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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Overview

Likes:

  • The Ram Box storage system
  • High level of ride refinement from new rear suspension
  • Best Dodge interior in years
  • More HEMI power with improved fuel economy
  • Under-floor storage in Crew Cab

Dislikes:

  • Hybrid and diesel powertrains aren't yet available
  • Exterior design not bold enough
  • V-6 engine is a coarse wheezer
  • No six-speed automatic for the HEMI

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The truck experts at TheCarConnection.com have driven the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 in many of its available configurations. Additionally, TheCarConnection.com's editors have read competitive reviews on the new Ram 1500 in order to create this comprehensive review and ...

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Full Review

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The Dodge Ram 1500 pickup has long been Chrysler's best-selling vehicle. Rather than approach the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with a sense of complacency, Chrysler has thoroughly redesigned both the interior and exterior to produce one of the most desirable pickups on the market. The...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST $21,520 / $19,390 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT $25,715 / $23,061 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport *Ltd Avail* $25,715 / $23,061 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST $21,820 / $19,653 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT $26,015 / $23,323 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT $31,880 / $28,565 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport $31,880 / $28,565 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" TRX $31,880 / $28,565 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie $40,270 / $35,906 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST $25,575 / $23,008 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT $29,725 / $26,639 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport $29,725 / $26,639 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" TRX $29,725 / $26,639 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie $38,120 / $33,985 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST $25,975 / $23,343 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT $29,285 / $26,239 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport $29,285 / $26,239 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST $26,275 / $23,606 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT $29,585 / $26,502 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT $35,100 / $31,428 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport $35,100 / $31,428 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" TRX $35,100 / $31,428 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie $43,490 / $38,769 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST $29,985 / $26,907 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT $32,945 / $29,497 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport $32,945 / $29,497 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" TRX $32,945 / $29,497 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie $41,340 / $36,843 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" TRX $25,715 / $23,061 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" TRX $26,015 / $23,323 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST $29,530 / $26,509 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" TRX $29,285 / $26,239 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" TRX $29,585 / $26,502 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2009 Dodge Ram 1500: 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST $32,750 / $29,371 City: 13
Hwy: 18

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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 (3 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/

  3. By  Cheap used cars #4, Posted: 11/12/2009

    Simple. All of the new Dodge trucks come equipped with Truck Meatballz.

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