2022 Ram 1500
Tradesman 4X2
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 77.6 in |
| Overall length | 228.9 in |
| Overall width | 82.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 305 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 45.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/55R20 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5112 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4771 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7200 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2300 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 3 opt
- ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection optional
- Lane Departure Warning-Plus (included in Advanced Safety Group) optional
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control optional
Infotainment2 std · 0 opt
- Base sound system – six-speaker
- Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM/Bluetooth radio
Seating0 std · 3 opt
- Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline) optional
- Heated front seats optional
- Four-way power driver lumbar (fore/aft, up/down) optional
Interior0 std · 2 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Group - rear backlight power sliding, cloth 40/20/40 bench seat, in-floor storage, carpet floor covering, carpet floor mats, SiriusXM Radio optional
Exterior1 std · 5 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps optional
- Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase (on Rebel models, only available as 4x4)
- Chrome Appearance Group (Tradesman) - chrome front/rear bumpers, chrome grille surround, 18-in. painted aluminum wheels, 18-in. BSW all-season optional
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase optional
- Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase optional
- Snow Plow Prep Package (4x4 only; not available on 3.6-liter with eTorque) - 220-amp alternator, truck-side plow wiring harness, rear power-sliding window with defroster optional
Powertrain5 std · 10 opt
- 26-gallon fuel tank
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque
- 4x2
- Electronic part-time transfer case
- 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, eight-speed automatic transmission optional
- 3.55 axle ratio optional
- 3.92 axle ratio optional
- 33-gallon fuel tank optional
- 4x4 optional
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque optional
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI®, eight-speed automatic transmission optional
- Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) optional
- Electronic-locking differential (raised ride height available on all axle ratios; standard ride height available only on 3.92 axle ratio; included with 4x4 Off-road Group) optional
- Max towing 9.75-in. axle with 3.92 axle ratio (included in Max Towing Package) optional
Chassis0 std · 3 opt
- 4x4 Off-road Group - tow hooks, skid plates, rear electronic locking axle, front/rear off-road calibrated shocks, Hill-descent Control, all-terrain tires optional
- Active-level four-corner air suspension system (Rebel: optional on 4x4 Crew Cabs with 5.7-liter only) optional
- Protection Group (4x4 models only) - tow hooks, front suspension skid plate, transfer case skid plate, EPS skid plate, fuel tank skid plate optional
Cargo0 std · 6 opt
- Bed Utility Group (upper adjustable tie downs, bed extender, bed step, bed lighting, spray-in bed liner) optional
- Diesel Max Towing Package (available on 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel 4x2 Quad Cab only) optional
- Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group) optional
- Max Towing Package (available on 5.7-liter eTorque 4x2 Quad Cab only) optional
- Tradesman Group - Class IV hitch receiver, spray-in bed liner optional
- Trailer-tow Group (Class IV receiver hitch, integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors, trailer hitch light) optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 1500. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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