- Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Quality Award™
The 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 emerged as the clear winner of Strategic Vision’s 2009 Total Quality Index survey.[1] “The Dodge Ram set new standards in how well pleased owners are with interior styling, quality and workmanship,” wrote Strategic Vision. The Total Quality Index measures
real owner experiences in everything from reliability and service, right down to the emotional factors such as pride and excitement. The 2009 Dodge Ram not only finished first, it cemented its commitment to quality by achieving the highest score ever by a Full-Size Pickup.
- International Truck of the Year
The world saw. The world voted. And the Ram is the winner. The Ram continues to impress, winning the 2009 International Truck of the Year. Made up of 16 internationally-renowned automotive journalists, the 2009 International Car of the Year Awards jury celebrates the emotional connection between consumer and vehicle by selecting
their winners on lifestyle compatibility, like personality and passion and how well the automaker achieves that goal through the design and marketing of that vehicle. So it’s easy to see why Ram came out on top.
- NEMPA Best-In-Class Pickup
Every year, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) gets together to test drive vehicles to see how well they meet the challenges of New England's lengthy winter driving season. And with its new coil-spring rear suspension helping to tame the ride, its space-enhancing storage bins and its powerful, yet, fuel-efficient HEMI® V8
engine, NEMPA named the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 its Best-In-Class Pickup.
- Car and Driver Editors Choice
Car and Driver "conducted rigorous instrumented testing and editorial evaluation of hundreds of 2009 model-year vehicles, including all the Editors Choice picks and their competitors. Winners are chosen based on three criteria: practicality, value, and driver satisfaction, and they highlight Car and Driver's editors' favorite rides
in 19 vehicle categories, ranging from small cars to family sedans to exotic sports cars-and more." Dodge Ram 1500 won first place in the Pickups category for the March 2009 Car and Driver Comparison Test.
- Consumers Digest Best Buy
The award says it all: 2009 Ram 1500 is a Best Buy. No surprise. It's the most exciting truck out there. Here's a snippet of what Consumers Digest has to say about the All-New Ram. "There's five trim levels, three cab configurations and three cargo-box sizes in rear- and four-wheel-drive models. A fuel-saving 215-hp 3.7-liter V6
engine powers two-wheel-drive regular cab and Quad Cab models. Other versions offer a choice of a 310-hp 4.7-liter V8 (we found this geared to most users) or a 390-hp 5.7-liter version. A powerful diesel engine will return to the lineup next year. Clever new features include an optional 'RamBox' cargo system, with weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into the cargo box rails. Four-door versions feature two 'store in the floor' bins that are large enough for ten 12-ounce cans and ice."
- Five-Star Rated
The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) put Ram Crew 1500 through the paces in a series of controlled crash and rollover tests. With engineered front crumple zones, side-impact door beams, standard advanced multistage front airbags and supplemental side-curtain airbags, it's no wonder Ram Crew 1500 earned the Five-Star
frontal crash rating[2]. It's the government's highest, which puts Ram on top of its game - again. Get the inside view on Ram protection.
- Best Pickup Truck - MotorWeek's Drivers' Choice Awards
"The Dodge Ram has never been better and it now clearly stands apart from its rivals. That's why it's earned MotorWeek's 2009 Drivers' Choice Award as Best Pickup," said John Davis, Host and Executive Producer - MotorWeek. "The new Ram is aimed directly at personal use buyers with clever
features like the RamBox side-rail storage bins. The light-duty Ram also delivers a great ride with its coil-spring rear suspension, and the interior has superior fit and finish. It's perfect for people moving and weekend chores. Yet, when Ram does have to work hard, HEMI power can manage payloads of over 1,800 pounds or 9,100 pounds of trailer. Full of innovations and technology, the Ram is no longer just another pickup."
- Work Truck of the Year - Cars.com
"Cars.com's Lifestyle Awards focus on selecting the best vehicles for different consumer lifestyles," said Patrick Olsen, editor-in-chief at Cars.com. "When choosing our Work Truck of the Year, we look for vehicles that perform well, whether that means getting a commuter to work comfortably and efficiently or providing
a hard worker with power, durability and a lot of cargo space. With impressive ride quality, a high-quality cabin and exceptional storage space, the Dodge Ram 1500 was this year's clear winner."
- Truckin' Magazine's Truck of the Year
The capability and style of the All-New Ram 1500 have earned it the title of Truckin' Magazine's Truck of the Year. When it comes to handling, "the Ram is in a league of its own," they wrote. "The interior, powertrain, and, most significantly, the suspension upgrades on the '09 Dodge Ram put it at the top of this years strong list of competitors. Congratulations to Dodge, as well as the engineers and designers behind it."
- Voted Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas
Nobody knows trucks quite like the folks in Texas. In fact, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) held the Texas Truck Rodeo to find out which one has the guts to handle what they dish out. The All-New Ram came out on top with the Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas award.
- Class-Exclusive RamBox Voted Outstanding Feature
The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) knows a great truck feature when they see one. So no surprise they voted RamBox as the most Outstanding Feature during the 2008 Texas Truck Rodeo. Class-exclusive RamBox is lockable, drainable, lighted storage that doesn't interfere with the cargo box.
- Best New Pickup
The Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) gave the Best New Pickup award to the All-New Ram 1500. The 2009 Ram 1500 defeated the new 2009 Ford F-150 for AJAC "Best New Pickup Truck." The award is the result of an intensive week of vehicle evaluations performed by professional automotive journalists at
the annual AJAC TestFest in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
- Editors' Choice Award – 2009 MyRide/Autobytel
The choice was clear and the All-New Ram 1500 was the winner. Here's a quote from the editors: *"Dodge got gutsy with its new Ram, turning its back on the wisdom that says towing capacity numbers – however unrealistic – are king and offering up something tangible to every truck driver: Ride quality. Gone are the leaf springs in the
rear, replaced by coil springs that smooth the ride without significantly impacting the 2009 Dodge Ram's real-world capabilities as a truck."* Well said.
- A 2009 Editors' Most Wanted vehicle– Edmunds' Inside Line
The editors at Edmunds.com had plenty to say about the All-New Ram: *"The Ram SLT's interior is also a success. The front seats, steering wheel and optional extending pedals adjust to accommodate nearly any humanoid, and the four bins in the rear seating area are a neat touch. The rear seats flip up in one motion. The road noise
that finds its way into the cabin is minimal, enhancing the Ram's overriding impression of chassis refinement."*
- Best Pickup for 2008 – Sobre Ruedas
Together, with specialists from the automotive industry, the editors at Sobre Ruedas voted 2009 Ram the Best Pickup Truck for 2008.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
"Silverado, pass your torch. Chevy's pickup has been the touchstone of chassis composure among half-tons since it was introduced in 2007, but the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 changes the pecking order. This is an impressive truck, one that bridges the divide between capability and comfort in a way that is sure to be the envy of other manufacturers."
– Edmunds' Inside Line. 11-10-2008
"On smooth or rough pavement, the Ram's ride quality is impressive – not giving a hint you're cruising in a rugged, full-size 4x4 pickup. Once inside, I settle into an interior with supportive, well-bolstered seats, and tailoring far outclassing any interior Dodge has had in a pickup."
– Houston Chronicle, Oct. 1, 2008
"Pickups ride significantly better with weight in the bed than without. Virtually everyone who has driven a loaded pickup has observed this and accepted it as mantra. Yet this is not the case with the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. Instead, it just rides well all the time."
– Edmunds' Inside Line. 09-29-2008
"The half-ton pickup is ubiquitous, a development owing to the ongoing escalation of both capability and versatility. And put simply, Dodge has struck a keen balance between these two attributes with the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500."
– Edmunds.com, Sept. 29, 2008
"We previewed and road tested the new 1500 Ram and walked away impressed by the fact that it provides a benchmark against which to measure other medium-duty pickup trucks."
– Photo & Travel Magazine, Oct. 22, 2008
"There is plenty here to separate the new Dodge Ram from its other half-ton competitors, especially the two recently revamped trucks from GM and Toyota."
– Motor Trend, November 2008
"The Ram was like the sport sedan of the test and provided a satisfying experience on tight and twisty back roads."
– Popular Mechanics online, Oct. 17, 2008
"This is Dodge's year for a pickup truck."
– Daily Oklahoman, Oct. 19, 2008
