The TRUCK TREND jurors, which consist of truck experts from across the nation, selected the Ram 1500 as the 2019 Pickup Truck of the Year following a weeklong evaluation of eight trucks that underwent 1,300-plus miles of grueling performance testing in California.
“It is clear to us that Ram is not only serious about being a competitor in the full-size truck market with the all-new 2019 1500, but that they intend to lead,” says Sean Holman, Group Content Director for TRUCK TREND. “The new truck breaks ground in many areas and is the gold standard of what to expect in regard to comfort and technology without giving up any of the functionality or utility of a truck.”
The 2019 Ram 1500 came out on top after completing a demanding test comprised of performance testing, hauling, towing, fuel economy calculation and off-roading — all important disciplines in which truck owners expect competency. Jurors spent ample time with each vehicle to form qualified opinions regarding important factors such as interior ergonomics, seat comfort, technology usability, build quality, and the features and benefits of each truck while closely logging fuel efficiency.
Ram leads the full-size truck segment with significant gains in fuel efficiency through an all-new eTorque mild hybrid system in both V-6 and V-8 configurations. Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 lbs. The frame uses advanced materials and engineering to eliminate 100 lbs. while increasing stiffness and durability for 12,750 lbs. of towing capability and 2,300 lbs. of payload. The new Uconnect 4C with a 12-in. touchscreen features split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L. Active safety and security systems join the available technology with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and Blind-spot Monitoring.
