Ram 1500 North to conquer the cold

Ram is countering the Thanksgiving cold with a pickup geared towards truck owners who need both capability and warmth.

The 2019 Ram 1500 North includes a one-inch factory lift, locking rear axle, and three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) severe snow service-rated on/off-road Falken LT tires. It also has tow hooks to help drag others onto the road, an engine block heater, heated seats and mirrors, and a heated steering wheel. The 4×4 transfer case has a low gear.

Niceties include a remote start, 8.4-inch touchscreen with satellite weather, all-weather floor mats to contain slush, a 12-way power driver seat, folding mirrors, front and rear park-distance warnings, and body-colored bumpers, grille, mirrors, and door handles.

Based on the Big Horn, the Ram 1500 North is available in Crew Cab 4×4, short bed or long bed, with the eTorque 3.6-liter Pentastar or 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8. It is already at dealers, with a list price of $45,890 plus $1,695 destination.