Not often found in a full size truck are both power and fuel efficiency, but the 2015 Ram 1500 offers exactly that. Built to outperform the F-150 and both offerings from GM the Dodge Ram shows up with an extremely well-designed engine and some interesting features that are all made to help the performance of this great truck. Some of those features include an active grill shutter designed to reduce drag and different bed configurations that help reduce air resistance. With plenty of cab and bed configurations to choose from the Dodge Ram is a great choice for anyone looking for a truck that is built to get the job done the right way.

The only new feature for the Ram for 2015 is an increase in towing capacity which now tops out at 10,700 pounds to give the ability to haul whatever is needed to get a job done. Most trucks are expected to give a rough ride as a tradeoff for being able to haul and carry cargo; that is not the case with the Dodge Ram. This truck offers a very impressive suspension made of a multi-link and coil spring setup in the rear to offer one of the most comfortable rides which is capable of handling any and all road conditions with ease. The steering system offered is deft and easy to enjoy as well, giving drivers comfort and confidence the truck will respond exactly as desired.

Three engines are found as offerings for the Dodge Ram and all are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The first engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that offers 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque. Fuel efficiency offered for this powertrain shows up at 17 city/25 hwy mpg for the 2WD, 12 city/17 hwy for the 2WD using E85, 16 city/23 hwy mpg for the 4WD, 11 city/16 hwy mpg for the 4WD using E85 and 18 city/25 hwy mpg for the 2WD HFE trim model.

The second engine offered is a 3.0-liter turbocharged EcoDiesel V6 engine that shows up with 240 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque.   When attached to the transmission, this engine will achieve fuel efficiency numbers of 20 city/28 hwy mpg for the 2WD model and 19 city/27 hwy mpg for the 4WD model.

The top end of the engine spectrum finds a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine that shows up with the most power at 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain comes in with fuel numbers that show up at 14 city/20 hwy for the 2WD with a six-speed automatic transmission, 15 city/22 hwy mpg for the 2WD with the eight-speed automatic transmission, 13 city/19 hwy mpg for the 4WD with the six-speed automatic transmission and 15 city/21 hwy mpg for the 4WD with the eight-speed automatic transmission.

Inside the cabin of the Dodge Ram is a comfortable space that offers very enjoyable materials that are of a high quality and very comfortable. There is plenty of room for anyone to ride including when the Quad or Crew Cabs are the cabs of choice. As far as instruments and controls, the center console offers a great deal of infotainment from the Multiview center screen to offer the driver whatever their desired readout is. For those who know they will have a longer ride on a regular basis there is a ten-way power driver’s seat available.

On the outside, the Dodge Ram still resembles the classic big rig look that has become well desired and enjoyed by many. With a large grill that can be chrome plated this truck offers the ability to be either a simple work truck or be outfitted and adorned to look like a luxury ride in a truck form. Large headlights and LED turn signals and taillights are present giving the driver a better visual capability to enjoy. With a ton of great cab, bed, and tool fittings including the Rambox storage system that can go over the rear fenders for better storage of tools and smaller items.

The 2015 Dodge Ram offers a lot of different standard features that come in the various body styles and bed lengths. This list includes a removable and locking tailgate, cruise control, automatic headlights, a USB port, hill-start assistance, airbags and a variety of different trim options. Standard features are really difficult to define with this truck because of the wide variety of cab, bed and powertrain options that are offered.

With such a wide variety of shapes and sizes to choose from ,the Ram can be set up to fit and be equipped to support just about any driver. The optional features offered includes the UConnect Access infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touch screen and user-friendly interface, a heated steering wheel, a ten way power driver’s seat, rain sensing windshield wipers, a 115V power outlet, an engine start-stop feature to help save fuel and power-adjustable pedals. All these features can really help make a work truck into one that is high-class or at least very comfortable and enjoyable to ride in after a long day at work.

Starting at the base model, the Ram is priced around $25,200 with the Sport model starting near $36,000. At the other end of the spectrum, a fully loaded Laramie Longhorn Limited Edition Crew Cab will ask for a price near $60,000 giving a really large price range for anyone to find the Ram that works well for them. The V6 EcoDiesel with the eight-speed automatic transmission adds between $3,120 and $4,000. With so many different options and features to choose from the Ram makes a great choice for anyone looking to make this truck their permanent daily driving choice.