THE SPECS

• Model: 2019 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4X4

• Engine: 5.7-litre V8, 395 horsepower, 410 lb.-ft. of torque, mid-grade fuel recommended

• Transmission: eightspeed automatic

• NRCan rating (litres/100km city/highway): 16.1 / 11.0

• Length: 5,916 mm

• Width: 2,084 mm

• Wheelbase: 3,672 mm

• Price: $60,295 base, $76,985 as tested, including freight

• Options on test vehicle:

Maximum steel metallic paint, $245; power, heated and vented, leather-faced front seats, $1,695; customer preferred package (21-centimetre colour touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic high beams, electric transfer case, power-folding, heated exterior mirrors with turn signals, memory and courtesy lights; full-size spare tire, heated steering wheel, power adjustable pedals, rear window defroster, CD player); Advanced Safety Group, $2,300 (adaptive cruise control with stop, advanced brake assist); Bed Utility Group, $200 (four adjustable cargo tie-down hooks, LED bed lighting); Level 2 Equipment Group, $1,025 (115-volt outlet, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear media hub with two USB ports, Park-assist system front and rear, keyless entry, remote start); front and rear auxiliary floor mats, $175; soft-fold tonneau cover, $650; anti-spin differential, $525; power dualpane panoramic sunroof, $1,595; Sport Performance hood, $895; power running boards, $1,195; 124-litre fuel tank, $445; nine amplified speakers with sub woofer, $495; four-corner air suspension, $1,895; Uconnect navigation system, $770; 22-inch polished wheels, $670; Blind spot/ cross path detection, $500; class IV hitch, $495; electronic trailer brake controller, $375; spray-in bed liner, $550