2024 RAM 1500

Pros: Best-in-class ride, handling and interior; impressive infotainment tech; extra-comfy rear seats Cons: Fewer and less advanced engine options; safety tech not standard Full-size pickup trucks are the best-selling vehicles in the United States. It should come as no surprise, then, that this class is incredibly competitive, with entrants having similar pricing, power and capabilities. Standing out from the crowd is no easy feat, but the 2024 Ram 1500 manages to do just that with its notable comfort and refinement. Years ago, Ram went with a unique coil spring rear suspension that dramatically improved the handling, trailering control and most obviously, the ride quality. It rides much smoother than rivals, especially when the bed is unloaded. The Toyota Tundra also made the switch to coil springs recently, but it still rides very much like a traditional truck. In addition to the comfy ride, the Ram 1500 also earns praise for its interior. The cabin benefits from a more pleasing design with nicer materials in every trim, but higher trim levels can be downright luxurious. Of course, there are still affordable bare-bones versions, too. In the past, we've called the Ram 1500 out for its lack of engine diversity, and the situation is even worse for 2024 now that the turbodiesel option has been discontinued. That said, the mild-hybrid eTorque V6 and V8 engines remain powerful and efficient compared to the competition. There's also the wild 702-horsepower TRX that will be retired after this year. Despite being challenged by newer rivals, the 2024 Ram 1500 remains our favorite in the class. Its sophisticated ride and classy interior give it a leg-up over the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Toyota Tundra. Interior & technology   |   Passenger & cargo space   |   Performance & fuel economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & trim levels   |   Crash ratings & safety features What's new for 2024? The high-performance TRX model bids farewell with a commemorative Final Edition, while the off-road-focused Tradesman Warlock joins the lineup. The turbodiesel V6 has been discontinued, and it also appears as though the non-eTorque V8 has been dropped. The entire Ram 1500 roster gains a new tailgate ajar warning. Pictured: Limited (black with portrait touchscreen), Tradeseman (black with small touchscreen), Longhorn Southfork (tan) What are the Ram 1500 interior and in-car technology like? It's easy to be smitten by the Ram 1500 in its fanciest Longhorn and Limited trim levels, which are bedecked in soft leather, special color schemes and unique styling elements like the Longhorn emblem literally branded into real wood trim. There are unique features like the huge vertically oriented touchscreen and the ventilated reclining back seat. They're easily the most luxurious pickups ever made. Crucially, however, we are actually more impressed by the basic Ram 1500 Tradesman and Big Horn trim levels. While the quality of plastics is typical for the segment (that goes for those ritzy Rams, too), the different textures and attractive design result in a cabin that looks and feels better …
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