AutoGuide.com Awards the Ram 1500 as its 2019 Truck of the Year
TORONTO, March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AutoGuide.com is proud to announce that the Ram 1500 has been awarded as our 2019 Truck of the Year.
Some pickups prioritize all-out capability over comfort, while others emphasize rugged styling at the expense of substance -- few strike a delicate balance. Further complicating matters, brand loyalty in this segment verges on religious fervor.
But this year, one rig rose head and shoulders above the rest as the best new truck to come out for the 2019 model year: The Ram 1500.
Once again, this truck brand's redesigned half-ton model brings serious innovation to a segment not typically known for groundbreaking change. The Ram 1500 is the total package, offering customers innovation, refinement, luxury and more.
"The Ram 1500 elevates the pickup truck market by bringing innovative powertrains, clever technology, and an interior that's worthy of a luxury car to a segment that has been stagnant for years," said Jodi Lai, AutoGuide.com editor-in-chief. "It's refreshing to see a truck maker put so much effort and innovation into a pickup."
And all that starts with a sturdy foundation. The new Ram 1500's ultra-rigid frame is comprised of nearly 99 percent high-strength steel for greater capability, durability, and safety.
Atop this structure is mounted a brand-new body that provides unheard of passenger comfort as well as the best interiors in the business. Seriously, high-end versions of this truck are fitted with cabins that wouldn't look out of place in a top-shelf luxury sedan.
And then there's the technology. Not only can the 2019 Ram 1500 tow up to 12,750 pounds, but it's also pulling the entire pickup segment forward. Fuel-saving mild-hybrid powertrains; advanced driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control with go, stop and hold capability; an available infotainment system with a massive 12-inch touchscreen; and even something as a newly designed center console that's more customizable and capacious all give Ram an edge over rivals.
"AutoGuide's 2019 Truck of the Year award further solidifies the leadership of our all-new Ram 1500," said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand. "The full-size truck segment is very competitive and awards such as this recognize efforts made by the FCA employees who design, engineer and build a pickup that has quickly become the benchmark for durability, technology and luxury."
It's clear, 21st-century trucks are no longer limited to just agricultural duty or relegated to construction sites. Today's pickups are expected to work every bit as hard as their forebears, all while being luxury-car comfortable and family friendly. In all these domains and more, the 2019 Ram 1500 delivers, unquestionably.
About AutoGuide.com (div. of VerticalScope Inc.) AutoGuide.com, a VerticalScope property, is a new car shopping consumer resource site and flagship of the AutoGuide.com Group comprising over 600 vehicle and manufacturer online community websites. According to independent audience measurement agency, comScore Media Metrix, the AutoGuide.com Group ranks first in monthly audience size among all automotive resource websites.
About VerticalScope Inc. VerticalScope enables the world to share expertise and discover knowledge on subjects they love. Established in 1999, VerticalScope owns and operates consumer shopping portals and interest based online communities focused on the Automotive, Powersports, Outdoor, Health & Wellness, Home Improvement, Pets, and Technology vertical markets. VerticalScope's online properties reach an average of 95 million highly qualified buyers and purchase decision makers each month.
SOURCE AutoGuide.com
