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2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Road Test
Date Published: 2/20/08
Our road test for this generation Dodge Ram includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the Dodge Ram and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation Dodge Ram is right for you.
2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Road Test
Pros Cons
Front-seat room and comfort Fuel economy
Rear-seat room and comfort (Mega Cab) Steering/handling
Acceleration (SRT10) Ride (Mega Cab)
Cargo room (regular cab)
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
Value for the Money
Ram's "big-rig" styling shouts for attention, but its performance, comfort, and solidity are what made it a Recommended choice when this generation went on sale. Dodge offers body styles and equipment to meet most every need, plus the praiseworthy availability of head-protecting curtain side airbags and available all-wheel drive, as well as an antiskid system offered for 2007 models. Though it didn't last long, SRT10 was the hot-rod pickup performance leader, but it's not a prudent choice for ordinary hauling.
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Dodge Ram 4WD Quad Cab w/5.7 V8 Rating
Performance 4
Fuel Economy 2
Ride Quality 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 3
Quietness 5
Controls/Materials 6
Interior Room 8
Room/Comfort (rear) 5
Cargo Capacity 5
Value within Class 6
Total: 48
Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room, Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.
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