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I see they have tightend up the exterior panel gaps and the design looks more like it came from one piece.

The interior is now the best they've got truck or car in about 5 years.

This is much more than a mid-cycle facelift...]]>Jan 13th 2008 12:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 14th 2008 8:15AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/
Ford's truck went from painfully vanilla to painfully overwrought inside and out. And it's now ugly, and it's still underpowered.

The 4x4 Dodge Charger look works well on the Ram and it looks clean and aggressive. The interior styling is more handsome and simple too. I also like that someone finally integrated exhausts into the bumper and bothered to paint exterior trim like the mirrors.

If Ford continues to be the best selling truck I don't think it will be because they offer a superior product, it's because they have plenty of sheep.

Nissan, Toyota, GMC, and Dodge make the best trucks on the market IMO.

The F-150 and Silverado are exercises in mainstream ugly blandness.]]>Jan 13th 2008 12:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/
basically it comes down to your OPINION on the style. Myself, and countless others feel this new Dodge looks exactly the same as every other sub-par Chrysler truck that has made it's way to market. the interior is bland, and if you want to compare it to the F150 you will soon learn that it comes no-where near the 150's power and towing capability. Get ready for the laundry list of "best in class" features on the 150 in a few months. it is staggering.
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As pointed out above, its more than a simple restyle. The entire rear-end including frame has changed, new powertrains, new construction such as the fenders no longer add strength/support to the cab - there may be 03-07 elements in it, but this is a new truck everywhere that matters.]]>Jan 13th 2008 12:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 13th 2008 12:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 13th 2008 12:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 13th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 13th 2008 1:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 13th 2008 4:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Overall, I like the 09, but I'd still need to be "sold" on it since my 02 Ram is still my favorite, has very low miles and is paid for. Maybe the Lifetime Warranty is just the thing...]]>Jan 13th 2008 7:09PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit-2008-rampede-live-intro-of-the-2009-dodge-ram/Jan 13th 2008 8:00PM