Vehicle Reviews

The Dodge Ram is a popular series of heavy duty pick-ups since 1981. The current generation of the pick-up, which was first launched in 2003, offers more power, increased towing capacity, better handling, and updated styling compared to the first-generation Ram. The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 is a carryover from the 2009model year. The three-quarter-ton pick-up offers muscular classic styling and great towing and hauling capabilities. It comes in a variety of body styles and trim configurations. The Ram 2500 pick-up comes in two-door Regular Cab, four-door Quad Cab, and Mega Cab body styles.

Halogen headlamps; fog lamps; bright rear bumper; body-color upper fascia; bright front bumper; and bold grille highlight the masculine exteriors of the Ram 2500 pick-up. The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 has a lengthy list of standard and optional equipment which includes 17-inch x 8.0-inch forged aluminum wheels; rear folding seat; floor covering carpet; black vinyl floor covering; passenger assist handle; rear 60/40 split folding seat; rear under seat compartment storage; rear power sliding window; color-keyed instrument panel bezel; 12-volt auxiliary power outlet; 4-spoke steering wheel; power sunroof; remote keyless entry; and more. The Regular Cabs are fitted with an 8-foot long bed, while the Quad Cab comes with a choice of a short 6.3-foot bed and an 8.2-foot-long cargo bed. Mega Cab is a bigger crew cab with a spacious and accommodating cabin with a short bed. The Mega Cabs seat up to six passengers compared to Regular Cab's 3-passenger seating.

The standard engine on the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 is a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, which delivers 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Also available is a diesel version of the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine. The diesel engine is exceptionally powerful and durable, capable of producing 350 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. Six-speed automatic and six-speed manual transmissions are also available.

Safety features on the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 include anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes; height-adjustable front shoulder belts; tire pressure monitor and warning signal; multistage front air bags; and supplemental side curtain air bags.