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Driver's Choice Awards 2009


Best Pickup Truck - Dodge Ram 1500

Our Best Pickup Truck, the new Dodge Ram 1500 is aimed more at personal use buyers than straight-up workaholics. The light-duty Ram delivers a great riding coil spring rear suspension and vastly upgraded interior, both perfect for people-moving. But don't let the heated seats and rear DVD fool you… this truck can still get any weekend job done. With a reworked 5.7-liter HEMI, maximum cargo capacity is over 1800 pounds, while towing tops out at 9100 pounds. One innovation perfect for play are the lockable side rail storage boxes that include drains. With familiar big-rig styling and a true-4-door Crew Cab model now available, the Ram is no longer just another big pickup.