2018 Ram 1500 named Large Pickup Truck Best Buy every year since 2008

Ram 1500

The Ram 1500 boasts numerous segment-exclusive features in the areas that are most important to truck buyers. Ram 1500 offers best-in-class fuel efficiency with the exclusive EcoDiesel V-6 engine, and class-leading ride and handling is accomplished via a unique link-coil rear suspension system with optional air suspension. Other features, such as Ram Box bedside storage, hidden bins and a flat-load floor, offer unique solutions for cargo. Available in 11 different trim levels, the Ram 1500 has a full-size pickup for everyone.

Interior

The Ram 1500 comes with class leading interior comfort. Most pickup trucks only focus on performance and can leave much to be desired for in comfort and quality. Ram 1500 hits on all cyliders here. Owners and critics agree that the supportive seating and interior designer sets the Ram 1500 apart from the rest. The Ram 1500 also offers the best infotainment system in the industry. Uconnect offers the most connectivity than any infotainment on the market, and its touch screen interface is intuitive and easy to use.

Engine and Performance

The Ram 1500 is equipped with a powerful and reliable engine. The 5.7-liter V8 that comes in the Ram 1500 offers 395-horsepower with 420 lb-ft of torque. This allows the Ram 1500 to tow well over 10,000 lbs when properly equipped. The engine is married to the class-exclusive TorqueFlite8 eight-speed automatic transmission. It also comes equipped with integrated trailer hitch, trailer sway control, and hill start assist to help ensure that heavy loads will stay under control.

Quality and Reliability

Rams are steel bodied trucks. Many manufactures are moving to aluminum bodies to offer improved fuel economy; however, consumer reports suggest that the durability with aluminum bodies is highly compromised. Aluminum bodies are easily dented or punctured and finding a body shop that can do the repairs can be quite difficult. Aluminum body repairs cost thousands more than steel bodies. This wouldn’t be a large issue if the aluminum bodies were dependable but, as many consumers have pointed out aluminum bodies have been easily damaged on the job site. A work truck should be able to take a little bit of punishment without ruining your vehicle. Ram trucks offer steel bodies that can handle a day at the job site without having to worry about being compromised by a little bit of rough treatment.

If you are interested in learning more about the new 2018 Ram 1500, then schedule a vehicle demonstration today at Rairdon’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Marysville. Our award winning customer service team can help you get the best deal in the Pacific Northwest on the most reliable trucks in the industry.