That distance is average for full-size pickups. Models with Uconnect Access have an emergency telematics system that connects you with 911 operators at the touch of a button and provides stolen vehicle tracking.ĭuring Edmunds testing, in a simulated panic stop, both a Quad Cab 2WD with the gas V6 and a crew cab 4WD with the diesel V6 came to a stop from 60 mph in 128 feet. However, features such as blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning aren't available. A fully integrated trailer-brake controller is available, as are a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors. Standard safety equipment on the 20 includes four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control, hill start assist, trailer-sway control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. But even as the old guy of the group, the Ram is still standing strong. All of these trucks are seriously capable. There's also the diesel-powered Nissan Titan XD, which is a bit more capable than the average light-duty pickup. The Ford F-150 deserves a look as well, thanks in part to its light aluminum body and strong turbocharged V6s. The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 are certainly likable with powerful drivetrains and near-luxury trimmings on the inside. Of course, competing trucks aren't exactly slouches, either. And, to top it all off, the Ram has plenty of modern interior tech along with its class-exclusive coil-spring rear suspension and available self-leveling air suspension that gives it the smoothest ride on the market. Once you've picked an engine, there are several different variants available for the Ram, from the bare-bones Tradesman to the top-of-the-line Limited and even the off-road-ready Rebel, a rarity with trucks this large. Its standard engine is a strong-but-efficient V6, but there's also an optional V8 with plenty of towing power and a turbocharged diesel V6 that sets the standard for fuel economy in the class. Although the Ram misses the class-leading towing numbers by a few hundred pounds, it's still abundantly capable. One of the Ram's biggest strengths is its excellent engine lineup. In fact, it's pretty easy to make the case that the Ram is still our favorite light-duty pickup. The 20 is one of the oldest designs currently on sale in the segment, so you might be thinking that the Ram would be behind the times compared to the newest rivals from Ford and General Motors.