You can easily merge into traffic on Broad Street in Pataskala, OH with the new Ram 1500. It comes standard with a 305-horsepower V6 engine that has plenty of zip for regular driving, but three other motors are available, including a supercharged 702-horsepower V8. When equipped with this 6.2-liter engine, the 1500 can bolt from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. An optional 260-horsepower diesel engine delivers up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
A rear-wheel-drive, Quad Cab, long-bed Ram 1500 truck with a V8 engine and the Max Tow package can tow up to 12,750 pounds - easily enough to pull a trailer or an RV. If you do more hauling than towing, get the base Tradesman trim with rear-wheel drive, the Quad Cab, and the long box. With this configuration, the Ram 1500 can haul a payload of up to 2,300 pounds. Ram TRX models come with full-time four-wheel drive, 11.8 inches of ground clearance, and a beefed-up suspension that make them ideal for going off the beaten path.