2024 Ram 1500 TRX

In 2009, the full-size Ram pickup (still under the Dodge banner at the time) made a bold move away from a traditional leaf-spring rear suspension in favor of a more modern coil-spring setup. The old leaf springs may have been inexpensive and durable, but ride quality suffered, especially when the bed was unloaded or traveling over choppy roads. The new coil springs deliver a noticeably smoother ride and improve off-road performance. Fifteen years later, the 2024 Ram 1500 remains the only truck in the class with this suspension and it's one of the main reasons why it deserves consideration.

The 2024 Ram 1500 ranks a close second to the Ford F-150. They're close enough that personal preference could legitimately decide between them, though the F-150's available hybrid powertrain is more efficient and versatile. Toyota's recently redesigned Tundra is also a worthy alternative, but its roster is much smaller, leaving you with fewer midrange trim choices. The Ram's advantage is most noticeable against the Chevrolet Silverado's ride quality and in other areas that we point out in our Expert Rating.

Edmunds is in a unique position to review the Ram 1500 because we went out and bought one to add to our long-term test program. Our 2019 model was the first year of the current generation, but many of our impressions still apply. We cover everything, from fuel economy to comfort and capabilities. Read all about it here.