2023 Ram 1500 Orders

[jrip16]

Spoke with my dealer and they verified that they could not place any orders now in granite color so they are checking with the rep to see if there will be a delay in production for all granite color orders. If there is, we will look at the possibility of changing my rebel color to something else.

 

[griff123]

What model and trim did you order and when did u put your order in?

 

[GTyankee]

Ever since the earthquake & tsunami wiped out the Japanese Paint Pigment plant in 2011, no American vehicle companies have been able to have those bright paint colors that we saw before 2011.

That factory is up & running again, but Ram has not taken advantage of it, except for that beautiful BLUE



we no longer have the brilliant Greens, Oranges, Yellows, etc.

Japan Tragedy Affects Auto Industry – Parts AND Paint | Ben's Paint Supply

» Japan Tragedy Affects Auto Industry – Parts AND Paint | PPG Distributor – We Help Our Customers Satisfy Theirs

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“Merck KGaA has lost production of a metallic automotive paint pigment called Xirallic because its factory is 28 miles from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant that was damaged by the earthquake and tsunami”. Read the full article here.

Xirallic pearl pigments have that extra colored “sparkle” that helps auto makers sell cars. This particular factory owned by a German company was the principle supplier of black and red pearl pigments. New vehicles painted with those colors will be come scarce until the company can relocate production or if a competitor is able to reproduce the technology.

 

[jrip16]

What model and trim did you order and when did u put your order in?

I ordered a 2023 rebel granite monotone, hemi etorque, night edition, level 2, 33 gal fuel tank, bed utility group, comfort convenience group.
Ordered Sept 5

 

[jrip16]

I ordered a 2023 rebel granite monotone, hemi etorque, night edition, level 2, 33 gal fuel tank, bed utility group, comfort convenience group.
Ordered Sept 5

I was just told I could change my color as there was no timeline for granite. They gave me 2 red options, white and black. I changed to black and we will see if this gets me D1 status soon.

 

[LetsGoBrandon24]

I ordered the same truck as you except two-tone. Granite is superior and makes the truck faster. Also, why do you suspect there is a production delay for granite? Hydro Blue is also unavailable, but those orders are going to D1 per 5thGenRams and a TRX forum.

 

[Adam2023]

Just contacted my dealer, looks like my truck went into D1 status last week, they are saying it should be built and delivered in January. Again I ordered Bighorn 1500 with the 3.6L with the night package, bighorn level 2 group, lighting group and finally pano roof in flame red. Ordered it 10-26-22. So fingers crossed ill take delivery in early January.

 

[Grahamcracker62]

I ordered a 2023 big horn crew cab 4x4 with the 5.7, night edition, level 2 equipment group in granite on 9/16/22. I have received zero updates on the truck and it’s still in the order confirmed stage on the tracker. I know there’s a delay but I’m seeing people who ordered a month after I did being moved into D1 status. I know I won’t see the truck until late January at a minimum but I don’t understand why I don’t even have a VIN yet while others are in D1.

 

[griff123]

Yiu should have your Vin already, I would reach out to the dealership and inquire with them.

 

[GTyankee]

someone check with the 5th gen & trx sites tomorrow

the plan was to start production November 28, after several delays