The 2024 Ram 1500 Leads the Pack in Lee’s Summit
The 2024 Ram is the most luxurious Ram 1500 ever based on standard and available features offered, and the McCarthy Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge team is incredibly excited to present it to customers in Lee’s Summit and near Kansas City who are looking for the best 4x4 pickup truck for their needs.
It doesn’t matter if you’re into towing, off-roading, overlanding, hauling, commuting, or any of the many other possible uses of the amazingly capable Ram pickup truck – the 2024 Ram 1500 is the best truck on the market for anyone considering a half-ton pickup truck near Lee’s Summit.
The McCarthy Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge team loves to shout about how spectacular the Ram is, but we know you might prefer a calmer approach while you’re on your phone or tablet. Join us as we break down just a portion of what makes the Ram the best truck to buy.
Is the 2024 Ram 1500 Available with a V8 in Kansas City?
Of course there’s a V8 (or two) available on the 2024 Ram 1500, but we’ll start with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine before we move on to the two V8 engine choices.
The venerated 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque is the standard engine in many Ram trims, and it’s a capable workhorse. It produces 305 maximum horsepower, 273 pound-feet of torque, and has 7,730 pounds of towing capacity when configured properly. It features eTorque mild hybrid technology which combines powerful and efficient technologies while providing additional torque. The V6 engine can also be configured to deliver best-in-class Hybrid payload of 2,300 lbs.
What About the 2024 Ram 1500 V8 Hemi?
The 5.7L Hemi V8 returns for 2024 with eTorque mild hybrid technology to offer a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds when properly configured.
This respected V8 engine produces a maximum 395 horsepower and 410 max pound-feet of torque while offering the satisfying rumble only a V8 can produce. The Ram pickup truck with V8 engine is worth a test drive with the McCarthy team and consideration for your next new pickup truck near Lee’s Summit.
There’s another V8 available on the 2024 Ram: the legendary 6.2L supercharged Hemi V8. This monster is only available in the Ram 1500 TRX and is the most powerful factory-installed engine in its class! Are you ready for a Ram pickup truck that harness a maximum output of 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque?
Ram truck buyers who opt for this earth-shaker will run their quarter ton pickup truck from 0 – 60 MPH in as little as 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 118 MPH. The 2024 RAM 1500 TRX will thrill you while still offering 1,360 pounds of payload capacity and as much as 8,100 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.
This is the engine lineup to beat when you’re shopping for the best pickup truck for 4x4 shoppers near Kansas City and in Lee’s Summit.
2024 Ram 1500 Trim Levels for Kansas City Area Shoppers
The Ram is in its most luxurious form ever for the 2024 model year and offers Lee’s Summit pickup truck customers a broad selection of trim levels. Each trim has details that make them special, but here’s a highlight or two from each trim:
- Limited – the most advanced and luxurious Ram ever and available Limited Elite Package
- Limited Longhorn – 12-inch Navigation standard and available Southfork Edition
- Laramie – available 12-inch programmable Driver Info Display
- Rebel – available Night edition (see below for more!)
- Big Horn – leather-wrapped steering wheel and available BackCountry package
- Tradesman – class-exclusive available in-floor storage and available Warlock Package
There is a Ram configuration available for every truck buyer’s needs in Kansas City, and the McCarthy team is eager for the chance to discuss which one works best for you.
The Ram Rebel at McCarthy Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge
The Rebel trim is the perfect way to customize your Ram and stand out on the streets around Lee’s Summit. Here’s a rundown of the some of the standard and optional equipment you can add to your Ram Rebel to make it perfectly yours:
- The G/T Package and Night Edition are available
- Coil suspension with a 1” lift that offers 9.7” of ground clearance
- Your choice of three available Uconnect systems
- Available 360° trailer surround view camera
- Optional class-exclusive Four-Corner Active Level™ air suspension with a lift of 2” and 10.7” ground clearance
- Vinyl / cloth bucket seats with available 8-way driver seat power adjustment
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- That amazing available multi-function tailgate
- Sporty performance hood, tow hooks, and lower two-tone paint
- Available RamBox
- All-Terrain 33” Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac® tires
The Rebel offers you customization and off-road capability that, when combined, give Ram truck owners in Kansas City an even more enjoyable ownership experience.
2024 Ram Special Edition Pickup Trucks
Customization is a significant part of shopping for and owning the best pickup truck on the market, and the 2024 Ram 1500 truck has four unique special editions you can choose from to make your Ram even more unique.
- Ram 1500 Sport Appearance Package is available on the 2024 Ram 1500 pickup trucks in Laramie, Big Horn, and Tradesman models. Shoppers who select this optional package will love the look of their available 20” aluminum upgraded wheels, outlined white letter all-season tires, and body-color exterior accents.
- 2024 Ram 1500 Night Edition is available on Limited, Laramie, Rebel, Big Horn, and Tradesman models. You’ll go dark and daring with blacked-out wheels, black exterior accents, and a black grille surround.
- The 2024 Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Rebel G/T lets Ram drivers own the asphalt. You’ll get performance-focused paddle shifters on the steering wheel, a console-mounted floor shift, and more performance features.
- 2024 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn Southfork Edition pays homage to the American Southwest and features a color scheme inspired by the brown hues in the mountains, available 22” wheels, and the always astounding multifunction tailgate.
Ready to see these special edition Ram pickup trucks near Kansas City and decide which one is right for you? Come see the McCarthy team at our Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge dealership in Lee’s Summit.
Advanced Technology in the 2024 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck
Owning a 4x4 pickup truck isn’t just about horsepower, torque, seating space, or towing/hauling capacity. Modern truck shoppers expect the best truck on the market to be packed with technology, and the 2024 Ram 1500 pickup truck delivers as the most technologically advanced Ram 1500 ever. You’ll have access to available technology such as the following:
- 12” driver information digital cluster display that offers plenty of customization and easy-to-see vehicle information
- Head-Up Display offering configurable access to information like your speed, incoming calls, and navigation guidance
- The Digital Rearview offers a real-time view from a rear-facing camera
- Uconnect 5 NAV with a 12” touchscreen and available Ram Connect which supports Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Available 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot
The safety of the 2024 Ram 1500 is enhanced greatly by a bevy of intuitive standard and available safety features that help you at every turn such as the following:
- Available Pedestrian Emergency Braking
- Available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Available Adaptive Cruise Control
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- Available Blind Spot Monitor System
- Available 360 Surround View Camera
Used Ram 1500 for Sale Near Lee’s Summit
Are you determined to get behind the wheel of the best pickup on the road, but want to pursue a Pre-Owned Ram truck near Kansas City? The McCarthy Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge team has plenty of Pre-Owned Ram pickup trucks available for your consideration.
Your used Ram can still have the 5.7L Hemi V8 or Cummins turbodiesel engine, the fantastic body and suspension of a modern Ram pickup, and the towing/hauling capacities offered in the 2024 Ram, while also saving you thousands. Reach out to our team by calling (816) 434-0674 to arrange a visit and explore our inventory of used 4x4 trucks near Lee’s Summit.
Looking for New Ram 1500 Lease and Purchase Deals at a Truck Dealer in Kansas City?
If you’re ready to buy a Ram 1500 (or something heavier duty) the team at McCarthy Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge has the knowledge and inventory of the best truck on the market to help find you the perfect new 4x4 truck.
Take a look at our New Vehicle Specials for a selection of our fantastic deals on new Ram pickup trucks as well as other new vehicles at our Lee’s Summit dealership.
Have questions about the Ram 1500 or other new pickup trucks? The McCarthy team is here and ready to help! Give us a call at (816) 434-0674 or visit our Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge dealership at 1051 SE Oldham Parkway in Lee’s Summit, MO.
We can’t wait to meet you!