2025 Tungsten ordered

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I've owned 6 different Longhorn and Limited models but I ordered a new Tungsten. My dealer had ordered a 2024 Limited for me but I decided not to take it. One determining factor was the discount for fleet in Canada is considerable smaller on a 24 than on a 23 or 25. I guess Ram thinks people will want to buy the old Hemi models.
2025 info at dealers in Canada is still limited. I was told I couldn't get Ram boxes but I've determined they are standard. I ususally order the split tailgate on long box. Any one have Ram boxes with the split tailgate? Is it worth it with the shorter box?
 

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I'm still waiting for it. The first one showed up this past week. Mine should be another week or two...... I've heard that before!

let me/us know when it does show up. i looked at them on line, but, can't really tell much other than they are LOADED.
 

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Those have the HO motor in them. Let us know how it runs when you get it.
 

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I ordered a tungsten from MD a little over two weeks ago. The order was accepted, but has not been scheduled yet. My hopes are for a quick build, but I’m ready for what will likely be a long wait.
 
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I ordered a tungsten from MD a little over two weeks ago. The order was accepted, but has not been scheduled yet. My hopes are for a quick build, but I’m ready for what will likely be a long wait.
That's interesting. My dealer told me that they couldn't order them right now. He told me that he could "make me money" if I backed out of the deal. I know one local dealer sold two Tungstens over MSRP.
 
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let me/us know when it does show up. i looked at them on line, but, can't really tell much other than they are LOADED.
Well, I finally picked up my Tungsten on Friday afternoon and made a quick run to th airport plus a few other spots. I drove it enough to notice a few things.
First I will mention a few dissappointments.
I ordered the Off Road pkg but couldn't actually get it. Stellantis kept deleting the option on the order. No idea why but I wasn't happy.
On a truck that is supposed to be the "S" class of trucks, why is there no night vision, no right hand memory seats and not even a camera washer? I can over look the power tilt and telescopic wheel but these other things should be on a truck of this calibur.
Also the proximity lighting doesn't work even after I made sure they are turned on. Why no door handles that light up like a Jeep?
The bottom half of the door is still cheap functional plastic, positive and negative.
Now for the positive.
I absolutely love the Hurricane High Output but I think it might have more than advertised power. Using a phone app that matched my SRT Jeep performance monitor, we tested the truck today from 0-100KPH(62MPH). We tried it in Sport mode and brake torqued it. Temperature was just above freezing and in 4 wheel auto. The time was 3.43 seconds! I will try this again but it does feel faster than the SRT Jeep. Do these trucks have more than 540hp? Something doesn't quite add up. The engine is smooth and quiet and does rival my V12 Mercedes for NVH. There is noticable turbo lag if you simply punch the throttle. In normal driving it is a non issue for me.
It is too early to tell about fuel economy but highway driving my guess is an improvement of around 3 mpg over the Hemi but you lose that advantage very quickly during spirited driving.
The RAM lighting shining on the ground from the mirrors is very nice. The HUD (head up display) seems to have better definition on the windshield.
The adjustability of the seat is a great improvement. You can extend the lower seat under your legs and the headrest is adjustable for / aft and up / down. Oh and the massage! As mentioned the right hand 24 way power seat should have a memory.
Rear seat recliners have been improved.
I did use the hands free driving and thought it was much better than what I expected after watching other reviews.
I didn't order the split tailgate this time because I wanted the power up on it. I am not dissappointed. No more slamming a tailgate that is out of adjustment.
Finally in the looks department. It is a truck that blends in with other traffic. It is not a stand out truck on the road or in the parking lot. I like that!
The last thing is, I am happy that the Canadian price came down close to $5000 since I ordered mine. I buy fleet so bought at the new lower price!
 
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What do you mean ay “night vision”? My brain may not have kicked in this morning. Thanks for the report. Sounds like a nice truck.
 
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What do you mean ay “night vision”? My brain may not have kicked in this morning. Thanks for the report. Sounds like a nice truck.
Most high end vehicles, even my Jeep Grand Cherokee has a night vision camera that warns of animals or humans ahead before you can see them at night. Works really well for pedestrians in town.
 

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Congrats on the new ride. I hope it is an awesome truck, long term.
 

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thanks for the in depth review. I'm a little disappointed...i thought being touted as a 'flagship" model, i was expecting more, but, over all, it does sound very nice.

i wish you luck with it!
 

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How are the massaging seats... I sat in one at a car show this past summer and the seat was hard and uncomfortable however could not power them up. I had a new palisade with 'massage' type seats and they used air bladders (it seemed) and were meh at best. And fwiw... totally agree on the night vision... that's my one nice to have over anything other option i would choose (in the midwest- with lots of deer and aging eyes lol).

Congrats btw... not everyone can make that $$ leap to the T... very cool!
 
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How are the massaging seats... I sat in one at a car show this past summer and the seat was hard and uncomfortable however could not power them up. I had a new palisade with 'massage' type seats and they used air bladders (it seemed) and were meh at best. And fwiw... totally agree on the night vision... that's my one nice to have over anything other option i would choose (in the midwest- with lots of deer and aging eyes lol).

Congrats btw... not everyone can make that $$ leap to the T... very cool!
I really like the massaging seats. The seats themselves are firm but on long trips that is good.
 

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Mine has moved to production. :)

Can’t even begin to tell you how much that makes me happy.IMG_3435.png
 

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why is there no night vision, no right hand memory seats and not even a camera washer?

Lol, I couldn't tell if you were joking about these as I'd never even heard of any of them before. Camera washer, tf? Then I see you talking about the night vision down below and realize you are serious.

We are two very different people :p

To each their own though, hopefully you end up liking it. I bet it rides like a luxury vehicle compared to mine.
 
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Lol, I couldn't tell if you were joking about these as I'd never even heard of any of them before. Camera washer, tf? Then I see you talking about the night vision down below and realize you are serious.

We are two very different people :p

To each their own though, hopefully you end up liking it. I bet it rides like a luxury vehicle compared to mine.
Yes, different strokes for different folks. I have almost always bought high end vehicles starting with my first vehicle, a 1970 Imperial LeBaron. I absolutely love the Tungsten but it should have more top end equipment if it is sold as a top end luxury truck. The things I mention are on my Jeep Grand Cherokee that cost 1000s less. Why not do the luxury truck right?;) My 1997 SL600 Mercedes is almost 30 years old and has headlight wipers and washers and 3 position memory seats for both occupants. These options aren't new. The 1971 Imperial had headlight wipers too.
 

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Pics, inside and outside, pls... would love to see this luxury beast ;)

BTW..congrats on your new truck!
 
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Pics, inside and outside, pls... would love to see this luxury beast ;)

BTW..congrats on your new truck!
Thanks! It like all the other ones out there except mine is a dirty work truck.
 

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