Why Lease Ram 1500 Classic lease near me Las Cruces

The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic is now available to test-drive, purchase and lease at Melloy Ram, and we’re offering new specilas to Las Cruces residents and businesses that make it even more affordable. One of the most common questions we get about the Ram 1500 is what is the Classic and how is it different than the standard model. The Ram 1500 Classis is one of the most interesting pickup trucks on the market. For the 2019 model year, Ram introduced an all-new and fifth-generation Ram 1500 platform designed to better compete with the likes of Ford and GM in regard to payload and towing capabilities while still delivering the best-in-class ride comfort the brand is known for. But the previous-generation platform was still quite popular, and the brand had considering a midsize pickup. What it did instead was maintain that older generation as the Ram 1500 Classic, which is a more affordable option in line with many midsize pickups on the market and also gives customers options like a traditional two-door cab.

Exterior – Ram 1500 Classic lease near Las Cruces, El Paso

Starting with the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic near Las Cruces, there are just two trim levels available for this model—Tradesman and Warlock—and we have Melloy Ram specials available for both of them. Our dealership is also offering specials to Las Cruces drivers for all four body configurations: regular cab with an 8-foot bed, quad cab with a 6-foot-4-inch bed, crew cab with a 6-foot-4-inch bed and crew cab with a 5-foot-7-inch bed. The regular cab is a traditional two-door pickup cab. The quad cab is a four-door extended cab with half-size rear doors, and the crew cab has four full-size doors. Note that all four of these configurations are available with the Tradesman, but with the Warlock, your choices are limited to the quad cab and the crew cab with the short bed. There are about a dozen color options available for the Ram 1500 Classic. Several options are included in the MSRP. A half dozen or so are offered as premium options, and the rest are low-volume options that cost a bit more. Seventeen-inch steel wheels are standard, but 17- and 20-inch alloy wheels are offered in a variety of finishes and designs.

Interior of Ram 1500 Classic

The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic near Las Cruces with the regular cab comes standard with a 40/20/40-split bench and thus seating for three. Vinyl upholstery is standard, but we also offer cloth upholstery and are offering Melloy Ram specials for customers who want that upgrade. Carpeting is standard but can be deleted to expose the rubberized flooring at no cost. A 5-inch touch screen is standard. An 8.4-inch touch screen is optional. The bench is also present in the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic with the quad and crew cabs, and those have two rows and thus provide seating for up to six passengers. With the Warlock, you’re also automatically upgraded to the premium infotainment system, and you’re giving the option of a premium cloth upholstery. Front legroom is the same in all three cabs. If you’re deciding between the extended cabs, then it comes down to second-row legroom. The quad is quite roomy at about 35 inches, but the crew cab is even more spacious for adults at more than 39 inches.

Mechanical – Ram 1500 Classic

With both trims and all cab and bed combinations, rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is option for your 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, and we’re offering specials to Las Cruces customers for both drive layouts. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board regardless of drive choice. You also have the choice of two engines regardless other choices covered here. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. The driver who wants more performance can opt for a 5.7-liter V8 that makes 395 hp and 410 lb.-ft. A Trailer and Traction Group is optional with all trim levels and body configurations as well. It adds a trailer braker controller, trailer mirrors, anti-spin differential rear axle and a Class IV receiver hitch. Depending on the cab and bed, you may also have the option of either a 3.92 or 3.55 rear axle ratio. Max towing is 10,620 pounds, but be mindful that the exact rating of your truck will depend on the choices discussed above.