Used 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty - Specs & Features

More about the 2012 1500

Starting MSRP

$28,905

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	16 MPG
Drive Type	rear wheel drive
Total Seating	3
Bed length	98.3 in.
Payload Capacity	1,706 lbs.
Towing Capacity	10,450 lbs.
Curb Weight	4,894 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	Mexico

Fuel & MPG

Cost to Drive	$216/mo
Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	14/20 MPG

EPA combined MPG	16 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	490.0/700.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	35.0 gal.
CO2 Emissions	8.8 tons

2012 Ram 1500 for sale near you

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Engine

Base engine size	5.7 L
Cylinders	V8
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	390 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	407 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Valves	16
Cam type	Overhead valves (OHV)
Valve timing	Variable

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	10,450 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity	1,706 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drive type	Rear wheel drive
Rear limited slip differential	Standard

Suspension

Front independent suspension	Standard
Short and long arm front suspension	Standard
Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar	Standard

Multi-link rear suspension	Standard

Dimensions

Length	231.0 in.
Overall width without mirrors	79.4 in.
Height	74.4 in.

Wheelbase	140.5 in.
Front track	68.0 in.
Rear track	67.5 in.
Bed length	98.3 in.
Turning circle	45.1 ft.
Ground clearance	8.6 in.
Angle of approach	17.3 degrees
Angle of departure	24.1 degrees
Drag Coefficient	0.38 Cd.
Curb weight	4,894 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	10,450 lbs.
Maximum payload	1,706 lbs.
Gross weight	8,610 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Mexico

Colors

Exterior Colors	Bright Red Case Construction Yellow Case IH Red Case Power Tan Tequila Sunrise Pearl Coat Black Clear Coat Sagebrush Pearl Coat True Blue Pearl Coat Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat Flame Red Clear Coat Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat Saddle Brown Pearl Coat Bright White Clear Coat Robin Egg Blue Yellow Timberline Green Pearl Coat School Bus Yellow National Fire Safety Lime Yellow New Holland Blue Omaha Orange Dark Brown Detonator Yellow Clear Coat Hills Green Light Cream Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
Interior Colors	Dark Slate/Medium Graystone, vinyl Dark Slate/Medium Graystone, cloth

Exterior Colors

Bright Red
Case Construction Yellow
Case IH Red
Case Power Tan
Tequila Sunrise Pearl Coat
Black Clear Coat
Sagebrush Pearl Coat
True Blue Pearl Coat
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Flame Red Clear Coat
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Saddle Brown Pearl Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Robin Egg Blue
Yellow
Timberline Green Pearl Coat
School Bus Yellow
National Fire Safety Lime Yellow
New Holland Blue
Omaha Orange
Dark Brown
Detonator Yellow Clear Coat
Hills Green
Light Cream
Midnight Blue Pearl Coat

Interior Colors

Dark Slate/Medium Graystone, vinyl
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone, cloth

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	40.3 in.
Front leg room	41.0 in.
Front shoulder room	66.0 in.

Front hip room	62.9 in.
Vinyl	Standard
40-20-40 split bench front seats	Standard
4-way manual driver seat adjustments	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Safety

Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front head airbags	Standard

Passenger airbag deactivation switch	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
Front center 3-point belt	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
6 total speakers	Standard
Auxiliary audio input	Standard

Mast antenna	Standard

Power Feature

Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt-adjustable steering wheel	Standard
Cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Power steering	Standard

Cruise control	Standard
Front cupholders	Standard
Front door pockets	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Cargo area light	Standard

Instrumentation

Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard
Low fuel level warning	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Painted steel wheels	Standard
17 x 7.5 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

LT245/70R E tires	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize non-matching spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 100,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ 100,000 mi.

Roadside assistance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

Packages

Tradesman Heavy Duty Quick Order Package 26A	+$0
ST Popular Equipment Group	+$550
Power and Remote Entry Group	+$735

Safety & Security Options

Trailer Brake Control	+$230

Interior Options

Front Rubber Floor Mats	+$60
Smoker's Group	+$60
Carpet Delete	+$0

UConnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth	+$395

Exterior Options

Spray In Bedliner	+$475
Folding Trailer Tow Mirrors	+$100
Sliding Rear Window	+$140

MOPAR Chrome Tubular Side Steps	+$655

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