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The US-made, Australian-converted Ram 1500 ute is powered by a 5.7-litre Hemi V8 engine
The US-made, Australian-converted Ram 1500 ute is powered by a 5.7-litre Hemi V8 engine
EXPERT RATING
6.5

Likes

  • Big V8
  • Huge tray
  • Mega towing

Dislikes

  • Poor safety standard
  • Expensive
  • Unconvincing ownership potential
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
4 Sep 2018
2 min read

The Ram 1500 Express 2018 model opens proceedings for the big American pick-up range, with pricing starting from $79,950 drive-away.

The Ram 1500 Express can also be optioned with RamBoxes - a pair of insulated, lockable boxes over the wheel arches that offer secure storage - and the list price for this model is $84,450 plus on-road costs.

The Ram 1500 Express model can also be ordered with a Black Pack, consisting of black exterior highlights, smoked headlights, black badging and a sports exhaust. This version lists at $89,450 plus on-road costs, or $93,950 with RamBoxes.

The US-made, Australian-converted Ram 1500 ute is powered by a 5.7-litre Hemi V8 engine with 291kW of power (at 5600rpm) and 556Nm of torque on offer (at 3950rpm). That’s some serious horsepower.

The engine is teamed to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all Ram 1500 models are four-wheel drive. Towing capability tops out at 4.5 tonnes (braked) for both Express and Laramie models when fitted with a 70mm towball. It has the “Quad Cab” body with a 6’4” (1939mm) tub.

Fuel consumption for the Express model (which has a 3.92 rear axle ratio) is claimed at 12.2L/100km. The fuel tank size is 121L.

The entry-level Express model comes with a 5.0-inch media screen, cloth seat trim, a leather-lined dashboard, colour-coded grille and bumpers, side steps, halogen headlights and fog lamps, a spray-in bed liner, 20-inch wheels and a full towing kit with integrated electric brake control. 

In this specification there is no reversing camera, no auto emergency braking (AEB), and no advanced safety equipment. There is no ANCAP safety rating, either.

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Ram 1500 2018: Express (4X4)

Engine Type V8, 5.7L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 12.2L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $54,120 - $62,150

Pricing Guides

$77,162
Based on 10 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$39,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$89,992
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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$39,990
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data.
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