The RAM 1500 Was Named MotorTrend's Truck of the Year.

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The RAM 1500 has earned the prestigious title of MotorTrend's Truck of the Year, solidifying its reputation as a top performer in the pickup truck category. With impressive power, advanced technology, safety, efficiency, design, and unmatched comfort, the RAM 1500 continues to set new standards for what a truck can offer, standing out in a highly competitive market. Feel free to check in at Larchmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram if you need a RAM dealership near me in Larchmont, NY. 

How Was the RAM 1500 Selected as the MotorTrend's Truck of the Year?

MotorTrend named the RAM 1500 its 2025 Truck of the Year after weeks of rigorous testing, earning top marks in every category. Rather than a direct comparison to other finalists, winners are chosen based on six key criteria: design innovation, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value, and performance. 

Each contender undergoes a comprehensive performance evaluation at a professional test center, assessing everything from towing capacity to off-road capabilities. Real-world road testing with varying loads further ensures the truck's true performance before a winner is crowned. The RAM 1500 excelled across all these aspects, helping it secure its well-deserved title. This recognition marks the seventh time a RAM pickup has claimed the prestigious title since the brand became standalone.

Tim Kuniskis, CEO of RAM brand, stated that "Full-size pickups play in the most brutally competitive segment in the auto industry, and the 2025 RAM 1500 has achieved a solid win with benchmark luxury, off-road capability and a breadth of trim levels previously not available in pickup truck segments, The entire RAM team, from design and engineering to our dealers are proud MotorTrend recognizes the RAM 1500 as its 2025 Truck of the Year."

Outstanding Features

The praise can be attributed to the unique and best-in-class features that helped it beat competitors. This model features a high-output 3.0-liter Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine that delivers up to 540 horsepower, which played a key role in the model's high scores during evaluation. Along with its powerful engine, the truck excels in ride and handling thanks to a multi-link independent rear suspension and optional segment-exclusive air suspension. The 1500 also has an SO Hurricane engine and a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.

As the most advanced RAM 1500 ever, it is available with cutting-edge technology, including the Uconnect 5 system with a 14.5-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, head-up display, and a 23-speaker Klipsch Reference audio system. Its active safety suite includes a hands-free active driving assist and RAM's Level 2+ autonomous driving system, ensuring both comfort and security for drivers.