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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Safety Review

November 3, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Safety features include ABS, traction control
ConsumerGuide

Front and rear side-curtain air bags
Cars.com

More standard safety features than before
The Detroit News

Crash-test results are typically the safety benchmark for most vehicles, but unfortunately, the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has not yet been tested by either NHTSA or the IIHS. Despite the lack of test data, the Dodge Ram 1500 boasts a wealth of standard safety features, which means that experts at TheCarConnection.com are confident enough to bestow a high safety rating on the new Dodge Ram 1500.

Reviewers are very impressed with the standard safety features found on the Dodge Ram 1500. The Detroit News points out that this 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 offers "more standard features than before," including standard "traction control, stability control," and "side curtain airbags." ConsumerGuide reports that all 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 models come with "dual front airbags" and "antilock four-wheel disc brakes." Moving up to the Laramie trim of the Dodge Ram 1500 brings a standard "rear-obstacle-detection system," according to ConsumerGuide reviewers. Cars.com states that other "available backup aids include rear parking sensors and a camera system that uses the navigation system's screen to show what's behind the truck when in Reverse."

Speaking of visibility aids, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com suggest you shouldn't need too many. ConsumerGuide reviewers claim that "visibility is very good all around," thanks to the commanding seating position and generously sized windows featured on the 2009 Dodge ram 1500.

Conclusion

The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is a big, confidence-inspiring truck that offers the latest and greatest safety equipment.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Safety features include ABS, traction controlConsumerGuideFront and rear side-curtain air bagsCars.comMore standard safety features than beforeThe Detroit News Crash-test results are typically the safety benchmark for most vehicles, but unfortunately, the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has not yet been tested by either NHTSA or the IIHS. Despite the lack of test data, the Dodge Ram 1500 boasts a wealth of standard safety features, which means that experts at TheCarConnection.com are confident enough to bestow a high safety rating on the new Dodge Ram 1500. Reviewers are very impressed with the standard safety features found on the Dodge Ram 1500. The Detroit News points out that this 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 offers "more standard features than before," including standard "traction control, stability control," and "side curtain airbags." ConsumerGuide reports that all 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 models come with "dual front airbags" and "antilock four-wheel disc brakes." Moving up to the Laramie trim of the Dodge Ram 1500 brings a standard "rear-obstacle-detection system," according to ConsumerGuide reviewers. Cars.com states that other "available backup aids include rear parking sensors and a camera system that uses the navigation system's screen to show what's behind the truck when in Reverse." Speaking of visibility aids, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com suggest you shouldn't need too many. ConsumerGuide reviewers claim that "visibility is very good all around," thanks to the commanding seating position and generously sized windows featured on the 2009 Dodge ram 1500. ConclusionThe 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is a big, confidence-inspiring truck that offers the latest and greatest safety equipment. 2009 DODGE RAM 1500 STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Huge gauges are boldly marked and easy to read at a glance" Edmunds: "Three cab configurations and three bed lengths for the 2009 Ram 1500" Cars.com: "New exterior, which Dodge cleaned up and streamlined" The Dodge Ram ...

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Other Choices:

As this review is written, the 2009 Ford F-150 has yet to be released. The new Ford should prove to be a strong competitor given what we already know. The GM Silverado/Sierra twins could now be considered "old" in this group, and now occupy third place in this tightly spaced group given the Dodge's high level of refinement and clever packaging options like the Ram Box. Toyota continues to find its way with the Tundra, but their big truck doesn't compare well against the Dodge especially when it comes to ride, handling, and isolation of the cab. The Nissan Titan brings up the rear of this group, a position it owns by offering the oldest truck in this group with the fewest number of derivations. Nissan has already announced that a new Titan is in the works, and will be jointly developed with Chrysler and based off of the new Ram.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By fede #1, Posted: 5/14/2009

    at last!

    Coil Springs! At last someone at Detroit realized this. Half ton pickup trucks are driven UNLADEN most of the time. After 30 years reading test drives complaining about the "tough ride" on all pickup trucks someone decided to actually CHANGE from springs to coils. Congratulations Dodge. Looks awesome.

  2. By floriroxana68 #2, Posted: 10/10/2009

    a new concept:
    http://www.autoshortnews.com/dodge-caliber-srt4-knew-ye/

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