Melloy Dodge, New Mexico’s #1 Selling Dodge
and Ram Dealer, is proud to announce that the Ram 1500 has earned more top
national awards. Right now, special incentives are available on a number of Ram
models, all at Melloy Dodge at 9621 Coors Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s
locally owned Dodge and Ram sales leader.
Watch our Melloy Dodge walkaround video of the 2014 RAM here:
Consumer Reports recently named the truck it’s
Top Pick in the category. It has also been awarded Motor Trend’s Truck of the
Year for 2014, as it was named in 2013. That’s the first time that a make has
won consecutive years.
US News and World Reports has named the 2014
Ram 1500 first out of 10 full-sized trucks. This ranking is based on their
analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Ram 1500, as well as
reliability and safety data.
Reviewers say the 2014 Ram 1500 is the class
leader with its exclusive diesel engine option, good fuel economy and car-like
ride. Because it has the best combination of positive reviews, price and
long-term ownership costs in its class, the publication named the 2014 Ram 1500
the Best Full Size Truck for the Money.
New for 2014 is an optional turbodiesel V6,
which reviewers say delivers smooth, refined power. A V8 engine is also
optional, and is a great engine for anyone who plans to do lots of towing and
hauling. An eight-speed automatic transmission is available with all engines,
and reviewers say it shifts quickly and helps maximize fuel economy.
The Ram 1500’s V6 engine model earns up to an
EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg city/highway, which is good for the class. Reviewers
say the Ram 1500’s unique rear suspension gives it one of the most comfortable
rides in the class. They also like its optional air suspension, which they say
makes the Ram 1500's ride more comfortable and keeps the truck stable while
towing. Test drivers like the Ram 1500's light and direct steering, which they
say makes it easier to turn the truck at low speeds.
With plenty of high-end materials, solid
construction and overall quietness, the 2014 Ram 1500 has one of the best
cabins in the class. Its front seats are long-haul comfortable, and both Quad
and Crew Cabs offer ample rear-seat space. A six-speaker stereo and a USB port
are standard. Major options include Ram's voice-activated Uconnect infotainment
system with Bluetooth and an 8.4-inch touch screen, navigation and a seven- or
10-speaker stereo system. The available voice-activated Uconnect infotainment
system, which offers smartphone app integration, is one of the best in the
business, with legible touch-screen buttons and redundant buttons and knobs for
the stereo and climate systems.
Among other reviewers recent comments about
Ram trucks:
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"The
2014 Ram 1500 is our top pick in the full-size pickup segment, thanks to a
winning combination of strong powertrains, a smooth ride and a well-trimmed
cabin." -- Edmunds
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"The
2014 Ram 1500 offers something for just about any full-size truck buyer."
-- Kelley Blue Book
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"Already
gifted with capable handling and handsome interiors, the Ram 1500 lineup is now
even more unique and appealing with the addition of the EcoDiesel option. It
isn't the motor for everyone - the cheaper, punchier and more characterful Hemi
is still a stellar choice - but its combination of low-end torque and
efficiency will undoubtedly win over many hearts and wallets. We expect Ram
will have little problem achieving its goal of a 15 percent take rate for the
EcoDiesel." -- Left Lane News
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"The
3.0-liter EcoDiesel for now has the half-ton diesel market to itself, although
Nissan has confirmed it will enter the fray with its next-gen Titan. (GM and
Ford are content to sit it out, although the General had an engine basically
ready to go before bankruptcy canceled the program.) Such trucks represent a
new full-size-pickup sweet spot that combines respectable performance, hauling
ability, and fuel economy barely attainable in smaller trucks just a few years
ago." -- Car and Driver
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