Review: 2022 RAM 2500 Lone Star Edition

In the arts community, the term triple threat is used to describe an actor or actress that is an especially talented individual because they can sing, dance, and act. I feel this is a perfect way to describe the Ram 2500 Lone Star Edition 4x4 powered by a Cummins turbo diesel. After driving it for a few days, I quickly realized this truck was a one-person Broadway show because of its ability to excel in the three most important vehicle demographics: commercial use, recreational fun, and weekly family duties.

If you work in the commercial space and tow and haul heavy equipment six days a week, this might be one of the most important tools you will ever buy. If you are a weekend adventurer who tows the largest 5th wheel camping trailer built deep into the mountains, or you are a weekend racer who hauls a race car trailer to the track each week, you can eliminate your monthly toter payments. The RAM will also handle the daily commuter grind, the family shuttle duties of an active family, and your weekend date night parking options because it easily maneuvers around like a RAM 1500. Also, to help make the in-town drive more convenient, the 2500 has the traditional large trailer mirrors plus added as an insert to those mirrors is probably one of the largest blind spot mirrors I've seen. That oversized blind spot mirror makes changing lanes in town worry and stress-free.

I really like the styling mix of this Lone Star edition. The exterior granite crystal metallic clear-coat paint says 'I'm refined and suburban and look good being valet at the symphony' while the chrome rims, chrome accents on the running boards, and chrome front grill with the RAM logo prominently displayed says 'this Lonestar edition fits right in at the Sonic Drive In or a Friday night high school football game.' The interior of the Lone Star is designed with materials that allow the truck to be used for commercial applications or rugged off-grid adventures and then can easily be cleaned up for date night at some high dollar restaurant. The center console is large enough to store just about anything you would need for your 4,000-acre ranch or hunting excursion.

This year's [IHS Markit] winners have demonstrated effective marketing strategies that have resonated with customers and led to more return to market activity.

Joe LaFeir, President, Automotive Insights, IHS Markit

In the News

Source: RAM | IHS Markit today announced the results of its 26th annual Automotive Loyalty awards program, recognizing Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks for their leadership in customer retention. ... The Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty earns the Automotive Loyalty award in the Heavy Duty Pickup segment. The most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment offers a towing capacity of up to 37,090 pounds and a payload capacity of 7,680 pounds. ... Loyalty is determined when a household that owns a new vehicle returns to market and purchases or leases another new vehicle of the same make, model or manufacturer. The newly acquired vehicle may be either a replacement or an addition to the household fleet. ... IHS Markit has been tracking automotive loyalty for 26 years and is relied upon by major automakers and their marketing partners to effectively manage owner loyalty and conquest efforts through in-depth research and analysis of automotive shopping behaviors, related market influencers, and conquest and retention strategies. The Ram Heavy Duty is the no-compromise benchmark for durability, extreme performance, comfort, luxury materials, innovation and technology extending well past any competitive offerings. The most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment offers a towing capacity of up to 37,090 pounds and a payload capacity of 7,680 pounds. Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at a best-in-class 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque. Class-leading ride and handling is accomplished via a class-exclusive link-coil rear (2500) suspension system with optional rear air suspension (2500 and 3500). The Ram Heavy Duty relentlessly gives maximum effort with the segment's most capability, refinement and operator comfort features.

Specifications

Engine: 410 horsepower 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
Torque: 429 pound-feet
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Wheels: 18" Aluminum
Sound: 6-Speaker AM/FM/Satellite
Color: Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat Exterior Paint
Fuel: 12/18/15 (mpg city/highway/combined)
MSRP (starts): $46,895

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About RAM

The Ram brand has achieved significant success since becoming a stand-alone brand in 2009, winning numerous prestigious awards along the way. The brand, which only makes trucks, has rapidly built a strong reputation as a truck specialist. Creating a distinct identity for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on core customers and the features they find valuable. In order to be the best, it takes a commitment to innovation, capability, efficiency and durability.