they could not fix it.

[@maydowavai]

Toyota and ford must also launch their big toys

[@lachlanmaple4868]

Why drive a Ranger if you can afford one of these?

[@ferdinandoarmeni6328]

Rims bigger than 17 inches just make things harder for truck drivers that want to do truck things. You need the extra tire to get over obstacles and rough terrain. You're just asking for a slow leak or blow out with those big stupid wheels.

[@chrisjohnson3912]

The brakes are huge, so you need 18's to fit around them... but there are a ton of options there. Also, fitting 35's (285/75 R18) is easy with minimal modification.

[@BenDover-py9bk]

Finally something worth buying…

[@Enthusiasmisgood]

Everyone says men only drive these if they’re compensating for something small. I think that’s mean.

[@GT-gp2nb]

Good ute but the world wants an EV ute. Hope Stellantis and the other manufacturers finish development soon

[@stn7172]

Lol EV

[@alanmacaulay6496]

Payload is an issue

[@BarrySmoother]

So strange seeing these on Australian roads. Personally think they look ridiculous and out of place. They look like the type of car that would sit 10 minutes in the Mc Donald's drive through checking out their food instead of leaving for the next person. That's if it can even fit in a Mc Donald's drive through lmfao...

[@nickbanhidy7262]

They're 80k in the U.S. yet we pay 60k more. If you're going to spend that kind of money ford f series trucks have more features, more engine configurations than ram. BTW Ford USA outsells ram by 3 to 1.

[@jackman2865]

Better pick up than the japanese hilux ute

[@15harry1561]

Twice the price tho’

[@jackman2865]

@@15harry1561 yeah true,. But some people who can afford like with big ranches or big boats will buy this kind of pick ups. In America even low income will buy F150 than a Hilux SR5 or ranger. Problem here is overpriced when they come. Import tax, conversion to right hand to left etc, which Australians dont want to pay. If we disregard the price I assume people will pick this bigger pick up.

[@gill7087]

Ah yes, how to keep the advertising revenue coming in, never say a bad thing about a customers vehicle. Further, at a time when traffic congestion is worse than ever, 75% of Australians live in urban centres of at least 100,000 people and we are trying to reduce each persons carbon footprint, someone decides to sell a small truck and make out its a practical urban substitute for a normal car? As a semi retired farmer who started to feel guilty when I drove my cab chassis BT50 to town solo, I just cant imagine who this vehicle is designed for? I can only suppose it’s for those who always wanted to play with trucks as a child and were not allowed to, or perhaps the grey nomad towing the ridiculously large caravan on the retirement crusade around Australia and who really wants to get in the way of truck drivers or maybe it’s for someone someone just compensating? Ironically, I am probably one of the very few in Australia who could justify owning this vehicle as I don’t live in a regional centre, carry large items and sometimes tow a large trailer. But I just can’t. The Ram is the answer to a question no one has asked, or even should.

[@johncanalese588]

Apparently they sell every vehicle they can convert and there’s a waiting list, so there must be enough amongst us 26 million who think it’s good for them.

[@gill7087]

@@johncanalese588 the Ford Ranger sold more than 6,000 units in a June 2021 when the Dodge sold 600 and the Kia cerato sold 2,500. Even the GWM Canon sold more and rising fast. There are always those who prefer style to substance but I stand by my remarks, the Dodge is the answer to a question no one asked. Be fun to drive in the country for a week then…🙁

[@johncanalese588]

@@gill7087 That’s because they are NOT building the RAM trucks in Australia or any where else in LHD, dope!! They are getting whatever they can get off the US production lines and then have to ship and convert to RHD! So of course they don’t have 6000 to sell, but they sell all that they can. Their conversion factory is running 24 hours a day apparently, so their business appears viable. So I stand by my comment that there are Aussies who want them. You are just 1 in 26,000,000 people, you won’t buy one it seems but it won’t make any difference.

[@gill7087]

@@johncanalese588 Well you were the one who stated 600 sales proved their popularity as if that proves also their suitability. Of course there are some people in a population of 26 million who want a $100,000 plus 4wd Ute that is useless in town, crap off road and uses twice the amount of fossil fuel that is reasonable just as there are men with small penises who buy them to compensate. They are a SMALL percentage but they exist therefore there is a small market to assist them. Don’t get so upset, your secret is safe. In a population of 26 million only a few hundred who read the comments on u-tube now know.

[@rajTrondhjem10]

I agree with you.. Overpriced, irrelevant and wasteful. Not to mention the bad engineering and worst reliability of these so-called 'trucks'.

[@The9meister]

You called it right, ' Big mongrel '

[@trav33333]

Crap payload capacity

[@stultuses]

Blame the stupid gmv rules

[@chrisjohnson3912]

@@stultuses And all the luxury items

[@JEFFLIQUID25]

Get a 3500

[@paulmcintosh5589]

Just like the factory 200 or the Hilux GCM, the 79 track width falls over in a strong wind, they all need a good shake up.

[@jakey20022]

He hasn't seen the TRX then if he thinks this 1500 is big .

[@supaahflyy]

Just too big. Absolutely hate coming near these types of vehicles in Australia. Our roads/parking spaces aren't made for elephants

[@seandavie3672]

Even though it's a vehicle from USA, it's a ute, not a pick up!