Blacked-Out: 2017 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Night Edition

The big haulers gain blacked-out everything including 20-inch rims, tailgate, running boards, front grille and more.

If the smaller Ram 1500 Night Edition isn’t enough, maybe the heavy-duty models are more your thing. The Ram 2500 and 3500 now come in the stealthy Heavy Duty Night Edition for 2017, boasting a straight-from-the-factory customized black-out look that includes a black grille surround, badges, and wheels.

If you’re shopping for a newer model, the 2020 Ram 3500 Black Edition also gets a pretty sweet stealth package.

Blacked-out 20-inch rims, tailgate, running boards, front grille, and more

Some pickup enthusiasts go for the flashy look with monster rims and too many add-ons (nothing wrong with that). The 2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Night Editions lean more towards the clean yet mean side with a monochromatic exterior with black powertrain-specific badging.

2017 Ram Heavy Duty Night Edition
2017 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Night

Rolling on 20-inch black aluminum wheels paired to available black rectangular running boards, this Night Edition is a bit more underrated. In part, to the flat black aesthetics like the flat black Ram 2500 or 3500 Heavy Duty door badge, flat black 4×4 tailgate badge, and flat black powertrain door badging.

Inside, these editions find standard high-back heated cloth bucket seats, or opt for the upgraded 10-way adjustable leather-faced heated and ventilated front bucket seats; LED lights throughout; and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The Night Edition is available on Ram 2500 and 3500 SLT (single rear wheel models only) in Crew Cab configurations, 4×2 or 4×4, and any available powertrain combination (5.7-litre HEMI V8, 6.4-litre HEMI V8 or 6.7-litre Cummins I-6).

2017 Ram Heavy Duty Key Specs

Below are the main specs for these heavy-duty pickups, with the main difference in towing and payload as follows:

2017 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 2017 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty
Towing Capacity (Max)Up to 17,980 lbsUp to 31,210 lbs
Payload Capacity (Max)Up to 3,990 lbsUp to 7,350 lbs
2017 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty
Engine Options– 5.7L HEMI V8 (Gasoline)
– 6.4L HEMI V8 (Gasoline)
– 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6
Maximum Horsepower410 hp (6.4L Gasoline)
383 hp (5.7L Gasoline)
383 hp (6.7L Diesel)
Maximum Torque429 lb-ft (6.4L Gasoline)
400 lb-ft (5.7L Gasoline)
800 lb-ft (6.7L Diesel)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive (2WD) or
Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Seating CapacityUp to 6 passengers
Bed LengthVaries based on cab and bed
Infotainment SystemUconnect touchscreen
Special Features– Blacked-out exterior details
– Night Edition Package
– Unique black grille
– Black alloy wheels
– Sport performance hood
– Sport-tuned shock absorbers
– Black interior accents
– Heated leather seats
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