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2010 ram 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Big, stylish, capable, and loaded with features. introductionthe dodge ram 1500 is chrysler's entry in the traditional american full-size pickup truck market. Also, it no longer carries the dodge nameplate, as one of the changes brought on by the reorganization of chrysler is that the dodge brand is now assigned to the passenger cars and the trucks are under the ram brand name. There are three available engines: a 3. 7-liter v6 of 215 horsepower, a 4. 7-liter v8 of 310 horsepower, and the famous 5. 7-liter hemi of 390 horsepower. On the inside it is full of interesting features. It's an american full-size pickup truck, but it is different in several ways from its most likely competitors, the ford f-150 and chevrolet silverado 1500. And then there's the availability of the powerful hemi engine. for 2010 there are only minimal changes. There is a slightly higher gross combined weight rating (gcwr), with the v6 engine there is a fuel-saver indicator, all engines have a deceleration fuel shutoff for improved economy, there is an available integrated trailer-brake controller, and a few other details of trim or options. lineupthe 2010 ram comes in st, slt, sport, trx, and laramie trim levels. The 5. 7-liter v8 hemi is offered across the board. No manual transmissions are offered. ram st models 20,610-$31,370) are workhorses, with standard vinyl floor and manual windows, although they do include chrome bumpers and grille outline, air conditioning, abs, cd player, variable intermittent wipers, locking tailgate, sentry key and, on 4wd, electric-shift. Options include chrome wheels, two-tone paint, cruise control, trailer mirrors, limited-slip differential and alternate axle ratios, sliding rear window, and sirius radio. ram slt models 24,855-$34,240) upgrade with carpet floor covering, floor mats, 40/20/40 split-bench seat, overhead console, cruise control, remote keyless entry, power windows and door locks, heated mirrors and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels. The trx features electric-shift transfer case on 4wd models, unique shocks and ride height, 17-inch aluminum wheels and a full-size spare tire, heavy-duty vinyl floor covering, cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, folding rear bench seat, tilt steering column, remote keyless entry and standard two-tone paint. Pay extra for an engine block heater, power-sliding rear window, heated power folding mirrors, bedliner, 3. 92:1 axle ratio, limited-slip differential, tip start, cruise control, and uconnect studios sirius satellite radio. The ram sport 29,740-$38,475) is available in all three cab styles and is labeled sport r/t on the regular cab. It adds a 5. 7-liter hemi, slate-gray contrast-stitched bucket seats, body-color fascia, fog lamps and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels. R/t models use a 4. 10:1 rear axle for superior acceleration but will still tow 5000 pounds. Options mirror those on the slt. The ram laramie 36,880-$42,650) is the top of the line, with leather heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, chromed door handles and mirrors, and security alarm. Extra-cost features include 20-inch aluminum wheels, sunroof, navigation and rear-seat entertainment. The illusion comes from the shape, which has a definite presence. one distinction of the ram is that a lot of the usual gaps and spaces are noticeably narrow and tight, such as spaces between tires and fender openings, and between the cargo box and the cab. This not only looks nice and clean, but it also helps reduce wind noise and improve efficiency. From the outside the ram looks neat and tidy. The side mirrors stand off from the door glass, the sides are fairly flat, and the tailgate spoiler and windshield are both rounded for improved aerodynamics. Seen from behind where the tires appear almost flush with the body panels, the truck looks quite trim. there is no large seam between the front bumper and the grille and lights, and if the truck does not have fog lights the bumper does not have the outline marks that show it's missing something. The tailgate has a torsion bar system that cuts its apparent weight in half for ease of lowering and raising it. even the least expensive model has some chrome on the front rather than the complete industrial gray that typifies base models from some other manufacturers and there are plenty of paint choices. On upper trim-level variants the mirrors have led puddle lamps and the headlamps are dual-bulb units, and on the sport the front bumper is deeper and body-colored. It measures 49 inches wide inside, so it can accommodate the ubiquitous 4x8 sheet of building material flat on the floor. Side rails with cleats secure the cargo, and a bed divider that locks into place segments the bed into smaller areas or can be flipped over and used as a bed extender with the tailgate down. Moving the interior walls inward results in sidewalls with much thicker sections, and in the tops of the two sides of the rambox are two locking bins, capable of holding 120 standard 12-ounce cans on the left side (where the fuel fill is located) and 130 on the right, or anything else of that same volume, such as dirty clothes, tools, golf bags and so forth. These boxes have locking lids, drains, lights and 90-degree opening lids; together the volume exceeds that of a 55-gallon drum. They might even hold trailer sway control equipment, though the heavy bars may be pushing the limits of the boxes. The rambox cargo management system has its trade-offs. They offer good support and plenty of room. We swapped through a few ram models back-to-back to compare the trim levels and found the seat in the base model is the same design as in the top-line models, and we had no complaints after a full day of driving. We also found we could sit in the back of a quad cab for 20-minute jaunts, but a six-foot passenger will be happier in a crew cab where rear dimensions are essentially the same as the front; only the crew cab has a center rear headrest. instrumentation includes a tachometer. The gear indicators are orange with the gear chosen shown in green. The gauges are illuminated amber at night while the controls are bathed in green. The electronic stability control switch (standard) an.
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