Reviews
2018 Ram Heavy Duty Walk Around
Inspired by big commercial trucks, the stylish Ram 2500 and 3500 are similar in appearance to the lighter-duty Ram 1500, with a taller grille and larger headlights.
Each trim level has a distinct approach to the character of big domestic heavy-duty pickups. On the work-ready Tradesman, bumpers are unpainted and wheels are steel. SLT, Lone Star, and Big Horn renditions add abundant chrome.
Available only with four-wheel drive, the Power Wagon stands apart from its mates, courtesy of a high-riding stance and running light atop the roof. A winch is integrated into the bumper.
Interior
Clean-looking and functional inside the cab, the Ram HD conveys a softer note than its rough-shod exterior suggests. Each model is comfortable and roomy up front.
Most controls sit within easy reach, on a symmetrical dashboard that’s nicely laid out. Materials range from durable plastics in Tradesman trucks to soft-touch surfaces in higher-end models. Upholstery possibilities start with vinyl in the Tradesman, escalating to various grades of cloth and leather. Semi-aniline leather in Laramie Longhorn and new Limited Tungsten versions exceeds materials used in some luxury cars.
Like most heavy-duty pickups, Ram trucks suffer from very tall step-in heights – higher yet on four-wheel-drive versions.
Crew Cabs and bigger-yet Mega Cab models provide ample stretch-out room for five adults (six, with the standard front bench seat).
