Award - Winning Truck Breaks From The Herd

   The Dodge Ram is one of the pickup trucks that ' s taking a lot of praise this year. Asset out why this " big rig " is getting all the approbation.

 ( NAPSI ) - For the 2009 model year, thundering things were in store for a top - selling " big rig " - - and the vehicle that emerged is a truck that pulls out all the stops.

 With a bold, powerful, " get - out - of - the - plan " design, the all - new Dodge Ram has more than 35 new or more desirable one's way. For instance, equipped with a new - generation, 5. 7 - liter HEMI®, which produces 380 hp and 404 lb. - ft. of torque, the R / T regular - cab 4x2 model with a wee bed and 4: 10 gears blasts from 0 - 60 mph in 6. 1 seconds.

 The new Ram has an more useful frame design that incorporates lank - strength steel supports; an all - new, first - in - segment, multi link skein spring institute suspension that improves hang in and handling characteristics without sacrificing payload ( up to an estimated 1, 850 pounds ); and towing capability ( elaborating to an estimated 9, 100 pounds ).

 The trade attributes an available first - in - segment RamBox cargo supervision system that provides weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage compartments uncondensed into both fender sides for effortless access and freedom. The RamBox system also includes a bed divider / two - foot foothold extender for oversize loads and a censure system with sliding, adjustable cleats for infinitely alterable clamp - forsaken capability. Another new segment - first innovation is a pair of " sustenance in the floor " bins with removable liners that offer even more all-purpose storage.

 The all - new interior stands out with a renewed weight on craftsmanship, exact in premium interior appointments - - including six - babel instrumentation, redesigned controls, chrome accents, premium seating with preferable bolsters and two - tone upholstery. In addition, the interior is extensively upgraded with " soft - touch " materials and finest fit and finish.

 Consumers aren ' t the isolated ones responding to these new truck models. The automotive industry is piling on the praise as wrapped tight, with equivalent kudos as:

 • MotorWeek ' s Drivers ' Choice Awards, " 2009 Best Pickup Truck ";

 • International Truck of the Year, awarded by international journalists;

 • Cars. com’s " Work Truck of the Year ";

 • Texas Auto Writers Category ' s " Burly - Size Pickup Truck of Texas ";

 • Consumer Guide ' s " Best Buy for 2009 " in the Large Pickup assortment; and

 • Truckin ' magazine ' s " 2009 Truck of the Year. "

This award - winning truck is especial a game - changer in terms of endowment, hour, craftsmanship and safety.