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2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
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William Stopford
RAM 1500 vs BYD Shark 6 Comparison
RAM 1500
BYD Shark 6
2024 RAM
1500
vs
2024 BYD
Shark 6
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.0
NA
0.0
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the BYD Shark 6
Best suitable for...
Work
Towing
Off-roadingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for BYD Shark 6.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
60L
474 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$57,900
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$1,406)
- Bullbar (+$3,892)
- Canopy (+$6,209)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Rubber Floor Mats - Front & Rear (+$164)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
