Ram 1500 Coming To Australia Priced From $80,000

[whitels1ss]

Seen quite a few of the new Rams on the road lately,

have not driven or even sat in one yet but they look like a reasonably well built thing from what I have seen.

[Micks]

Seen quite a few of the new Rams on the road lately,

have not driven or even sat in one yet but they look like a reasonably well built thing from what I have seen.

Too big though

[whitels1ss]

They seem to be selling quite well in Australia.

"The Melbourne production line remanufacturing US pick-ups to right-hand-drive will soon be running 24 hours a day,
five days a week to triple its original output...... "



https://www.caradvice.com.au/745276/...al-jobs-boost/

[whitels1ss]

I like the new TV commercial!

[Xjas]

The Ram is a niche product that will appeal to a select group of fanboys and everyone else will see it for what it is IMHO.

Turns out I was wrong, they appear to selling quite well, beats me how though since the economy is apparently on struggle street.

[SASLS1]

There where lots of people easily willing to spend $80K + on 70 series Landcruiser single cab and duel cab utes with low rent interiors.

I'd say lots of those kind of people have jumped ship, you get alot more for your money at that price point IMO.

[Delft Maloo]

Just wait till the new 2019 US model comes here(2020 aus model) as its a massive step up again in every way and it is a real nice bit of kit, best of all there will be a 6cyl turbo diesel. All 3 big manufactures are releasing 6cyl turbo diesels in the small pickup range and HSV are supposed to be bringing in the new Silverado 1500 diesel soon.

[Blown Monaro]

How does the Ram stack up against a Cruiser off road ? Eats utes for breakfast until the bitumen finishes I'd reckon.

[whitels1ss]

How does the Ram stack up against a Cruiser off road ?

Eats utes for breakfast until the bitumen finishes I'd reckon.

Most likely very true...

but...

I don't think many purchasers of these would be interested in using them much off the bitumen.

It actually makes me laugh seeing some of the 4WD buyers who couldn't drive a greasy stick up a dog's @rse,
who never even intend to take them off road, buying them just for some sort of imaginary pose factor.

[Micks]

Most likely very true...

but...

I don't think many purchasers of these would be interested in using them much off the bitumen.

It actually makes me laugh seeing some of the 4WD buyers who couldn't drive a greasy stick up a dog's @rse,
who never even intend to take them off road, buying them just for some sort of imaginary pose factor.

I detest awd/4wd with a passion, unless you have a reason for them, they are a menace!! Chew more fuel than our V8's too!!

[Pickles]

I've no idea about numbers etc, but I was at Walkinshaw Racing HQ with the HSVOC last week and we were addressed by Ryan Walkinshaw on a number of issues, including the Dodge Ram, which He said had been very successful for them and that they would be selling even more of them in the future.
Pickles.

[SASLS1]

I see more brand new Dodge rams on the roads every day than ZB Insigneedoors...

HSV going from 2 shifts, to 3 shifts and 24 hour production 5 days a week from the 1st of June 2019, clearly demonstrates how well there selling, for the very strong demand that the Rams are commanding.

[whitels1ss]

Still selling very well......



"The Ram pick-up from the USA has passed a major milestone in Australia, with the 5000th example converted to right-hand drive locally in less than four years.



Demand for the Ram 1500 – and its bigger Ram 2500 and 3500 siblings – is so strong the Melbourne facility that remanufactures the trucks to right-hand drive has been operating 24 hours a day since the 1500th example was made in middle of 2019

The whole operation now employs more than 250 staff including local suppliers.

The company attributes much of the Ram 1500's success to the vehicle’s towing capability – up to 4.5 tonnes with the correct hitch, versus 3000kg to 3500kg for most double-cab utes – its roomier cabin, which can comfortably fit three adults across the back seat, and massive cargo box."


More.......

https://www.caradvice.com.au/816297/...00-production/

[Goggles]

one was on the road behind me a day or so ago. made my car look like a micro car

[Pickles]

Yes, Walkinshaw are doing very well with the Ram.
I read in the Press that other brands have seen the success of Ram, & could possibly be considering introducing their brand/similar types of vehicles to the Aussie market, in which case it would be interesting to see where the RHD conversion was done, as they are only manufactured in LHD.
Pickles.