When companies began manufacturing trucks, they were just another tool to get a job done. However, in the last twenty years, we have seen a shift in the market where these rugged vehicles have become more about the everyday commuter. The 2021 RAM 1500 is one of the best examples of how to marry these two ideas the right way. Here are the four best things critics say about this fantastic pickup.
1. As Fun On the Road As It Is Off
One critique nearly all new trucks have is that they are tuned for on-road driving or off-road driving, and they are no good at both. The RAM 1500 does an admirable job giving you the best of both worlds. This is thanks to their clever suspension that feels just as at home bombing on a dirt road as it does navigating city streets.
2. An Interior You Can Dress Up
It used to be that all truck interiors looked like they had been molded out of the same beat-up plastic sheets. Luckily, this isn’t the case with the latest RAM. Even the base models are fairly nice to look at, but if you splash out on some extras, you can expect a truly luxurious feel to your cabin.
It’s not all just nice looks, though. Expect lots of storage space for your things, plenty of room for passengers, and a touchscreen infotainment system. In fact, RAM has one of the largest infotainment systems available, with the deluxe version clocking in at a full 12 inches. You can also look forward to a full complement of power outlets, mobile-connectivity, and a mobile hotspot for all of your gadgets.
3. A Powerful Package
The heart of any truck is its powertrain. At the end of the day, you want to be able to do more than look at this truck. You want to haul and tow the things that are important to you. The RAM is capable of carrying 2320 lbs and towing just shy of 13,000 lbs. This may not be top of the class, but it should be more than enough for what most people are looking to do.
The power to tow and haul all comes from the engine that you get in your RAM. The RAM 1500 comes with a selection of gas or diesel engines. The gas engines come in both the V-6 and V-8 configurations. If you get the top of the line TRX model, you are looking at 702 horsepower in your truck.
4. The TRX
Not everyone is going to want the TRX, it’s not cheap, and it’s more truck than a lot of people need. But, it certainly is a thing of beauty. Powered by that 702-horsepower engine and running on a special suspension designed for off-road driving, it can handle whatever you throw at it and always come back for more.
It’s not often that you get a truck that can surprise you. At this point, most trucks can strike a balance between utility and convenience. But, the RAM 1500 is special because it gives you both without sacrificing either. Call Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to test drive a new RAM 1500 today.
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