2010 Dodge Ram Power Wagon caught uncovered
2010 Dodge Power Wagon - Click above to be redirected to Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road for more images
Dodge's entire line of Heavy Duty pickup trucks gets a major refresh for the 2010 model year, and that includes the off-road-ready Power Wagon. The boys at Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine managed to get their mitts on what must be one of the first such trucks off the line, and it'll be taking part in the mag's 4x4 of the Year competition.
In addition to the restyled sheetmetal, the '10 Power Wagon gets a new graphics package that makes the new model impossible to miss. Giant vinyl lettering in contrasting colors takes up residence on the hood, quarter panels and tailgate, and a matching set of stripes showcases the truck's stylized hood and bare flanks.
Buried deep inside the Ram's massive hood and behind that gaping chrome grille sits a Hemi V8 that sends its ponies through locking front and rear differentials. 4.56 rear axle gearing ensures that there's plenty of twisting power to spin the large 33-inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires, and an electric sway bar disconnect allows for maximum articulation over the really rough stuff. It's not exactly subtle, but then again it probably fits its target demographic like a glove.
See more images of the 2010 Dodge Ram Power Wagon at Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine.
[Source: Petersen's 4Wheel & Off-Road via PickupTrucks.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Nick 3:10PM (10/03/2009)
It's a fine truck, but the Redneck Wagon graphics all over it just kill it for me.
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Tourian 3:45PM (10/03/2009)
Maybe they are vinyl and can be taken off.
Patrick 2:14AM (10/05/2009)
Agreed. Too cheesy even for Chrysler.
Suraj 3:15PM (10/03/2009)
hmmmm, i think i would rather have the F-150 raptor with the up coming pheonix V8 just cause the ford has better looking graphics, superb off road suspension, and its from new ford... now if by some weird chance it came with a hemi, shoot that would find a place in my garage in a heart beat
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Jim 12:35PM (10/04/2009)
"hmmmm, i think i would rather have the F-150 raptor with the up coming pheonix V8 "
yer confused, kid. the "Phoenix" is the upcoming Chrysler V6.
nbarry 10:48AM (10/05/2009)
Actually, I want the upcoming Crew Cab Raptor...only, throw in a new diesel engine and SOLD.
RowFive 3:18PM (10/03/2009)
Oooh... vinyl graphics! Disgrace to the Power Wagon name, IMO.
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Greg Aryous 3:22PM (10/03/2009)
WOW! Dodge puts tons of "graphics" on their powerwagon... thats it... just graphics...
While Ford produces real trucks in the SVT Raptor 6.2 and the new '11 Super Duties 6.7 diesel... Ford's #1 in trucks... make no mistake about it! Dodge is so yesterday...
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Matt (that likes ford) 3:27PM (10/03/2009)
Common sense at it's finest ladies and gentlemen.
oZ 4:02PM (10/03/2009)
I like how you say Ford makes real trucks, and then talk about a truck that's two years out. You realize these vinyl stickers are standard operating procedure with any manufacturer trying to get branding put into every picture that a media outlet takes? Look at the F150 Raptor press shots from prerelease vehicles -- full of vinyl.
Greg Aryous 12:13PM (10/04/2009)
For your info the 2011 SuperDuty is due out by Q2 2010, more like 6-9 months, not 2-years and the Raptor is full of more "Capability" than any other truck on the market. Yeh, it has graphics (electonic mud) that make it look that much cooler... and they are "optional".
Lets see the Dodge PW handle the Baja like the Raptor, it'll be "broke" in the first few miles, especiallly if it uses coil springs in the rear suspension... how sissy for a truck!
peterparker.joshua 4:49PM (10/06/2009)
What happened to kick ass trucks? Have we've gone to pussieville? I've said it once, I'll say it again. WTF has happened to the vehicles of the future? Chrysler needs to die. No more breaks. No more chances to prove themselves. Let the Koreans and the Japanese take over. At least we know they are reliable. I think Chrysler/Dodge need to have an enema. And think really hard about their company. If they want to make profit. They should stop trying so hard to make sh@#tty ass vehicles. And go another direction. Or get the f#$k out of the way.
TriShield 3:52PM (10/03/2009)
Greg, the Power Wagon isn't just a graphics package just as the Splash vinyl on the side of the Raptor isn't just what differentiates that from an F-150.
Chrysler introduced this model years ago on the last Ram. It's based on the 3/4 ton Ram and has a fully modified suspension and locker system with a winch. It's built to rock crawl and climb. Whereas the Raptor is built to go over desert terrain at speed.
Two trucks, two different animals. Oh, and you can also get both without the graphics if you want.
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dakota 4:37PM (10/03/2009)
FINALLY..
Someone with enough brains to actually make a post that's true.
The Raptor is NOT in the same class as the Power Wagon. Period. The Ram was fully designed with low speed rock crawling in mind (hence the winch people!). The Raptor on the other hand is designed for high speed desert running, and would get suck in places where the Power Wagon goes through with ease.
Geeze some people can't even get facts straight, let alone figure that the Raptor is full of vinyl decals too.
Jared 5:39PM (10/03/2009)
Rock crawling? In that monster? Um, no. It's too big. Too wide. Too long. It would get stuck between trees and boulders on trails.
dakota 6:15PM (10/03/2009)
Oh right...and all rock crawling is on tiny trails that's only passable by mules.... *rolls eyes*
ivanotter 6:20PM (10/04/2009)
Actually.
The raptor has been tested for "rock crawling" and it can do it.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/08/first-drive-review-2010-ford-f150-svt-raptor.html
as WELL as a Jeep on Rubicon trail? nope. You are right, it is a different KIND of off road vehicle, so not arguing you there. But it can do it decently.
Personally? I would take the Raptor between them. It just excites me more for some reason
Commander Cool 4:10PM (10/03/2009)
Can I get it debadged, dechromed and in OD green? Maybe then I'd be interested.
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mbslrm 4:33PM (10/03/2009)
Guys, it's more than just an appearance package...
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Benfolio 4:45PM (10/03/2009)
Guys, no one rock crawls in these things. Too big. The Power Wagon is equipped for big muddy fields and areas with just the right amount of trees (or your buddy's truck) to use as winch points in case you get the bad boy stuck.
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