Motor Trend Truck of the Year, Twice: The Baltimore Ram 1500
In a surprise move this winter, Motor Trend broke its own rules and gave the same vehicle an award two years in a row. This has never happened before because Motor Trend emphasizes innovation. It rewards only the newest and the latest. Yet the 2014 Ram 1500 took home the Truck of the Year Award just as the 2013 Ram 1500 had done only last year. The winning lineup of 1500s is available at Don White’s Timonium, your Baltimore Ram dealer.
Innovation Rewarded
In 2013, Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension was the biggest innovation on Motor Trend’s long list of reasons. Baltimore Ram 1500 drivers can raise or lower the truck to suit their needs. Go low for easier loading. Go high for ground clearance. In fact, the dashboard knob lets drivers manually adjust clearance for even greater control. The system will level the load to make the truck weight distribution even. This aids in fuel economy as well as improving the driver’s ability to handle a weighted-down truck. Since the system works electronically, it can reduce drag on the highway by lowering the suspension.
Innovation Rewarded Again
In 2014, Motor Trend couldn’t help but award the Ram 1500 again. This time it is the remarkable EcoDiesel engine. The Ram is the only light duty truck on the market with a diesel engine, and this one is a super-clean model. It gets 28 mpg/highway fuel economy, which is certainly the best in its class. Adding innovation on top of innovation, the Ram can also use biodiesel, which creates the cleanest emissions of all. Baltimore Ram 1500 EcoDiesel drivers can tow over 9,000 pounds thanks to the vehicle’s 420 lb-ft of torque. With this kind of acceleration prowess, the EcoDiesel Ram takes interstate traffic in its stride.
If you need a strong, fuel-efficient truck, you just can’t do better than two-time award-winner Ram 1500. To learn more about the safety, technology and strength of the Motor Trend Truck of the Year, visit Baltimore Ram dealer, Don White’s Timonium in Cockeysville MD.
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