The Ram 1500 is an expensive, largely re-built-by-hand full-sized American ute. Which means equipment levels and accessories are generous.

Standard feature highlights include adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, keyless entry/start, climate control, a 10.25-inch multimedia display for the front passenger, a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, a 12.0-inch electronic instrumentation, 19-speaker Harmon Kardon audio, dual-pane sunroof, heated seats front and rear, ventilated seats, a sliding centre console and 20-inch alloy wheels.

The Rebel, a sporty/off-road version of the Laramie Sport, includes most of these items, but gains and loses a few, too. Additions are a Rebel sticker pack, one-inch higher-riding suspension, Bilstein off-road shocks, 32-inch all-terrain tyres, 18-inch rather than 20-inch alloys, an electronically locking rear differential, underbody skid plates, off-road cruise control, and a so-called 'Power Bulge' bonnet. But it loses the retractable side steps, reclining rear bench, sliding centre console and RamBox cargo storage.

Stepping up to the 1500 Limited ushers in a more-powerful engine, vented front seats, a 360-degree surround-view camera, drowsy driver alert, traffic-sign recognition, 22-inch wheels, blacked-out paint trim, premium LED projector headlights and more.

The Ram 1500 Rebel and Laramie Sport use a 3.0-litre twin-turbo in-line six-cylinder petrol engine. Known as the 'Hurricane', it delivers a heady 313kW of power at 5200rpm and 635Nm of torque at 3500rpm. The High Output (HO) version of this engine in the Limited, on the other hand, ups the ante with 403kW and 707Nm.

The Ram 1500 has a massive interior, with ample width as well as height. Occupants sit up high, and are offered panoramic views from all directions.

The Ram 1500’s front seats are bisected by a large centre console, with huge storage options within. The rear seat area is also vast, with enough room for an adult to sleep crossways in the footwell.

Most expected amenities are provided, including air vents, USB ports, a centre armrest and cupholders.

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 Ram 1500 Rebel and Laramie Sport with the Standard Output Hurricane engine can accelerate from 0-100km/h in about 6.0 seconds flat, on the way to a top speed of about 170km/h.

The Ram 1500 Limited with the High Output Hurricane engine can accelerate from 0-100km/h in about 5.3 seconds, on the way to a top speed of about 180km/h.

The Ram 1500 Rebel and Laramie Sport return a combined average of 10.7L/100km. Brimming the big 98-litre fuel tank sees a theoretical average range between refills of 916km.

The Ram 1500 Limited, meanwhile, uses a High Output version of the 3.0-litre twin-turbo in-line six-cylinder petrol engine, and it uses 11.8L/100km. It can average about 1060km from a 125L tank.