


The only other options we'd recommend are the Safety and Convenience package (adaptive cruise, automatic high-beams, lane-keep assist) and the Multifunction Tailgate that also brings a spray-in bedliner. We'd also nab the 33-gallon fuel tank that will enable fewer fill-ups during road trips than the standard 26-gallon tank. Since it requires either the Level 1 or Level 2 package, we think the latter's roster of remote start, 115-volt power outlet, front and rear parking sensors, power-adjustable pedals, passive hands-free entry, and more make it the one to get. We'd also choose the air suspension for its selectable ride height. While the standard V-6 is serviceable, we prefer the extra power and sexy rumble that the $1495 Hemi V-8 provides. We'd opt for the crew cab with four-wheel drive, which costs $3500 more than the rear-drive version. Pricing and Which One to BuyĪlthough the arrival of the insane TRX diminishes the desirability of the Rebel, we still think it's the half-ton Ram to get. It includes a plethora of exclusive badging inside and out as well as a Mountain Brown interior with unique trim pieces. Along with some improved trailer-specific features, the addition of pedestrian detection to the Advanced Safety package, and expanded availability of forward-collision warning, there's a special Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition. These include a newly available head-up display, a fully digital rearview mirror, a feature that controls the truck's steering when backing up to a trailer, and Off-Road pages contained in the infotainment system that show ride height, pitch-and-roll monitoring, and transfer-case mode. Not only has the debut of the Hellcat-powered Ram 1500 TRX, which we review separately, made Ram's 2021 half-ton lineup more interesting, it also signals the introduction of some cool new options for the less-extreme models. They contribute to the pickup's contemporary vibe, which is also bolstered by its extensive technology and myriad capabilities-which makes the Ram an easy pick for our 2021 10Best list as well as an Editors' Choice award.

Along with a frugal and torque-rich diesel six-cylinder engine, the Ram enhances its standard V-6 and optional Hemi V-8 with hybrid systems. Its innovative air suspension, built-in cargo-bed bins, split-folding tailgate, and giant 12.0-inch touchscreen are all options not offered on its rivals. And this latest Ram, with its luxury-grade interior and cushy ride quality, easily exceeds even the fanciest versions of the Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Ford F-150. Pickups were once judged based on ruggedness rather than refinement. The 20 isn't the best pickup truck because it has the most "best-in-class" accolades but because it raises expectations for the entire breed.
