2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Review Summary & Specs
Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
More efficient but just as tough.
Summary & Specs
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The Dodge Ram offers big power and big capabilities. It's responsive and comfortable as an everyday driver and it's ready to do some serious work when called upon. Ram's distinctive styling makes it stand out in a rapidly improving field. Ram Quad Cab models offer a brilliant combination of comfort and utility. Even Regular Cabs are generously roomy and are thoughtfully set up to accommodate gear behind the seat. The responsive 4.7-liter V8 delivers good acceleration and is paired well with the smooth, responsive five-speed automatic. The 5.7-liter Hemi delivers strong acceleration performance and is an excellent choice for towing.
NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Los Angeles, with Sam Moses in San Antonio, and John Katz in Pennsylvania.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab ST 2WD SWB ($21,235), Regular Cab ST 4WD SWB ($25,490); Regular Cab Sport 2WD SWB ($27,625); Regular Cab TRX4 Off-Road 4WD SWB ($29,300); Quad Cab SLT 2WD LWB ($29,450); Quad Cab SLT 4WD SWB ($31,220); Quad Cab Laramie 4WD SWB ($37,405) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.7-liter Hemi overhead-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
215-hp 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 235-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 345-hp 5.7-liter ohv 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
five-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
rear-wheel ABS, dual front multi-stage airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
electronic stability control; four-wheel ABS; side-curtain airbags for front and rear seats |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
St. Louis, Missouri; Warren, Michigan; Saltillo, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$21,235 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie 4WD SWB ($37,405) |
| Standard Equipment |
dual-zone air conditioning, 5-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel ABS, tilt steering column, speed control, power windows w driver-side auto-down, power locks w keyless entry, tachometer, security alarm, power adjustable pedals, 240-watt AM/FM audio with six-CD changer, steering-wheel audio controls, deluxe overhead console, leather-trimmed seats, split folding rear seat, rear underseat compartment, auxiliary power outlet, fog lamps, P265/70R17 all-season tires on 17x8-inch chrome-clad cast-aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
5.7-liter V8 ($995); anti-spin differential ($285); 3.92 axle ratio ($50); Protection Group ($140) includes tow hooks, skid plates; trailer tow package ($335); heated front seats ($140); under-rail bed liner ($245) |
| Destination Charge |
900 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$40,495 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
345 @ 5400 |
| Torque |
375 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/17 |
| Wheelbase |
140.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
227.7/79.5/75.9 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
46.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.8/64.9/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.0/64.6/36.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
1210 |
| Towing Capacity |
8350 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, double-wishbone, coil springs over gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, gas-charged shock absorbers |
| Ground Clearance |
7.3 |
| Curb Weight |
5486 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/solid disc with four-wheel ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |