Why The Ram 1500 Pickup Is Kind of a Big Deal

If you’re searching for Ram trucks for sale, it may take a while to find the exact model and color you want. Why? Because Ram trucks are among the most popular and sought after truck models in the country. The Ram name is synonymous with both rugged performance and plush comfort – not to mention state-of-the-art tech. In fact, Ram dazzles the tech-hungry with a massive, class-leading 12-inch infotainment screen. For all of these reasons, it’s no wonder the Ram 1500 is a favorite.

Have we piqued your interest? You’re probably wondering what else is available on the 2020 Ram 1500. We have two words for you: a lot! There are class-leading features that will satisfy those seeking a reliable work truck, weekend project warriors, and even families looking for a safe and durable people mover. Whatever your reason, the Ram 1500 truly has it all, so let’s dive deeper into the features and equipment you’ll find on the Ram.

Awards and Accolades

The Ram 1500 is admired by consumers and automotive journalists alike. The truck has earned many awards, including being named Best Truck Brand of 2020 by U.S. News & World Report. It’s also the only full-size truck to be named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, and Consumer Guide named the Ram 1500 a Best Buy for the 12th year in a row. Motortrend named the 2019 Ram 1500 its Truck of the Year, and the 1500’s big brother, the Ram Heavy Duty, earned that award in 2020.

The folks at Truck Trend chose the Ram 1500 as its Pickup Truck of the Year in 2019, and you might be surprised to learn that The Texas Auto Writers Association picked the Ram as the Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas, the Off-Road Pickup Truck of Texas, and the Official Luxury Truck of Texas. Before we get too comfortable with the recognition focusing on the Ram’s heavy-duty truck-like capabilities, we’ll also point out that Green Car Journal named it the 2020 Green Truck of the Year for the second consecutive year.

As you can see, the praise keeps coming, and for good reason: this truck ticks all the boxes, including some categories not typically associated with pickup trucks, like fuel economy and luxury. The Ram 1500 is even on the well-respected Car and Driver 10 Best Cars and Trucks List for the second year in a row. Ram is definitely the most popular and well-liked truck on the market today!

Model Lineup

The 2020 Ram 1500 comes in a bunch of different trim lines, including the Tradesman, the Big Horn/Lone Star, the Laramie, the Rebel, the Longhorn, and the top-end Limited. Body style options within each trim line include a Quad Cab or Crew Cab. Bed length varies from model-to-model, with the Quad Cab coming with a 6’4” bed while the Crew Cab is offered with 5’7” and 6’4” lengths. There are so many different trims, cab, and bed options that deciding will be the hardest part!

The 2020 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4×2 Quad Cab is the base entry model, and is priced at a very affordable MSRP of $32,145. The Tradesman comes with a 305 horsepower, 3.6-liter engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This achieves a combined fuel economy rating of 23 mpg, a surprisingly efficient number given the truck’s size and weight.

Moving up to the highest end of the lineup, the luxurious Ram 1500 Limited comes in at a starting MSRP of $53,915. The Limited offers several different engine options, including the standard 3.6-liter V6 engine, a 5.7-liter V8 HEMI, and a 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel engine. When deciding on a powertrain, give some thought to whether you’ll be towing or moving cargo and talk to your dealer about your specific towing or hauling capacity needs.

Several available packages on the Limited allow buyers to truly customize their new rig. Is appearance important? Then opt for the Black Appearance Package, which tricks your Ram truck out in 22-inch black aluminum wheels, black badging, and black trim, door handles, and front bumper for an aggressive all-black monotone look. On the inside, the Limited is packed with luxury finishes, including premium leather bucket seats, largest-in-its-class 12-inch infotainment screen fitted prominently on the dash, an optional dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and an available 19-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound system.

There are so many other great trims in the Ram 1500 range, offering different drive trains, powertrains, and towing capabilities, that you’re sure to find the exact price and equipment you need. There’s even a Built To Serve special edition that honors our American Armed Services with patriotic details, such as special American flag decals, included throughout the truck’s interior and exterior.

Capability

The Ram 1500 boasts a remarkable max towing capacity of 12,750 pounds, giving you the freedom to tow your favorite toy worry-free, even on long road trips. In-vehicle towing assist systems make towing stress-free and safer. Automatic Trailer Detection scans blind spot zones behind the truck in order to alert the driver to any potential hazard. It does this while accounting for the length of the trailer, and who couldn’t use help monitoring a trailer on the highway?

Ram introduces a nifty multifunction tailgate that adapts to whatever you’re hauling and makes accessing the bed so much easier. With a 60/40 split tailgate, you can operate the tailgate in the traditional up and down position or convert it to a pair of swing-out doors. This eliminates reaching over the open tailgate to stow or remove cargo. It’s a super convenient addition that will cause you to wonder, why didn’t I think of that?

Ram also offers an available Rambox Cargo Management System. These waterproof, lockable, illuminated storage bins are cleverly located over the wheel wells, which is typically dead space in a truck bed. The storage boxes are drainable and completely weatherproof. They even contain 115-volt outlets, a convenient spot for recharging tools.

Once you dive into the Ram 1500, you will immediately see that this is not your average pickup truck. Ram decided to make style and appearance just as important as capabilities, and the result is a gorgeous, stylish vehicle with tons of available luxury touches that do not compromise the truck’s workhorse roots. You get it all with the Ram 1500, no matter which trim you choose.

Finally, truck buyers can start demanding a lot more than just the utility that a pickup truck offers. It wasn’t long ago that trucks included boring interiors, basic radios, a few airbags for safety, and a practical appearance. The 2020 Ram 1500 is not your grandaddy’s pickup! Completely redesigned in 2019, it’s still a fresh, new design for 2020, and Ram’s emphasis on upscale interior cabin features puts luxury within your reach without having to exit the pickup category.

Picture yourself pulling up to the job site in your new Ram 1500 pickup, or maybe to the beach or your daughter’s ballet recital. Wherever you go, this stylish, rugged workhorse will deliver you and yours in style, comfort, and safety. The Ram pickup will fit nicely into your lifestyle and adapt to whatever you throw at it, in any climate, giving you years of well-deserved pickup bliss!