Already presented as “the most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment,” the Heavy Duty gets a set of extra features meant to appeal to the Texan buyer, in line with previous exclusive models from Ram.
“First and foremost, the Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star edition is a powerful, hard-working truck that meets the demands of Texas truck buyers,” said in a statement Reid Bigland, Ram chief executive.
“Trucks are a big part of life in the Lone Star State, and Ram offers the segment’s best combination of performance, strength, luxury, and technology.”
On the technical side, the truck is equipped with Class V receiver hitches, electronic trailer brake controllers and power trailer-tow mirrors to go with the 35,100 lbs. towing power and 7,680 lbs. payload capacity.
Visual modifications to the exterior include chrome door handles, bumpers and grille surround, halogen headlamps with optional LED lighting, and standard 18-inch steel wheels that can be exchanged for 20-inch chrome or painted aluminum wheels.
The biggest change compared to previous Lone Star models is to be seen at the interior, where Ram offers “unexpected luxury throughout.”
Under the hood, the car retains the usual 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that develops 410 and 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The carmaker will offer the Lone Star with a choice of two interiors packages and four colors, with 4×2 and 4×4 powertrains and in three body configurations. Prices start at $37,645, plus $1,695 destination for the 2500 Heavy Duty Lone Star and at $39,095, plus destination for the 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star.
