2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Review - AutoGuide.com
Like the H-D, it comes as a crew cab with a short box and a host of features that scream more lifestyle than working truck. Well looking at it, and considering such features, along with the “Ram Box” storage lockers that further eat into bed space, the initial observation would appear to be a resounding yes. a bold chrome grille that wouldn’t look out of place on a Peterbilt and shiny side mirrors and big “Ram 1500 lettering,” further add to this perceived, showy persona. Order one with the Longhorn package and not only do you get full leather seats, but features with a decidedly “western” theme. Nevertheless, according to Ram CEO Fred Diaz, the Laramie accounts for approximately 25 percent of all Ram 1500 sales in the US, so more flash appears the way to go. In the past, one area on Dodge (now Ram) pickups that fell short was interior... Scratchy, cheap looking and ill-fitting plastic ruled, along with non-supportive seats and flimsy switchgear. When the Ram 1500 was revamped for the 2009 model year, interior quality took a major leap forward, and certainly in the higher end trucks such as the Laramie and Longhorn, you’ve got a nicely stitched dash, rich looking door panels coated in... Source: www.autoguide.com
