Houston Auto Show - 2009 Ram Pics

[FreeLantz]

Exterior views aren't the greatest but the interior and under-hood shots may give some new insight to this truck.

I was very impressed with the '09 Ram, overall. The "shark nose" front end is mean and agressive, and the rear has a clean, "custom" look to it, with the exhaust cut-outs in the bumper and hidden tailgate handle. Inside, the quality of materials is impressive and attention to detail is evident in many areas. The gauge cluster looks more suited to a luxury car than a pickup. You will be amazed how deep the two hidden storage compartments in the rear floorboard really are. The number of places to put things in this cab is really amazing.

Under the hood, things seem familiar. There is a lot more room between the fan and the motor itself than is evident in my pics. The new Ram looks like it will be about as easy to do routine service on as our current trucks.

Check out the pics and let me know what you think.:)

[FreeLantz]

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[the_transporter]

WOW ! Great Job !!! Makes me want a Sport even more. That exact truck just in a Mineral Grey or thinking I may go Sunburst Orange... Good Job !

[blk_fxstc]

David - do they have one on the floor that we can sit in (not just on the turntable)? Thanks for the pics!

(I'm glad it is there!).... ;)

[CatRam]

So does this mean Archer is giving big deals with the show in town!! There are TV ads talking about Texas Rebates of $6500 on 2008 1500's. Maybe time to get the last of the Megacabs!! :thatfunny

[cc1999]

Great pic's.

Was there just the one 09' at the show. I am still looking for more regular cab pic. There was a black long bed outside at the Detroit show, but there are not but a couple pics of it floting around, and none of the interior of the reg cab. I have been wondering where that truck went.

[FreeLantz]

David - do they have one on the floor that we can sit in (not just on the turntable)? Thanks for the pics!

(I'm glad it is there!).... ;)No, unfortunately it is up on a turn table and won't be accessible......although for the press preview yesterday it was unlocked (until the Chrysler folks got pissed because me and Nick were climbing in and out of it so much lol). :D



CatRam....... the rebate is $6000 on the Ram 1500 but there's an extra $500 for the auto show good now through next weekend, I believe.

[ultimate ram]

was that electric radiator fans I saw?

[hemi_dakota94]

Nice job David!!

Every year at the Pittsburgh Auto Show, I swear they forget to bring the new models... kinda frustrating when you want to see the latest and greatest. Its Pittsburgh... kind of a major city, ya know??

[Dodge_Tomahawk]

You will be amazed how deep the two hidden storage compartments in the rear floorboard really are.

Those are 8 inchs x 13.25 inchs x 5 inchs...each can hold ten 12 ounce cans plus ice.

[Originaljando]

No Challenger?!:huh: Or even a freakin Viper?! :mad: And I couldn't even get on the only 09' Ram they had there!:VHOT: (front end looks even meaner in person):cool: Expected a lot more from the show. I do blame the internet for spoiling me, though. :crazy:

The Jeep Hurricane was a sweet surprise.:D Oh, but still, :WHT: .

[FreeLantz]

Nice job David!!

Every year at the Pittsburgh Auto Show, I swear they forget to bring the new models... kinda frustrating when you want to see the latest and greatest. Its Pittsburgh... kind of a major city, ya know?? Don't feel bad... we've never seen the Challenger concept here, even though GM has managed to bring the Camaro now three years in a row... :crazy:Chrysler thinks just because Houston is the number one truck market in the world, that trucks are all we care about. They don't realize Houston is a car crazy town, and not bringing the Challenger here, again, is potentially very bad for business. :(


No Challenger?!:huh: Or even a freakin Viper?! :mad: And I couldn't even get on the only 09' Ram they had there!:VHOT: (front end looks even meaner in person):cool: Expected a lot more from the show. I do blame the internet for spoiling me, though. :crazy:

The Jeep Hurricane was a sweet surprise.:D Oh, but still, :WHT: .I understand why there were no Vipers. The '08 Vipers are just now arriving at dealerships and most of the early ones are already sold. They have to borrow a Viper from a local dealer each year for the auto show, and right now there probably isn't one in Houston for them to borrow.

But I have to agree otherwise, besides the '09 Ram, Chrysler was really upstaged by GM at this show.

[vipernot4sale]

Great pic's.

Was there just the one 09' at the show. I am still looking for more regular cab pic. There was a black long bed outside at the Detroit show, but there are not but a couple pics of it floting around, and none of the interior of the reg cab. I have been wondering where that truck went.how many pics are they of the reg cab???i like how it looks sleek and not bloated like the tundra :D

[ELECTRIC07]

That interior is georgeous(sp). Kinda digging the dual exhaust too but not the squared driving lights. Thanks for the pics.

[CatRam]

So how much better is the Freelantz deal!!!!!!!!! :thatfunny :rck:

[lvramcummins]

was that electric radiator fans I saw?

i was thinking the same thing

[The_Bishop]

Anyone else notice the factory electric fan? At least it sure looks like one.

[Prism]

Sure looks like an electric fan to me; very nice addition IMHO. :rck:

[allhemi]

Where are the reg.cabs??? :dunno:

[Originaljando]

Oh yeah! And the five-link rear suspension setup was painted blue to match! I wonder if that was just for the show truck, or if it's going to be standard on higher trim packages like the R/T, Sport and Laramie models.:cool:

[srimay]

Don't feel bad... we've never seen the Challenger concept here, even though GM has managed to bring the Camaro now three years in a row... Chrysler thinks just because Houston is the number one truck market in the world, that trucks are all we care about. They don't realize Houston is a car crazy town, and not bringing the Challenger here, again, is potentially very bad for business

We didn't have the Challenger here in Detroit either. Although we did have a couple of Vipers, including the ACR, talk about intimidating. We did have the hemi orange Daytona Charger though. That was nice!!

Oh, and Chevy had a Camaro dubbed "Bumble Bee". How lame is that??

[The_Bishop]

Apparently you live under a rock and never heard of the movie "Transformers"?

[ttuguy1983]

the interior looks like a ford.

[TellyDSP]

Are they only offer front buckets now? The center console looks very Tundra inspired. I definately like the new interior though. In-dash storage seems a little less. not as many cubbies. Did you happen to notice if it had an aux port, or some sort of MP3 integration for the radio? I can't see any input like the current ones. Also, where the power outlets go?

[FreeLantz]

A bench seat is still available and will be standard on most of the trim levels. I believe the Sport model only, may not be offered with a bench.

[cc1999]

There is on the my gig Nav unuts. You can down load your own music into its hard drive and also your own screen saver and pics I believe. So I know it has an access port.

[seth505]

I agree on the new gauge cluster, its awesome. The electric fan would explain some of the new found power as well ehe

[kelwintodd]

anyone know where the schedule is for the autoshow i want to go the schedule i saw didnt show houston

[FreeLantz]

anyone know where the schedule is for the autoshow i want to go the schedule i saw didnt show houston
I can probably find out if the '09 is coming to your local auto show. What show do you go to?

[kelwintodd]

i live in north west corner of arkansas so the closest show or the one with the ram

[TheGTkid]

i don't know guys i have been a dodge guy all my life and i think this new truck is uuuuugly a real let down! i hope my opinion changes when i see them in person but its not lookin good from the computer screen

http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/93486/2009-Dodge-Ram-Laramie-i010.jpg

[SmokinMirror]

Apparently you live under a rock and never heard of the movie "Transformers"?

Yea, that makes it ok to copy Dodge... :WHT:

[topgun]

Nice job David!!

Every year at the Pittsburgh Auto Show, I swear they forget to bring the new models... kinda frustrating when you want to see the latest and greatest. Its Pittsburgh... kind of a major city, ya know??

I agree and found a solution. Go to the Cleveland show the end of this month at the IX center. Easier to get to and much larger. Trust me, you will be glad you went. And from Mercer, the ride is probably not much farther.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGLWijMGtq0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5lQtys3JTg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzI8hoxHN_o

[cmh2007]

in person it looks really good.

[S. Weigel]

Estimated "2-door + 4-door" RamCharger Mods here:
+ Heavy Duty.
- more as you scroll down that thread.

http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2207070#post2207070

Just for Fun :gr_patrio

[E4863]

I'm glad Dodge has given more attention to the interior. Let's just hope you can get more than shades of gray. Dark slate, Slate, and Light Graystone are getting old.

The availability of a console shifter is neat.....but I'd probably stick with a column shift automatic for the legroom, one of the reasons I like trucks over cars to begin with.