Brawny inside and out, the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is a full-sized pickup with plenty of interior room and an available HEMI power that together make this truck a great all-around performer.
The Ram 1500 gets its power from a 3.7 liter V6 that puts out 210 horse power, a 235 horsepower 4.7 liter V6, and the 350 horsepower 5.7 liter HEMI with available Multi-Displacement System or MDS. MDS shuts down 4 of the 8 cylinders at highway speeds, saving fuel.
Available trims are the base ST... SLT, SXT and Laramie. Standard equipment in all models includes a 36 gallon fuel tank, heavy duty shock absorbers and 4-pin trailer connector with wiring.
The Mega Cab model comes with optional DVD/navigation, flip down video consoles, and tubular chrome step-downs.
Gas mileage ranges from 16 city and 21 highway miles per gallon for the V6 to 15 city and 19 highway for the 5.7 liter HEMI. Properly equipped, the Ram 1500 will tow up to 7,400 pounds.
Base MSRP is $21,505 but an optioned out quad cab can cost as much as $40,000.
With the space to stretch your legs in the Mega Cab, and the power found in a HEMI, the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is truck that is a truck that can work hard when needed or cruise the boulevard on your day off.