Dodge Ram Awards
Strategic Vision’s 2009 Total Quality Award™
The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 emerged as the clear winner of Strategic Vision’s 2009 Total Quality Index survey.[1] “The Dodge Ram set new standards in how well pleased owners are with interior styling, quality and workmanship,” wrote Strategic Vision. The Total Quality Index measures real owner experiences in everything from reliability and service, right down to the emotional factors such as pride and excitement. The 2009 Dodge Ram not only finished first, it cemented its commitment to quality by achieving the highest score ever by a Full-Size Pickup.
Consumers Digest Best Buy
The award says it all: 2009 Ram 1500 is a Best Buy. No surprise. It’s the most exciting truck out there. Here’s a snippet of what Consumers Digest has to say about the All-New Ram. “There’s five trim levels, three cab configurations and three cargo-box sizes in rear- and four-wheel-drive models. A fuel-saving 215-hp 3.7-liter V6
Car and Driver Editors Choice
Car and Driver “conducted rigorous instrumented testing and editorial evaluation of hundreds of 2009 model-year vehicles, including all the Editors Choice picks and their competitors. Winners are chosen based on three criteria: practicality, value, and driver satisfaction, and they highlight Car and Driver’s editors’ favorite rides
A 2009 Editors’ Most Wanted vehicle– Edmunds’ Inside Line
that finds its way into the cabin is minimal, enhancing the Ram’s overriding impression of chassis refinement.”*
The editors at Edmunds.com had plenty to say about the All-New Ram: *”The Ram SLT’s interior is also a success. The front seats, steering wheel and optional extending pedals adjust to accommodate nearly any humanoid, and the four bins in the rear seating area are a neat touch. The rear seats flip up in one motion. The road noise
International Truck of the Year
The world saw. The world voted. And the Ram is the winner. The Ram continues to impress, winning the 2009 International Truck of the Year. Made up of 16 internationally-renowned automotive journalists, the 2009 International Car of the Year Awards jury celebrates the emotional connection between consumer and vehicle by selecting their winners on lifestyle compatibility, like personality and passion and how well the automaker achieves that goal through the design and marketing of that vehicle. So it’s easy to see why Ram came out on top.
Five-Star Rated frontal crash rating.
It’s the government’s highest, which puts Ram on top of its game – again. The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) put Ram Crew 1500 through the paces in a series of controlled crash and rollover tests. With engineered front crumple zones, side-impact door beams, standard advanced multistage front airbags and supplemental side-curtain airbags, it’s no wonder Ram Crew 1500 earned the Five-Star
Best Pickup Truck – MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Awards
The Dodge Ram has never been better and it now clearly stands apart from its rivals. That’s why it’s earned MotorWeek’s 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Pickup,” said John Davis, Host and Executive Producer – MotorWeek. “The new Ram is aimed directly at personal use buyers with clever features like the RamBox side-rail storage bins. The light-duty Ram also delivers a great ride with its coil-spring rear suspension, and the interior has superior fit and finish. It’s perfect for people moving and weekend chores. Yet, when Ram does have to work hard, HEMI power can manage payloads of over 1,800 pounds or 9,100 pounds of trailer. Full of innovations and technology, the Ram is no longer just another pickup.”
Best New Pickup the annual AJAC TestFest in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
The Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) gave the Best New Pickup award to the All-New Ram 1500. The 2009 Ram 1500 defeated the new 2009 Ford F-150 for AJAC “Best New Pickup Truck.” The award is the result of an intensive week of vehicle evaluations performed by professional automotive journalists a
Editors’ Choice Award – 2009 MyRide/Autobytel
The choice was clear and the All-New Ram 1500 was the winner. Here’s a quote from the editors: *”Dodge got gutsy with its new Ram, turning its back on the wisdom that says towing capacity numbers – however unrealistic – are king and offering up something tangible to every truck driver: Ride quality. Gone are the leaf springs in the rear, replaced by coil springs that smooth the ride without significantly impacting the 2009 Dodge Ram’s real-world capabilities as a truck.”* Well said.
Best Pickup for 2008 – Sobre Ruedas
Together, with specialists from the automotive industry, the editors at Sobre Ruedas voted 2009 Ram the Best Pickup Truck for 2008.
Voted Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas
Nobody knows trucks quite like the folks in Texas. In fact, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) held the Texas Truck Rodeo to find out which one has the guts to handle what they dish out. The All-New Ram came out on top with the Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas award.
Work Truck of the Year – Cars.com
a hard worker with power, durability and a lot of cargo space. With impressive ride quality, a high-quality cabin and exceptional storage space, the Dodge Ram 1500 was this year’s clear winner.”
“Cars.com’s Lifestyle Awards focus on selecting the best vehicles for different consumer lifestyles,” said Patrick Olsen, editor-in-chief at Cars.com. “When choosing our Work Truck of the Year, we look for vehicles that perform well, whether that means getting a commuter to work comfortably and efficiently or providing
Truckin’ Magazine’s Truck of the Year
The capability and style of the All-New Ram 1500 have earned it the title of Truckin’ Magazine’s Truck of the Year. When it comes to handling, “the Ram is in a league of its own,” they wrote. “The interior, powertrain, and, most significantly, the suspension upgrades on the ‘09 Dodge Ram put it at the top of this years strong list of competitors. Congratulations to Dodge, as well as the engineers and designers behind it.”
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WHAT THERE SAYING……….
“Silverado, pass your torch. Chevy’s pickup has been the touchstone of chassis composure among half-tons since it was introduced in 2007, but the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 changes the pecking order. This is an impressive truck, one that bridges the divide between capability and comfort in a way that is sure to be the envy of other manufacturers. – Edmunds’ Inside Line. 11-10-2008
“On smooth or rough pavement, the Ram’s ride quality is impressive – not giving a hint you’re cruising in a rugged, full-size 4×4 pickup. Once inside, I settle into an interior with supportive, well-bolstered seats, and tailoring far outclassing any interior Dodge has had in a pickup.” – Houston Chronicle, Oct. 1, 2008
“We previewed and road tested the new 1500 Ram and walked away impressed by the fact that it provides a benchmark against which to measure other medium-duty pickup trucks.” – Photo & Travel Magazine, Oct. 22, 2008
“There is plenty here to separate the new Dodge Ram from its other half-ton competitors, especially the two recently revamped trucks from GM and Toyota.” – Motor Trend, November 2008
“This is Dodge’s year for a pickup truck.” – Daily Oklahoman, Oct. 19, 2008