
The Ram 1500 pushes the envelope of what a truck should be. We call it giving
you exactly what you want.
Come visit your Manassas Dodge
dealer, Safford Chrysler Jeep Dodge and drive home in a
2010 Dodge Ram 1500!
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010
Dodge Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup available in multiple body styles and
bed lengths. The regular cab seats a maximum of three people on its standard
bench seat, and it can be had with either a 6-foot-4-inch bed or an 8-foot
version. The extended cab can seat up to six in two bench rows and comes only
with the 6-foot-4 bed. The Ram's crew cab model expands rear-seat legroom even
further.
There are three trim levels. The base ST model comes standard with 17-inch
steel wheels, vinyl floor covering, air-conditioning, a 40/20/40-split front
bench seat, vinyl upholstery, a folding rear bench seat, a tilting steering
column and a six-speaker stereo with a CD player and an auxiliary audio
jack.
The SLT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, carpet floor covering, cloth upholstery,
cruise control, full power accessories, a rear power-sliding window, keyless
entry, a trip computer and satellite radio. Exterior options on the SLT include
20-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, "RamBox" storage bins mounted on the sides of
the bed, fog lamps, rear park assist and a rear parking camera.
The Sport Package adds some of this equipment, plus the larger V8, a
body-colored grille and unique bucket seats. The TRX Package, available on 4×4
Quad and crew cabs, adds skid plates, two-tone paint, heavy-duty rear shocks,
tow hooks and fender flares. There are also regional option groups known as the
Big Horn and Lone Star Packages, which bundle together a bunch of the SLT's
optional equipment along with special badging and trim.
Powertrains and Performance
The standard engine on the two-wheel-drive Dodge Ram regular and Quad cabs is
a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 215 hp and 235 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed
automatic is standard. Fuel economy is a meager 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and
16 mpg combined. Maximum towing capacity when properly equipped is 3,800
pounds.
The standard engine on the four-wheel-drive Ram ST and all SLT models is a
4.7-liter V8 coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. Output is a healthy
310 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque, while fuel economy with 2WD is 14/19/15 mpg.
Maximum towing capacity when properly equipped is 7,600 pounds.
Safety
Standard safety equipment on the 2010 Dodge Ram includes four-wheel anti-lock
disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side
curtain airbags.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 offers one of the nicest cabins in its segment.
Controls are well placed and within reasonable reach. The overall design is
attractive, with multiple colors and textures. Material quality is among the
best found in this class. The front seats strike an adequate balance between
support and comfort. The Crew Cab's rear seat is very comfortable, offering
loads of legroom and an agreeable seat back rake.
The Ram provides lots of standard and optional storage spaces. The center
console bin is quite large, while the crew cab features watertight storage
compartments under the rear floor as well as shallow bins under the flip-up
backseat.
Unique to the Dodge is the optional new RamBox feature, which places a pair
of lockable compartments (capable of holding 10 cases of beer!) over the rear
fenders inside the truck bed. This creates a flareside-style bed that can still
accommodate a standard piece of plywood or drywall.