Carsales Staff•28 Aug 2013
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Performax International announces Dodge Ram for Oz
Queensland firm now taking orders for right-hand drive, ADR-approved traditional American pick-upNorth America's 2013 Truck of the Year is now available in Australia. The Dodge Laramie 2500 has achieved ADR certification and is being sold in right-hand drive form by Queensland conversion specialist Performax International.
Buyers placing their orders with Performax in August can expect to receive delivery of their new Dodge in December or January. Performax is not revealing prices for the Ram, saying simply that the final price will vary according to individual specification.
In standard form the Ram 2500 can tow 4.5 tonnes, but models fitted with dual rear wheels are rated at up to 13.6 tonnes and are approved for fifth-wheel trailers. A 6.7-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel supplied by Cummins produces 287kW and 1152Nm. The engine drives through a six-speed automatic to the vehicle's four-wheel drive system, which offers on-the-fly shifting to low-range.
Built on a stronger chassis and featuring the improved suspension, the latest Ram is claimed to offer better ride comfort and cornering. Four-wheel discs provide enhanced braking, courtesy of an exhaust brake and a towing mode for the transmission, which delivers engine braking on hills.
Standard features for the five-seat crew cab model include MP3-compatible Alpine audio, trip computer, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, leather seats with electric adjustment in the front, and restyled dashboard featuring touch screen, reverse parking sensors, reversing camera and tyre pressure monitor. In the rear the Ram is appointed with cowboy-style saddle bags in lieu of conventional seat-back map pockets, and a cool box for drinks is located below the floor.
"The Ram has been extremely popular in the United States since it was released earlier this year and our customers have been keenly waiting for the right-hand drive version," said Performax International General Manager Glenn Soper, as quoted in a press release.
"It's been worth the wait, because the RHD Ram has turned out beautifully, with excellent road manners, performance, comfort and unmatched towing capability for those with big trailers.
"Performax International is now Australia's biggest one-stop shop for American sports trucks, with fully-complianced Dodge Rams, Chevy Silverados and Toyota Tundra re-engineered with OE quality and ready to provide an ownership experience no rivals from other countries can match."
All right-hand drive conversions undertaken by Performax International meet the ISO 9001 quality assurance standard. Annually, the company converts and complies 300 vehicles. The Ram is sold with a four-year/120,000km warranty, including roadside assist for the duration.
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