2010 Dodge Ram Review

The 2010 Dodge Ram comes with major modifications over its predecessors. It was also designed as electric/gas hybrid model, and also a diesel engine, however both were not marketed for 2010. It is designed as either two 4-door cabs or 2-door regular cab with standard doors - the Crew Cab and the Quad Cab.

The regular version is offered with 6.4-feet cargo beds, whereas the Quad Cab gained a 6.4-feet bed when the Crew Cab comes with a 5.7-feet bed. Regular cab provides seating arrangement for three passengers and other, which is a Quad Cab, accommodates up to 6 members.

The 2010 Dodge Ram is offered with choice of three mechanical engines - a 4.7-liter V8 engine that can develop 310 hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine that generates 390-hp, and a 3.7-liter V6 engine that develops 215 hp. The 4.7 V8 has the capacity to run with E85 ethanol-blended fuel.

The model with 5.7 V8 engine combines the goodness of multi-displacement system cylinder deactivation mechanism of Chrysler. However, a 4-speed automatic transmission is available with the V6 engine.

The 2010 Dodge Ram has also three trims such as Laramie, ST, and SLT. Either 4-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive are common in all trims. Four-wheel drive is optional on SLT and ST trims that compulsorily idle on dry road. Both trims have a low-range gearing, and they have maximum towing capacity of 8950 pounds.

The amenities are an antiskid system, ABS, curtain side airbags, and traction control standard on the 2010 Dodge Ram. The cargo-bed storage bins that can be lockable and a split bed are exclusive for the Crew Cabs only. It is marketed in the price range of $20,610 - $42,650.

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