The 2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat coming soon. The 2018 and the next few years are going to be important for carmakers that manufacture pickup trucks. From GM to Ford, all companies are focusing on pickup truck segment and so FCA cannot sit idle! The company as revamped the popular Ram 1500 lineup for 2019. While the newly unveiled Ram 1500 range unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show has got good reviews from all corners, it faces stiff competition from the revamped Ford F-150 lineup and Chevy Silverado 1500 range. That is why FCA is possibly thinking of introducing a powerful variant of Ram 1500- one powered by the company’s iconic SRT Hellcat power train.
2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat – Best among its segment
The Ram 1500 Rebel, equipped with the mighty Hellcat engine will be sold with enough amenities and safety technologies. It will be on par with the regular trims, in this regard.
So, you can expect the cabin to be made with upscale materials and FCA may use noise deadening materials to ensure ride is quieter. The new Uconnect infotainment system will be present with a large touch screen controller. It will support GPS, Bluetooth and Smartphone OS. A Harman Kardon premium sound setup and sunroof will be offered as options.
The cabinof new 2019 1500 SRT Hellcat will also get a lot of bins and consoles to store gadgets and small items. You can also expect amenities like climate control, leather seats, hearted seats and steering wheel. Safety features will include surround-view camera system, many airbags, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning and adaptive cruise control.
2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat – Whole Power Unit
The new 2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat lineup is sold in the trims- Tradesman, Rebel, Laramie Longhorn, Laramie, Bighorn, and Limited. The new lineup offers a blend of stylish design, a revamped cabin, improved technology and amenities and advanced safety technologies.
The powerful Hellcat version may be offered on the Rebel trim though the company has not said anything with certainty. At the Detroit Auto Show, a Ram Rebel model was showcased with infotainment clock set at 7:07. Given the fact, the output of the famous HellCat engine is 707 hp, industry experts assume the company is soon launching the model. This will be aimed at the new Ford Raptor.
As a matter of fact, FCA had unveiled the Hellcat-powered 1500 as Rebel TRX concept back in 2016. A number of design cues from that concept truck were taken into the Ram 1500 lineup for 2018 and 2019. So, there is chance of the same engine making the way under the hood of 2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat. The upcoming Ford F-150 Raptor is expected to come with a mighty V8 engine and to counter it the HellCat engine with 707 hp output will be a good contender. FCA actually used the Hellcat engine in the new Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and so it can very well use the same engine in the Ram lineup.
2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat – Price
The upcoming 2019 RAM 1500 SRT Hellcat with hellcat powered engine is an exciting truck aimed at the power mongers. It is likely to be priced above the regular trims.