The 2015 Ram 1500's base engine is a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 generating 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. A Traction Control feature uses sensors to detect when any tire suffers a loss of traction, and will alter the vehicle's power and handling accordingly to assist the driver with regaining and maintaining control. Should there be a loss of control at all, an Electronic Stability feature will work with the 1500's  brakes to mitigate over or understeering, and help get you back on track safely. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic. Rather than a traditional shift lever, the eight-speed is controlled by a rotary knob on the instrument panel. A rear-wheel-drive (2WD) layout is standard, but there are two available 4WD systems.

Everything on the Ram looks big, yet the truck takes up no more real estate than its competitors. The illusion comes from the shape and the most aggressive grille on the market. Standard safety equipment on the 2015 Ram 1500 includes four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control, hill start assist, trailer sway control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. A fully integrated trailer brake controller is available, as are a rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors. We rank the Ram cabin at or near the top of the class. The new Ram Laramie Longhorn cabin goes head-to-head with Chevy's Silverado High Country, GMC Denali, Toyota's Tundra 1794 and Ford's King Ranch.

The 2015 RAM 1500 combines common-sense work ratings with a refined cabin and driving experience and it aims for best fuel economy. The V6 offers an excellent performance/fuel economy blend for inexpensive pickups, the Hemi delivers big power, and the diesel provides the best of both worlds and potentially best resale value. Come take a test drive of the 2015 1500 at Kolosso Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Wisconsin.

Learn more about this model on the Official RAM 1500 Website.