As the Dodge Ram lineup is spun off into its own Ram brand, the tough truck has won the honor of being the Motor Trend Truck of the Year. Motor Trend cited the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty’s ability to not only tackle tasks with relative ease, but also how easy it was on the driver, particularly due to its comfortable and quiet interior.
Ford Dealers In Des Moines said the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty went up against vehicles such as the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, Ford Transit Connect, and Toyota Tundra. With its powerful diesel engine and 17,500 lb. towing capacity, the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty successfully addresses the needs of specific truck users, which is important in this segment.
As the Ram becomes its own brand within the Chrysler Group, the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award is a good sign that the new brand is off to a strong start. Since emerging from bankruptcy, Chrysler has been looking to update its aging lineup of products with the help of Fiat, which now owns 20 percent of Chrysler. But with the Dodge Challenger coming out on top of a recent Consumer Reports customer satisfaction survey, combined with this new Motor Trend award, it’s clear that there’s still some life in Chrysler after all.
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