CDP yes that’s true. But if half ton pickup trucks costing $50K - $65K is now going to be the norm, I’m glad the interior of this truck actually looks the price.
The e-hybrid does help on the highway. It allows the cylinder deactivation to run more often and fills torque when needed so it doesn't need to activate all 8 cylinders. The microphone at the back you pointed at isn't for Bluetooth. It's for the noise cancellation. And I believe the ram is best in class towing now 12,700 or something. Good review, thanks
I just ordered my 2018 FORD f150, before hand I had tried a Laramie 2019 Ram and truthfully it was a great truck. My biggest complaint is the materials used in the body panels and the fact that I live in the salt belt, my 2015 f150 has proven to be a good truck with some quality issues but reliable and so I stayed with what I know and like. Anyone who hates on this Ram knows absolutely nothing about this truck. This Ram has raised the bar in many ways and will force GM and FORD to elevate their game in the fit and finish department.
You are the best truck reviewer on youtube bar none. Your voice is very well modulated and just the right loudness(is that a word??). You give all the interior details not too fast not too slow. When you got done I was drooling over that truck lol. I've had three Ram HDs; a 2500 a SRW 3500 and a dually. Never had one issue with any of them. Could you test a 3500 SRW? I know they're rare compared to the dually but I would like to see how much Ram has improved them compared to the 2007 I had. Keep up the great work bro! :-D
Great review. I completely agree that the interior of that truck is gorgeous. Some quick math, though, shows that the E-Torque system has an 8.5 year payback at 12,000 miles per year (at $3.18/gallon). That puts it into "nope" territory for me.
This is by far and a ways, the best review anyone has done for this pickup. Congratulations for putting all the other reviewers to shame, and please keep up the good work. If I were in a far better tax bracket, this would be the truck for me.
I am privileged in my life to treat myself to a new truck. Had trucks all my life. Purchased a new 2019 Ram Longhorn. Now with that being said, Ram is by FAR the nicest, best truck to date. Very happy on the options given. Design and quality. People go out and try one and it will speak for itself.
Heres some stuff some do not know. The 2019 Ram 1500s have a water line that runs to the rear differential. This helps warm up the differential fluid to help increase fuel economy, ever so minutely. The MOPAR oil filter p/n 339 is in the same location as the previous generation, however it has more hoses and lines in the way. Trucks equipped with air bags, now have an air compressor in the bed frame, rather than just a holding tank. The hybrid version such as this as well as the 3.6L Pentastar V6 has the battery pack mounted on the driver side along the back of the cabin. The new what I'd call a starter/generator takes over the roll of the alternator as well as acts as a "pony" electric motor to help move the vehicle from a stop. It weighs quite a bit more than an alternator, so use extreme caution if you ever have to replace it yourself out of warranty or you are a dodge technician yourself. I work at a Dodge dealership and have done some training on these. Overly complex is my honest opinion on it.
Hello there Andre! But I need to question you math, when I’ve gone online to build a Ram, no matter the trim, the trucks come standard with a 3.6 E-Torque V6. But if you want the reg Hemi, that’s a $1,195 option. But the E-Torque 5.7 is a $2,645 option. That tells me it’s a $1,450 option, over the reg Hemi.Thats just under 3/4 of the cost of the Hemi. Not just under $2,000!
I am with you I cannot afford one either. It sad that they take a truck that cost $17000.00 - $19,000.00 to build they mark them up so much. If only everyone is America would walk away the the car lots for about 30 -60 days, this prices would come down where they need to be. This applies to all the brands out there.
This is got to be the best truck out there can’t beat ram in truck looks reliability and luxurious interior. I have a 99 5.9 v8 magnum with 638000 miles and a 15 himi with 375000 miles with no issues
Using the 19MPG average vs the 17.... Assuming a 26 gallon tank the 2MPGs per gallon means 52 more miles per tank.Which means 2.73 gallons saved. Assuming 15000 miles a year that is 30 tanks of gas which means in a year you would save , or get an additional 81 gallons of gas. Throw the national average per gallon as of today ($3), hell even add .30 cents to it to buy 89 octane and you have saved..... $267 over the span of the year. At this cost calculation that will take 7.4 years to pay for the e-torque system. Sure, fuel prices go up and down so this is not an exact science here but I think you can see the cost of the system is hard to justify. We have also not talked about failure of the system post warranty and if it is going to take 7+ years you will be driving w/o factory warranty for a while. I am not bashing the Ram, I have owned many. But this piece of tech needs to be more reasonably priced.
badbirdws6 trucks will be always on sale. Probably very few will pay the extra $2k. I think it will make a noticeable improvement from the drivers seat.
Badbird, I like cut of your jib....a numbers man, just like me. I have done several posts just like your on the internet about Hybrids... and they really are not about savings, they are about efficiency. You NEED to be a person who REALLY cares about using less fossil fuel MORE SO than caring about spending money. Which is why there ARE so many Prius out there.. honestly you can get a car for much less $$$ to do the same thing that a Prius does, but they are not as Efficient.I don't know if I see "the caring" translating that well over to the Full Size truck market..not to mention possible long term complications
It seems like it would be better to get the V6 hybrid and almost have the power of the V8. Then it should almost get 30 miles to gallon probably somewhere around 23-25 combined
Boy, got some RAM haters this early in the morning I see. Ram has a lot of unique features that other trucks don't have...besides the best interior hands down of any truck; Only one with independent rear coils, Only one offering air suspension, now a unique hybrid system (great for those that drive a lot of city miles). RAM is out front in a lot of areas (even the first to bring back the eco-diesel in a full-sized truck). They make a great truck. You can even throw in that they are very competitive in price (especially when you consider the incentives RAM usually offers). If you are not at least considering a RAM truck for your new pick up, then you are just being a foolish fanboy.
Im a GM guy through and through, but I do have to say this interior is out of this world! Good job Ram, you’re only going to make things better for the customers for each brand because you have now pushed the interior segment further than anyone has. Congrats! But I can’t get away from the 6.2-10-speed. For my own taste the mechanical is the most important.
You guys should test the start stop feature 0-60 with and without the etorque system, to see if it makes a difference. Obviously without break boosting.
When i became the sun.. for 18 but the test hasn’t been shown for 19 yet they’ve been done but not shown and that tells me that dodge may have followed what happened in 18 but gorgeous truck none the less.
Another great video by Andre. So informative, professional and friendly presentation. I wish Andre was in all videos prepared by this channel. I'm a Chevy guy, but I really enjoyed this technical video.
Love the Longhorn edition. The interiors are epic. I prefer the dual color treatment over the truck that you showed. And that panoramic sunroof is crazy. I have it on my 2014 300 Sport and love it. But in the truck its twice the size it seems. Very nice. I've seen the Longhorn edition in black and also a dark gray. Both look amazing. The only complaint I have with the Ram trucks is the step in the rear. Ram definitely needs to learn a bit from its competitors and put steps in the bumper on both sides. I'm seriously considering buying a Longhorn edition. The e-torque seems like a good addition and worth the extra money for someone like me who does a good amount of in town driving. Adding 2 mpg's could potentially pay for that option. Especially with price of gas being what it is. Great review.
Don’t know why everyone, is hating on RAM. They always talk about reliability. Sure, Chrysler has not always had the greatest reliability, but ever since they became FCA, they have really improved, and are continuing to improve. Every company has had there worst. Remember when Toyota, had the accelerator scandal. Everyone always talks about how good Toyota reliability is, but all companies make mistakes. Glad to see FCA improving.
I’m loving this truck, but I wanna wait and see the 2500 Diesels and the TRX to come out first! The design of the 1500 looks good but I’ve always liked the 2500-5500 looks better
the problem with the start stop feature that stops the engine at a stop light is that in the summer heat, when the engine stops you lose the a/c which can be an issue.
Very cool how they added an electric motor option to compliment the gas engine, very nice truck. Surprising from Chrysler... Interested to see what the truck does in a crash test.
Im not sure if I would buy a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali over this RAM Longhorn if I had the money. Congrats to FCA for investing their money into the trucks, truly class leading interior.
I haul my 5500lb camper regularly across NJ through PA and upstate NY. Took it all the way out to the mid west on a big haunting camping trip. I bought the Ram1500 v6 etorque crew cab over the v6 Hemi. 13.5 MPG through mountains maintaining 60-70MPH. Very rarely have I ever topped 4000 RPMS (with 1 exception traveled through PA and forgot tow haul mode once at most I hit 4500 RPMs). 58k sticker price bought for 48k Fully loaded minus the airbag suspension. I invested extra money in a good weight distribution hitch. City driving I get 22-24MPG all day long. Drive the beach regularly on the Jerseyshore. V8Hemi has no use for me I will never haul 10,000lbs 😆
Eric Wilmot: Not exactly. It’s also designed to help keep the truck in ECO mode (cylinder deactivation) longer by giving it a bit of help. So in theory it can definitely help efficiency in highway driving. I wish RAM would do more to explain the system to the buying public. Sure there’s information out there but it’s few and far between.
Even the lower end trucks have very high end interiors. They are much better than any of the offerings of any other manufacturer. The E torque system does exactly what its supposed to do and does a good job at saving fuel. I didn’t even know that much about it when I got it but I’m finding out in a hurry.
Did anyone else hear the hemi when revved up? I just watched a video on the Chevy 5.3 and 6.2 revving and they sounded bad and then watched this and it sounded like a v8 should sound. Love the truck
That is a sexy Truck! That mild hybrid system is smart I have an 2017 model and the low end is where you waist all you fuel stopping and going in city driving.
I saw a black and chrome one of these on the freeway the other day going in the other direction and it looked sharp as hell. Idk why people hate on the front end, i think it looks great and more grown up. And the road presence of the new design makes it look even larger than it really is, which is what you want in a truck. Id love to own one some day, hopefully ram’s reliability starts to become better in the future when i can afford one. Maybe a more reasonably optioned one with less electronics can maintain the reliability of the last generation’s. Not sure if etorque is worth the $ on the v8, most dont buy v8 trucks for mpg. the v6 should be a nice application for that technology.
Wish I had the money for a Longhorn. Heck my family in general has trouble with a Big Horn. I used to consider myself a Ford leaning guy, but for 2019 Ram really won me over.
Doesn't Ram also have the E-Torque system available with the V6? That is a very gorgeous and well designed interior. Lots of handy cubby holes. Very comfortable for a daily commute. I just can't see myself ever spending $60K+ for a truck...no matter how well designed it is. This was a great review though. And thank you for the signed TFLTruck hat. I just got it in the mail today. Keep the great info coming
Best truck overall on the market. The competition is not even close on the interior, ride comfort, lighting, and overall great all around capabilities.
I've been watching a lot of new truck videos and the Ram is looking real good. One itsy bitsy thing I don't like is the location of the manual shift buttons. I'd prefer them toward the outside of the wheel as opposed to the inside. You'll have to loosen/change your grip on the wheel to use them. I point this out only because I use my Ford's manual shift buttons all the time and it is totally seamless to do so.
Very handsome truck. Alot of thought & intricate detail put into these trucks. Who would have thought Ram in my opinion could boast the best looking interior in class & exterior.
When the engine is stopped at 0 rpm at traffic lights, presumably oil pressure is also back to zero, because the oil pump is not operating. What happens when you take off from standstill with zero oil pressure? I see from the video, the engine revs up instantaneously to propel the vehicle forward. How does the engine handle high revs under load with oil pressure at zero? Wouldn't stop start systems like this wear out the engine due to numerous instances where there is sudden high revs with zero oil pressure at the initial startup?
If you notice there is more than one belt. And the main belt is much heavier duty than a standard serpentin set up. If you use 303 oil you can get a belt to last 250000 miles
repairvehicle thats cause its new but trust me when the next f 150 comes out its goin crush it..but just interior..the rest is some junk..in the real world for 41 years the f series. Out sales them all BOTTOM LINE..look at its cars. Lol Chrysler 200 junk..maserati junk..fiat junk..even the New pacifica is being outsold by Honda Oddessy..Toyota mini van....it may look good but all there cars an truck are junk..they have nothing thats a number one sellee..J.D power every car an truck are at the bottom of the list for quality an reliability..just face it JUNK
Doc , it will be interesting to see. I had 2002 F-250 with soft dashboard material, my 2013 F-150 has hard plastic dashboard and F-150 with aluminum bodies still have hard plastic dashboard.
repairvehicle eh style no, I like the look of fords interior better, everything about it looks more clean and less trendy, it’s simply timeless and nice, ram does use nicer more expensive materials however, so the quality is definitely better than ford, this coming from a lifelong ford owner
Chrysler is a great american car company they have allways been great inovators and quality is even better than ever and I can say ford and gm has brought up their quality.I hate to hear junk talk dishing a company I dearly love.I have an ole 67 dodge truck quality is #1 way back then and its still the best today you just got sour grapes.
Would be great to see the auto lane-keeping in operation before I order, please. (no trucks available locally with these options, yet, e.g. etorque and lane-keep and bed boxes)
why even get mercedes? audi? volvo? bmw? ... this truck's interior puts all them to shame!! unbelievable. gone are the days that a truck is a truck and women are women.. lol. but really, this truck is a masterpiece! too expensive for me, tho. maybe in a few years ill get a used 2019 since resell on trucks arent that great. hell, even a 2018 ram is sexy.
Interior 10/10 !!! Finally I nice alternative to BLACK or the Light Tan with STRANGE looking brown plastic trim. The RAM interior has been BEAUTIFUL for years, but MAN do I wish my black interior was this nice saddle color. OF course only on the $$$$$ Longhorn
In general, Dodge pickups are growing on me. They used to be significantly behind (in terms of numbers), but they seem to be closing the gap. However, start/stop is a deal breaker for me if I can't permanently disable it. Why? Because it'll cause my starter to wear out stupid fast and will cost me significantly more in the long run than idling for a handful of seconds waiting for a light to change.
19mpg that's crazy hemis are the biggest pigs on fuel hands down the interior/exterior are very sharp looking as for mileage il stick with my 6.2 it does 10/11liters per 100km I dunno what it is in mpg but way better then the hemi and more fun to drive good video guys
Interior is amazing BUT they made the most often touched area (infotainment) in gloss black. Finger print central while other black accents are matte black/brown.
I'm hearing yes, but diesel is starting to fall out of favor on the lower end of the market after the now industry wide emissions scandals. If it does come back, I'm not sure it will last.
Sounds like it still uses a starter motor as well? Would explain the giant lead acid battery in the front. 0.4 kWh is really small. That's like 5 laptop batteries.
benjaminwayneb That is really interestingly. This is indeed a very mild hybrid then. Guess making the starter motor more powerful would have been too big of a design change vs. a bolt on addition to the existing model.
So does the e-torque do anything beneficial for driving or is it solely for CAFE averages? I can't see paying $900 up front to save $900 back over six years.
My pops worked for GM for 45 years so we were a GM house growing up & i never would have thought i'd ever be interested in a mopar truck, but i've got to say, there's a ton to really like about this truck & i'm genuinely considering a ram truck.
I have a 2022, getting 12.3 MPG. I only drive a few miles every day. I'm not sure if the etorque is worth it. I have not been over 60 MPH and my longer drive was 30 round trip. I have less than 250 miles on mine.
I must admit it does have to date the best interior if not the best exterior as well. I can't wait to see what the 2020 Tundra redesign will bring to the competition!
Remember 15 years ago people said they wouldn't be seen dead in a hybrid. This isn't the most efficient hybrid design (electric assist on the crank vs an electric motor with a petrol generator), its a start, and should give these gasoline trucks better bottom end torque and economy with a load.
Check out our first Moab Utah off-road review in the 2019 Ram Rebel ua-cam.com/video/L2FK4yijv00/v-deo.html
TFLnow will the etorqu be available on the new diesel 1500?
There has never been an interior this nice in a pickup before. That is seriously amazing.
nkyryry 🙃👍🏻
nkyryr, There`s more to a pickup truck that it`s interior.
CDP yes that’s true. But if half ton pickup trucks costing $50K - $65K is now going to be the norm, I’m glad the interior of this truck actually looks the price.
That nic einteriour will make you feel relaxed while you wait for the tow truck
Agree 100% ram hit it out of the park with the 2019
My son ordered his 2022 Ram etorque Big Horn today.
The e-hybrid does help on the highway. It allows the cylinder deactivation to run more often and fills torque when needed so it doesn't need to activate all 8 cylinders.
The microphone at the back you pointed at isn't for Bluetooth. It's for the noise cancellation.
And I believe the ram is best in class towing now 12,700 or something.
Good review, thanks
I just ordered my 2018 FORD f150, before hand I had tried a Laramie 2019 Ram and truthfully it was a great truck. My biggest complaint is the materials used in the body panels and the fact that I live in the salt belt, my 2015 f150 has proven to be a good truck with some quality issues but reliable and so I stayed with what I know and like. Anyone who hates on this Ram knows absolutely nothing about this truck. This Ram has raised the bar in many ways and will force GM and FORD to elevate their game in the fit and finish department.
Loved my 2015 f150 lariat. After seeing the ram in person my next truck might be a Ram.
Don't forget they're raising the price too and other companies will follow.
For farm trucking the ford is no longer an option. Farmers have seens cows and horses destroy the beds like particle board.
019 f150 platinum still has a tiny08 ram size screen, sad..
I'm a Ford guy but this Ram is very nice I like it.
gordito0279 Its okay but give it few years and the electronics will need to be replaced.
gordito0279 To all Toyota engineer wake up you Mike watch this video
Andre is my favorite car reviewer period. I really want to meet and hang out with him. Great review as always!
You are the best truck reviewer on youtube bar none. Your voice is very well modulated and just the right loudness(is that a word??). You give all the interior details not too fast not too slow. When you got done I was drooling over that truck lol.
I've had three Ram HDs; a 2500 a SRW 3500 and a dually. Never had one issue with any of them. Could you test a 3500 SRW? I know they're rare compared to the dually but I would like to see how much Ram has improved them compared to the 2007 I had.
Keep up the great work bro! :-D
Great review. I completely agree that the interior of that truck is gorgeous. Some quick math, though, shows that the E-Torque system has an 8.5 year payback at 12,000 miles per year (at $3.18/gallon). That puts it into "nope" territory for me.
This is by far and a ways, the best review anyone has done for this pickup. Congratulations for putting all the other reviewers to shame, and please keep up the good work. If I were in a far better tax bracket, this would be the truck for me.
I am privileged in my life to treat myself to a new truck. Had trucks all my life. Purchased a new 2019 Ram Longhorn. Now with that being said, Ram is by FAR the nicest, best truck to date. Very happy on the options given. Design and quality. People go out and try one and it will speak for itself.
That truck is just beautiful!!! Wow, always was a Ford then GM guy but I'm going Ram all the way. This is just too amazing of a truck!!! Great vid.
Heres some stuff some do not know. The 2019 Ram 1500s have a water line that runs to the rear differential. This helps warm up the differential fluid to help increase fuel economy, ever so minutely. The MOPAR oil filter p/n 339 is in the same location as the previous generation, however it has more hoses and lines in the way. Trucks equipped with air bags, now have an air compressor in the bed frame, rather than just a holding tank. The hybrid version such as this as well as the 3.6L Pentastar V6 has the battery pack mounted on the driver side along the back of the cabin. The new what I'd call a starter/generator takes over the roll of the alternator as well as acts as a "pony" electric motor to help move the vehicle from a stop. It weighs quite a bit more than an alternator, so use extreme caution if you ever have to replace it yourself out of warranty or you are a dodge technician yourself.
I work at a Dodge dealership and have done some training on these. Overly complex is my honest opinion on it.
Hello there Andre! But I need to question you math, when I’ve gone online to build a Ram, no matter the trim, the trucks come standard with a 3.6 E-Torque V6. But if you want the reg Hemi, that’s a $1,195 option. But the E-Torque 5.7 is a $2,645 option. That tells me it’s a $1,450 option, over the reg Hemi.Thats just under 3/4 of the cost of the Hemi. Not just under $2,000!
Beautiful truck, wish I could afford it. I think Andre does some of the best reviews .
I am with you I cannot afford one either. It sad that they take a truck that cost $17000.00 - $19,000.00 to build they mark them up so much.
If only everyone is America would walk away the the car lots for about 30 -60 days, this prices would come down where they need to be.
This applies to all the brands out there.
That V8 sure sounds good. Heartwarming.
John Grytbakk -
This is got to be the best truck out there can’t beat ram in truck looks reliability and luxurious interior. I have a 99 5.9 v8 magnum with 638000 miles and a 15 himi with 375000 miles with no issues
Elmer Hall I understand how you can have 630k miles an a 15+ year old truck but damn in the span of 3 years 300k.
Fruitable YT the 2015 ram we use as a hotshot truck/ work truck towing in the try state area (md,va,wv) every day. It’s been a really good truck
Ahh ok, that's good.
SunnySnow it’s a hot shot/work truck that we use everyday in the try state area (md,wv,va) it’s been a good truck
Ram or nothin
The e torque on my 2019 Ram Limited is so smooth when I stop and go it's amazing, glad I went with the Ram over the 2019 GMC Denali
Using the 19MPG average vs the 17.... Assuming a 26 gallon tank the 2MPGs per gallon means 52 more miles per tank.Which means 2.73 gallons saved. Assuming 15000 miles a year that is 30 tanks of gas which means in a year you would save , or get an additional 81 gallons of gas. Throw the national average per gallon as of today ($3), hell even add .30 cents to it to buy 89 octane and you have saved..... $267 over the span of the year. At this cost calculation that will take 7.4 years to pay for the e-torque system. Sure, fuel prices go up and down so this is not an exact science here but I think you can see the cost of the system is hard to justify. We have also not talked about failure of the system post warranty and if it is going to take 7+ years you will be driving w/o factory warranty for a while. I am not bashing the Ram, I have owned many. But this piece of tech needs to be more reasonably priced.
badbirdws6 trucks will be always on sale. Probably very few will pay the extra $2k. I think it will make a noticeable improvement from the drivers seat.
badbirdws6 good job proof this is nothing more then a gimmick
Badbird, I like cut of your jib....a numbers man, just like me. I have done several posts just like your on the internet about Hybrids... and they really are not about savings, they are about efficiency. You NEED to be a person who REALLY cares about using less fossil fuel MORE SO than caring about spending money. Which is why there ARE so many Prius out there.. honestly you can get a car for much less $$$ to do the same thing that a Prius does, but they are not as Efficient.I don't know if I see "the caring" translating that well over to the Full Size truck market..not to mention possible long term complications
It seems like it would be better to get the V6 hybrid and almost have the power of the V8. Then it should almost get 30 miles to gallon probably somewhere around 23-25 combined
Jay Smith agreed but the pentastar has a lot of issues hint why dodge is focusing on turbo 4’s for most models that traditionally would have a v6.
Boy, got some RAM haters this early in the morning I see. Ram has a lot of unique features that other trucks don't have...besides the best interior hands down of any truck; Only one with independent rear coils, Only one offering air suspension, now a unique hybrid system (great for those that drive a lot of city miles). RAM is out front in a lot of areas (even the first to bring back the eco-diesel in a full-sized truck). They make a great truck. You can even throw in that they are very competitive in price (especially when you consider the incentives RAM usually offers).
If you are not at least considering a RAM truck for your new pick up, then you are just being a foolish fanboy.
aristein88
No doubt it is a nice truck. But they put all that effort into everything but the way it looks on the front.
I have a 2019 Limited and I don't think there's anything that can compete with it.
aristein88 nothing wromg with the ram interior. Its top notch. I was raised around chevy and gmc though
Ram has coil springs on a live axle. Not an independent rear suspension. Nice truck.
convex my condolences
I'm a Chevy guy but if I could afford this truck, i'd buy it in a heartbeat. This is one badass truck
I keep saying it but ram did such a good job with this gen. They are going to sell a TON of these
Im a GM guy through and through, but I do have to say this interior is out of this world! Good job Ram, you’re only going to make things better for the customers for each brand because you have now pushed the interior segment further than anyone has. Congrats! But I can’t get away from the 6.2-10-speed. For my own taste the mechanical is the most important.
You guys should test the start stop feature 0-60 with and without the etorque system, to see if it makes a difference. Obviously without break boosting.
I'm not a Ram guy but I like the idea of the e-torque system, pretty cool. The new bodystyle is growing on me.
Those Rams are by far the BEST truck you can get on the market right now! They have really stepped up there game..CONGRATS TO THEM!!
BRYCEONBIKE to bad their crash test by IHHS has proved their death traps
brandon wright oh really? Is this for the 2019s?
When i became the sun.. for 18 but the test hasn’t been shown for 19 yet they’ve been done but not shown and that tells me that dodge may have followed what happened in 18 but gorgeous truck none the less.
brandon wright they redesigned the whole frame on the truck...don’t State facts your don’t know
BRYCEONBIKE - Best until you try to hold them accountable for getting your powertain fixed...
Another great video by Andre. So informative, professional and friendly presentation. I wish Andre was in all videos prepared by this channel. I'm a Chevy guy, but I really enjoyed this technical video.
Love the Longhorn edition. The interiors are epic. I prefer the dual color treatment over the truck that you showed. And that panoramic sunroof is crazy. I have it on my 2014 300 Sport and love it. But in the truck its twice the size it seems. Very nice.
I've seen the Longhorn edition in black and also a dark gray. Both look amazing. The only complaint I have with the Ram trucks is the step in the rear. Ram definitely needs to learn a bit from its competitors and put steps in the bumper on both sides. I'm seriously considering buying a Longhorn edition. The e-torque seems like a good addition and worth the extra money for someone like me who does a good amount of in town driving. Adding 2 mpg's could potentially pay for that option. Especially with price of gas being what it is. Great review.
Excellent review! This truck is literally GOLD!
I'm truly impressed. Excellent review Andrei
Don’t know why everyone, is hating on RAM. They always talk about reliability. Sure, Chrysler has not always had the greatest reliability, but ever since they became FCA, they have really improved, and are continuing to improve. Every company has had there worst. Remember when Toyota, had the accelerator scandal. Everyone always talks about how good Toyota reliability is, but all companies make mistakes. Glad to see FCA improving.
Ive had seven, hard worked, RAM trucks since 2011. No real issues. That reliability stigma is now a myth.
They have always beem better then government motors or cover up the fire death ford.
I’m loving this truck, but I wanna wait and see the 2500 Diesels and the TRX to come out first! The design of the 1500 looks good but I’ve always liked the 2500-5500 looks better
Wont be long for the new 2500 or the TRX models.
me too
I love sex
the problem with the start stop feature that stops the engine at a stop light is that in the summer heat, when the engine stops you lose the a/c which can be an issue.
Very cool how they added an electric motor option to compliment the gas engine, very nice truck. Surprising from Chrysler... Interested to see what the truck does in a crash test.
Im not sure if I would buy a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali over this RAM Longhorn if I had the money. Congrats to FCA for investing their money into the trucks, truly class leading interior.
I haul my 5500lb camper regularly across NJ through PA and upstate NY. Took it all the way out to the mid west on a big haunting camping trip. I bought the Ram1500 v6 etorque crew cab over the v6 Hemi. 13.5 MPG through mountains maintaining 60-70MPH. Very rarely have I ever topped 4000 RPMS (with 1 exception traveled through PA and forgot tow haul mode once at most I hit 4500 RPMs). 58k sticker price bought for 48k Fully loaded minus the airbag suspension. I invested extra money in a good weight distribution hitch. City driving I get 22-24MPG all day long. Drive the beach regularly on the Jerseyshore. V8Hemi has no use for me I will never haul 10,000lbs 😆
One of the best videos you guys have done, loved the review
You need to do an Ike Gauntlet tow test with this vs a regular hemi!
There wont be an ounce of difference.
It's only got power to assist moving the truck in city traffic. If you're highway driving mostly you shouldnt even bother with the hybrid.
Eric Wilmot: Not exactly. It’s also designed to help keep the truck in ECO mode (cylinder deactivation) longer by giving it a bit of help. So in theory it can definitely help efficiency in highway driving. I wish RAM would do more to explain the system to the buying public. Sure there’s information out there but it’s few and far between.
Ventilated rear seats that’s something really significant. I love how FCA thinks for literally everything
Great work! You are the backbone of TFL Truck....
Even the lower end trucks have very high end interiors. They are much better than any of the offerings of any other manufacturer. The E torque system does exactly what its supposed to do and does a good job at saving fuel. I didn’t even know that much about it when I got it but I’m finding out in a hurry.
Did anyone else hear the hemi when revved up? I just watched a video on the Chevy 5.3 and 6.2 revving and they sounded bad and then watched this and it sounded like a v8 should sound. Love the truck
That is a sexy Truck! That mild hybrid system is smart I have an 2017 model and the low end is where you waist all you fuel stopping and going in city driving.
I saw a black and chrome one of these on the freeway the other day going in the other direction and it looked sharp as hell. Idk why people hate on the front end, i think it looks great and more grown up. And the road presence of the new design makes it look even larger than it really is, which is what you want in a truck. Id love to own one some day, hopefully ram’s reliability starts to become better in the future when i can afford one. Maybe a more reasonably optioned one with less electronics can maintain the reliability of the last generation’s.
Not sure if etorque is worth the $ on the v8, most dont buy v8 trucks for mpg. the v6 should be a nice application for that technology.
This truck is crazy luxurious.
They kicked ass on that interior. Very nice
Agree
Ram always does this where they bring a new body style and interior and a year or two in they bring new Powertrains so buyers are interested.
Wish I had the money for a Longhorn. Heck my family in general has trouble with a Big Horn. I used to consider myself a Ford leaning guy, but for 2019 Ram really won me over.
Looking to get the RAM Rebel next year. Can't wait to get it and now I think I want it with the eTorque.
That center infotainment system is an eyesore
Awesome demo Andre! This page is cool too with your bling up front, awesome too!
Doesn't Ram also have the E-Torque system available with the V6? That is a very gorgeous and well designed interior. Lots of handy cubby holes. Very comfortable for a daily commute. I just can't see myself ever spending $60K+ for a truck...no matter how well designed it is. This was a great review though. And thank you for the signed TFLTruck hat. I just got it in the mail today. Keep the great info coming
That interior is insane. Makes you wonder where all of this headed. My grandfather who is deceased would think he was in some kind of spaceship.
Best truck overall on the market. The competition is not even close on the interior, ride comfort, lighting, and overall great all around capabilities.
Something that more affordable for the guys like me who want a truck but don’t have 70,000$ for a truck so can y’all do more reviews of those
How about crash safety ratings? Any improvement?
I've been watching a lot of new truck videos and the Ram is looking real good. One itsy bitsy thing I don't like is the location of the manual shift buttons. I'd prefer them toward the outside of the wheel as opposed to the inside. You'll have to loosen/change your grip on the wheel to use them. I point this out only because I use my Ford's manual shift buttons all the time and it is totally seamless to do so.
Very handsome truck. Alot of thought & intricate detail put into these trucks. Who would have thought Ram in my opinion could boast the best looking interior in class & exterior.
Ram did their homework with this new pickup and HOT DAMN I LOVE IT! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Thanks u guys for reviewing this truck! You are my go-to for truck reviews
Larry Rogers I have to agree Andre and me truck do good.
Beauty, muscle and practicality combined in one gorgeous package. This is the S Class of pickup trucks.
Finally a video of RAM. I just bought one of the 19s
shannon murphy the 19s are nice. I have a 14 put 60,000 trouble free miles on it
When the engine is stopped at 0 rpm at traffic lights, presumably oil pressure is also back to zero, because the oil pump is not operating. What happens when you take off from standstill with zero oil pressure? I see from the video, the engine revs up instantaneously to propel the vehicle forward. How does the engine handle high revs under load with oil pressure at zero? Wouldn't stop start systems like this wear out the engine due to numerous instances where there is sudden high revs with zero oil pressure at the initial startup?
Does it have trailer park assist????? Another great video.
Do you think with this system it could lead to a lot of serpentine belt failures?
I think its on an independent system, at least the 2.0 turbo Jeep is that way.
If you notice there is more than one belt. And the main belt is much heavier duty than a standard serpentin set up. If you use 303 oil you can get a belt to last 250000 miles
Love my 2017 EcoDiesel. Already more luxurious than I need.
Andre is the best reviewer on the channel
When it comes to interior style, Ram is better than F-150.
repairvehicle thats cause its new but trust me when the next f 150 comes out its goin crush it..but just interior..the rest is some junk..in the real world for 41 years the f series. Out sales them all BOTTOM LINE..look at its cars. Lol Chrysler 200 junk..maserati junk..fiat junk..even the New pacifica is being outsold by Honda Oddessy..Toyota mini van....it may look good but all there cars an truck are junk..they have nothing thats a number one sellee..J.D power every car an truck are at the bottom of the list for quality an reliability..just face it JUNK
Doc , it will be interesting to see. I had 2002 F-250 with soft dashboard material, my 2013 F-150 has hard plastic dashboard and F-150 with aluminum bodies still have hard plastic dashboard.
repairvehicle eh style no, I like the look of fords interior better, everything about it looks more clean and less trendy, it’s simply timeless and nice, ram does use nicer more expensive materials however, so the quality is definitely better than ford, this coming from a lifelong ford owner
Chrysler is a great american car company they have allways been great inovators and quality is even better than ever and I can say ford and gm has brought up their quality.I hate to hear junk talk dishing a company I dearly love.I have an ole 67 dodge truck quality is #1 way back then and its still the best today you just got sour grapes.
@@arkansastrash320 LMAO Chrysler didn't build this.
Would be great to see the auto lane-keeping in operation before I order, please. (no trucks available locally with these options, yet, e.g. etorque and lane-keep and bed boxes)
Not going to lie, they built a beautiful interior, I just wouldn't want to keep this truck out of warranty.
Saw it at the auto show and as much as I liked it, I will wait a year to see how it holds up.
why even get mercedes? audi? volvo? bmw? ... this truck's interior puts all them to shame!! unbelievable. gone are the days that a truck is a truck and women are women.. lol. but really, this truck is a masterpiece! too expensive for me, tho. maybe in a few years ill get a used 2019 since resell on trucks arent that great. hell, even a 2018 ram is sexy.
Bought a Bighorn Hemi Etorque.... used to be a Ford guy but sorry...no turbo trucks for me. Ram is great! And V8/V6 Hybrid trucks are the future!
My love for Dodge, Ram, and Audi are yet to be matched
Interior 10/10 !!! Finally I nice alternative to BLACK or the Light Tan with STRANGE looking brown plastic trim. The RAM interior has been BEAUTIFUL for years, but MAN do I wish my black interior was this nice saddle color. OF course only on the $$$$$ Longhorn
Can we get a close up of the Easter egg? The one with the previous ram trucks??
@12:01 "new 6-lug hubs". About time! My folks' old 1991 Chevy 1500 had 6-lugs hubs!!!
In general, Dodge pickups are growing on me. They used to be significantly behind (in terms of numbers), but they seem to be closing the gap. However, start/stop is a deal breaker for me if I can't permanently disable it. Why? Because it'll cause my starter to wear out stupid fast and will cost me significantly more in the long run than idling for a handful of seconds waiting for a light to change.
19mpg that's crazy hemis are the biggest pigs on fuel hands down the interior/exterior are very sharp looking as for mileage il stick with my 6.2 it does 10/11liters per 100km I dunno what it is in mpg but way better then the hemi and more fun to drive good video guys
Interior is amazing BUT they made the most often touched area (infotainment) in gloss black. Finger print central while other black accents are matte black/brown.
i will be like most others and say i like the interior, can i get one without the screen in the center console and without the "dodge" issues?
Are they going to have the EcoDiesel for 2019?
I'm hearing yes, but diesel is starting to fall out of favor on the lower end of the market after the now industry wide emissions scandals. If it does come back, I'm not sure it will last.
The hemi v8 is 1200 and with etorque is 1900
This truck is exquisite! I love it!
Sounds like it still uses a starter motor as well? Would explain the giant lead acid battery in the front. 0.4 kWh is really small. That's like 5 laptop batteries.
Blake They Can't depend on the belt to crank the engine when the engine is cold or the belt is wet. Still has a conventional starter.
benjaminwayneb That is really interestingly. This is indeed a very mild hybrid then. Guess making the starter motor more powerful would have been too big of a design change vs. a bolt on addition to the existing model.
Blake The battery is too small for it be more then a very mild hybrid. The truck only has a small hybrid battery in the cab behind the seat.
So does the e-torque do anything beneficial for driving or is it solely for CAFE averages? I can't see paying $900 up front to save $900 back over six years.
My pops worked for GM for 45 years so we were a GM house growing up & i never would have thought i'd ever be interested in a mopar truck, but i've got to say, there's a ton to really like about this truck & i'm genuinely considering a ram truck.
I have a 2022, getting 12.3 MPG. I only drive a few miles every day. I'm not sure if the etorque is worth it. I have not been over 60 MPH and my longer drive was 30 round trip. I have less than 250 miles on mine.
What's the life expectancy of the battery and what's the replacement cost :)
Great review. Can’t wait to see a 19 Sierra Denali comparison with the equivalent Ram and F150 on the Gauntlet
Beautiful video and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
I must admit it does have to date the best interior if not the best exterior as well. I can't wait to see what the 2020 Tundra redesign will bring to the competition!
***Does the 0-60 increase with the etorque??***
Could that auto start / stop system wear out the engine and the starter faster? Engines wear mainly when starting.
So, WHEN do we see if/how much faster it is off the line and other acceleration notes???
What are your thoughts on the gear knob?
I have the Laramie 1500 e-torque. I don't find it does much but I love parking in a green parking space at Lowes lol
did you guys get intermittent humming from the etorque charging? Any humming around 35 mph to 45 mph? or at 60-75?
9:00 that's not microphones for the Bluetooth, that's for the noise cancellation.
I'm wondering if the electric motor takes over the ac/heat during engine shutdown?
Remember 15 years ago people said they wouldn't be seen dead in a hybrid. This isn't the most efficient hybrid design (electric assist on the crank vs an electric motor with a petrol generator), its a start, and should give these gasoline trucks better bottom end torque and economy with a load.