Used 2018 Ram 1500 HFE Quad Cab Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2018 Ram 1500 HFE Quad Cab.
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Great Truck
Kevin , Aurora, IL, 05/09/2020
2018 Ram 1500 HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
I had been wanting a truck with a small diesel. This is perfect. I get great mileage average around 22mpg. The truck is comfortable and has all the bells and whistles.
big blue
bobby snow, Alachua, FL, 09/13/2018
2018 Ram 1500 HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
What a fabulous truck exceeded all my expectations Big Blue as she is named after the bright NEW HOLLAND BLUE paint Took her on a 3000 mile trip 4 days after purchase and she offered up 33.5 miles per gallon even through the mountains.
The best daily driver truck - unless you're towing
Rodriguez, Selma, NC, 01/06/2019
2018 Ram 1500 HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
I was in the market for a daily driver truck and I found the 2018 RAM 1500 Laramie EcoDiesel (crewcab, 4x4, 3.92 rear) that did the job perfectly. In the 9k miles I've owned it, I was averaging close to 24mpg/city, 30mpg/highway, and 13+mpg/towing a 7k lbs travel trailer. As a daily driver, I don't think there is a better 1/2 ton truck with the mpg I was getting. The biggest flaw with … this truck is the payload capacity. Being it's a EcoDiesel, the engine weighs more than the HEMI, therefore, reducing the payload. I only had 1005 lbs of payload capacity and with a tongue weight of 600 lbs, I was only left with 400 lbs of carrying capacity for my wife and kids. Therefore, I traded the truck in for a 3/4 ton truck to increase the payload. Granted, the towing capacity was 8640 lbs, which wasn't the problem, it was the cargo capacity. Other than that, this is the truck to get as a daily driver.
review
chief, Schertz, TX, 10/22/2023
2018 Ram 1500 HFE 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
as for the reluctor being on a recall and no fix and that the reluctor will break and shut down suddenly leaving you stranded. dealer has NO fix. the truck runs very smooth after using fuel cleaner every other filling, fuel mileage is very good, truck ride is comfortable
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Ram 1500 HFE Quad Cab
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Smooth-riding suspension provides plenty of comfort
- Pro:Quiet and attractive cabin
- Pro:Smooth and efficient eight-speed automatic transmission
- Pro:Rebel 1500 off-road package offers extra capability
- Con:Maximum tow rating falls shy of those of class leaders
- Con:Diesel engine's upfront cost is significant
- Con:Missing some of the latest driver assist technologies
Which 1500 does Edmunds recommend?
Thanks to buyer demand, trucks can be everything from economical to luxurious. Getting one that best suits your wants and needs is paramount, and the 2018 Ram 1500 gives you a broad range of options. We'd have to go with the Rebel, thanks to its off-road performance and street comfort. Just make sure to throw in the Protection and Luxury packages
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Driving
8.5The diesel's strong suit is torque (it has only 240 hp), so the strength of this powertrain shines brightest when it's towing or hauling. Combine that with the excellent steering and handling of the Ram 1500 chassis, and you've got a winner.
Comfort
8.5Optional air springs take the edge off the ride when the truck's unladen, but even the standard coil springs beat the competition. The cabin is admirably quiet compared to other pickups, and the rear half of the crew cab is every bit as pleasant as the front.
Interior
8.5Excellent ergonomics and front cabin airiness. The capable Uconnect infotainment system practically explains itself. The crew cab provides excellent rear seat space, more than enough for full-grown adults to settle in for long trips.
Utility
8.5The EcoDiesel's approximate 9,000-pound tow rating isn't tops but is still quite stout. And it burns far less fuel, towing or not. The range is unmatched. In the cabin, there are generously sized storage pockets in all four doors. The rear seat bottoms fold up to reveal a flat surface.
Technology
Ram's standard audio system doesn't support much in terms of smartphone connectivity, but opt for the 8.4-inch system and you get complete integration with Android or Apple smartphones.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Ram 1500 in Ohio is:
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