2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Review Summary & Specs
Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
A heavy-duty full-size with everyday comfort.
Summary & Specs
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This four-door Ram is so terrifically easy to use for a group of four or five people that we no longer think of trucks solely as work vehicles. Four-door pickups make so much sense for so many families that they'll be as common as minivans in a few years. Dodge was the first to offer four doors, but its success has forced Ford, Chevy and GMC to follow.
Ram offers an excellent package. Recent improvements to the instrumentation, powertrain and body combinations have made it an all-around better truck. For cruising around town or going to the beach, the Ram offers loads of room, loads of power and loads of style.
With an all-new Ram coming out for 2002, be on the lookout for special pricing and other incentives on 2001 models.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup |
1500 SWB Regular Cab Work Special ($15,285); 1500 LWB 4WD ($21,425); 2500 HD ($20,425); 2500 HD LWB Quad Cab ($23,150); 3500 LWB 4WD Quad Cab ($28,765) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.9-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
3.9-liter ohv V6; 5.2-liter ohv V8; 5.9-liter ohv V8; 8.0-liter ohv V10; 5.9-liter ohv 24v turbocharged inline-6 diesel |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual reduced-force air bags with a lockout for the passenger side; anti-lock brakes optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Fenton, Missouri; Warren, Michigan; Alberto, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$15,285 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab ($20,895) |
| Standard Equipment |
power steering, power brakes, tinted glass, AM/FM/cassette stereo |
| Destination Charge |
715 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Package 23G ($2300) includes SLT decor, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise control, power mirrors, tilt steering wheel, forged alloy wheels, light group; travel convenience group ($345); trailer tow group ($275); anti-spin differential ($285); 4-wheel ABS ($495); radio upgrade ($690); bed liner ($245); sliding rear window ($140) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$26,385 |
| Layout |
two-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
245 @ 4000 |
| Torque |
335 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy |
12/18 |
| Wheelbase |
154.7 |
| Length/Width/Height |
244.1/79.3/71.5 |
| Track Front/Rear |
67.6/66.9 |
| Turning Radius |
46.7 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.2/65.6/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
1,565 |
| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
8.6 |
| Curb Weight |
5841 |
| Stock Tires |
9,100 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
P245/75R16 |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |