

Ram also offers the 1500 with a giant 12.0-inch infotainment screen for those really looking to show off. Ram's split-folding tailgate and lockable bed cargo boxes are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this half-ton's cleverness.


For even more firepower, seek the 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX, reviewed separately. Three powertrain options fill its engine roster: a 260-hp diesel-drinking turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, a 305-hp 3.6-liter V-6, and a 395-hp 5.7-liter V-8, all of which use an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Ram 1500 is the best driving and most comfortable pickup of the group. And yet, only the Ram celebrates a spot on our 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2023. (Its predecessor, however, continues on as the Ram 1500 Classic.) Since then, the full-size pickup truck segment has seen updated entries from Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, and Toyota. The current-generation Ram 1500 debuted in 2019.
