RamBox is available only on the crew cab. Added options include an integrated trailer-brake controller, folding and power trailer-tow mirrors, electro-chromic mirrors, and iPod control with a glove-box connection. Rear passengers can be pinched in the Quad Cab, but the Crew Cab has lots of rear-seat room. These boxes basically take up the awkward space around the wheel wells, leaving a clean, rectangular cargo bed. It features integrated, lockable storage boxes on each side of the bed that can hold up to 240 12-ounce beverage cans. A true Crew Cab replaces the short-lived Mega Cab. The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 is related to the previous generation of Ram, but the forward-tilted grille and the beefy tractor-trailer fenders of the last generation are toned down.
Other notable changes included improved iPod connectivity, plus a new tire pressure monitoring system. The 2010 model receives a boost in towing that makes it much more competitive on paper with the rest of the trucks in its segment. Its light steering and strong brakes provide relaxed cruising and confident stops, too. The details seem plain-the Ram's tailgate isn't as cleverly stamped as that on the F-150-but there are dual exhaust pipes tucked into the rear end. Vehicle Details While the dash is mostly hard plastic, the armrests and the tops of the doors are nicely padded. From tool of the trade to rolling boardroom, the Ram 1500 has widespread appeal. Both V-8s get a 5-speed auto, the V-6 a 4-speed.
No side-impact tests have been performed by the agency. These boxes basically take up the awkward space around the wheel wells, leaving a clean, rectangular cargo bed. Leather seats are standard, of course, as are a nine-speaker stereo with 506 watts of power and keyless entry with remote start. New available features include an iPod integration package, an integrated trailer brake controller as well as folding and power operated trailer tow mirrors. Even though full-size pickup truck sales have dipped in the recent past, they still represent a substantial part of the automotive market. Three engines are offered, and the base 3. The exterior is dressed up with two-tone paint, glittering chrome trim, and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Visibility can be poor, since the Ram sits so high, but big folding trailer mirrors are now offered, as is a trailer-brake controller. The distinctive grille is big, tall, and chromed; the side view has enough detail in the headlamps and taillights to identify it as a Dodge; and the proportions of glass to sheetmetal and, on some trucks, two-tone paint is still better than the Ford F-150's robotic angles and the softer looks of the Chevy Silverado. It's a coarse, wheezy engine, and with 215 horsepower, it's hardly powerful enough to move the Ram with any authority. Inside, the Ram 1500 has supremely functional cubby stowage and cavernous passenger space. Laramie models are upscale, with a leather-covered dash, wood trim and plenty of amenities. Never mind the bizarre appearance of the latest Toyota Tundra.
A 6-foot, 4-inch bed is standard on regular and quad cab models, shrinking to 5-feet, 7-inches long on roomy crew cabs. Dodge also addresses the basics with more power in the 5. It now has a host of high-tech equipment that ranges from a hybridized powertrain to robust driver-assistance features such as automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist. The rear seat on Crew Cab models is nicely canted back, and leg- and headroom abound. The 2010 Dodge Ram is a refined version of the previous-generation Rams. Available with a Hemi V-8 and featuring one of the best interiors Chrysler offers, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 10,450 pounds and haul a load just shy of a full ton, 1900 pounds to be exact.
Fresh from a successful redesign last year, Dodge is hoping its Ram pickup can continue to cut into the sales of the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado and help return Chrysler to profitability. New for 2010 Chrysler isn't resting after redesigning the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. Its 6-foot-4-inch bed offers decent cargo space for the occasional trip to the lumberyard, while its 8,300-pound towing capacity is plenty stout. A new stiff chassis and a new rear coil suspension have loosened up the Ram's ride, which now feels better controlled than any of the competitors. Exterior Two of the more interesting features on the 2010 Ram are RamBox and the truck's coil-spring rear suspension. The Ram is easily the most aggressive-looking quarter-ton truck on the road. It now has a host of high-tech equipment that ranges from a hybridized powertrain to robust driver-assistance features such as automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.
Units Affected 15271 Quick Stats: Dr. New for 2010 Chrysler isn't resting after redesigning the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. No side-impact tests have been performed by the agency. Never mind the bizarre looks of the latest Toyota Tundra. Exterior Two of the more interesting features on the 2010 Ram are RamBox and the truck's coil-spring rear suspension.
The Dodge Ram 1500 is available in either two- or four-wheel-drive versions as well. The 2010 model receives a boost in towing that makes it much more competitive on paper with the rest of the trucks in its segment. Fuel economy highway 20 mpg Engine torque 235 lbs. The changes to the 2019 Ram 1500 are significant. Stability control with hill-start assist, brake assist, and trailer sway control is standard. Fully redesigned for 2009, the was recently converted into its own brand — previous Rams were models. Editors have compared the Ram with other big trucks to help you narrow your shopping decision.