2001DodgeRam 1500Dodge Ram 15002001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 2WD Regular Cab SBFull-size PickupRegular CabRWDWarren, MI/Lago Alberto, MexicElectronic cruise control is now offered for the Cummings turbodiesel models with a manual transmission, improved braking systems with standard ABS come on all 2500 and 3500 Rams, two new exterior colors debut, and child seat anchors are mounted on the rear of the cab. A high-output Cummings turbodiesel model, with a six-speed transmission, 245 horsepower and 505 ft-lbs. of torque, is offered in addition to a slightly improved 235-horsepower/460 ft-lbs. version, available with a manual or automatic tranny.User-friendly cab, distinctive sheetmetal, powerful V10 and diesel options.Underpowered base V6, Quad Cab lacks rear-seat room when compared to GM full-size trucks.The Dodge boys must have known they had a winner on their hands the second they unveiled their bold Ram pickup in 1994. The risky love-it-or-hate-it styling turned nearly every head, and brought Dodge plenty of attention as a result. The Ram comes in Regular, Club, and Quad Cab half-, three-quarter- and one-ton configurations, and all are equipped with Magnum power, be it modest or mammoth. There's a practical-and-it-feels-that-way 3.9-liter V6 that makes 175 horsepower, and at the other extreme, heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 pickups can growl with an 8.0-liter V10, good for 310 horsepower (305 for California). Tucked in between for good measure is a 245-horse, 5.9-liter V8 and a 5.2-liter V8 worth 230 horsepower. Two versions of the macho 5.9-liter, 24-valve inline-six turbodiesel are available if you like loads of torque, low maintenance, and the overly loud clatter of a diesel, plus have an extra five grand to spend. We've heard that 2002 will bring an aluminum-block 3.7-liter V6 based on the popular Grand Cherokee 4.7-liter V8, and there's also talk of 5.7-liter and 6.1-liter V8s. The Regular Cab has bench seating for three, while the Club Cab can cram three both front and rear, although access to the rear for storage and seating is difficult. With the Quad Cab, rear-access doors on either side of the cab make that easier, yet they're not separate full-size doors like on the new Dakota Quad Cab. Inside, the Ram is fully modernized, with ergonomics that match the utility of the rest of the truck. The controls are properly placed and completely functional. Automatic transmission shifts are firm, but not harsh, and the column-mounted shifter operates easily. The manual transmissions are simple to shift and the gates are perfectly spaced. The half-ton's manual tranny is a five-speed with overdrive, while the three-quarter and one-ton reap the rewards of a much beefier transmission that has a granny-low first gear for getting going while hauling a heavy load. New for 2001 is a six-speed manual transmission mated to a more powerful Cummins turbodiesel that makes 245 horsepower and an earth-shaking 505 ft-lbs. of torque. Although it's a bulky vehicle, the Ram is surprisingly agile and reasonably surefooted, but think twice before making any quick maneuvers. Ride and handling are so competent you almost forget you're in a full-size pickup, except if you're in an unloaded three-quarter or one-ton, in which case you'll be reminded over every bump in the road. Yes, it's a full-size truck, but it does extremely well on trails and other off-road excursions. Dodge is well aware of the Ram's capabilities, so much so that they offer a Ram Off-Road 4x4 model specifically for challenging Mother Nature. Regular and Quad Cab short-bed 1500 four-wheel drives can take advantage of this off-road package that includes heavier-duty equipment, such as a limited slip, a recalibrated suspension for extra ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and steering gear designed for low speeds. We've found the Ram's brakes lacking, but this year Dodge beefed up the stoppers with standard dual-piston calipers and four-wheel antilock disc brakes on 2500 and 3500 models. This should see the Ram through until the redesigned model arrives, likely in 2002. 336,000336,000336,0005100,000NANANA63.9 litersV6175 hp @ 4800 rpm230 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm56 cu.ft.2240 lbs.7950 lbs.204.1 in.79.3 in.72 in.4260 lbs.118.7 in.40.8 ft.7.6 in.40.2 in.NA66 in.NA65.6 in.NA41 in.NA3Not AvailableUnknownNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = GoodRating = GoodNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested26 gal.13 mpg / 21 mpg15 mpg / 20 mpg338 mi. / 546 mi.390 mi. / 520 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$15,190$17,0757.35%$715N/A3% of the Total MSRPWS 2WD REGULAR CAB SB/LB(5M): 3.9L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 600 amp battery; 117 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 3.21 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, HD front shocks, rigid rear axle suspension with rear leaf springs, HD rear shocks; power recirculating ball steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel disc brakes with rear wheel antilock brakes; 26 gal.-SB / 35 gal.-LB capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front argent bumper with black rub strip; monotone clearcoat paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; additional exterior lights include underhood light; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver styled steel wheels; P225/75SR16 A/S BSW tires; full-size steel spare wheel; 2 power accessory outlets, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, tripodometer; warning indicators include low oil level, low washer fluid, lights on, key in ignition, service interval; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable front airbag; tinted windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 3, split-bench front seat with fixed headrests, driver's and passenger's seats include 2-way adjustment; front height adjustable seatbelts; vinyl seats, full cloth headliner, full vinyl floor covering, cabback insulator; interior lights include dome light; day/night rearview mirror; glove box, front cupholder, instrument panel bin; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles.
ST 2WD REGULAR CAB SB/LB(5M) (in addition to or instead of WS 2WD REGULAR CAB SB/LB (5M) equipment): Front and rear chrome bumpers with black rub strip, rear step bumper; additional exterior lights include pickup cargo box light; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, cassette player, 4 speakers, and fixed antenna; seating capacity of 3, 40/20/40 bench front seat with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, audio media storage, driver's and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment and concealed cargo storage.
CLUB CAB SB/QUAD CAB SB/LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of REGULAR CAB SB/LB(5M) equipment): 5.2L V8 OHV SMPI 16-valve engine; warning indicators include low fuel; deep tinted windows, vented rear windows; seating capacity of 6, 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment and full folding rear bench seat.
4WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of 2WD (5M) equipment): Part-time 4-wheel drive, auto locking hub control and manual shift, 3.55 axle ratio, front non-independent suspension with anti-roll bar and P245/75SR16 A/S BSW tires (Club Cab/Quad Cab).