2023 Ram 1500

Customizing the Ram 1500 is easy thanks to its eight available trim levels. The Tradesman base trim offers a built-in LED hitch lamp, variable wipers, and 18-inch steel wheels right from the beginning. Upgrade to the Tradesman HFE, and you get 20-inch chrome wheels. At the Big Horn and Lone Star levels, with the Lone Star being the Texas version of the Big Horn, you'll find more chrome accents and front fog lights.

With the Laramie trim, the Ram 1500 is outfitted with power-folding mirrors with puddle lights and a power-sliding rear window. The Rebel is more off-road oriented with all-terrain tires, while the Limited Longhorn and Limited trims boast a multifunction tailgate and adjustable cargo tie-downs. At the TRX level, you get 18-inch wheels, 33-inch all-terrain tires, LED headlights, and fog lights.

Under the hood of this pickup, you'll find four available engine options. To start, the Ram 1500 can be equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 that produces 305 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. If that's not quite enough, you may prefer the 5.7-liter V-8 that features 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The next option is a diesel engine that pulls 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque from a 3.0-liter V-6. The most powerful engine is a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that offers an astounding 702 horsepower with 650 pound-feet of torque.

If you're looking for capability, the Ram 1500 provides some of the best in its class. When properly equipped, this pickup can tow a maximum of 12,750 pounds. If you prefer a crew cab, the towing capacity is decreased, but it can still offer a maximum capacity of 11,500 pounds. The payload capacity has much to offer with a maximum of 2,320 pounds.

The interior of the Ram 1500 is as spacious as it is comfortable. There is room enough for six people if you get the bench seat for the front row. Drivers more interested in integrated technology will be happy to know that this truck gets an available 12-inch touchscreen interface that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can even outfit your pickup with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system for studio-quality sound wherever you go.

You can drive with peace of mind, thanks to the numerous safety features available for the Ram 1500 designed to keep you and your passengers protected. Some of these features include available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. You may also opt for adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams. More popular features like automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist are available, too.