7 Features That Make the 2019 Ram 1500 Unexpectedly Luxurious

The full-size pickup is the vehicle of choice when it comes to getting work done. But when the day is over, no other truck can provide off-duty comfort like the 2019 Ram 1500. Whether you just want to relax after a tough day on the job or enjoy a weekend night out on the town, the new Ram delivers a level of luxury and comfort you never thought possible in a pickup truck.

Going beyond supportive leather seats and high-quality materials, the redesigned Ram also offers a host of innovative features engineered to relax both mind and body. Intuitive electronic aids reduce driver fatigue, while superb entertainment features help the miles tick by.

Here are seven specific features that elevate the 2019 Ram 1500 to a new level of luxury.

1. 19-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System

No matter what kind of music you listen to, everything will sound better when played through the Ram's optional 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Yes, that's right — 19 speakers powered by a 900-watt Class-D amplifier. Together they make this the most powerful audio system ever offered in a pickup truck.

The speakers aren't packed in for sheer numbers either — each driver has been optimally placed to provide the most authentic sound reproduction possible. Six dash-mounted speakers create a perfectly rendered soundstage, while a trio of speakers in each front door adds a fullness that you'll feel as well as hear. And the rear passengers aren't left out with this setup either: The rear doors boast one speaker each, in addition to four mounted in the ceiling, for a full 360-degree surround-sound experience. Add in the 10-inch subwoofer behind the seat, and you have a complete audiophile-quality system that's as advanced as anything you'll find in a European luxury sedan, let alone competitors' trucks.

2. Active Noise Cancellation With Acoustic Glass

Sometimes luxury isn't about what you add, but what you take out. The 2019 Ram 1500 brings that idea to a new level through the use of both passive and active sound-suppression systems. Acoustic glass is the first line of defense against unwanted outside noise. It's used to keep out wind and road rumble as well as additional auditory disturbances that could interrupt the tranquility of the cabin.

Any unwanted noise that makes it past the glass is met with another piece of ingenious technology: active noise cancellation. In the Ram, that means four separate microphones in the cabin that detect undesirable noise and then actively broadcast sound waves through the speakers to cancel out the offending sounds. You'll never hear it working, but you'll certainly hear the difference.

3. 12-Inch Touchscreen With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Technology that's intuitive and beautiful to look at is another kind of luxury you'll find in the new 2019 Ram 1500. Its optional 12-inch touchscreen display delivers the look and feel of a high-end tablet, yet this one is always charged and ready to work in tandem with the rest of the Ram's systems, providing useful information at your fingertips.

From the crisp, clear map display to the responsive buttons, the Uconnect^® system blends class-leading capabilities and user-friendliness like no other truck on the market. The extra-large screen can be set to show a single application, such as navigation only, or divided in half to display two apps, such as map and audio, at the same time.

4. Adaptive Headlights and Adaptive Cruise Control

When you're on the road and your truck steps in to help manage the small things, that's true luxury. In the Ram 1500 that means an adaptive headlight system that gives you the full power of the standard LED headlights when conditions allow. If the system senses an oncoming car or even a car in your lane, it quickly kicks down the headlights to their standard setting to avoid blinding other drivers. It happens so quickly that you'll barely notice it working. But you will notice how clearly you can see outside, even during the darkest of nights.

The available adaptive cruise control function performs a similar task. Set your desired speed and following distance, and the system will maintain both to keep you safe. It's one small feature that makes a big difference over the long haul, reducing fatigue and helping you keep a safe distance from traffic around you. It's not necessary to get the job done, but once you get used to it you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.

5. Air Suspension for a Smooth Ride

No other truck on the market offers the Ram 1500's unique combination of refined ride quality and rugged capability. That's because no other truck on the market offers its class-exclusive four-corner air suspension. It's a sophisticated yet durable setup that's flexible enough to soak up a wide variety of terrain while maintaining the kind of towing and hauling capability that you'd expect in a full-size truck. Its ability to preserve the Ram's legendary performance along with delivering exceptional ride quality is unrivaled, but the benefits extend beyond a smooth ride.

Passengers will be delighted to find the driver can manually lower the pickup using a button on the key fob, making it easy for travelers of all heights and ages to comfortably climb in and out of the cabin. This same curbside lowering feature is also beneficial when loading heavy items into the bed of the truck. Once underway, the truck automatically returns to standard height. From there, the driver can raise the truck to increase ground clearance when maneuvering on uneven terrain. And at highway speeds on the open road, the truck will automatically lower itself below standard height to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy.

6. Reclining Rear Seats

Full-size pickups can be as comfortable as large sedans when road-tripping with friends and family. With class-leading rear passenger legroom measuring 45 inches, the 2019 Ram 1500 doesn't dismiss the comfort of its backseat passengers. The redesigned Ram took rear seat comfort a step further, adding reclining seatbacks. Rear seat bottoms slide forward 3 inches to facilitate an 8-degree recline. That measurement may not sound like much, but ask anyone who sits in the back and you'll find out — this is one of the Ram's unique luxury features that will make your passengers glad to go a few extra miles. Drop the supportive rear center armrest, and backseat riders will be reluctant to emerge from their comfortable captain's chairs.

7. Top-Tier Ram 1500 Limited Trim

The new Ram sets itself apart from other high-end pickups in many ways. Combine those elements into a single package, and the most luxurious pickup ever is born. The 2019 Ram 1500 Limited boasts premium bucket seats (heated and vented) and a cabin swathed in leather, including a 100 percent full-grain, hand-wrapped leather dashboard, door-panel inserts and armrests. Real aluminum and wood accents build on the top-tier look, and soft ambient lighting guarantees drivers won't forget the truck's level of opulence during late-night outings.

Additionally, the exclusive Ram Limited trim has amenities too numerous to count, including a standard adjustable air suspension, chrome exterior trim, power-retractable side steps, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Uconnect^® 4C system with a 12-inch touchscreen is standard, and the Harman Kardon audio system can be added to ensure you own the most deluxe truck on the road today.