*See images of the new Ram 1500 in the photo gallery above

Fiat-Chrysler has introduced the new 2019 Ram 1500 with a redesign that starts with the truck’s new frame.

The company this week revealed the following facts about the new truck:

Engineering

Overall weight reductions totaling nearly 225 pounds net when compared to previous model
New frame features 98 percent high-strength steel to improve durability, weight and rigidity for improved handling-all while weighing 100-pounds lighter
Maximum payload increased to 2,300 pounds, and maximum trailer tow to 12,750 pounds
FCA claims that Ram 1500 is the segment’s most aerodynamic pickup, with .357 coefficient of drag. The truck features exclusive active aerodynamics, including grille shutters, air dam and air suspension
All-new Frequency Response Damping (FRD) shocks
Air suspension programed to enhanced fuel efficiency, improve ride, and give greater off-road capability, load-leveling and entry/exit convenience
Large 14.9-inches brakes and a new electric parking brake
New 4×4 Off-road Package includes suspension with one-inch lift, electronic locking rear axle, tuned shocks and hill-descent control

Powertrain

Truck delivers gains in fuel efficiency with eTorque mild hybrid system on second generation 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engines
eTorque combines belt-drive motor generator unit with 48-volt battery pack to enable start/stop function, short-term torque assist and brake energy regeneration
eTorque adds up to 90 lb.-ft. of torque to the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and up to 130 lb.-ft. to the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8
Frame-mounted active tuned mass modules (ATMM) and Active Noise Cancellation in cabin expand use of Fuel Saving Technology cylinder cutoff on 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and enable quiet cabin at 67.1 db
New generation of TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions provide improved efficiency with more powerful control computers
New electronic locking rear differential is standard on 4×4 off-road package and Rebel, and available on all models
Heat exchanger system now includes thermal axle to quickly warm rear axle gear oil, maximizing axle during warm-up

Uconnect

12-inch reconfigurable touchscreen display features split-screen capability for dual-application operation
SiriusXM with 360L personalized listening experience with more variety, smart content, recommendations and thousands of hours of on-demand audio
SiriusXM Guardian Connected Services deliver advanced in-vehicle connected services, including 4G Wi-Fi hotspot capability
Harman Kardon audio system with 19 premium speakers, 900-watt surround sound amplifier, 10-inch subwoofer and active noise cancelation
360-degree Surround View Camera with bird’s-eye perspective of vehicle
New multifunction USB ports and optional integrated wireless charging pad
Available navigation system accommodates one-step, voice-controlled destination entry and enhanced 3D navigation map graphics
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay enable link with Uconnect 8.4-inch and 12-inch touchscreens

Design

New face of Ram includes a chiseled Ram’s head logo and RAM grilles
New full LED Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), including twin bi-functional projector headlamps, fog lamps and tail lamps
Overall cab length increase of four inches, creating a more spacious interior
Nearly 100 percent more storage capacity at 151.1 liters
First FCA application of 12-inch fully configurable touchscreen includes tailor-made graphics for various Ram models
Reimagined center console with 12 different storage configurations offers never-before-seen customization for the most active interior real estate
Second row includes slide reclining seats to eight degrees, a true flat-load floor with integrated RamBins with tie-down rings and expandable under seat storage
New switch bank with dedicated toggle switches, wireless charging dock and up to five USBs, including four type C/A ports

Safety and Security

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Go and Hold
Forward Collision Warning-Plus warns the driver if impact appears imminent, and assists driver response by deploying brakes
Ready Alert Braking and Trailer-sway Damping control
LaneSense Lane Departure Warning-Plus alerts and assist the driver with corrective action
ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park and Hill-start Assist uses ultrasonic sensors to help the driver perform technical maneuvers