Stellantis Media Site PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY                                                Contact:                                                             Amy                         Knight                                                                                                Bryan                         Zvibleman                                                                                                                                                                                   PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY                                                                                                                                                           January 12, 2008,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               2008 MODEL YEARSunburst Orange exterior colorDetonator Yellow exterior colorDark Maple Burl woodgrain accents for Laramie modelsNew 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 310 horsepower (31 percent increase) and 330 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement6,000-mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline enginesImproved steering linkage for 4x4 modelsTrailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available2007 MODEL YEARYES® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seatsPower accessory delayE85 compatible 4.7-liter V-8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle—FFV)Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Optional remote startOne-touch, three-blink lane change feature2006 MODEL YEARMulti-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7-liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percentVariable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four-speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7-liter V-6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shiftsFront-axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economyNV244 full-time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front/rear torque split when four-wheel drive is activatedOptional all-wheel-drive electronic transfer case“Tow/haul” feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towingRe-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noiseReduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamicsCoil-over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 modelsSpecifically tuned monotube shock absorbersRe-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamicsRe-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable rideRe-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristicsNew wheel lineup includes:    17-inch aluminum with unique finish (SLT, TRX and TRX4 package)    20-inch aluminum (optional on SLT)    17-inch chrome-clad aluminum (Laramie)    20-inch chrome-clad aluminum (standard on new Sport package, optional on SLT and Laramie)Thicker front door glass and re-engineered door seals for reduced wind noise contributes to interior cabin quietnessPolymer constraint layer on front of dash panel for enhanced engine and road noise abatementRear spoiler positioned on rear liftgate contributes to enhanced vehicle aerodynamicsRedesigned headlamps, grille, front fascia and fender assembliesEnhanced headlamp performanceOptional power sliding backlightAvailable in nine colors, including Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat and Light Khaki Metallic Clear CoatRedesigned instrument panel with four trim levelsOptional full-screen navigation radioOptional DVD rear-seat entertainment system on Quad CabsOptional front bucket seats with full center console available on SLT, Sport package and LaramieRear-seat ladder-style headrests on Quad Cab®Enhanced seat design features including optional bucket seats, enhanced leather offerings and French-stitched sew linesUpscale finishes, including Maple Pommele accents on instrument panel and doors and Satin Silver II accents on control knobsInterior color offerings: Khaki and Medium Slate GrayNew hydroformed frame enables greater front crush zone for enhanced absorption and crash energy dissipationAdvanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags and knee bolstersWeight-based Occupant Classification System (OCS) for controlling front passenger air bag deployment (Quad Cabs)2005 MODEL YEARNew sun roof available on Quad Cab Short BoxNew tailgate badging—ram’s head replaces “DODGE” nameplateUConnect® Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth® technology; optional on SLT and LaramieSIRIUS Satellite Radio optional on Quad Cab Short Box SLT and Laramie(a)New transmission mounts for manual transmissions reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine upgrade provides improved idle quality and fuel economy refinements. Engine upgrade includes a new camshaft profile, lash adjusters, low-tension piston rings and a 9.7:1 compression ratio4.7-liter V-8 engine adds knock sensors and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) for improved efficiencyGetrag 238 six-speed manual transmission replaces the NV3500 five-speed manual on 3.7-liter and 4.7-liter Magnum enginesLow Lockup Speed and turbine damper added to 545RFE with 4.7-liter engine. The turbine damper improves NVH performance allowing for torque converter lockup clutch application at lower speeds2004 MODEL YEARFull-time electric shift optional on Laramie and SLTTow/haul mode offered on light-duty models with automatic transmissionFlexible fuel version of 4.7-liter engine available to fleet customersOptional larger 34-gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bedThe 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiencyNew exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet RedNew adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad CabChrome bodyside moldings standard for LaramieChrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standardBody-color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance groupChrome-clad wheels now standard on LaramieNew available navigation radio with 4.9-inch full-color display, AM/FM stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240-watt amplifier and DVD-based navigation systemSatin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for LaramieLaramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high-contrast color seat insertsLaramie J Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror)2003 MODEL YEARAll-new 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 replaces 5.9-liter545RFE multi-speed automatic transmission available with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter enginesOptional rear window defogger (mid-year introduction)SLT Plus is rebadged as Laramie on regular and Quad Cab models with an extensive list of standard featuresNew tow hooks standard on Laramie four-wheel drive, optional in Protection Group for four-wheel drive ST and SLT and optional with two-wheel drive ST, SLT and LaramieAdjustable pedals with manual transmission—OptionalAM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD—OptionalSteering wheel-mounted audio controls are packaged with AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and CD player or an AM/FM stereo radio with cassette and six-disc in-dash CD changer—SLT; both equipped with 11-speaker Infinity® systemElectronic throttle control on 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 engineAutomatic locking retractor added to front passenger seat beltLATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) added to regular and Quad Cab models2002 MODEL YEARTwo- and four-wheel-drive models with regular and Quad Cab bodiesThree equipment levels—ST, SLT and SLT PlusSport Appearance Group and Sport Appearance Group with 20-inch wheels and tires—Optional SLT and SLT PlusNext-generation 3.7-liter Magnum SOHC, SMPI V-6 engine with balance shaftNext-generation 4.7-liter Magnum SOHC, SMPI V-8 engine45RFE multi-speed automatic transmissionAvailable electric-shift four-wheel-drive transfer caseRefined manual four-wheel-drive transfer caseAll-new frames with fully boxed side railsIndependent front suspension on four-wheel-drive modelsRefined two-wheel-drive suspension systemsRack-and-pinion steeringP245/70R17 standard tiresP275/55R20 on two-wheel-drive models and P275/60R20 on four-wheel-drive modelsStandard four-wheel disc brakes—Largest in the industryTruck-industry first dual-rate power brake boosterAll-new, roomier, stiffer body structureBed length of short-box models reduced to provide increased cab interior roominessIndustry-exclusive wide-opening forward-hinged rear door with outside door handles and full roll-down windowsTrailer Tow outside mirrors with rotating heads for improved rearward visibilityStructural rear bumper—Class III trailer towing capability without added equipmentClass IV trailer hitch platform—Integrated with rear bumper structureExtended regular and Quad Cab interiors—Roomiest in the industryPower adjustable pedals with automatic transmission—Optional SLT, in SLT PlusAll-new, customer-oriented interior with added storageAll-new seats for increased passenger comfort60/40 split/folding rear seat—Available on SLT and SLT Plus Quad Cab modelsImproved storage compartments under rear seats on Quad Cab modelsSteel fold-flat load floor—Available on SLT and SLT Plus Quad Cab modelsLarger, more versatile cab-back storage systems on regular cab modelsPickup truck-first Dual-zone Climate Control—SLT PlusElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with customer-programmable features—SLT PlusBest-in-class optional Infinity premium speaker system—11 premium speakers in seven locations and a 240-watt digital amplifierTruck-industry first side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for front and rear seat outboard occupants—OptionalAdjustable front seat head restraints—StandardOutboard front seat belt pretensioners—StandardEnhanced interior head impact protection—StandardExtension of Quad Cab body allows use of rearward-facing child seats in back seat2001 MODEL YEARJuly 2000 ProductionClub Cab body style discontinuedUser-ready child seat upper anchors on cab back panelsJanuary 2000 ProductionHigh Output Cummins turbo diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission only (245 horsepower and 505 lb.-ft. torque)2000 MODEL YEAREight-foot box with 1500 Club Cab body discontinuedNew front suspension and steering systems on all modelsAll-new brake system with dual-piston front disc brake calipers and quick-response vacuum booster1999 MODEL YEARUpgraded Sport Appearance Group—Front bumper and fascia, grille, quad headlamps1998 MODEL YEARQuad Cab body style introducedNext-generation driver and front-passenger air bags (running change)(a)Passenger air bag cutoff switch (regular cab and Quad Cab only) (running change)(b)Removable storage module under rear seats of Quad Cab (mid-year introduction)1995 MODEL YEARClub Cab model added1994 MODEL YEARAll-new regular cab models introducedModel designations changed to 1500, 2500 and 3500(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts.Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.(b) Important—Always remove key and replace cover. Rearward-facing child seats may be usedin the front seat only with the passenger air bag turned off.