The Laramie Sport comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels, power-retracting side-steps, 19-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, leather-trimmed seats with temperature control and 98-litre fuel tank to name a few. The Limited adds premium 403kW/707Nm engine tune plus 22-inch alloys, air suspension, 125-litre fuel tank, massaging seats and more.

The Ram 1500 Laramie Sport comes standard with the 313kW/635Nm 'Standard Output' or 'SO' version of the twin-turbo Hurricane straight six, while the top-of-the-range Limited model gets the 403kW/707Nm 'High Output' or 'HO' version.

The Ram 1500 interior design and quality of finish are outstanding. A full-length sunroof adds to the spacious feel and its sumptuous genuine leather seat trim and numerous other luxurious touches make you feel like you're travelling first class.

The Ram 1500 range offers seating for up to five occupants, with bucket seats for the driver and front passenger along with a bench seat for three rear passengers.

The Laramie Sport can accelerate from 0-100km/h in about 6.2 seconds while the more powerful Limited takes about 5.3 seconds, with an estimated top speed of up to 180km/h.

Ram claims the 1500 Laramie Sport delivers average combined consumption of 10.74L/100km, which results in a theoretical driving range of more than 900km from its 98-litre petrol tank. The top-shelf Limited model's slightly higher 11.79L/100km figure results in a theoretical driving range of more than 1000km from its larger 125-litre tank. The Laramie Sport uses 91 RON petrol while the Limited prefers 95 RON.