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Technical / Mechanical
⦁ Engine: 3.0 litre twin-turbo (I6 “Hurricane”) petrol engine. One listing puts the output at around 420 hp and 635 Nm of torque for the GCC version.
⦁ Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive (4×4) with automatic transmission.
⦁ Transmission: 8-speed automatic (in many markets).
⦁ Rear axle / ratio: One spec shows 3.92 rear axle ratio.
⦁ Suspension & brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, brake assist. (For example: one spec sheet shows “4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ 4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist” for a 3.0 L version)
⦁ Dimensions (approx for GCC spec): Length about ~5,890 mm; Width ~2,030 mm; Height ~1,960 mm; Wheelbase ~3,690 mm.
⦁ Ground clearance: ~239 mm in one spec.
⦁ Seating capacity: 5.
⦁ “RamBox” cargo system: Side-rail storage integrated into the bed with lockable compartments in the side walls of the cargo box (“RamBox”). The listing in Dubai mentions “with RamBox”.
Payload and towing figures: Specific numbers vary by version and market, but expect heavy-duty capability given the 4×4 and twin-turbo petrol setup.
Exterior Features
⦁ Bold pickup truck styling with Crew Cab body (4 doors) and large bed plus RamBox storage.
⦁ LED headlamps (in many trim/options) and LED-daytime running lamps.
⦁ Fog lights included in many specs.
⦁ Side steps likely included (for easier access to the cab) in some spec sheets.
⦁ Alloy wheels: one listing shows 18-inch wheels for the “3.0L Crew TT with RamBox” in Dubai.
⦁ Premium paint options and styling details: one ad lists “Premium paint / Sport suspension” for the RamBox version.
⦁ The RamBox compartments (under the bed rail sides) provide enclosed storage boxes accessible from the sides of the bed.
Interior Features
⦁ Luxury pickup interior trim: leather seats (front and rear), power adjustable front seats. Example ad: “Leather seats, Power seats, Wireless Charger”.
⦁ Infotainment: Large touchscreen display with Uconnect system ( UAE site lists “8.4″ Touchscreen Display” for 3.0L version)
⦁ Connectivity: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto typically supported.
⦁ Climate control: likely dual-zone automatic climate control in higher trims. Some listings mention heated and ventilated seats front and rear in advanced versions.
⦁ Storage & convenience: In-floor storage bins in the 2nd row (Crew Cab), power mirrors, wireless charger, possibly 115 V outlet, etc.
⦁ Digital instrument cluster / advanced driver display: Some spec sheets show large TFT screens and digital rear‐view mirror.
Safety & Driver-Assistance Features
⦁ Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) standard. Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control (in some versions). Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning/Assist.
⦁ Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning.
⦁ Seat-mounted side airbags, curtain airbags front/rear.
⦁ Rear-view camera, parking sensors (depending on trim). One ad lists “Reversing Camera”.
⦁ Isofix child-seat anchors
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