Review Of 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Pick Up Truck

Introduction of 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 priced at MSRP $20,610 – $42,650 is a full size pick up truck which is well crafted and completely desirable. This edition is extremely reliable and affordable and hence is preferred by the masses. This edition offers strong competition to tough machines like Ford F150 , Toyota Tundra, GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado.

What’s on offer?

The new 2010 Edition offers higher towing capacity. It is also equipped with integrated trailer brake controller. The other notable feature that the new edition includes is improved ipod connectivity.

Silhouette

The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 can be rightly said that it is the best looking full size pick up truck. Its front end grille is impressive with tall big chrome colored grille. The headlamps and taillights enhances its front and side look of this rugged vehicle. Its hood is more curvy and shaped than its predecessors.

This half ton vehicle is available in numerous body style and bed lengths.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 has picked up its interior styling cues from Ford F150 and GMC Sierra. The interiors have been designed using high quality materials and offer an upscale element. The controls are boldly marked which are easy to read and placed in manner to offer convenience to the driver.

The interiors are well designed to woo traditional buyers and cosmopolitan owners with amenities which include premium seating with soft touch materials and a console mounted shifters. The front row seats are very comfortable with nice bolsters to hold the passengers in place even when driving off road or on the highways. We noted that the back seat row in the quad cab is very cramped.

The storage space inside the cabin is also abundant with lots of hooks and crannies to hold cell phones, tools, folders etc.

Features of 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 is available in three trims. The standard trim comprises of 17 inch wheels, air-conditioning, heated power mirrors, full power accessories, and AM/FM/CD player. The SLT trim furthers adds remote keyless entry, cruise control and Sirius while the premium trim encompasses of heated leather wrapped steering with audio controls and dual zone automatic climate control.

The new edition offers options of Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel radio control, DVD player for front and back seats, rear back up camera. The most impressive feature that dodge offers which is not found in many high end luxury cars is uconnect system which includes in car TV and internet access.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Powertrain

The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 is powered by 3.7 liter V6 engine which can generate 215 horsepower and 235 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with four speed automatic suspensions and emits a fuel economy of 14 mpg city levels and 20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined.

The mid level offers an option of 4.7 liter V8 engine which produces 310 horsepower and 330 pounds feet of torque. It is coupled with five speed automatic transmission and emit a fuel economy of 14/19/15 mpg with two wheel drive and 13/18/14 mpg with four wheel drive.

It also offers the options of a powerful 5.7 liter HEMI engine which generates a healthy output of 390 horsepower and 407 pounds feet of torque. It is also teamed with five speed automatic transmission and cylinder deactivation technology. This edition offers a fuel economy of 14/20/16 mpg with two wheel drive and 13/19/15 mpg with four wheel drive.