2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express Night Crew 5'7" | V8 HEMI | 8.4in screen | Heated seats/wheel | Trailer brake | 

in Ste-Marie and St-Malachie, near Quebec 

2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express Night Edition 4x4 Crew Cab, a 5.7L HEMI factory-equipped for towing and for winter


This 2021 RAM 1500 Classic Express was ordered by someone who knew what they wanted from a truck. Under the sport performance hood, the 5.7L HEMI V8 is paired with a 3.92 rear axle and an anti-spin rear differential. The factory towing equipment brings together a Class IV hitch receiver, an integrated trailer brake controller and trailer-tow mirrors. Add the Night Edition, heated front seats and steering wheel, remote start and the 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Put into service on February 18, 2021, it shows 146,608 km, above-average mileage we would rather state up front. It is in stock at Daniel Paré, in the Beauce region.


5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle and anti-spin differential

The 5.7L HEMI V8 with variable valve timing produces 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft (556 N·m) of torque, with no mild-hybrid assist. Its multi-displacement system lets it run on four cylinders under light cruise, then brings all eight back as soon as you need them.

The TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic is controlled by a rotary shifter on the dashboard. The 3.92 rear axle, a factory option, favours launches and towing. The anti-spin rear differential, also a billed option, sends torque to the wheel that has grip when the other one spins. On an icy sloped driveway or a sugar-bush road in spring, that combination makes a real difference.

The part-time 4x4 system engages on the fly with an electronic switch, and the multilink coil-spring rear suspension is known for its ride comfort, empty or loaded. The engine block heater and the 730-amp maintenance-free battery make cold-weather starts easier.


Towing and payload

Here are the numbers from the official Canadian Stellantis chart for the 2021 RAM 1500 Classic, established to the SAE J2807 standard, for this exact configuration, meaning Crew Cab 4x4, 5'7" box, 5.7L HEMI V8 and 3.92 axle:

· Maximum trailer weight of 10,270 lb (4,658 kg)
· Gross combined weight rating of 15,975 lb (7,246 kg)
· Payload of up to 1,460 lb (662 kg)

More importantly, this truck has the factory equipment to use it:

· Class IV hitch receiver attached directly to the frame
· Trailer brake controller integrated into the dashboard
· Black power trailer-tow mirrors, manual-folding, with integrated turn signals and courtesy lamps
· 4- and 7-pin trailer wiring harness
· Trailer sway control built into the electronic stability control

With this hitch, tongue weight must not exceed 1,100 lb (499 kg), and a weight-distributing hitch is recommended above 5,000 lb (2,268 kg). We can check your combination with you before you buy. Travel trailer heading for Massif du Sud, ATV trailer, boat or firewood, it is ready as soon as you hitch up.


A well-protected 5'7" box

The box measures 67.4 in. (1,712 mm) at the floor and 66.4 in. (1,687 mm) wide, with 51 in. (1,295 mm) between the wheelhouses, for 50.3 cu. ft. (1.4 m³) of volume. It was ordered with two options that matter every day:

· Spray-in bedliner, which protects the sheet metal from scratches and impacts
· LED bed lighting, handy for loading or unloading after dark

With an overall length of 229 in. (5,816.5 mm), this truck is 8.9 in. (226 mm) shorter than a Crew Cab with the 6'4" box, which you notice in a garage or a tight parking spot.


Winter comfort and life on board

The Crew Cab offers 40.3 in. (1,023 mm) of rear legroom, where the bench seats three passengers. Up front, two superior-grade cloth bucket seats, Diesel Grey in a black cabin, bring total capacity to five. It is not leather, and we would rather say so. In exchange, cloth stays comfortable in deep cold and summer heat alike. The comfort equipment was chosen for Quebec winters:

· Heated front seats and heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
· Remote start and security alarm
· 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar adjust
· Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor
· Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a 7-inch colour display in the instrument cluster

On the practical side, the 115-volt outlet powers a laptop or tool battery charger, and the flat load floor at the back of the cab keeps items under cover that should not ride in the box. Carpet floor covering and front and rear all-weather mats complete the cabin.


Technology and connectivity

The Uconnect 4C system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, added by the Night Edition, supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through a USB cable. Your phone's navigation, music and messages appear on the screen, without handling the phone. There is no built-in navigation, the phone takes care of it. Bluetooth hands-free calling and SiriusXM satellite radio (subscription required) round out the package.


Safety and driver aids

· Six air bags, including front seat-mounted side air bags and side curtain air bags
· ParkView rear back-up camera
· Electronic stability control with all-speed traction control and electronic roll mitigation
· Hill start assist, rain brake support and ready alert braking
· Four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist
· Tire pressure monitoring, automatic headlamps and fog lamps

In the interest of transparency, this truck has no park assist sensors, no blind-spot monitoring, no forward collision warning and no adaptive cruise control. Those systems do not appear on its original window sticker.


Night Edition looks

On Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat paint, a deep pearlescent black, the Night Edition adds a gloss black grille, black headlamp bezels and 20 by 8-inch semi-gloss black aluminium wheels. The Express model's body-colour front fascia and rear bumper carry the black from end to end, and the optional sport performance hood gives the truck a more muscular presence.


Why buy at Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler

Daniel Paré, RAM dealer in Beauce
Located in SAINTE-MARIE EN BEAUCE (Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, 692 Henderson Boulevard) and SAINT-MALACHIE (Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler, 100 Coulombe Road), Daniel Paré is your RAM dealer of reference for the 1500, 2500 and 3500 in Chaudière-Appalaches, 30 minutes from Quebec City, 20 minutes from Saint-Georges, and easily accessible from Lévis, Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Vallée-Jonction, Scott and Sainte-Hénédine. Certified Stellantis service department with Mopar tools, wiTECH, technicians trained on the 5.7L HEMI V8 and the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic, which is no small detail when you are buying a truck whose factory warranty has expired. This truck goes through our pre-delivery inspection before handover. Visit Sainte-Marie at 418-387-5740 or Saint-Malachie at 418-642-2812.


What makes this Classic Express HEMI particularly appealing

· Complete factory towing equipment, Class IV hitch receiver, integrated trailer brake controller and trailer-tow mirrors, to pull up to 10,270 lb (4,658 kg)
· The 395-horsepower 5.7L HEMI V8, paired with the 3.92 axle and an anti-spin rear differential
· Full winter comfort: heated front seats and steering wheel, remote start and dual-zone automatic temperature control
· The 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 115-volt outlet
· A box protected by a spray-in bedliner and lit by LEDs, under a sport performance hood


Frequently asked questions

Is a HEMI at 146,608 km a reasonable buy?
That mileage works out to about 26,000 km per year since the truck was put into service, above the Quebec average. The 5.7L HEMI V8 is one of the most widespread engines in North America: parts are easy to find, technicians know it well and maintenance is predictable. Its longevity depends first on the maintenance it has received, particularly oil changes done on time with the recommended oil. Our pre-delivery inspection assesses its mechanical condition before handover, and the mileage is reflected in the listed price.

How much fuel does it use?
Official Natural Resources Canada ratings for the RAM 1500 Classic 4x4 with the 5.7L V8 are 16.2 L/100 km city, 11.6 L/100 km highway and 14.1 L/100 km combined. The 3.92 axle favours pulling power and towing over fuel economy. Real-world consumption varies with load, trailer, winter tires and cold weather.

What is the difference between the RAM 1500 Classic and the newer generation?
The Classic carries on the previous generation of the RAM 1500, sold alongside the new one since 2019. It keeps simple, proven mechanicals, including the HEMI V8 with no mild-hybrid system. The newer generation offers more rear-seat room, 45.2 in. (1,147 mm) of Crew Cab rear legroom compared with 40.3 in. (1,023 mm) here, along with more advanced driver aids. The Classic suits the buyer who wants a real, well-equipped HEMI truck without paying for those technologies.

How does it handle winter in the Beauce?
It is well equipped for our winters. The part-time 4x4 system engages on the fly, and the anti-spin rear differential helps you get going again on a snowy, sloped driveway. The block heater, remote start, heated front seats and heated steering wheel make January mornings far more pleasant. With an empty box, a pickup's rear end stays light, so dedicated winter tires are still strongly recommended.

How much warranty is left on this truck?
Put into service on February 18, 2021, this truck is no longer covered by the Stellantis factory warranties. The 3-year or 60,000 km basic warranty, the 5-year or 100,000 km powertrain warranty and the corrosion coverage have expired on time, and the major emissions component warranty has expired on mileage. No extended warranty is attached to this unit. Under Quebec's Consumer Protection Act, it falls into category D: no fixed-term good working order warranty applies, but the legal warranty of quality continues to protect you. Ask about the protection plans available at the time of purchase.

Are there open recalls, and what happens at delivery?
Every vehicle is checked in the Stellantis system before delivery, and any applicable recall is performed at no charge by our certified shop, on top of our pre-delivery inspection. You can ask us to run that check in front of you before you commit.

Why buy this truck from you rather than elsewhere?
Because a RAM whose factory warranties have expired is best looked after by a certified Stellantis shop with wiTECH and Mopar parts on hand, and because our Sainte-Marie and Saint-Malachie locations put service less than thirty minutes from most municipalities in the Beauce.