The Ram has competed for years with Chevrolet’s Silverado and Ford F-150 to become the best full-size pickup truck in America. After decades of stuffing massive V8 engines into behemoth pickup trucks, the tide has turned with tech features. Although the Ram is a hauler by nature, it wants to be taken seriously as a family car. The 2023 Ram 1500 proves it can match the best with great power, comfort, build quality, and user-friendly personality.
1. Spacious and well-built cabin
Ram 1500 set the standard model with interior space. It’s the same story for 2023 but with higher quality dates. For the blue-collar Rams owner, the Dealer’s utilitarian character is reinforced with a stretch. The upscale Laramie and Longhorn Limited have enough decadent Western touches that they’re the most luxurious truck in their class.
. The base 2023 Ram 1500 has a 305-hp V6, but a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel is also available. However, 480 lb-ft of torque is not an option on the TRX. The bolder trim level features a 6.2-liter V8 with 702 horsepower and a 4.5-second 0-60 mph time. However, the 395-hp Hemi V8 can be used in any of the other six trim levels.
3. A balanced ride on the road
In most configurations, the 2023 Ram 1500 doesn’t ride like the heavy-duty truck it once was. The good suspension and responsive steering on the 2.5-ton truck makes drivers feel confident in the turns, he says. The outlet also ranked the 2023 Ram 1500 the best light duty truck out of six competitors. And hitting the asphalt is easier thanks to driver assistance technology. The 2023 model has available features such as electronic stability control, hill-start assist with slope mitigation, and trailer sway controls.
4. Easy-to-use infotainment system
Infotainment systems are a point of contention nowadays. Modern systems are often criticized for their complexities, but dated units are equally condemned. Given the Ram 1500’s status as a stylish truck, not a no-frills pickup, potential buyers usually want something easy to use yet worth the money. Fortunately, the straightforward interface and physical controls with any of the three Ram setups are a welcome sight. It offers a 5-inch touchscreen, but the unit comes in either 8.4 or 12 inches on higher trim levels. Most packages include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the impressive 19-speaker Harman Kardon stereo is optional.
What are the 2023 Ram 1500 body styles?
Tradesman and Big Horn Ram 1500s can be had with the crew cab and a 5’7 or 6’4 box. The quad cab is mated to the truck’s taller bed. The Tradesman HFE version will have a 6’4″-box Quad Cab; It’s also the only 1500 available in rear-wheel drive only.
Mid-range Laramies come in Crew Cab only, with a length bed available, as does the Longhorn Limited and Limited. The more aggressive Ram Rebel and Ram TRX will come in the single 5’7 -box Crew Cab. Aside from the Tradesman HFE, all Ram 1500 trucks can come with two- or all-wheel drive. But as for the TRX, it’s all-wheel drive only.
