2016 Ram crew cab SXT is an extra-large half-ton pickup truck

2016 Ram crew cab SXT is an extra-large half-ton pickup truck

2016 Ram 1500 is really a good choice in full-size pickup truck segment and this truck comes in three body styles and as many as eleven trims with each model having its distinct qualities. The three body styles are Regular, Quad and Crew that is the best choice, if you want to carry both passengers and cargo.

Crew cab comes in two bed sizes that are 5 foot 7 inches and 6 foot 4 inches. Its advantage is that it has plenty of leg and head room for rear passengers. A crew cab can seat up to six passengers and also carry a load of cargo on its bed. But it doesn't fit into a standard garage.

2016 Ram crew cab SXT 4x4 is the best choice in terms of passenger space, cargo space, power and performance and price. Ram 1500 SXT trim has all the features you can expect in a full-size pickup truck but its price range is quite affordable.

Appearance

It sports 17-inch aluminum wheels and it has more chrome on front and rear bumpers. Black hex-link insert in the chrome grille matches with the door handles and outside mirrors that are also colored black. On the inside, there is plenty of space for sitting and storing. For instance take the rear-in-floor storage and rear-under-seat storage that can be used for travel keeping essentials. Front seat is made extra comfortable with armrest and three cup holders. Full air-conditioning, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and cruise control make handling easy. Electronic equipment includes 3.5 Electronic Vehicle Information Center, Uconnect 3 multimedia center and 12 volt power outlet.

Engine & Transmission

New Ram crew cab SXT in Toronto comes with two engine options. First is a 3.6L gasoline V6 engine with 3.5 hp and 269 pound-feet torque. Eight-speed is the standard transmission for V6 and a rotary knob is provided on the instrument panel instead of traditional shift lever. Fuel economy of V6 is rated at 19 mpg combined or 16/23 on city/highway conditions.

Second engine choice is 5.7L V8 with 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. V8 comes with two transmission options that are six-speed automatic and eight-speed automatic. Its fuel economy is 15 mpg combined with six-speed transmission and 17 mpg combined with eight-speed transmission.

A properly equipped 2016 Ram crew cab SXT 4x4 can two up to 7,610 pounds and its maximum payload is 1,890 pound. With V8, its towing power increases to 10,640 pounds.

Optional Equipment

Buyers have a choice of Trailer Two Mirrors and Brake Group, Protection Group and Power and Remote Entry Group. In addition to these groups, buyers can opt for Class IV hitch receiver, spray-in-bedliner, pickup box lighting, Uconnect 5 multimedia, antispin differential axle, fog lamps, black trailer two mirrors and soft tri-fold tonneau cover.

Conclusion

If you compare the new Ram crew cab SXT in Toronto with other trucks of its range, you will find that the RAC SXT is the best in its class, power and price. It is more value for money and it is evident from its features.