2012 Ram Ram Pickup 1500 Express

Exterior Features

• Door Handle Color: Black
• Mirror Color: Black
• Pickup Bed Light
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Grille Color: Body-Color
• Tailgate: Removable
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust: Dual Tip

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front
• Floor Material: Carpet

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• One-Touch Windows: 2
• Power Steering
• Power Outlet(s): 12V
• Ashtray
• Storage: In Floor
• Storage: Organizer
• Storage: Under Rear Seats
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Suspension Classification: Solid Live Axle
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Front Struts
• Front Suspension Type: Short And Long Arm

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Front Brake Width: 1.1
• Rear Brake Diameter: 13.8
• Front Brake Diameter: 13.2
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel
• Rear Brake Width: 0.87

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: Part Time
• 4WD Selector: Electronic Hi-Lo
• Axle Ratio: 3.55

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Hill Holder Control
• Trailer Stability Control

Towing and Hauling

• Trailer Wiring

Engine

• Alternator: 160 Amps
• Battery: Maintenance-Free
• Battery Rating: 730 CCA

In Car Entertainment

• Infotainment Screen Size: 3 In.

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 6
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack

Instrumentation

• Powertrain Hour Meter
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level

Lights

• Front Fog Lights
• Headlights: Auto On
• Headlights: Auto Delay Off

Tires and Rims

• Wheels: Aluminum Alloy
• Tire Type: All Season
• Wheel Locks: Front And Rear
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Spare Tire Size: Full-Size

Windows

• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Rear Privacy Glass

Safety

• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual Folding
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Rear Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: 40-20-40 Split Bench
• Rear Seat Type: Bench
• Upholstery: Vinyl
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Rear Seat Folding: Folds Up

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point

The 2012 Ram 1500 offers a variety of models for customers who rely on their trucks for work and play. Eleven trim levels are available, each with a unique appearance: Tradesman, Express, Outdoorsman, ST, SLT, Sport, Sport R/T, Lone Star, Big Horn, Laramie and Laramie Longhorn.

In addition to the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 that produces 390 horsepower, 407 lb.-ft. of torque and 20 mpg, the 2012 Ram 1500 offers a flex-fuel capable 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque, and a 3.7-liter V-6 generating 215 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque; five and six-speed automatic transmissions; part-time and on-demand four-wheel-drive transfer cases and 3.21, 3.55, 3.92 and 4.10 axle ratios.

The 2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab features an available first-in-segment RamBox cargo management system that provides weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage compartments integrated into both fender sides for effortless access and convenience.

Technically sophisticated, yet simple to navigate, electronic and infotainment choices include a media center with a 30-gigabyte hard drive, navigation system and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system available in the Quad Cab and Crew Cab.

The Ram 1500 features an aluminum hood with a large power bulge and a forward-canted grille, imparting a "head down, ready to charge" attitude, while front and rear bumpers wrap around each body side. The rear bumper on HEMI-equipped models is radiused over chromed dual exhaust tips.

The interior of the Ram 1500 stands out with an emphasis on craftsmanship expressed in premium interior appointments including six-ring instrumentation, controls, chrome accents, premium seating with bolsters and two-tone upholstery.