Ram Truck Experience Comes to the Columbus International Auto Show

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Mar 15, 2018, 10:00 ET

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus International Auto Show attendees will get to experience the power, capabilities and performance of the award-winning Ram trucks at the Ram Truck Experience test track returning to the auto show March 15-18.

"We are proud to showcase the most innovative lineup of full-size pickup trucks on the market," said Patrick Dougherty, Head of the Great Lakes Business Center – FCA US LLC. "The Ram Truck Experience provides a unique opportunity for riders as they experience the refined interior, capabilities and handling of the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500."

Participants in the Ram Truck Experience will be given rides with a performance driver through an indoor obstacle course that demonstrates the various truck capabilities, including 30-degree wedge to demonstrate traction; rocks and logs to demonstrate articulation and stability; bumps to demonstrate suspension; and a Ram Mountain to demonstrate the ground clearance, approach and departure angles.

Upon completion of the ride, participants will receive a commemorative Ram T-shirt.

There is no additional fee for auto show attendees to participate in the experience.

Ram Truck Experience Hours

Thursday, March 15: noon – 8 p.m.
Friday, March 16: noon – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 17: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 18: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Ram Truck Experience can be found near the Ram display at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (400 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215). For more information about the Columbus International Auto Show, visit www.columbusautoshow.com. Auto show attendees are encouraged to check out the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, located in the Ram brand display. The new Ram 1500 becomes the benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency and convenience with features never before offered in a pickup. An all-new eTorque system delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 and V-8 configurations. The new Uconnect 4C offers a massive 12-inch touchscreen, leading the pickup world with technology and featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L. The 2019 Ram 1500 is hitting dealer showrooms now.

About Ram Truck Brand
Since its launch as a stand-alone division in 2009, the Ram Truck brand has steadily emerged as an industry leader with trucks that are proven to last.

Creating a distinct identity for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on core customers and the features they find valuable. Whether focusing on a family that uses a Ram 1500 day-in and day-out, a hard-working Ram 3500 Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its Ram ProMaster commercial van every day for deliveries, Ram has the truck market covered.

In order to be the best, it takes a commitment to innovation, capability, efficiency and durability. Ram Truck invests substantially in its products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and exclusive features that further enhance their capabilities.

Ram continues to beat the competition in the most sought-after titles:

Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of pickups still on the road
Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
Highest Ram torque ever – 930 lb.-ft. with Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Highest 5th wheel towing capacity – 30,000 lbs. with Ram 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
Best-in-class fuel economy and longest range with exclusive EcoDiesel – 27 mpg with Ram 1500
Best-in-class gas towing – 16,320 pounds with Ram 2500
Highest snow plow rating – Ram 2500 and 3500
Most luxurious trim available in pickups with Ram Tungsten Limited Edition
Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon

Truck customers, from half-ton to commercial, have a demanding range of needs and require their vehicles to provide high levels of capability. Ram trucks are designed to deliver a total package.

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