Used 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn | Heated Seats & Wheel | Dual Climate

2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4WD

The 2021 model year represents a highly refined sweet spot for the award-winning fifth-generation (DT) Ram 1500. Grounded on a high-strength steel ladder frame constructed of 98% advanced high-strength steel, this truck delivers massive structural durability while eliminating unneeded chassis weight.

A Quick Nomenclature Note: While Chrysler literature sometimes groups the trim names together, Lone Star is strictly a US-market designation (exclusive to Texas). In Canada, this exact, feature-packed configuration is badged solely as the Big Horn.

By deploying an exclusive independent front short-and-long-arm suspension paired with a segment-exclusive link-coil rear suspension matrix, Ram completely deleted the stiff, jittery unladen ride mannerisms typical of traditional leaf-spring pickups. The result is a quiet, ultra-premium passenger cabin engineered to glide over corrugated provincial gravel ruts and unplowed municipal winter streets with complete, car-like composure.

In Canada’s competitive light-duty truck segment, selecting the Big Horn trim with standard part-time 4WD serves as the ultimate professional-grade smart-money layout. While baseline Tradesman packages rely heavily on basic fleet-level utility and top-tier luxury trims carry steep luxury pricing premiums, the Canadian-market Big Horn strikes an absolute premium value sweet spot. Rolling out of the factory box with distinctive 18-inch aluminum wheels, chrome bumper caps, and front fog lamps, this truck balances rugged capability with everyday comfort. It masters harsh northern freeze cycles and demanding worksite duties with total authority.

Quick Specifications (Engine Options)

Because the Big Horn could be ordered with three distinct powerplants on Canadian assembly lines, capabilities vary across pre-owned configurations:

Attribute3.6L Pentastar™ V6 eTorque5.7L HEMI® V8 (Standard / eTorque)3.0L EcoDiesel V6Output305 hp / 269 lb-ft395 hp / 410 lb-ft260 hp / 480 lb-ftTransmission8-Speed Automatic8-Speed Automatic8-Speed AutomaticFuel Economy (Hwy)9.7 L/100 km10.3 L/100 km (eTorque)8.0 L/100 kmMax 4x4 TowingUp to 3,515 kg (7,750 lbs)Up to 5,175 kg (11,410 lbs)Up to 5,488 kg (12,100 lbs)

Technical Package Breakdowns

1. Robust Powertrain Engineering & Active 4x4 Shift

The mechanical matrix of the 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn completely rejects fragile components in favor of high-torque, time-tested power options:

• eTorque Mild-Hybrid Integration: Standard on the 3.6L V6 and available on the 5.7L HEMI V8, this 48-volt belt-driven starter-generator replaces a traditional alternator. It captures kinetic energy during braking to feed a small lithium-ion battery package, injecting up to 90 lb-ft (V6) or 130 lb-ft (V8) of instant launch torque to virtually delete off-the-line lag while smoothing out auto-start-stop cycles.

• TorqueFlite® 8-Speed Automatic: Power moves through a smooth, electronically controlled 8-speed automatic transmission operated via a clean, space-saving rotary dial on the dashboard. This wide gear spacing prevents transmission overheating when hauling heavy loads through steep elevation shifts.

• Part-Time Electronic 4WD: Features an active electronic transfer case controlled via dashboard push-buttons (4WD Auto, 4WD High, 4WD Low, and 2WD). The "4WD Auto" mode acts as an on-demand traction shield, continuously tracking tire slip to automatically route torque to the front axle before tire spin occurs on frozen black ice or heavy spring slush.

2. Segment-Exclusive Link-Coil Rear Suspension Package

Unlike entry-level domestic trucks that stick to centuries-old, bouncy rear leaf-spring packages, Ram's innovative suspension framework rewires light-duty capability:

• Heavy-Duty Multi-Link Coil Configuration: Utilizes heavy-duty coil springs mounted to a robust five-link trailing arm tracking system. This layout mechanically prevents the rear axle from "stepping out" or chattering across harsh provincial washboards, creating an uncompromised tracking arc.

• Heavy-Duty Gas-Pressurized Shocks: Equipped with heavy-duty, twin-tube gas shocks that dynamically stiffen under heavy load inputs to control body pitch smoothly, ensuring total structural composure when hauling structural cargo panels or trailers.

3. Tailored Canadian Winter Comfort Suite

Explicitly tailored to turn freezing northern sub-zero transits into a highly efficient, comfortable routine, pre-owned Big Horn units frequently come loaded with the factory cold-weather equipment matrix:

• Rapid Heated Touchpoints: When equipped with the popular Comfort or Built-to-Serve option packages, the cabin standardizes multi-stage heated front seats conjoined with a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel to keep hands comfortable without bulky winter gloves.

• All-Weather Power Vision: Power-adjustable heated side-view mirrors clear away frozen sleet and thick morning frost instantly, supported by standard integrated front fog lamps to pierce safely through blinding highway whiteouts.

• Proximity Entry & Pre-Warming: Features proximity keyless entry with Push-Button Ignition and a factory Remote Engine Start System integrated directly onto the key fob, allowing you to thoroughly pre-warm the cabin and activate heating loops from indoors.

4. Re-Engineered Tech Cabin & Safety Armor

Step past the heavy-duty structural triple door seals to experience an exceptionally deep passenger lounge highlighting premium acoustic-laminated glass panels, massive interior small-item bins, and a vigilant active safety shield:

• Uconnect® Multimedia Center: Anchors the dashboard with either the standard high-visibility 8.4-inch or the upgraded, portrait-oriented 12-inch high-definition central touchscreen console. Both variants pack standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone projection alongside high-speed USB-A and USB-C data ports.

• Class-Leading Crew Cab Legroom: Ram's massive Crew Cab configuration yields a staggering 1,148 mm (45.2 inches) of flat rear-seat legroom, allowing adult passengers to lounge comfortably even when outfitted in heavy industrial winter work clothing.

• In-Floor Ram Bins & Flat Loading Floor: Features an incredibly clever pair of insulated storage bins built directly into the rear sub-floorboards under the floor mats. These removable vaults let you stash tow straps or tools completely out of sight, while the 60/40 split-folding rear bench flips up to expose a perfectly flat loading floor.

• Vigilant Braking & Stability Armor: Drive with the peace of mind of a comprehensive 6-airbag defensive capsule, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Ready Alert Braking, Rain Brake Support, and a standard ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera with dynamic gridlines to make solo trailer hitch alignments effortless.