Ram 1500 Crew Cab Earns TOP SAFETY PICK 'Hat Trick' as IIHS Announces New Ratings

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The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab has achieved the TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the IIHS, marking the third consecutive year for this accolade. The rating is attributed to its superior Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system and outstanding performance in six crashworthiness tests. The truck's AEB technology combines camera and radar capabilities, enhancing safety by potentially avoiding frontal impacts. Ram aims to deliver exceptional vehicle safety, underscoring the importance of safety for families and communities.

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• Achieved 'TOP SAFETY PICK' rating for the third year in a row.
• Automatic Emergency Braking system received a 'superior' rating, enhancing safety.
• Highest scores in all six IIHS crashworthiness tests, demonstrating robust safety features.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

• Third time a Ram 1500 crew cab pickup has earned the TOP SAFETY PICK rating under latest IIHS test regimen
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) graded "superior"
• Highest possible ratings in each of six IIHS crashworthiness tests

The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab has earned the TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2022.

The rating applies to models equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology and adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist, and it reprises the truck's performances in 2021 and 2020.

"The Ram 1500 Crew Cab's winning streak underlines our ongoing pledge to deliver exceptional vehicle safety," said Mike Koval Jr., head of Ram brand. "Our customers use their trucks to provide for their families or help their communities. We want them to do so, safely."

The IIHS revised its ratings system in 2020 to include a greater emphasis on lighting and AEB. The Ram 1500 Crew Cab's AEB system, which is standard equipment on Rebel, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited 10th Anniversary and TRX models, earned "superior" rating – the highest possible IIHS grade.

The system is enabled by sensor-fusion technology, which combines camera capabilities with radar sensors to help determine if a frontal impact with another vehicle appears imminent. If, after multiple alerts, the driver does not respond to the potential risk, the system deploys the vehicle's brakes to help avoid impact or reduce its severity.

Central to the truck's TOP SAFETY PICK rating was its performance in six IIHS crashworthiness tests that included three types of frontal crashes. The remaining tests inflict damage consistent with a side impact, rear impact and a rollover.

The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab achieved the highest possible score in each.

Ram Truck Brand
In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab, ProMaster and ProMaster City, the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done and families where they need to go.

Ram is the number one brand in new vehicle quality and is the only truck-exclusive brand to ever finish first in J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study (2021), which tracks new vehicle performance over the first three months of ownership. In the same study, Ram Heavy Duty models also scored best, making Ram the number-one truck brand in new vehicle quality among large heavy-duty pickups.

In addition, the latest J.D. Power APEAL study - which rates the emotional bond between customers and their vehicles – named the 2021 Ram 1500 as the best vehicle in the large light-duty pickup category. This marks the second straight year Ram 1500 has received top honors.

The 2022 Ram 1500 lineup includes the Know & Go mobile app featuring an immersive experience for customers who want to learn more about their vehicles.

Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the benchmarks for:

• 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Towing capacity of 37,090 lbs. with Ram 3500
• Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500
• Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen
• Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions
• Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab
• The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
• Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
• Ram 1500, America's most powerful half-ton diesel pickup with 480 lb.-ft. of torque, achieves an unsurpassed 33 mpg highway and delivers up to 1,000 miles of range on a single tank of fuel
• Ram 1500 TRX is the quickest, fastest and most powerful mass-produced pickup truck in the world
• Most awarded light-duty truck in America
• Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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FAQ

What does the 'TOP SAFETY PICK' rating for the Ram 1500 Crew Cab mean?

The 'TOP SAFETY PICK' rating indicates that the Ram 1500 Crew Cab meets high safety standards, particularly in crashworthiness and equipped safety technologies like Automatic Emergency Braking.

How many times has the Ram 1500 Crew Cab received the 'TOP SAFETY PICK' designation?

The Ram 1500 Crew Cab has received the 'TOP SAFETY PICK' designation three times.

What safety features contributed to the Ram 1500 Crew Cab's high safety rating?

Key features include the Automatic Emergency Braking system and adaptive LED projector headlamps.

What tests did the Ram 1500 Crew Cab excel in to achieve its safety rating?

The Ram 1500 Crew Cab excelled in six IIHS crashworthiness tests, including various frontal, side, rear impact, and rollover tests.

When was the Ram 1500 Crew Cab's safety rating announced?

The safety rating was announced on February 24, 2022.