Dodge Ram is the winner

2010 Dodge Ram

On Friday, the Chrysler corporation announced that the editors of Motor Trend named the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups as "Truck of the Year." The award is the conclusion of superior rating in the areas of design advancement, engineering excellence, intended function, efficiency, safety and value in a vehicle that has been substantially changed from the previous model.

“The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty absolutely nailed the award in terms of our criteria, from the attractive exterior styling, to the plush and quiet cabins, to the tough and capable powertrains, especially the impressive Cummins diesel, which meets 50-state emissions standards without needing expensive after-treatment technology,” said Angus MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief, Motor Trend. “It delivers the capability heavy duty truck users demand, with style and refinement they perhaps did not expect.”

From model year 2009, which you are likely to strike an amazing deal on right now, I fell in absolute love with the Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie for numerous reasons starting with its big ole chrome bumper and commanding chrome grill sits at the tip of the tractor trailer like hood. In fact, chrome is king of the 20” rims, on the gas cap, dual exhaust pipes and RAM insignia. As a result, this baby turns the heads of men and women both on and off the road. Make no mistake it is THE Mack Daddy!

Second to its compelling presence is interior luxury. Expect to discover all the features you’ve come to expect in a luxury SUV including video entertainment with Sirius TV for passengers on the heated second row, a heated leather wrapped steering wheel for the driver-whose seat also cools (as does the front passengers), a very nice 506 watt Alpine stereo with satellite radio, iPod connection, navigation system, back-up camera, rear park assist and a powerful 5.7 liter V8 Hemi engine.

Keep your tools and other precious items locked in the side boxes that align the lighted rear cab with locking tailgate. Class IV receiving hitch for towing allows you to pull one mighty heavy load. Keep this in mind when you realize the MPG rating at 14 city/20 highway, at $48,315. So if power with a huge heaping of style is what sets you apart, you've gotta love this Ram!