Dodge Trucks
Dodge Ram is the longest-lasting family of pickup trucks
The Dodge Ram has always been among the best-selling full-sized pickups on the market - and they've proven time and again to be the most durable. With so much attention being paid to the Ram, it's easy for the other members of the Dodge truck family to get lost in its shadow.
The success of the Ram
The redesigned Ram from 1994 to 2001 was an instant hit with consumers. Customer research showed that buyers wanted a unique yet strong exterior design for their trucks. The truck was updated in 2002 to 2005, and it was once again well-received by the public and experienced record sales. However, the sales weren't enough to keep up with the sales of the Ford F150 and Nissan Titan.
Throughout its production run, the Ram has been available in several special versions. The SRT-10 Ram featured a normal quad-cab body but with the Viper's V10 engine, massive 22-inch rims, lowered suspension and complete body kit. The Rumble Bee was a limited-edition sport edition of the Ram that included 20-inch wheels, a hood scoop, upgraded exhaust and special black and yellow custom paint. Introduced in 2005, the Ram Daytona was a sport-truck edition of the Ram HEMI. It came in silver or "Go Mango" paint and featured many customized upgrades.
The Dodge truck line-up
Check out the current 2007 lineup of power-hungry Dodge trucks:
- Nitro: Mid-sized SUV - The Dodge Nitro is a relatively new entry to the Dodge lineup. Producing 210 horsepower with a 3.7-liter V6 engine, the Nitro is said to be "loaded with adrenaline." This boxy little SUV sports the same Dodge grill but has a design all its own. Base price: $20,010.
- Durango: Full-sized SUV - The Durango has been Dodge's best-selling SUV for many years. The redesigned 2007 Durango is now smaller than its previous models, yet equipped with many accessories to help it stand out from the competition. It has a standard 3.7-liter V6 engine or upgrade to the V8 HEMI. It was awarded with the best-in-class for interior room and cargo room and was given a five-star safety rating. Base price: $27,180.
- Dakota: Mid-sized pickup - The Dakota is a fully capable truck and little brother to the large Dodge Ram - perfect for those who don't need the power or size of a full-size pickup. It comes with a 3.7-liter Magnum V6 engine or optional V8 HEMI. It was awarded with best-in-class for payload and interior room. It provides all the functionality of a full-size without the bulk. Base price: $20,015.
- Ram: Full-sized pickup - The Ram 1500 has all the toughness, power and safety you'll need in a full-size pickup. The Ram 2500 and 3500 are extremely tough versions built to handle your heaviest workload without compromising comfort or style. Find out for yourself why the Dodge Ram is the most dependable full-size pickup on the market. Base price: $22,405 (Ram1500); $27,180 (Ram2500/3500).
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