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As refined as ever, the powerful 2021 Ram 1500 provides a unique take on the full-size truck experience. Its exclusive link-coil rear suspension (or optional air suspension) sets it apart from competitors, creating a smooth ride that other trucks can’t match. The Ram has also long been known for its high-quality cabin, which gives off a classy vibe with its solid fit and finish. After a recent redesign, the Ram 1500 is also more powerful than it’s ever been, making it as capable as it is classy. And this year, the Ram 1500 adds a twist of adventure with the new off-road-ready TRX trim model.

2021 Ram 1500 Standout Features

  • Ride refinement
  • Roomy, upscale cabin
  • Savvy modern tech gear
  • Diesel engine combines capable towing performance with fuel efficiency

What’s New?

  • New high-performance, off-road-friendly TRX trim model
  • Head-up display
  • Trailer Reverse Steering Control system

Power & Performance

The Ram 1500 is highly configurable, starting with four different engine options to suit your towing and hauling requirements. Once you know how much power you need, you can also add a number of performance options, including rugged off-road gear (Bilstein shocks) and precision-enhancing features (launch control). The Ram 1500 comes standard with link-coil rear suspension, which helps this truck provide an exceptionally smooth ride. Four-corner air suspension is also available to create an extra-smooth performance.

2021 Ram 1500 Hauling

Engine options:

  • 3.6-liter V6 (305 horsepower, 269 pound-feet of torque)
  • 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp, 410 lb.-ft.)
  • 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 (260 hp, 480 lb.-ft.)
  • 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine (702 hp, 650 lb.-ft.) (TRX only)

Optional performance gear:

  • Hill descent control
  • Upgraded shocks and suspension tuning
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Larger all-terrain tires
  • 35-inch all-terrain tires
  • 2-inch suspension lift
  • Electronic locking rear axle
  • Launch control
  • Reverse steering control (knob that helps guide a trailer in desired direction)
  • Dana 60 solid rear axle
  • Bilstein adaptive dampers with remote reservoirs
  • Four-corner air suspension (can raise/lower ride height)

Towing & Payload Capabilities

Towing and hauling capabilities vary according to body style, powertrain components, and equipment. In its most capable form, the 2021 Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds. Max payload capabilities reach 2,300 pounds. If you’ve got heavy equipment to tow or haul, the Ram 1500 is more than capable of getting the job done.

Fuel Economy

With so many engines and body styles available, EPA ratings also vary quite a bit. However, in its most efficient form, Ram’s full-size truck earns up to 26 mpg combined (22 city/32 highway mpg).

2021 Ram 1500 on the Road

Cabin & Truck Bed Options

Ram 1500 shoppers can select one of two cabin options: the Quad cab or crew cabin. Both options are technically crew cabins, but the Quad cabin features slightly less rear-seat legroom. Whichever cabin you prefer, you can count on roomy, comfortable seating.

The Ram 1500 Quad cab comes with a long, 6-foot-4-inch truck bed. The bigger crew cabin comes with a shorter, 5-foot-7-inch bed. Choosing between the pair comes down to your unique hauling requirements.

Exterior Style

With its high stance, aggressive styling, and flashy trim, the 2021 Ram 1500 can’t help but command attention. It’s easy to maximize utility—just add optional features like spray-in bedliner, in-bed lighting, or convenient side steps. You can also add any number of exterior features to your Ram truck to create an increasingly upscale vibe, such as the dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

Standard features:

  • 18-inch steel wheels

Exterior options:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Foglights
  • LED exterior lighting
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • In-bed lighting
  • Side steps
  • Power-deployable running boards
  • Five underbody skid plates
  • RamBox cargo storage
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
  • 33-gallon fuel tank

Exterior colors:

  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat
  • Maximum Steel Metallic Clear-Coat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clear-Coat
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clear-Coat
  • Patriot Blue Pearl-Coat
  • Delmonico Red Pearl-Coat
  • Bright White Clear-Coat
  • Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl-Coat

Safety, Security, and Technology

When you’re shopping for high-tech safety, the Ram 1500 has plenty of options for you. Every trim model comes standard with trailer sway damping, a feature that helps you maintain control when you’ve got a heavy camper attached. High-tech driver aids, such as lane-keeping assist and forward collision mitigation, give you an advantage in a potentially dangerous situation.

2021 Ram 1500 Technology

Standard safety features:

  • Trailer sway damping

Optional safety features:

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane-keeping assist
  • Forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking
  • Surround-view camera system
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Digital rearview mirror
  • Head-up display
  • Hill descent control

Standard tech features:

  • 5-inch infotainment touch screen
  • Six-speaker audio system

Optional tech features:

  • 8.4-inch or 12-inch infotainment touch screen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Power mirrors and power rear window
  • In-bed lighting
  • Power-deployable running boards

2021 Ram 1500 Trim Levels

Choose from seven Ram 1500 models: Tradesman, Big Horn (known as the Lone Star in Texas), Rebel, Laramie, Long Horn, Limited, and TRX. The lineup has something to offer just about any kind of truck driver. The Tradesman is an affordable workhorse, whereas the Limited puts a luxurious twist on trucking. The brand new TRX treats outdoor enthusiasts to trail-punching performance. Read on to learn more about each Ram 1500 trim model.

Tradesman

The Tradesman kicks off the lineup with important comfort features like air conditioning and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. This pickup also includes entertainment basics, such as a 5-inch touch screen interface and six-speaker stereo.

  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • Trailer sway damping
  • Air conditioning
  • 5-inch touch screen
  • Six-speaker stereo
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

Big Horn/Lone Star

Upgrade to the Big Horn for a little extra exterior flash, courtesy of the 18-inch aluminum wheels and foglights. Inside, the Big Horn features an upgraded infotainment system, with a bigger touch screen and complete smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities.

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Foglights
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Optional 8.4-inch or 12-inch infotainment touch screen
  • Optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

Rebel

The Rebel builds on the previous models’ lineups with rugged performance gear. Upgraded shocks and larger all-terrain tires, for example, will definitely come in handy on the trail. The Rebel also adds high-tech utility, with LED exterior lights and hill descent control.

  • LED exterior lighting
  • Larger all-terrain tires
  • Upgraded shocks and suspension tuning
  • Electronic locking rear axle
  • Hill descent control
  • Four underbody skid plates
  • Increasingly aggressive exterior styling

Laramie

For extra luxury, go for the Laramie. This Ram1500 is outfitted with leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats—features that are both comfy and stylish. The Laramie also adds a little extra peace of mind, with forward collision mitigation safety technology.

  • 8.4-inch infotainment touch screen
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Forward collision mitigation
  • Power mirrors
  • Power rear window

Long Horn

The Long Horn is an excellent choice for truck drivers who want a model that’s both luxurious and modern. For example, it adds to the Laramie’s luxury features with heated and reclining rear seats. The rear under-seat storage feature comes in handy on road trips. And the spray-in bedliner and in-bed lighting increase hauling utility.

  • Navigation and satellite radio
  • Reclining heated rear seats
  • Rear under-seat storage
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Side steps
  • Spray-in bedliner and in-bed lighting

Limited

The Limited is the line’s most luxurious offering. In addition to the Long Horn’s upgrades, the Limited puts a fresh spin on comfort with premium leather bucket seats. The four-corner air suspension provides enhanced ride comfort and even raises and lowers the Ram 1500’s height.

  • Wireless charging pad
  • 12-inch infotainment touch screen
  • Premium leather bucket seats
  • Four-corner air suspension
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Power-deployable running boards

TRX

With the TRX, you can go just about anywhere. This new off-road Ram 1500 was built for adventure, rambling through elements with bigger, all-terrain tires and an extra 2 inches of ground clearance. The TRX’s rugged performance lineup includes launch control and upgraded brakes, enhancing your ride on-road and off.

  • 35-inch all-terrain tires
  • 2-inch suspension lift
  • Bilstein adaptive dampers with remote reservoirs
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Electronic locking differential
  • Five underbody skid plates
  • Dana 60 solid rear axle
  • Launch control
  • 12-inch data screen with real-time access to performance data

Ram 1500 Packages

Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Package (Tradesman)

  • Carpet floor-covering
  • Cloth 40/20/40 bench seat
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Rear power-sliding window
  • SiriusXM radio trial subscription

Sport Appearance Package (Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie)

  • 18-inch cast aluminum painted wheels
  • Carpet floor-covering
  • Cloth 40/20/40 bench seat
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Front foglamps

Chrome Appearance Package (Tradesman, Laramie)

  • 18-inch cast aluminum painted wheels
  • Bright front bumper
  • Bright rear bumper
  • Chrome grille-surround

Tradesman Group (Tradesman)

  • Class IV receiver-hitch
  • Spray-in bedliner by Mopar

Level 1 Safety Group (Tradesman)

  • Advanced brake-assist
  • 3.5-inch TFT color display-cluster
  • Full-speed forward-collision warning plus
  • Lane Keeping assist
  • Pedestrian emergency braking
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror

Bed Group Utility (Tradesman)

  • Four adjustable cargo tie-down hooks by Mopar
  • Spray-in bedliner by Mopar
  • Pick-up box LED lighting
  • Center-mounted deployable-bed step by Mopar
  • Deployable bed-step by Mopar

Max Tow Package - Diesel Engine (Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie)

  • 18-inch cast aluminum painted wheels
  • 256MM rear axle
  • 3.92 rear axle ratio
  • Power trailer-tow mirrors with manual fold-away
  • Class IV receiver-hitch
  • LT275/65R18C OWL on/off-road tires
  • Trailer brake-controller

Max Tow Package - HEMI Engine (Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie)

  • 18-inch cast aluminum painted wheels
  • 256MM rear axle
  • 3.92 rear axle ratio
  • Power trailer-tow mirrors with manual fold-away
  • Class IV receiver-hitch
  • LT275/65R18C OWL on/off-road tires
  • Trailer brake-controller

Cold-Weather Group (Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie)

  • Engine-block heater
  • Winter front grille-cover by Mopar

Trailer-tow group (Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited, TRX)

  • Class IV receiver-hitch
  • Trailer brake-controller
  • Trailer-light check
  • Trailer reverse steering control
  • Trailer tire pressure monitoring system
  • Uconnect 4 with 8.4-inch display

Big Horn Level 1 Equipment Group

  • Automatic-dimming exterior driver mirror
  • Power-heated mirrors with power fold-away
  • Class IV receiver-hitch
  • 3.5-inch TFT color display-cluster
  • Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
  • Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
  • Foam bottle insert (door-trim panel)
  • Glove box lamp
  • Big Horn instrument-panel badge
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable driver seat
  • Eight-way power driver seat
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Rear dome with on/off-switch lamp
  • Rear power-sliding window
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Rear window defroster
  • SiriusXM radio trial subscription
  • Sun-visors with illuminated vanity-mirrors
  • Uconnect 4 with 8.4-inch display
  • Universal garage-door opener

Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group

  • Remote-start system
  • 115-volt auxiliary power-outlet
  • 115-volt auxiliary rear power-outlet
  • A/C with dual-zone auto temperature control
  • Automatic-dimming exterior driver mirror
  • Power-heated mirrors with power fold-away
  • Class IV receiver-hitch
  • 7.0-inch TFT color display-cluster
  • Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
  • Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
  • Foam bottle insert (door-trim panel)
  • Glove box lamp
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Big Horn instrument-panel badge
  • Media hub with two charge-only USB ports
  • ParkSense front and rear park-assist with stop
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable driver seat
  • Eight-way power driver seat
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Rear dome with on/off-switch lamp
  • Rear power-sliding window
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Rear window defroster
  • Security alarm
  • SiriusXM radio trial subscription
  • Sun-visors with illuminated vanity-mirrors
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Uconnect 4 with 8.4-inch display

Night Edition (Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited)

  • 20-inch premium paint/polished wheels
  • 275/55R20 OWL all-season tires
  • Accent-color premium power mirrors
  • Anti-spin differential rear axle
  • Automatic-dimming exterior driver mirror
  • Black exterior-badging
  • Black headlamp-bezels
  • Black interior accents
  • Black painted exterior mirror caps
  • Body-color front bumper
  • Body-color rear bumper with step-pads
  • Deluxe cloth bucket seat
  • Dual-exhaust with black tips
  • Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
  • Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
  • Exterior mirrors with memory
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Black grille surround
  • Black mesh grille-surround

Built-to-Serve Edition (Big Horn)

  • 20-Inch x 9.0-Inch Aluminum Wheels
  • 275/55R20 OWL All-Terrain Tires
  • 9 Amplified Speakers with Subwoofer
  • Black Exterior-Badging
  • Black Headlamp-Bezels
  • Black Tubular Side Steps by Mopar®
  • Center Console Parts Module
  • Dual-Exhaust with Black Tips
  • Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats by Mopar®
  • Front LED Fog Lamps
  • LED reflector headlamps
  • LED tail lamps
  • Eight-way power driver seat
  • Premium cloth/vinyl bucket seat

Premium Lighting Group (Big Horn)

  • Front LED fog lamps
  • LED reflector headlamps
  • LED tail lamps

Bed Utility Group (Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited, TRX)

  • Four adjustable cargo tie-down hooks by Mopar
  • Spray-in bedliner by Mopar
  • Pick-up box LED lighting
  • Center-mounted deployable-bed step by Mopar
  • Deployable bed-step by Mopar

Level 1 Safety Group

  • Advanced brake-assist
  • 3.5-inch TFT color display-cluster
  • Full-speed forward-collision warning plus
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Pedestrian emergency braking
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror

Laramie Level 1 Equipment Group (Laramie)

  • Automatic-dimming exterior passenger-mirror
  • Automatic high-beam headlamp-control
  • Blind-spot and cross-path detection
  • Foam bottle insert (door-trim panel)
  • ParkSense front and rear park-assist with stop
  • Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Power tailgate-release
  • Tailgate ajar warning-lamp

Laramie Level 2 Equipment Group (Laramie)

  • Automatic-dimming exterior passenger-mirror
  • Automatic high-beam headlamp-control
  • Blind-spot and cross-path detection
  • Foam bottle insert (door-trim panel)
  • Heated second-row seats
  • ParkSense front and rear park-assist with stop
  • Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Power tailgate-release
  • Tailgate ajar warning-lamp
  • Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch display

Laramie Southwest Edition

  • Uconnect 12.0-inch display with navigation
  • 20-inch premium painted wheels with inserts
  • 275/55R20 OWL all-season tires
  • Exterior mirrors
  • Body-color front bumper
  • Premium power mirrors
  • Body-color rear bumper with step-pads
  • Chrome tow hooks
  • Chrome grille with body-color surround
  • Lockable-console storage by Mopar
  • Power running-boards
  • Trailer brake-controller

Rebel Level 2 Equipment Package (Rebel)

  • Remote-start system
  • 115-volt auxiliary rear power-outlet
  • A/C with dual-zone auto temperature control
  • Automatic-dimming exterior driver mirror
  • Power-heated mirrors with power fold-away
  • Body-color door handles
  • Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
  • Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
  • Foam bottle insert (door-trim panel)
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Media hub with two charge-only USB ports
  • ParkSense front and rear park-assist with stop
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Rear dome with on/off-switch lamp
  • Rear under-seat storage compartment
  • Rear window defroster
  • Remote-proximity keyless-entry
  • Security alarm
  • Sun-visors with illuminated vanity-mirrors
  • Uconnect 4 with 8.4-inch display
  • Universal garage-door opener

Rebel Level 1 Equipment Group (Rebel)

  • Automatic-dimming exterior driver mirror
  • Power-heated mirrors with power fold-away
  • Exterior mirrors with supplemental signals
  • Exterior mirrors courtesy lamps
  • Foam bottle insert (door-trim panel)
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Rear dome with on/off-switch lamp
  • Rear window defroster
  • Sun-visors with illuminated vanity-mirrors
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • A/C with dual-zone auto temperature control
  • Uconnect 4 with 8.4-inch display

Advanced Safety Group (Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited, TRX)

  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
  • Automatic high-beam headlamp-control
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Parallel and perpendicular park-assist with automatic stop
  • Pedestrian emergency braking
  • Surround-view camera

Comfort and Convenience Group (Rebel)

  • Driver-seat memory
  • Exterior mirrors with memory
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable driver seat
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable passenger seat
  • Eight-way power driver and passenger seats
  • Power tailgate-release
  • Wireless charging-pad
  • 115-volt auxiliary rear power-outlet
  • Body-color door handles
  • Media hub with two charge-only USB ports
  • Remote-proximity keyless-entry

Rebel 12 (Rebel)

  • 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound
  • Luxury leather-trimmed bucket seats
  • Uconnect 12.0-inch display with navigation

Rebel 12A (Rebel)

  • Nine amplified speakers with subwoofer
  • Luxury leather-trimmed bucket seats
  • Uconnect 12.0-inch display with navigation

Cold Weather Group (Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited)

  • Engine-block heater
  • Winter front grille-cover by Mopar

Body-Color Bumper Group (Limited Longhorn)

  • Body-color front bumper
  • Body-color rear bumper with step-pads

Longhorn Level 1 Equipment (Limited Longhorn)

  • 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound
  • Blind-spot and cross-path detection
  • Power running-boards
  • Uconnect 12.0-inch display with navigation
  • Ventilated rear seats
  • Wireless charging-pad

10th Anniversary Limited Longhorn Edition (Limited Longhorn)

  • 275/55R20 OWL all-terrain tires
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 10th Anniversary instrument cluster theme
  • Multi-function tailgate
  • Premium leather bucket seats

Limited Level 1 Equipment Group (Limited)

  • 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Parallel and perpendicular park-assist with automatic stop
  • Pedestrian emergency braking
  • Surround-view camera
  • Ventilated rear seats

TRX Launch Edition (TRX)

  • 18-inch beadlock capable aluminum wheels
  • 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound
  • Four adjustable cargo tie-down hooks by Mopar
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
  • Deployable bed-step by Mopar
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
  • Head-up display
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Leather and carbon flat-bottom steering wheel
  • LED center high-mounted stop lamp
  • Pedestrian emergency braking
  • Pick-up box LED lighting
  • Real carbon fiber interior accents
  • Rearview auto-dimming digital display mirror
  • Spray-in bedliner by Mopar
  • TRX exterior graphics by Mopar
  • TRX hood graphics by Mopar
  • TRX Launch Edition console badge
  • TRX red interior accents

TRX Level 1 Equipment (TRX)

  • Body-color door handles
  • Wrapped driver and passenger assist handles
  • Front-door accent-lighting
  • Full-length premium upgraded floor-console
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Instrument-panel LED ambient-light piping
  • Leather-trimmed bucket seats
  • Four-way front headrests
  • Bucket seats
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable driver seat
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable passenger seat
  • Luxury front door-trim panel
  • Pick-up box LED lighting
  • Eight-way power driver and passenger seats
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Premium wrapped instrument-panel bezel
  • Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Rear-door accent-lighting
  • Rear under-seat storage compartment
  • Rear window defroster
  • Sun-visors with illuminated vanity-mirrors
  • Universal garage-door opener

TRX Level 2 Equipment Group (TRX)

  • Body-color door handles
  • Wrapped driver and passenger assist handles
  • Front-door accent-lighting
  • Full-length premium upgraded floor-console
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Instrument-panel LED ambient-light piping
  • Leather-trimmed bucket seats
  • Four-Way front headrests
  • Bucket Seats
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable driver seat
  • Four-way power lumbar adjustable passenger seat
  • Luxury front door-trim panel
  • Pick-up box LED lighting
  • Eight-way power driver and passenger seats
  • Power adjustable pedals
  • Premium wrapped instrument-panel bezel
  • Rain-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Rear-door accent-lighting
  • Rear under-seat storage compartment
  • Rear window defroster
  • Sun-visors with iIlluminated vanity mirrors
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Driver-seat memory
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Exterior Mirrors with Memory
  • Driver-seat/radio/mirrors/pedals memory pre-sets
  • Leather and suede flat-bottom steering wheel
  • ParkSense front and rear park-assist with stop
  • Power adjustable pedals with memory
  • Remote-proximity keyless-entry
  • Remote-start system
  • Power tailgate-release
  • Rear 60/40-split folding reclining rear seats
  • Surround-view camera
  • Trailer brake controller
  • Blind-spot and cross-path detection
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Ventilated rear seats
  • Wireless charging pad

TRX Carbon-Fiber Package

  • Leather and carbon flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Real carbon fiber interior accents

Ram Warranty Coverage

Your 2021 Ram 1500 was built to last. But, should the unexpected happen, Ram’s warranty coverage will help you get back on the road ASAP.

  • 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty (diesel engine)
  • 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty (gas-powered engines)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty
  • 5-year/100,000-mile roadside assistance coverage (diesel engine)
  • 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance coverage (gas-powered engines)

What Comes Next for the Ram 1500?

Last redesigned for the 2019 model year, we don’t expect a big overhaul anytime soon. Of course, Ram will likely continue to update this full-size truck every model year to keep it competitive in a very competitive segment.