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2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab: Autoblog First Look
Have the need to haul six passengers, 2,840 lbs of payload and a trailer with 15,800 lbs? Then Dodge has the truck for
you. The massive Ram Mega Cab is one more vehicle to appease the truck buying masses and appall anyone driving
something without a Hemi or a Cummins. That's right Dodge is offering a 5.9 liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine that
produces a ludicrous 610 lb.-ft of torque and 325 horsepower. Or you can opt for the wussy Hemi V8 with a measly 375
lb.-ft. Of torque and 345 horsepower. The Cummins comes with either a six-speed manual or an automatic, the Hemi…just
gets a five-speed auto. Click below for more info and a lot more pictures.
While the style doesnt break the Dodge Ram mold in the least, a cabin that seats six is a novelty even in the large truck arena. The seats look to have a lot of versatility and fold flat to form a flat cargo area inside the cab.
The sheer size of this truck is the selling point and in certain parts of the country this vehicle fits a need.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Jason 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
DAMN THATS ONE BIG TRUCK!! Looks to be quite comfortable up in there. Outside looks IMO much better than before, but what an interior!!!! A winner in my book.
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George S 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
Great job, I love the new interior. The front end styling looks much better than the Durango and New Dakota. Might have to trade my 03 for one.
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al 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
i have the 04 2500 with the big diesel i love it. i'm not to crazy about the new front end on the 05-06
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Edsel 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
Jumping jehosephats! That sucker is bigger than our first house. Just below the HVAC dash controls is what appears to be a covered storage area big enough to fit a microwave oven or, a Mini Cooper.
Think theyll make a the long-bed version?
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Mark K 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
LONG BED PLEASE!!!
I have been waiting for this cab- but I need a long bed!! Oh pretty please!
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Justin Hollabaugh 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
For the record:
"Have the need to haul six passengers, 2,840 lbs of payload and a trailer with 15,800 lbs?"
You can't do all three at the same time. GVWR and GCWR ratings allow you to do any of those maximums by themselves or some combination thereof below those maximums without becoming overloaded. If you tried to haul 6 people in the cab, 2,840lbs in the bed, and 15,800lbs of trailer you would be well into gross overload.
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Sam 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
LOL...a Mini Cooper...that's classic! Wish they had plans for a DRW version...oh well, maybe at some point, eh?
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Mark 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
All it needs is a long bed, dual rear wheels, the powerwagon package, and the new diesel hybrid driveline.
LOL.. and the MiniCooper as a parking spot scout..hehehe
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Will 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
If only this truck had existed in 2000! I'd own it rather than my Super Duty.
Whay can't the go back to the 94 Grill? That's the onlt ugly thing on the truck (the Dakota and Durango have ugly fronts as well).
Gimmie a MegaCab, Diesel, 3500 Power Wagon!
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Houston Hightower 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
As a Truck Manager, and a Texan I am glad to see such an overwhelming and positive response. Now the Boldest Truck on the road will have the boldest engines and a cab big enough to hold the excitement and Ego that comes with owning one.
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MLee 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
Good looking and about time for a full cab.
The jump seat passanger has no place to put there feet, unless they are cups. Is the cup holder removable?
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Ron 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
So are the other rumors about a 8.1L Cummins w/ 425 horse and a 4500/5500 version true as well/ That is one amazing truck. If only I could afford one........
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JP 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
The front seat center passenger is supposed to put their feet in the trunk of the mini cooper. Wait a minute, mini's don't have trunks, they have the flip up rain shelter? I noticed the same thing. I like the flip up cup holders in my '04 Ram.
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Ryan S 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
What a Truck!! What is Dodge doing to there front ends? Please STOP!! They look like a mix between a Chevy and GMC front end. Oh well, I am sure I will learn to like the front end as I did last time. Other than that great truck but add an 8ft bed and Power Wagon and slap on some dually rear wheels on and let us entertain you restaurants.
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Sebastian Pinciaro 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
Love the new cab.
Hate the front end. (Face)
95-97 have better front ends.
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S.Trombley 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
You cannot possibly offer this truck with a 6ft. bed only!!!! You have GOT to make it in a long bed. Pick-up trucks should not even have a 6ft bed option! Long beds are the RAMS meow! Please guys, think LOOOONNNNGGG!
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Michael Lisle 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
I'm surprised that they're not using a mercedes diesel in the trucks? When does the contract with Cummins expire?
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oscar lugo 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
Pls.let me know when will be available
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Mike Welch 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
It appears Dodge has finally produced a truck with more than basic amenities on the interior. But, why build a truck with 610 ft/lbs and make it a short bed? Those of who want a bigger truck want a LONG BED. Is it coming soon?
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Karen 10:59PM (12/18/2005)
LONG BED....IT HAS TO BE A LONG BED OR ELSE THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS A WASTE...
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