Ram 1500 Wins Truck of the Year Award

In case you were wondering, the 2019 Ram 1500 is the best truck of 2019. No one is the least bit surprised by this news, but it's still exciting whenever an award is given out that reaffirms what we already know as true. This just happened with TRUCK TREND naming the Ram 1500 the Truck of the Year! The honor given to this pickup truck is one that is taken with a lot of sincerity, especially as Fiat Chrysler is well aware of how much of a presence and influence TRUCK TREND has on the pickup truck segment. Every award is special, but there's something to be said when the premier online automotive company sheds light on the Ram 1500 leading the pickup truck segment. There are many reasons why the Ram 1500 was more than worthy of this honor, and if you want to learn more about the award itself, along with the truck, keep reading down below!

Even if you haven't heard about TRUCK TREND, we're sure that you have heard about MotorTrend. This automotive media company is the largest in the entire world, and it brings together Discovery's MotorTrend Network, and the automotive digital portfolio. This portfolio includes AUTOMOBILE, ROADKILL, HOT ROD, and MOTORTREND. In fact, MotorTrend, across these different sites, has a cumulative reach of over 131 million people. When it comes to television, their network is number 1 when it comes to the automotive industry. In reality, there is no better place to go than MotorTrend for anyone that is looking to get the latest information about a new car. That is why the experts over at TRUCK TREND can be relied on to give the awards to the most deserving of vehicles. TRUCK TREND alone has a total audience of around 2.1 million people, and those are some dedicated truck fans. 

Now that you have a sense of just how big and important TRUCK TREND is, especially in the truck world, the next question becomes, how do they choose the winner? The Ram 1500, like all of its competition, has to go through a demanding test that includes towing, performance, off-roading, fuel economy calculation, and hauling. Each of these disciplines are what make up the perfect truck, and the different jurors are then left to form opinions regarding factors like usability, comfort, quality, and even interior ergonomics. The Ram 1500 won out, and that tells you everything you need to know about how impressive the truck continues to be.

Power is a major draw to pickup trucks, and in the 2019 model year, the Ram 1500 has add an all-new eTorque mild hybrid system. This system is available with both the V6 and V8 engine configurations, and with this availability, fuel economy is better than ever. Fuel economy has also been improved thanks to the reduction of weight! Over 200 pounds were removed from the Ram 1500, and the use of advanced materials helped to further eliminate any unnecessary weight. Even with all of this loss, the Ram 1500 has only gained in durability and capability, as this truck can tow up to 12,750 pounds, with a payload of up to 2,300 pounds. Nothing is impossible for the 2019 Ram 1500, and with the latest in technology, you can be guaranteed that any passengers will be kept safe and entertained.

If you want to own the 'Truck of the Year', then you need to check out our 2019 Ram 1500 inventory! These trucks give you power, capability, and reliability, all while refusing to skimp on technology. There is no better truck out there on the market today, and we hope you'll stop by to see a Ram 1500 in person!