Flash Drive

2016 Ram Power Wagon

September 9, 2016 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4×4

The 2016 Ram Power Wagon is incredibly capable in rugged off-road situations.
The 2016 Ram Power Wagon is incredibly capable in rugged off-road situations.

Engine: 6.4-liter V-8 gas, 410 horsepower 429 lb-ft torque

EPA fuel economy: not rated; our best was 15.2-mpg highway

Transmission: 6-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive

Base Price: $51,160

As Tested: $58,645

Performance:

A mountain goat (or Ram) off-road

Outstanding ground clearance

Long wheelbase affects tight

The Ram 2500 is also a fine highway vehicle with tons of room for the whole family or work crew.
The Ram 2500 is also a fine highway vehicle with tons of room for the whole family or work crew.

maneuvering

Great tow rig

4.10:1 rear axle ratio

Hill descent control

Tru-Lock front and rear axles

Front disconnecting stabilizer bar

Electronic stability control

Multiple skid plates

32-inch tall All Terrain Tires

Anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes

Manual control for 4L, N, 2H, 4H

Pretty smooth highway ride

Comfort:

Outstanding, limo-like interior room front and back

Legroom, headroom, and comfort abound inside the Ram 2500. Interior storage is superior.
Legroom, headroom, and comfort abound inside the Ram 2500. Interior storage is superior.

Heated front seats

Driver power lumbar, but not super firm

Heated steering wheel

Comfortable cloth seats

Super-wide, soft padded center armrest

Large sunvisors

Tilt steering column, but not telescoping

Good quality sound system

Quiet interior even with aggressive tires

Knee room to spare in back seat

Utility:

Versatile, bedside locking storage bins

Trailer brake control

Electric winch built in to front bumper

The locking and lighted storage compartments on both sides of the bed hold a great deal of gear.
The locking and lighted storage compartments on both sides of the bed hold a great deal of gear.

Folding, flat load rear floor storage

LED bed lighting

Parking assistance cameras

Cargo camera

Huge, multiple interior storage bins

Several cupholders

Two gloveboxes, but not locking

Big, deep door bins with bottle notches

Big infotainment screen

Lots of power points and USB ports

Power sliding rear window

WOW Factors:

It’s BIG!

Rugged off-road capabilities

Great locking bed storage compartments

Very versatile interior storage

Spacious, comfortable interior

Whines:

It’s BIG!

Tall tires equal tall step up into cab

Ground clearance and axle/suspension upgrades help the Power Wagon conquer almost any hill.
Ground clearance and axle/suspension upgrades help the Power Wagon conquer almost any hill.

A blind spot monitor would be very useful

Bottom Line:

The 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4×4 is a big, go anywhere, do anything, haul anything full-size pickup that’s very worthy of the legendary Power Wagon nameplate. The interior is excellent in terms of comfort, space, and utility. It’s an ideal mobile office/job site truck. It’s also a very strong tow rig and family activity vehicle.