US publication Motor Trend has chosen Chrysler’s 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty as its truck of the year, beating trucks from Ford and Toyota in what has become a prestigious competition. The Ram Heavy Duty specifically beat three major competitors - the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, the Ford Transit Connect van and the Toyota Tundra 4.6-litre work truck.Chrysler last won truck of the year in 2003 with the Ram Heavy Duty. Last year, Ford's F-150 truck took the prize, while in November the 2010 Ford Fusion was named car of the year.
Motor Trend specifically praised the Ram Heavy duty for its powerful and clean engine and quiet comfortable ride. The model’s Cummins diesel engine meets emissions standards in all 50 US states without needing expensive aftertreatment technology. The magazine also said the truck's 17,500-pound towing capacity outperformed rivals, while the platform has received significant upgrades that improve ride, handling and noise compared with the previous model.
The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty is available in five trim models and sports suspension and brake improvements that are designed to help in carrying heavy loads. The truck starts at US$28,165 for a regular cab model, US$36,865 for crew cab models and US$36,865 for Mega Cab models. The model is slated to arrive in dealerships before the end of 2009.
The Ram truck is the best-selling vehicle in Chrysler's line-up, Ram Heavy Dutyalthough sales fell 37% to 9,787 in November.
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