2022 Ram 3500 price and features: All-conquering 4x4 dual-cab pick-up arrives as new Ram 1500's entry-level pricing increases with spec upgrade

Ram Australia has unleashed the biggest and arguably baddest 4x4 dual-cab pick-up money can buy, the new-generation ‘DT’ Ram 3500.

Arriving hot on the heels of the closely related Ram 2500, the locally ‘remanfactured’ Ram 3500 is available in a single variant, with the Laramie priced from $162,950 plus on-road costs – $16,000 more than its predecessor.

For reference, the Ram 2500’s Laramie checks in at $157,950, but it also gets the $4950 RamBox option (two 243L storage compartments in the sides of the tub) that the Ram 3500 goes without.

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So, what else separates the Ram 3500 from the Ram 2500? Well, the former’s payload is about double, at 1693kg, while the latter’s is 835kg, or 754kg with the Ramboxes.

Better yet, the Ram 3500’s gross vehicle mass of 5352kg (+857kg), maximum gross combination mass of 12,837kg (+142kg), and maximum rear axle load of 3175kg (+435kg) are also superior, with all of these improvements due to its standard rear leaf springs.

Of note, the Ram 3500’s braked towing capacity with a 50mm (3500kg) or 70mm ball (4500kg), or an auxiliary gooseneck hitch and air brakes (8000kg) is the same as that of the completely coil-sprung Ram 2500.

The Ram 3500 and Ram 2500 are otherwise identical, meaning both are motivated by a 6.7-litre Cummins turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine that punches out 276kW of power at 2800rpm and 1152Nm of torque from 1700rpm.

Standard equipment in either model includes a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, a low-range transfer case, Frequency Response Damping, dusk-sensing LED lights, rain-sensing wipers, polished 18-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof and keyless entry.

Inside, push-button start, a 12.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a 10-speaker Alpine sound system, a 7.0-inch multifunction display, a heated steering wheel, six seats (including eight-way power-adjustable front outboard with heating and cooling), dual-zone climate control, a ‘digital’ rearview mirror and black partial-leather upholstery feature.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, surround-view cameras and front and rear parking sensors.

Meanwhile, the one-size-smaller DT Ram 1500’s Laramie now comes with power side steps for MY22, although the addition has also added $4950 to its asking pricing (now $119,900 without the Ramboxes or $124,850 with them).

The higher-specification Limited with Ramboxes has copped a price rise, too, up $3000 to $142,950, although it hasn’t been given extra features to compensate buyers for their increased spend.

For reference, the Ram 1500 uses a 291kW/556Nm 5.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol V8 engine that’s mated to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. Of note, it comes with a 48V mild-hybrid system.

2022 Ram DT dual-cab pick-up pricing before on-road costs