PickupTrucks.com
Ram trucks have consistently finished behind Fords and Chevys in U.S. pickup sales, but “a lot of big and small changes” to the new 1500 series could overturn the pecking order. The new 1500 has been built lighter yet stronger, offering mechanical and aerodynamic features that make it more fuel-efficient than its competitors. The team at Ram—a Chrysler subsidiary spun off from Dodge in 2009—clearly worked to create a segment leader, “not just a good-enough replacement for the previous Ram.”
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“Inside, the Ram remains the most pleasant and luxurious pickup truck you can buy.” On winding roads, the truck feels “tall, bulky, and a bit clumsy,” but on straight runs it delivers a “uniquely comfortable” ride. Ram has carved out a niche for itself as “a gentleman’s truck,” and that’s not a bad niche to own.
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