Up Close: 2009 Dodge Ram
The current Ram is one of the more aggressively styled pickups on the market, and the redesigned 2009 model looks even tougher, thanks to its new grille. The dual tailpipes poking out from beneath the rear bumper are an unusual styling element for the truck segment, but Dodge manages to pull it off.
The redesigned cockpit is a big improvement over its predecessor's, with a luxurious simulated leather dashboard on higher-end trim levels and a clear gauge layout. Material quality is similar to the Chevrolet Silverado, one of the leaders in the segment.
Crew cab models have a spacious rear seat that can comfortably seat adults. Like the Silverado's crew cab, the rear seats flip up in one motion to make loading cargo back there easy. There are storage bins underneath the seat cushion.
The RamBox storage system is one of the Ram's new features, and it eats up some of the cargo bed's space. Nevertheless, the bed is still wide enough to carry sheets of drywall, according to Bob Hegbloom, senior manager for Ram product marketing.
Same old Dodge style, making this another batch of trucks that fade into the pickup crowd.
Posted by: KJ | Jan 14, 2008 2:43:35 PM
Personally think they look horrible. Too much like the current F150's inside and out. What happened to bedspace?? If I wanted rear storage like that I'd buy a minivan. I love my current 03 ram and dont forsee purchasing this new style.
Posted by: Maybe going to the darkside (chevy) | Jan 14, 2008 3:19:54 PM
this is the ugliest truck in the PLANET!!!
Posted by: TOYOTAtakingovergm | Jan 14, 2008 6:17:02 PM
I find in amusing that people are saying the 09 Ram is ugly. I'd buy this any day over the current or next gen F150s. Where do you get the idea that it looks like a F150?
Posted by: Ford owner | Jan 15, 2008 2:31:49 AM
this is a nice truck will wait for de diesel and import the truck to belgium europe! i love the us trucks no jap for me!
Posted by: from belgium | Jan 21, 2008 11:28:35 AM
cuando llegan a mexico las RAM 2009
y los precios de las mismas
gracias
Posted by: horacio viera | Jan 25, 2008 2:15:26 PM
This is a step in the right direction. All you other guys will be jealous when dodge releases this truck. And once again all you wanna be truck owners will flock to your closest dodge dealer and trade yours for one of these. I love the new aggressive styling of this truck. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. It would be nice to see a special edition that has the 6.1L Hemi in it.
Posted by: Garrick | Feb 7, 2008 4:36:40 AM
DODGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AHEAD OF THE GAME,JUST LOOK AT THE NEW CHALLENGER,AND THE HEMI,THEY BRING BACK WHAT PEOPLE WANT,AND THEY LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE.THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING TRUCKS THAT I HAVE SEEN ROLE OFF THE LINE IN A LONG TIME.DODGE HAS REALLY OUT DONE THEIR SELF ON THIS TRUCK,EXCELLENT STYLE,AND CLASS.FORD,AND CHEVY NEED TO CATCH UP,WHAT HAVE WE SEEN FROM THEM,LIKE THIS?I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM BRING BACK THE RAMCHARGER,THAT WOULD BE GREAT.ANYONE THAT WOULDNOT LIKE THIS TRUCK,DONT KNOW TRUCKS,AND NEEDS TO BUY A CAR,GREAT JOB DODGE,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.D.J.
Posted by: D.J. CREECH | Feb 28, 2008 12:38:56 AM
when is dodge going to put a diesel in the half ton trucks?
Posted by: Patrick | Mar 17, 2008 3:37:33 PM
This truck looks mean sitting! You Toyota owners need to dump your ugly crap trucks and save america by buying a real american truck!
Posted by: jeff husk | Apr 8, 2008 6:56:31 PM
I like the new 2009 Ram new style but with the
new storage compartments right up to the top edge of the top rail how is the tunnel cover
going to work look forward to a reply.
Posted by: wayne | May 22, 2008 1:36:04 AM