2018 Ram 1500 Review

The new Ram 1500 is one of the longest-running designs on the market. While some drivers in the  Greenwood, Franklin, and New Whiteland areas are eager for a new redesign, others realize that the reason it keeps going is that the current design is already outstanding. Among light-duty pickups, it's a class leader in more ways than one.

The new Ram offers a few upgrades this year, and still offers an outstanding lineup of engines and features for the discerning driver. Explore a complete and thorough breakdown of all the features, options, and performance stats you get from 2018 Ram 1500, and where to test drive one.

2018 Ram 1500

It's expected we'll see a redesign of the Ram 1500 over the next couple of years. In the meantime, the Ram 1500 still brings to the table a few new features. Among these updates are two new trim levels: a new range-topping trim level in the Limited Tungsten, as well the Harvest. Leather touches on the interior are now available, and every model gets a standard ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Finally, the 8.4-inch infotainment system possesses many advanced features, including Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth®, a standard media hub with a USB port and an auxiliary cable, and HD® radio.

Features and Technology

The Ram 1500 is one of the most customizable pickups on the road today, with a mind-blowing 11  different trim levels, multiple engine options, three cab styles, and three different bed sizes. With that many choices, you'll be able to build the perfect pickup for your work or play needs, from the workhorse tradesman and the high-performance, luxury-touched Limited to the off-road Rebel.

Technology options also run the gamut, with features like the Uconnect® infotainment system, 110-volt power outlets, leather upholstery, LED interior lighting, high-end audio systems, tow hooks, self-leveling air suspension, and more.

Engine Options

The standard engine for the 1500 is a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine, delivering 269 lb-ft of torque and 305 horsepower. However, there are other engine options, such as the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine, which generates 410 lb-ft of torque and 395 horsepower. A diesel variant is available as well, a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 that can generate 420 lb-ft of torque and 240 horsepower.

Each of these engines comes matched up with an 8-speed transmission, and you can choose between rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive models. With a max gas towing capacity of 10,620 pounds, when properly equipped, it's sure to handle just about any light-duty needs you might have.

Ram 1500 Performance

The Ram is as comfortable as it is powerful. It features massive levels of torque, which allows it to  haul, tow and climb with the best of them. It has solid and confident brakes, athletic and firm steering, great feedback, and strong handling, which does an exceptional job of reining in body roll and maintaining stability on corners, even when hauling a trailer in windy conditions. Overall, it's an outstandingly comfortable vehicle to drive.

Test Drive the Ram 1500 at Fletcher CDJR

The Ram 1500 is a solid vehicle that's sure to keep its status among the class leaders in light-duty pickups. If you'd like to check one out for yourself and you're in Greenwood, New Whiteland, or Franklin, stop into Fletcher CDJR today!