Verdict: 2010 Ram HD 2500 Laramie - MotorTrend Magazine
At Motor Trend headquarters, where there are always hot hatches and sports cars lurking about, having a big pickup can go one of two ways. The other -- and what we observed to be the case with our 2010 Ram Heavy-Duty 2500 -- is that, because it's one of the few vehicles in the long-term fleet ready do work at a moment's notice, the big pickup is always busy. We first discovered the Ram's civilized nature at the 2010 Truck of the Year testing, where the Ram won because of its impressive capability and refinement. The Ram scored big points for its nicer leather, plastics, and fabric, more attractive layout, and very comfortable seats. In addition, despite the cabin's large dimensions, drivers of all sizes could easily find a comfortable seating position and had no trouble with visibility. It was a big enough change from the cabins of past Rams that most of us noted the difference. While a large pickup, it's easy to maneuver, and its a turning radius is better than expected for something this size. Associate editor Scott Evans logged that the Ram is "a monster on L. A. streets, but drives like a full-size sedan. The Ram took runs to Mammoth Mountain, helped friends and family move, and hauled furniture. Source: www.motortrend.com
