Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge

2011 Ram 1500 - New Innovations and a New Model

The 2011 Ram 1500 continues to impress at Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge in PONOKA.
The Ram 1500 has always been a truck that has caught the attention of every truck lover.  Its strong look and efficient performance has kept it ahead of the game.

Learn about the new Ram 1500 Express with HEMI® performance and sport-truck appearance.

For 2011, the Ram 1500 has only bettered itself, making it the truck to have for whatever job you are asking it to do in PONOKA.

Ram 1500 is up for any challenge you're willing to give it

Ram is no stranger to the towing and hauling scene.  With the new 2011 Ram 1500, the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) gives you features and benefits, such as Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist, which will increase your confidence when you?re towing, or launching the truck on an incline.
With an innovative, first-in-segment rear suspension setup, which features a solid axle located with multiple links and fitted with coil springs and dampers, Ram 1500 provides you with comfortable and predictable performance and capability.
Electronic Range Select (ERS) works with the tow/haul mode by letting you be in control of selecting the desired gears that match the driving conditions.

The 2011 Ram 1500 Engines

• 5.7L HEMI V8 boasts 390 horsepower and 407 lb.-ft. of torque, with fuel-saving multi-displacement system (MDS) technology.
  This HEMI has Variable Valve Timing (VVT), which gives you more torque and better fuel economy. Strong hemispherical cylinder heads give you exceptional power, while a short runner valve active intake manifold increases fuel efficiency.
• 4.7L V8 provides 310 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
  The single overhead camshafts in this engine provide you with excellent performance and improved fuel economy.  The valvetrain and combustion chamber allow for low-speed torque and a nice smooth idle.
• 3.7L Magnum V6 engine generates 215 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque and is standard on two-wheel-drive Ram 1500 Regular Cab and Quad Cab.
  This engine also has the single overhead camshafts.

Strong on the inside

The fully boxed frame of the 2011 Ram 1500 is made of advanced high-strength steel.  What you get from this is a truck built with superior structural performance, torsion rigidity, reduced noise, vibration and harshness.  Simply put, this is the strongest frame in Ram history.

The serviceable hydroframed front frame rail tips with patented crush initiators are designed to absorb frontal impacts.

The new 2011 Ram 1500 is definitely worth checking out at Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge in PONOKA.

 

SAFETY AND SECURITY

More than 35 safety and security  features including: 

• Advanced  multi-stage air bags
• Anti-lock brake  system (ABS)
• Electronic  stability control (ESC)
• Parksense®  rearpark assist system
• ParkView™  rear back-up camera
• Safety cage body  structure 
• Side-guard  door beams
• Supplemental  side-curtain air bags
• Trailer-sway  Control (TSC) system

Models / Powertrains 

The new 2011 Ram Tradesman at Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge in PONOKA was designed for the cost conscious truck buyer who uses their vehicle for work.

The 2011 Ram Tradesman gives you great features without great cost.
Available in 4x2, 4x4, short and long bed Ram 1500 Regular Cab configurations, the new 2011 Ram Tradesman adds 3 key features to the standard ST package:

- Class leading 5.7L HEMI VVT V8 engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission, 390hp and 407lb-ft of torque and 10.2L/km on the highway.

- Class IV receiver hitch with 4 & 7 pin connections and heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling for exceptional towing capability that gives a Best-in-class standard work truck towing capability of 10,450lbs.

- Full Face 17 inch Steel wheels.

Other Tradesman Features:
- Electronic Stability Control with Trailer Sway Control
- Front and Rear Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers
- Rear Wheel-Well Liners

The new 2011 Ram Tradesman alternates between 4-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V8 mode when you need more power.  This gives you a better fuel economy without sacrificing performance. 

The 2011 Ram Tradesman gives you the power and the fuel economy that you need out of your commercial vehicle.