The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic offers pickup truck owners the iconic Ram design with all the modern features you expect from a half-ton pickup truck in today’s market. Engineered to tackle the demands of the jobsite, while offering a comfortable and amenity-filled cabin for your next family adventure, the Ram 1500 Classic is a jack of all trades vehicle in every sense of the word. With two tried and true powertrain options, a handful of unique trim levels and a multitude of available features and packages to choose from, there’s a perfect Ram 1500 Classic out there for everyone. Continue reading below to learn more about this iconic pickup, and find your very own 2023 Ram 1500 Classic right here at Fraser Durham Chrysler in Oshawa, Ontario.
Exterior Design
Iconic Ram Style
The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic brings together the iconic style of the previous generation truck with the latest in modern technology and amenities. From its distinctive crosshair grille to the “Classic” badging on the fenders, the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic lineup offers a range of eye-catching colours, wheel designs and available appearance packages that truly make it your own.
Available Exterior Appearance Packages
Select 2023 Ram 1500 Classic models can be equipped with unique exterior appearance packages that can make your pickup truck stand out from the crowd. Choose from three available packages including:
- Warlock: The range-topping Ram 1500 Warlock announces your arrival with a unique black grille design & badging, 20-inch gloss black aluminum wheels and smoked LED head and tail lamps.
- Express Blackout: Get behind the wheel of a monochromatic pickup truck, with all-black front and rear bumpers, grille, badging and headlamp bezels. Available exclusively on Ram 1500 Classic Express models.
- Night Edition: A stylish contrasting appearance package that features a gloss black grille, badging, headlamp bezels and bold “RAM” tailgate lettering. Exclusively available exclusively on Ram 1500 Classic Express models.
Interior Design & Amenities
Performance-Oriented Seating
Select 2023 Ram 1500 Classic models can be equipped with available bucket seats through the Wheel & Sound Group and Popular Equipment Group packages. These performance-oriented seats come with a 10-way power driver seat, adjustable power lumbar support and a full-length centre floor console with 115V auxiliary power outlet.
Exceptional Amenities
Power windows, heating & air conditioning, a 12-volt power outlet and USB ports come standard on all 2023 Ram 1500 Classic models. For further comfort and convenience, Ram offers an available dual-zone climate control system, heated front seats and steering wheel, a fold-down centre console, as well as in-floor rear seat storage bins on select models.
Performance
Tried & True Canadian Powertrains
For the 2023 model year, the Ram 1500 Classic can be equipped with two highly regarded powertrain options. The standard engine is the 3.6-litre Pentastar™ V6 that generates 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Pickup truck owners who need more power can equip their 1500 Classic with the venerable 5.7-litre HEMI© V8 engine that generates 395 horsepower and an impressive 410 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of which engine you choose, a standard E-Shifter controlled 8-speed automatic is equipped on the pickup truck.
Towing Capacity
When equipped with the available 5.7-litre HEMI© V8 engine, the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic boasts a maximum towing capacity of 4,813 kgs (10,610 lbs) and a maximum payload capacity of 1,043 kgs (2,300 lbs). When equipped with the standard 3.6-litre Pentastar™ V6, the truck is rated to tow a respectable maximum capacity of 3,447 kgs (7,600 lbs) and a maximum payload capacity of 875 kgs (1,930 lbs)
| Engines | 3.6L Pentastar™ V6 | 5.7L HEMI© VVT V8 |
| Horsepower | 305 | 395 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 269 | 410 |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Efficiency (Combined L/100 km) (4×2/4×4) | 11.7 / 12.5 | 13.8 / 14.1 |
Technology
7-inch In-Cluster Display
Located between the speedometer and the tachometer, the available customizable 7-inch display offers vital real-time driving information in direct view of the driver. Scroll through fuel economy, trailer braking, payload, engine performance, trip data, navigation assistance and Uconnect settings with ease using the steering-wheel-mounted controls.
Uconnect© Multimedia Systems
Depending on the model you opt for, expect to find one of two available Uconnect© multimedia centre touchscreens equipped on your 2023 Ram 1500 Classic pickup truck. The standard unit is a 5-inch Uconnect© 3 system that’s equipped with bluetooth® streaming audio. Owners who opt for high trim models or equip their truck with an available technology package receive a larger Uconnect© 4 8.4-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, SiriusXM capabilities, as well as 3D Navigation, SiriusXM Guardian and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Safety & Driver Assistance
ParkView Rear Back-up Camera
Standard on all models, the ParkView© rear backup camera displays the area behind the truck directly onto the Uconnect© multimedia touchscreen. It can also provide dynamic assistance guidelines to assist when hitching up to a trailer.
Rear Park Assist System
The available Park-Sense® Rear Park Assist System uses rear-mounted radar sensors to alert you of potential obstacles behind the vehicle. These sensors detect moving or stationary obstacles and send out an audible alert that gets louder the closer you get.
2023 Ram 1500 Classic Trim Levels
Tradesman
Starting at $41,691*Standard features:
– 3.6L Pentastar™ V6 Engine
– 5-inch Uconnect© 3 Touchscreen
– ParkView© Rear Back-Up Camera
SLT
Starting at $47,051*Highlights:
– Remote Keyless Entry
– Bright Chrome Grille, Front & Rear Bumpers
– Hands-Free Communication with Wireless Connectivity
Express
Starting at $49,021*Highlights:
– 17-inch Aluminum Wheels
– Body-Colour Front Facia, Bumper & Grille
– Carpet Flooring with Front & Rear Floor Mats
Night Edition
Starting at $51,172*Highlights:
– 8.4-inch Uconnect© 5 Multimedia System
– Gloss Black Grille & Black Inserts
– Automatic Quad Halogen Headlights
Warlock
Starting at $53,482*Highlights:
– Part-Time 4WD Transfer Case
– 7-inch Customizable In-Cluster Display
– 20-inch High-Gloss Black Aluminum Wheels
For a great selection of Ram 1500 Classic models, and the rest of our model lineup, visit Fraser Chrysler in Oshawa, Ontario for your new and used vehicle needs. Our team is here to help you with all your vehicle sales, service, parts, and auto financing needs. Talk to our team, today, at our Oshawa car dealership, and experience the premium vehicle shopping experience.