On a visit to the Salut Bonjour program, the chronicler of the Car Guide Antoine Joubert presents the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, a pickup truck that has changed little since its launch.
“It’s a very important product for Stellantis and Ram is pretending it doesn’t exist. You see it in TV commercials and in newspapers, but at the media and corporate level — we never promote it,” he explains.
Photo: Antoine Joubert
However, Antoine points out that the truck, even if it is aging, represents approximately 65% of sales at Quebec dealerships.
An interesting range
The Ram Classic, marketed alongside the new generation of the Ram 1500, is no longer offered in more luxurious versions. Only Tradesman, SLT, Express, Night Edition and Warlock variants are offered.
Photo: Antoine Joubert
However, the pickup is still available in three cab configurations: crew (Crew Cab), double (Quad Cab) and traditional (or regular).
In addition, consumers can choose between a 305 horsepower/269 lb-ft 3.6 Pentastar V6 and a 395 horsepower/410 lb-ft 5.7-liter HEMI V8. Maximum towing capacity is 10,610 lb (4,813 kg) and box payload is 1,930 lb (875 kg).
Interesting handling
The cabin isn’t the most modern — with good reason, since the vehicle hasn’t changed much since its introduction in 2008. Anthony.
Photo: Antoine Joubert
However, the road behavior remains pleasant according to him. Also, the problems of the Ram 1500 Classic are well known. Indeed, the van has a tendency to rust, especially the rocker panels and around the fenders. The columnist suggests carrying out an anti-rust treatment as soon as you take possession of the vehicle.
Watch the capsule at the top of this article to know all the impressions of our journalist about the Ram 1500 Classic.