RAM products are extremely appreciated in the United States, as the Dodge carmaker builds exquisite and extremely powerful trucks. And these are the main reasons that other markets are in look for such beasts.

Recently, RAM Trucks Australia has announced the introduction of a new model to its lineup, in the shape of the 1500 Express Crew V8. And as the name suggests, it is extremely powerful. The new truck sits above the present Quad lineup and comes with a new and much more muscular design.

In Australia, the Dodge RAM 1500 Express Crew V8 costs at least $89,950 with no destination fees. For that money, you get new edition colours, like Bright White, Flame Red, Granite Crystal and Diamond Black. The price also includes a three-year or 100,000 km warranty.

The carmaker`s need for new models in Australia is due to the growing popularity of its products along the years. For instance, in 2019 alone, RAM sold no less than 2868 vehicles, which is a considerable increase of 296.7 percent, compared with 2018.

About RAM products` success in Australia, Jeff Barberm Sales Manager at RAM Trucks Australia, also declared that:

“We’ve assessed the market and feel the time is right to build on the huge levels of passion for the RAM Trucks brand in Australia. The 1500 Express Crew allows us to grow our product portfolio and offer a premium version of our entry level Express range. It also marks the first step in what will be an exciting product roll-out in 2020.”

Design wise, the new RAM 1500 Express Crew is a massive ute, featuring a rather sinister look with new elements. These comprise the Sports Hood with massive intake vents, black accents on the side mirrors, door handles or front grille, all complemented by the new dark grey alloy wheels.

The “full-size” pickup, as it is called, also features a much wider cabin, resembling the one from the Laramie. This means more legroom and headroom for the passengers. At the back, there is also a 5-foot, 7-inch tub which ensures wider loading space, being offered with an optional RamBox storage buckets.

The interior comes packed with the new 8.4-inch touch-screen media interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, along with a lot of in-built applications, dual-zone climate control and much more.

Under the hood, the RAM 1500 Express Crew V8 is offered in Australia with a lot of power. That means a massive 5.-7-liter naturally aspirated HEMI V8, with an impressive 291 kW and 556 Nm of torque, which makes it the most powerful dual-cab truck on the market. As for the sprint, the ute manages to reach 100 km/h in an exceptional 7.32 seconds.

Please find below the official details of the Dodge RAM 1500 Express V8 in Australia:

Engine: 5.7-litre petrol V8
Output: 291kW@5600rpm / 556Nm@3950rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Drive type: Part-time RWD/4WD
Wheels: F & R: 20×9.0, 275/60
ANCAP: Not tested
Tare weight: 2525kg
Power-to-weight: 8.67:1 (kg:kW)
Official fuel economy: 12.2L/100km
Economy during test: 18L/100km
Fuel capacity/Type: 121L/91 RON

Power efficiency: 23.85kW:L/100km
0-60km/h: 3.43 seconds*
0-100km/h: 7.32 seconds*
60-110km/h: 5.25 seconds*
1/8 mile: 10.05 seconds at 117.0km/h*
1/4 mile: 15.45 seconds at 147.2km/h*
Max acceleration: 0.812g
100-0km/h braking: 3.52 seconds at 42.11 metres*
Max deceleration: -1.139g
Decibel at idle: 56*
Peak decibel at 60-100km/h: 86*
Priced from: $89,950.