2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab Review - Digitaltrends.com
When you drive the 2011 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab, you might start to understand why this state of 24 million people tends to think outside the box. The growl from the Turbo Diesel engine alone causes fissures to develop on newly paved roads. Of course, whether it stacks up well against the Ford Super-Duty F250, GMC Sierra Denali, or the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is partly a matter of taste and partly an exercise in brand marketing. The Ram does not claim to be best-in-class in every category. The main advantage with the Longhorn Mega Cab we tested, which costs $49,120, lies in the powerful Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. Now, other HD trucks offer both turbo and diesel, but the Longhorn uses a new technology that removes harmful emissions before spewing the exhaust. The Ram has not only met existing EPA guidelines for diesel emissions, it meets the regulations until 2013. Other HD trucks require that you add a “diesel exhaust fluid” treatment about every 3,000 miles. In our tests, braking was smooth and gentle, never touchy like some HD trucks. Ford, Chevy, and GMC do not offer a manual, although most trucks use an electronic selector for down-shifting. Source: www.digitaltrends.com
