New 2022 Ram 1500 BackCountry Edition Brings Good Value to the V8 4×4 Off-Road Truck Game

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Ram introduces the new 2022 Ram 1500 lineup and this new BackCountry edition of the truck. This truck is ready for any active lifestyle with off-road equipment and the latest style in one package. The BackCountry edition starts out as a popular Big Horn or Lone Star trim level.

The new package includes unique off-road shocks, Falken Wildpeak A/T all-terrain tires with 18-inch wheels, skid plates, locking rear differential, hill descent control, and more. The BackCountry combined the features from the 4×4 Off-Road and Utility groups of options.

The interior is black with a 7-inch infotainment screen, unique badging, and rubber floor mats. The BackCountry edition is available in a quad-cab or a crew-cab configuration with a choice of a 5.7L V8 or a 5.7L V8 with an eTorque mild-hybrid system. The pricing starts at $40,085, plus $1,695 destination.

The 2022 Ram 1500 BackCountry trucks will go on sale in the third quarter of this year (2021).

The new 2022 Ram 1500 BackCountry Edition will be shown this week at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show. TFLtruck team will be in Chicago to bring you all the latest truck news. In the meantime, here is our most recent review of the Ram 1500 with the V8 eTorque powertrain.