The cross-hair design carried over from when the Ram was a Dodge can still be found on mainstream variants, and we think it works best with the high grille, low headlight look. Ram has done a nice job of differentiating the myriad trim configurations it offers, but we’re not totally sold on the belt buckle-style grille on higher-spec variants. We’ve given it a point above average for both its interior and exterior styling. Sure, the 20 is nearly indistinguishable from a 2009 model, but this truck wears its wrinkles with style. A rearview camera is now standard, as are plenty of airbags, but there’s no automatic emergency braking and both federal and independent testers stop well short of giving these trucks top marks.

Where the Ram shows its age-this truck’s basic bones date back to the 2009 model year-is in its safety record. Among the highlights are a choice of nearly 20 different wheel designs and sizes, an available 7.0-inch screen in the instrument cluster, and several different audio systems that start with a basic AM/FM unit for work-oriented trucks and end with one of the most advanced infotainment setups on the market today. A height-adjustable air suspension is available on all but the Ram HFE for an even plusher ride and a choice of improved ingress/egress or more ground clearance at the touch of a button.Īs is the norm for full-size pickups, Rams can be optioned up in too many configurations to count. The Ram stands apart from full-size truck rivals like the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-Series by utilizing a coil-spring rear suspension setup to provide a smoother ride and more stable handling over bumpy roads. Lower-spec four-wheel-drive Rams don’t have an automatic setting suitable for use on any pavement surface, but Big Horn/Lone Star and above trims feature such a convenient mode. A 3.6-liter V-6 is standard on most variants, while a 5.7-liter V-8 is available as an extra-cost option on all but the Laramie Longhorn and the Limited trims, where it’s standard.Īll three engines are mated exclusively to a terrific 8-speed automatic and almost every trim can be paired to a choice of rear- or one of two four-wheel-drive systems. Rams are offered with one of three engines, including a class-exclusive (for now) 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6. The Ram lineup’s crazy uncle is the off-road-ready Ram Rebel, a beefy 4×4 ready for just about anything. Those who want a little luxe in their truck can start with the stylish Night Edition and head up to the Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, and Limited Tungsten. The Ram lineup starts with work-oriented Tradesman trims before working its way through the efficiency-minded HFE to the mainstream Express, SLT, Big Horn/Lone Star, and Sport models.

Ram 1500s are the lightest-duty models in the lineup more rugged 25 variants are available for those who need to two or lug far more.

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