2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Large Pickup Trucks

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Large Pickup Trucks
This select rim of 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 for consumer choice:
- 2WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box ST
- 2WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box Laramie
- 2WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box SLT
- 2WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box Sport
- 2WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box ST
- 2WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box TRX
- 2WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box Laramie
- 2WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box SLT
- 2WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box Sport
- 2WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box TRX
- 2WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box SLT
- 2WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box Sport
- 2WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box ST
- 2WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box TRX
- 2WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box SLT
- 2WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box ST
- 2WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box TRX
- 4WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box Laramie
- 4WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box SLT
- 4WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box Sport
- 4WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box ST
- 4WD Crew Cab 5.6 Ft Box TRX
- 4WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box Laramie
- 4WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box SLT
- 4WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box Sport
- 4WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box ST
- 4WD Quad Cab 6.3 Ft Box TRX
- 4WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box SLT
- 4WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box Sport
- 4WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box ST
- 4WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box TRX
- 4WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box SLT
- 4WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box ST
- 4WD Regular Cab 8 Ft Box TRX
and the range pricing between:
- MSRP: $21,520 - $43,490
- Invoice: $19,390 - $38,769
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Large Pickup Trucks
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Large Pickup Trucks
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Large Pickup Trucks
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Pros
• Ride
• Cargo room
Cons
• Road noise (with 20-inch tires)

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is redesigned with freshened styling, new comfort and convenience features, and more available power. This 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 its large pickup truck is offered as a 2-door regular cab and two 4-door cabs with conventional doors--the Quad Cab and the Crew Cab. The regular cab offers 6.4- and 8-foot cargo beds. The Quad Cab comes with a 6.4-foot bed while the Crew Cab uses a 5.7-foot bed. Regular cabs seat up to three passengers, the others up to six.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is available with three engines: A 215-hp 3.7-liter V6; a 310-hp 4.7-liter V8; and a 390-hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has 390-hp engine replaces 2008's 345-hp 5.7-liter Hemi. The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 has 4.7 V8 is capable of running on E85 ethanol-blended fuel. The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with V6 comes only with a 4-speed automatic transmission, V8s only with a 5-speed automatic. The V6 is only available on rear-wheel-drive models. ST, SLT, and Laramie trims are offered. All Rams are available with rear-wheel drive or with 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Optional is 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement. Both 4WD systems include a low-range gear for off-roading. Maximum towing capacity is 8950 pounds. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 available in safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. New for 2009 is the Ram Box Storage System. Available only on Crew Cabs, the Ram Box option includes lockable cargo-bed storage bins and a bed divider that doubles as a bed extender.

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 also available are a wireless cell phone link, DVD entertainment, a 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music files and photos, a navigation system, and rear-seat in-floor storage bins. A rearview camera with park assist and heated and cooled front seats are due later in the model year.

COMPETITION
The Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position for consumer choice. Large Pickup Trucks are traditionally the vehicles of choice for heavy-duty hauling and towing. They offer an array of cab styles and bed lengths and usually feature powerful V8 or diesel engines. For personal use, consider light-duty half-ton models. For heavy-duty or commercial use, consider three-quarter- or one-ton models.

Our Best Buys are the Dodge Ram and Ford F-150. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Toyota Tundra. New or significantly redesigned models in the class include the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Ford F-150. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 each add a gas/electric hybrid model for 2009.