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When it was released last year, the 2019 Ram 1500 turned the truck world on its head with a winning combination of beautiful styling, unstoppable power and capability and refinement and comfort that rivals high-end luxury SUVs. Now, the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 HD trucks are poised to do the same for light-duty trucks! Just released at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 2019 Ram HD features a bigger, burlier take on the styling of the 2019 Ram 1500, plus the incredible torque and horsepower of a next-gen heavy duty Ram drivetrain. That includes an unmatched 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque from the all-new 6.7-liter Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel! STYLING: While the recent release of the 2020 Chevy Silverado HD shows how designers can go a bit overboard with the styling of their top-tier heavy duty trucks, the 2019 Ram HD takes is a gorgeous take on the new Ram silhouette. A bold take on the bumper and grille lead the way, accentuated by tri-lense headlamps with advanced LED and the optional adaptive front-lighting system for a confident and athletic look. Unique wheel choices and grille designs will highlight the differences between six distinct trim levels. Inside, the 2019 Ram HD features a totally redesigned interior with premium materials and a center console with a dozen different storage configurations, assignable switches, a wireless charging dock and multiple charging ports. The Mega Cab configuration lives up to its name with more legroom than ever and the most interior storage of any full-size truck: 258 liters, which is over twice as much as the nearest runner up. Keeping things calm and quiet, meanwhile, is active noise cancellation, anti-vibration components and acoustic glass. Keeping you connected, entertained and in command is the Uconnect 4C NAV with a 12-inch fully configurable screen, including SiriusXM 360L, and an available premium audio system by Harman Kardon with 17 speakers and 750 watts of power. PERFORMANCE AND CAPABILITY: Given Ram’s long history of setting the benchmark when it comes to heavy-duty power and torque, you knew the 2019 Ram HD was going to go big on horsepower and torque, and boy have they delivered. Standard power in the 2019 Ram HD is the legendary 6.4-liter gasoline Hemi V8, with class-leading 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft of torque. For those who need the tugboat-like power and reliability only diesel can provide, the 2019 Ram HD line has a heck of a solution: the legendary Cummins Turbo Diesel, with 370 horsepower and a whopping 850 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,700 rpm, smack dab in the middle of where you need it when towing or hauling. Need even more power? Then hold on to your hat, because the 2019 Ram HD feature the optional 6.7-liter Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel! Made from cutting-edge compacted graphite iron for a block and heads that weigh 60 pounds less than the previous 6.7-liter Cummins, the new HO turbo-diesel in the 2019 Ram HD has hit the magic number of 1,000 lb.-ft of torque, and 400 horsepower thanks to incredibly robust engine internals including forged crank and connecting rods, with deep breathing provided by an all-new variable geometry turbo with laminated heat shields which can deliver up to 33 psi of boost! The result is simply the highest-ever capability for an HD pickup: 35,100 pounds of towing, and 7,680 pounds of payload. Helping the 2019 Ram HD ride as good as it looks is an all-new suspension featuring Frequency Response Damping shock, progressive rate springs and re-engineered bushings, and an exclusive rear air suspension that can be driver-tuned to lower the bed, tow a trailer, normal driving or to maximize the suspension for payload. Putting that power to the ground is the smooth-shifting TorqueFlite Heavy Duty eight-speed auto with shift-by-wire technology. The transmission features more than 40 shift maps to optimize your drive for fuel economy, performance and towing, with shifting via a rotary dial mounted on the instrument panel. Ram put some thought into the running gear for those who need the capability of a 4×4, too, with the BorgWarner part-time transfer case, designed to handle the massive torque produced by the high output Cummins. “Ram Heavy Duty owners constantly demand the highest levels of capability to tackle the biggest jobs and with 35,100 lbs. of towing capacity, pulled by 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque from our Cummins engine, we now hold the most important titles within the segment,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand. “We’ve also surrounded owners in luxury and technology that, until now, was unavailable in a heavy-duty pickup. The highest quality interiors, active safety systems and of course our award-winning Uconnect technology contribute to the best Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks we have ever built.” If you can’t tell, we’re pretty excited to get the all-new 2019 Ram 2500HD and 3500HD trucks on the lot here at McLarty Daniel CDJRF of Springdale. Check out this link for full details on the release of this incredible new truck from Ram. And once you’re ready to buy a 2019 Ram HD in Springdale, stop in and see how our finance center can put you in the driver’s seat of Ram’s next-generation of heavy duty trucks the minute they start rolling off the transports!

The influential automotive publication WardsAuto has already shown their love for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 this year, naming the 2019 Ram to their 10 Best Interiors of 2018 list back in April, and their 10 Best User Experiences of 2018 list in September. Now they’ve announced that the 2019 Ram 1500’s 3.6-liter V6 with the eTorque mild hybrid system has been included on their 10 Best Engines of 2019 list! It’s a rare triple-crown honor WardsAuto for the 2019 Ram 1500, which has been steadily racking up awards since the model went on sale earlier this year. Founded over 100 years ago, Wards is one of the world’s most trusted sources when it comes to reviews of new vehicles. Since its debut, Wards has reviewed and rated over 2,000 new vehicles, with their editors completing 150 comprehensive auto evaluations every year, judging each vehicle on factors including comfort, styling, engineering, fuel economy, horsepower and torque and more, as well as judging them against other vehicles in their class. Only the best of the best wind up on Ward’s annual 10 Best Lists, which makes the clean sweep by the 2019 Ram for its interior, engine and overall build quality, a rare honor. The 2019 Ram 1500’s revolutionary eTorque system — available on both the 3.6-liter V6 honored by Wards, and the legendary 5.7-liter Hemi — works by replacing the standard alternator with a small, water cooled generator that sits atop the motor. In addition to charging the truck’s standard 12-volt battery, the generator also sends excess energy captures while coasting or braking to a suitcase-sized, 48-volt battery pack in the rear wall of the cab. When the eTorque system senses a need for low end grunt when towing or taking off from a standing start, the generator instantly switches to become a powerful electric motor, delivering torque directly to the crankshaft via the same eight-rib, high-strength belt that turns the generator during normal operation. In the 3.6-liter V6, eTorque instantly adds up to 90 lb.-ft of torque on demand, with no input required from the driver. With the 5.7-liter V8, the system is good for up to 120 lb.-ft. of torque. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque is rated at a robust 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque, with two wheel drive Rams delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon on the highway. “The Pentastar V-6 engine with eTorque shows how electrifying components of conventional engines can create magic under the hood,” said Drew Winter, senior content director at WardsAuto. “The all-new 48-volt mild-hybrid eTorque system provides a dollop of electrical propulsion during launch and while shifting gears, creating seamless, buttery smooth power to the wheels and improved fuel economy.” Winter said that judges evaluated a four-wheel-drive 2019 Ram 1500 with the eTorque V6, and noted fuel economy of between 21 and 22 mpg in over 800 miles of testing, which Winter called “outstanding,” adding that the system works imperceptibly to up torque and fuel economy. “The versatility of our workhorse Pentastar V-6 engine family is unquestioned, with more than 9 million produced,” said Ram’s head of powertrain development Bob Lee. “This latest Wards milestone represents the sixth time the 3.6-liter engine has been recognized with three different iterations. Receiving the Wards 10 Best recognition validates our mission to provide customers optimal ownership value without sacrificing performance.” It’s the ninth time engines produced for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles have been named to Wards 10 Best Engines list. Ready to see what all the critical and award-winning fuss is about? Are you ready to buy a 2019 Ram 1500 in Springdale? If so, stop in soon at McLarty Daniel CDJRF of Springdale, where our great selection, honest deals and impeccable service after the sale will make you a customer for life! Come see us today, or check out our selection of 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles online!

Here at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Springdale, we love telling customers about all the features, great styling, cutting-edge safety and surprising performance of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 2019 Ram 1500. Though one is a family friendly people mover and the other a clawhammer-tough pickup, the 2019 Ram and 2019 Pacifica share more than just a common parent company. They share a brand-wide commitment to making better cars, trucks, vans and SUVs than anybody else — vehicles that can stand the test of time and make drivers' lives easier, not harder. We're not the only ones who love the 2019 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica! The influential product rating magazine Consumer Guide finds a lot to love in them too. They've showed it again this year, with the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica picking up its third-straight win for Consumer Guide's Best Buy Awards in both the “Minivan” and “Family Vehicle” categories. The all-new 2019 Ram 1500, meanwhile, muscled its way to an incredible 11th straight win in Consumer Guide's Large Pickup Truck Best Buy Award! “As the winner of the Best Buy crown for the third year in a row, the Pacifica offers class-leading horsepower and fuel economy, excellent road manners and ride quality, and an unmatched array of family-friendly features … all wrapped up in a stylish package,” said Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. “With an excellent redesign for 2019, the Ram 1500 builds on the previous model's considerable strength and offers an unbeatable ride and handling combination along with a high level of refinement, classy interiors and unique features.” Founded in 1967 and based in Morton Grove, Illinois, Consumer Guide publishes objective reviews of new cars and trucks, publishing over 1,500 honest evaluations of vehicles since the publication started, with the goal of making vehicle shopping easier for customers seeking a more confident car-buying experience. Consumer Guide is based in Morton Grove, Illinois. It is published by Publications International, Ltd. According to Consumer Guide Automotive, a vehicle is judged to be a Best Buy based not only on styling, engineering, interior comfort and other factors, but also by being a good value when compared to other vehicles in the class. For more information on the Consumer Guide Automotive 2019 Best Buys, visit consumerguide.com. It's easy to see why Consumer Guide found the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica to be a winner in their Best Buy Awards three years running. The most beautiful and feature-packed minivan on the market, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica blows away boring and boxy small van styling with a shape that's sleek and modern, delivering class-leading gasoline and hybrid power, plus over 100 available security and safety features. The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the first gas/electric hybrid in the minivan segment, with fuel economy of over 80 miles per gallon the a range of 30 miles when operating on electric power alone. The same goes for the 2019 Ram 1500, which debuted with a top-to-bottom redesign for the 2019 model year, with significant improvements in styling, engineering, power and comfort, plus an incredible 12,750 pounds of maximum towing when properly equipped, and a similarly impressive 2,300 pounds of towing capacity. Inside, the all-new Uconnect 4C touchscreen in the center dash is the largest productivity screen in a full-size truck, featuring tablet-like features, apps, navigation, cell-phone integration and more. Consumer Guide loves the 2019 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. Are you ready to fall in love with one of these incredible vehicles, too? Are you ready to buy a 2019 Ram 1500 in Springdale, Arkansas, or the beautiful 2019 Chrysler Pacifica? Then stop in today at McLarty Daniel CDJRF in Springdale, where our friendly hometown deals and impeccable service after the sale will make you a customer for life! Come see us soon!