ranchertx

It is my understanding next month we will be able to order a 2013 model Ram HD.

I hear they are adding Urea Injections. I have also hear rumors they are increasing HP and maybe changing the hood.

Has anyone heard anything credible about changes coming?

Blake Clark

Yup

The last two digits of the year designation will go from "12" to "13"



I have seen speculation that a new/updated front suspension is forth coming.

I would also figure the center stack from the 1500, and the huge 8" touchscreen radio for the upper end models.

Probably a new color or two.

And also speculation of the 6.4 Hemi making its way into the trucks.

SOhappy

According to allpar:
-5500 Long hauler concept might become reality.
-DEF exemption ends. Fill-er up....

According to pickuptrucks.com the revised (2013 1500) interior, new grill and projector style headlights and possible air-ride suspension won't show up until 2014.

ranchertx

Broadcasting live right now....
Will be available ist Q 2013. Will have DEF. Will have new front suspension. Will have best in class torque, HP and, and towing capacity.
New Headlights, oil change intervals at 15L. New rear suspension.

alboy

Looks like the HO will have 385HP 850 with the Aisin 6 speed, 370/800 standard, def,increase of 10% in fuel mileage,i will be interested as they are finally upgrading the frame etc and GVWR WHICH I NEED.

ranchertx

They said best in class payload and towing. New front and rear suspension.

Sounds hot. Will be ordering one as soon as I can...

Blake Clark

Funny they are using the Aisin in the HO trucks.

Good to see they kept the handshaker.


I WILL NOT be purchasing anytime soon.

SOhappy

Wow! BIG changes on the way!! Too many to list! Sounds like they've really been listening to the customers, read all about it here: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/09...003500-hd.html

Maybe all this news is related to the email I just got from my dealer advertising "up to" $14k* off sticker on remaining 2012s.

staarma

Everyone owes me a round of thanks. Once I buy a vehicle the auto makers usually one up me with the very next model year. Oh well, I still love my new truck and it's head and shoulders above my 04.5 lol

SOhappy

Noticed in the picts of the 2013s they have Firestone tires- wonder if they ditched Michelin?

Busboy

I heard about a month ago they will build the 2012 right up to the end of the year and 2013 won't be available until Jan 2013.

Blake Clark

Man....

Not that it effects me but,

A big ole huge thumbs down, sneer, and a loud BOOOOOOOO...

Industry first traction control on a dually. Give me a break!

SOhappy

I'm sure you'd find a way to defeat that too....

ranchertx

You lost me. Why the thumbs down?

Spooler

They should have a button to turn the traction control off anyway. Everyone I have seen does.