Dodge has been building trucks since 1917. They have always built a good truck, but it seemed that Ford and Chevrolet might have been a step ahead. Well, the 2009 Dodge Ram Truck will change that.
I spent several days driving the new Dodge trucks, and comparing the Dodge trucks with comparable models offered by Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Nissan.
Historically, Dodge trucks have always fared well on off-road conditions. It was the on-road driving that caused them problems. But the 2009 Dodge Ram R/T regular 4X2 model with a short bed that I drove, equipped with the new Hemi V-6, has changed all that. All five trim levels offer different sized engines, bed sizes, cabin options, and towing capacities. The Ram trucks that I drove were quiet, durable, economical, and powerful.
