The HFE (high fuel economy) trim level comes only in the regular- or quad-cab body style with the 6-foot-4 cargo bed, rear-wheel drive and the gasoline or diesel V6 engine. The Express is similar to the Tradesman but deletes the receiver hitch and bedliner (both are optional), and it comes standard with 20-inch aluminum wheels, body-color bumpers/grille, foglights, carpeted floors and floor mats. Extended and crew cabs also have power windows and locks. The workhorse Tradesman comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, black bumpers/grille/door handles, a seven-pin wiring harness, a Class IV receiver hitch, active grille shutters (with the eight-speed automatic transmission), automatic headlights, a locking tailgate, a spray-in bedliner, vinyl floor covering, air-conditioning, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, vinyl upholstery, a tilt-only steering wheel, cruise control, a 3.5-inch driver information screen, privacy glass and a six-speaker sound system with a USB port and an auxiliary input jack. There are 11 trim levels: Tradesman, Express, HFE, SLT, Big Horn/Lone Star, Outdoorsman, Sport, Rebel, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and Limited. The crew cab increases rear-seat legroom and is available with either a 5-foot-7 or 6-foot-4 bed. The extended cab ("Quad Cab") can seat up to six and comes only with the 6-foot-4 bed. The regular cab generally seats three and is available with either a 6-foot-4-inch or 8-foot cargo bed. The 20 is a full-size pickup available in multiple body styles. The 20 may be the grizzled veteran in this segment, but it's still a prime pick. There's also the 2016 Toyota Tundra, but it lags behind in ride quality and fuel economy. The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and the similar GMC Sierra offer competitive powertrains and features, while the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD splits the difference between regular- and heavy-duty with a diesel V8 that's more capable than the Ram's diesel V6. Also newly available are LED lights in the bed, an especially useful feature with the optional tonneau cover in place.Įven though the 20 is one of our favorite full-size pickup trucks, the 2016 Ford F-150 is quicker on its feet, with a lightweight aluminum body and two strong turbocharged V6 engines. Several new variants of the Sport offer a choice of bright exterior paint schemes and minor trim tweaks. The full center console with connectivity and storage for mobile devices, introduced on a limited basis last year, is now the default specification. Revisions to the Ram 1500 are minimal for 2016. The optional air suspension makes the Ram even more comfortable, and it has a self-leveling feature that keeps the truck from drooping when dealing with a heavy trailer or full payload. The flipside is mildly reduced towing capacity, but if you're running up against this truck's towing limits, you'd probably be better off with a heavy-duty model anyway. That smooth ride remains one of the Ram's most distinctive traits, and it comes courtesy of the class-exclusive coil-spring rear suspension, which is better at smoothing out and reducing the harshness of rough road surfaces than the typical leaf-spring setup. Introduced last year, the 20 Rebel is an off-road-ready beast with an intimidating presence on the road. It's still a great choice if you're looking for a full-size truck. All the major players in this segment have been thoroughly overhauled over the last few years, but the Ram's refined manners belie its age. From the high-quality cabin materials to the easy-to-use infotainment system and remarkably supple ride, there's plenty here to make up for the relative lack of newness. Although its last full redesign was in 2009, you wouldn't know it from the way the 20 handles itself.
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