With the introduction of the new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 60 million gallons of fuel will be saved annually by 2007 thanks to the HEMI V-8 engine’s MDS technology – to be offered on seven large-volume Chrysler Group vehicles by year’s end.

Chrysler Group’s MDS-equipped lineup also includes the HEMI-powered Chrysler 300C, Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Durango, with the all-new 2007 Jeep Commander arriving in showrooms this fall.  By 2007, Chrysler Group will have nearly 1 million vehicles on the road with MDS.

IMPROVED RIDE AND HANDLING
Building on the previous Dodge Ram 1500’s superior ride quality, the new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 again raises the bar with an all-new hydroformed, fully-boxed frame and suspension that deliver a smooth, confident and highly capable driving experience.

The Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 model utilizes a new coil-over shock absorber and double wishbone front suspension.  Mounting the shock absorber inside the coil spring enables four-wheel-drive models to benefit from the coil spring’s added tuning characteristics.