The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 priced at MSRP: $21,520 – $43,490 is a pioneer in the full size light duty trucks. The company designed this series to attract all the segments of drivers, not only those drivers who wish to buy a full size truck. They offer updated styling and high tech features in addition to a powerful Hemi V8 engine to attract the buyers.
Dodge Ram Body Style :
The 2009 Dodge Ram has been styled in such an alluring way with big bold and distinctive exteriors that it has been well lauded by most buyers. The exterior are designed as two door regular cab and two four door cabs with conventional doors viz. the Quad cab and the crew cab. They have been very well redesigned to offer a premium look with a forward-swept crosshair grille which has replaced the upright design.The interiors of the Dodge Ram are also very artistically designed with good interiors. The interiors cabins are comfortable which can woo any passengers. It is also functional which means it would be liked by all truckers. The majors control buttons are well placed inside the cabin that they can be easily accessible by the driver. The gauges are clearly marked which makes it easy to read at a glance. The cabins feature low gloss plastics which makes it very attractive .The designers of this model definitely need to be lauded for designing such as good vehicle which is definitely an improvement over previous trucks. Overall this Chrysler truck has been fabulously redesigned that is rightfully known as one of the most desirable pick up trucks available in the market.
Dodge Ram Features :
To offer a perfect combination of the utility of a pickup truck and comfort of a car, the Dodge Ram offers a host of features to satisfy each appetite. The standard features included in all the trims are 17 inch wheels, vinyl upholstery, air conditioning, a tilting steering column, a six speaker stereo with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack, heated power mirrors, and full power accessories. The SLT trim further adds 17 inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, cruise control, carpet floor covering, a rear power sliding window and Sirius satellite radio. The premium Laramie is packed with still more features such as 20 inch chrome clad wheels, remote engine start, power folding exterior mirrors, dual zone automatic climate controls, heated leather wrapped steering wheels with radio control option and Bluetooth and a surround-sound audio system with hard-drive-based digital music storage. For those looking at some more features to add to their list, the buyers may not despair as there are a wide array of optional features that are available as per the trim such as power sunroof, navigation system, rear-seat video and a ten-speaker surround-sound audio system along with blue tooth connectivity to in-car TV and Internet access. Overall we found that 2009 Dodge Ram offers features of high end luxury cars.
Dodge Ram Performance :
The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is equipped with three options. The base model is equipped with 3.7 liter V6 engine that generates 215 horsepower and 235 pound feet of torque. This two wheel drive version offers four speed automatic transmissions. They are well designed to haul 3800 pounds when fully equipped. The Dodge Ram base version adds a fuel economy of 14mpg city levels, 20mpg highway and 16mpg combined. The four wheel drive Dodge ST and SLT model is equipped with 4.7 liter V8 engine which produces 310 horsepower and 330 pound feet of torque. This version offers a standard five speed automatic transmissions with a maximum towing capacity of 7600 pounds when properly equipped. The 2WD offered a fuel economy of 14mpg city limits, 19 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined while the 4WD offers 13mpg city limits, 18 mpg highway and 14mpg combined. The premium Laramie trim offers 5.7 liter V8 engine coupled with five speed automatic transmission and cylinder deactivation technology. This version generates 390 horsepower and 407 pound feet of torque. The automotivecraze team conducted a test drive and noted that braking Performance was not as per our expectation. The Dodge Rams brakes did not stop the vehicle at a short notice; the Ram required 154 feet to stop from 60mph which is not very appreciated. During our test drive the Ram sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds which is quite good in terms of a pick up truck. The fuel economy was also not very stunning but quite acceptable for a pick up truck. Overall the Dodge Ram is a very powerful and capable pick up truck.
Dodge Ram Quality :
The 2009 Dodge Ram has been revamped and perfectly upgraded to offer a comfortable and luxurious ride in the cabin. The seats have been redesigned and can comfortably seat six passengers. They are perfectly bolstered to keep the passenger firmly seated while travelling on highways or curvy roads. The designers need to be appreciated as they have paid attention to minute details while revamping the older design. The cabins are quite spacious and offers ample of legspace and headroom to the passengers while travelling. They also offer perfect storage space with a two tired glove box with the upper compartment that can be used for beverage cooling. The crew cab version is designed to add further storage space beneath the rear seats. The rear seat bottoms turns over up to add storage compartment and there are two lined wells beneath the rear seat floor mats which can hold ice the corners are well utilized to make storage facilities to hold cell phones, gloves, tools, folders etc. The interiors are designed using such good fabrics that it offers the ambience of a luxury vehicle. The company has taken complete care to see that there is no wind or road noise while travelling. The suspensions have also been upgraded to coil springs to offer a smooth ride. Overall the 2009 Dodge Ram has been redesigned to offer a comfortable ride with adequate storage space.
Dodge Ram Safety :
The 2009 Dodge Ram offers a wealth of safety features which are available in the standard models such as four wheel antilock disc brakes, front seat side airbags, full length side curtain airbag, and stability control while the premium model includes rear obstacle detection system, with sensors and camera system that uses the navigation systems screen to display the vehicle that is behind the truck. The seats are raised high so this truck offers clears visibility to the driver thereby reducing the chance of accidents. There are no crash test s that have been conducted to check the efficiency of these vehicle, however we felt that they offer quite a respectable number of safety features.
Conclusion :
The 2009 Dodge Ram is a full size pick up truck which is available in different bed length and body styles. The main highlights of these Dodge cars are good interiors, ingenious storage space, excellent ride quality, hushed cabin. The main drawback that we noted were unacceptable braking performance, poor fuel economy, and only five speed transmission available.
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