Ram displayed the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star at the DFW Auto Show in Dallas, TX. The Ram Lone Star is distributed only in Texas and distinguished by unique “Lone Star” tailgate and interior badges.
Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star models are equipped with standard Class V receiver hitches, electronic trailer brake controllers and power trailer-tow mirrors. Lone Star models include chrome door handles, bumpers and grille surround, as well as halogen headlamps with optional LED lighting. Standard 18-in. steel wheels can be upgraded to 20-in. chrome or painted aluminum wheels.
Ram Lone Star is offered with a choice of two interiors packages and four colors. An optional equipment group features a closed upper-dash door with a Lone Star nameplate badge, a power driver seat and Uconnect 8.4-in. multifunction touchscreen. The trim is available with black/diesel grey, black/light brown, light frost/black or all black premium cloth seats accented with new interior finishes. Seating is available in two-passenger bucket, three-passenger bench, five-passenger bucket or six-passenger bench seating options.
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star is available with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 powertrains, regular, crew and Mega Cab body configurations and 6 ft.-4 in. (Crew and Mega) and 8 ft. (Regular and Crew) bed lengths.
The 410-hp, 429 lb.-ft. of torque 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission is standard. The 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque 6.7-liter High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel – is available on Ram 3500 models. An 850 lb.-ft. Cummins is also available on both the 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty.
Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Lone Star pricing starts at $37,645, plus $1,695 destination. Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star pricing starts at $39,095, plus destination. Lone Star is also available with a monochromatic Sport Appearance package ($1,195) and a Black Appearance package ($2,595), offering buyers a number of personalized exterior looks and an all-black interior. Other popular option groups include a Tow Tech Group ($2,425) and a Safety Group ($2,195).
Several other option packages are available with the Lone Star in order to give buyers their choice of function-specific enhancements. They include a Bed Utility Group, a 4x4 Off-road Group, a Protection Group, Max Towing Package and Premium Lighting Group.
The 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star editions will go on sale in the second quarter of 2019.
