For the new version of the RAM 1500, 2023 is off to a strong start. The pickup truck is no stranger to winning awards, and the 2023 model has already picked up one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, a spot on the Car and Driver10Best list. The respected publication just put out its list of 10 best trucks and SUVs, and the 2023 RAM 1500 deservedly earned a spot as one of only two pickups on the list.
The 10Best List
Every year, Car and Driverreleases a list of its ten favorite cars, trucks, SUVs, and more. The editors compare notes on their favorite vehicles in each segment, and then individual ballots are taken. Scores are then averaged, and the 10Best vehicles emerge. Specifically, voters are taking into account factors like:
- Refinement
- Practicality
- Value
- Performance
- Vehicle dynamics
Why the 2023 RAM 1500 Was Chosen
When the ballots were counted, the new RAM truck emerged as a winner. The Car and Driver editors cited the 2023 model’s penchant for evolution while remaining true to the truck’s roots. Here is what the editors had to say about a few different components of the 2023 RAM 1500:
- Suspension: “Its coil-spring rear suspension provides luxury SUV-like ride quality, making the bouncy competition feel like rudimentary farm trucks in comparison.”
- 5.7-liter V8 engine: “Unleashes a satisfyingly nostalgic roar, yet still manages decent fuel economy when equipped with RAM’s eTorque 48-volt hybrid system.”
- Interior: “The RAM’s interior is its most surprising and delightful attribute. The upper trim levels feature carefully selected materials… Even basic versions have sound ergonomics, crisp digital displays, and buttons and knobs that are satisfying to the touch.”
Test-Drive the 2023 RAM 1500 Today
We are proud to carry the award-winning 2023 RAM 1500 on our lot at Cook Chrysler Dodge RAM. Get behind the wheel to find out why it took home the prize!
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