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Ram 1500 Lone Star and Big Horn models will now offer the BackCountry Edition for the 2022 model year. This new edition makes the truck more comfortable and off-road capable, and Ram is showing it off at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
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What does the BackCountry Edition include?
The BackCountry Edition stands out from other Ram 1500 models with its 18-inch black wheels, black badging, black tu-tone exterior paint, exhaust tips, headlamp bezels, and running boards. A body-color grille surround also comes standard, and a tonneau cover works to keep items secure in the truck bed.
The 2022 Ram 1500 BackCountry Edition features the 4×4 Off-Road Group as well. This consists of a rear electronic locking axle, a power steering and fuel tank, and skid plates to protect the front suspension. It also has tow hooks, a transfer case, all-terrain tires, hill-descent control, and off-road calibrated shocks to make for smoother drives on rough paths.
The Bed Utility Group adds a deployable bed step, upper adjustable tie-downs, bed lighting, and a spray-in bed liner. It also includes a bed extender if you opt for the RamBox Cargo Management System too.
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Inside the cabin, a BackCountry badge appears on the instrument panel, and Mopar all-weather slush mats keep the floor clean. The blacked-out interior features bucket seats in both rows as well.
You can choose either the 4×4 Crew Cab or 4×4 Quad configurations for the BackCountry Edition. Each offers the 5.7-liter V8 engine with and without the eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System. No matter which powertrain you select, it will deliver 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.
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The 2022 Ram 1500 BackCountry Edition will hit dealerships in the third quarter of 2021 and have a starting price of $40,085 plus a $1,695 destination fee.
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