Ram 1500 Reigns as MotorTrend 2025 Truck of the Year
The Ram 1500 has been named MotorTrend's 2025 Truck of the Year, marking its seventh win since Ram became a standalone brand in 2009. The truck excelled in all competition categories, featuring a powerful 3.0-liter Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine delivering up to 540 horsepower. The vehicle impressed with its diverse trim levels, from the luxurious Tungsten to the off-road-focused RHO.
The Ram 1500 showcases advanced features including a multi-link independent rear suspension, Uconnect 5 system with a 14.5-inch touchscreen, segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen, and Level 2+ autonomous driving capabilities. The award follows rigorous testing across performance, handling, and real-world conditions, with the truck excelling in design, engineering, efficiency, safety, value, and functionality.
Il Ram 1500 è stato nominato Truck of the Year 2025 di MotorTrend, segnando il suo settimo riconoscimento da quando Ram è diventato un marchio indipendente nel 2009. Il camion ha eccelso in tutte le categorie di competizione, presentando un potente motore Turbo a sei cilindri in linea da 3.0 litri che eroga fino a 540 cavalli. Il veicolo ha impressionato con i suoi diversi livelli di allestimento, dal lussuoso Tungsteno al RHO, focalizzato su fuoristrada.
Il Ram 1500 offre caratteristiche avanzate tra cui una sospensione posteriore indipendente multi-link, il sistema Uconnect 5 con un touchscreen da 14,5 pollici, il primo schermo per passeggeri da 10,25 pollici nel suo segmento e capacità di guida autonoma di livello 2+. Questo riconoscimento arriva dopo test rigorosi su prestazioni, maneggevolezza e condizioni reali, con il camion che ha brillato in design, ingegneria, efficienza, sicurezza, valore e funzionalità.
La Ram 1500 ha sido nombrada Camión del Año 2025 por MotorTrend, marcando su séptima victoria desde que Ram se convirtió en una marca independiente en 2009. La camioneta destacó en todas las categorías de competencia, contando con un potente motor Turbo de seis cilindros en línea de 3.0 litros que entrega hasta 540 caballos de fuerza. El vehículo impresionó con sus diversos niveles de equipamiento, desde el lujoso Tungsteno hasta el RHO, enfocado en off-road.
La Ram 1500 presenta características avanzadas, incluyendo una suspensión trasera independiente de múltiples enlaces, el sistema Uconnect 5 con una pantalla táctil de 14.5 pulgadas, la primera pantalla para pasajeros de 10.25 pulgadas en su segmento y capacidades de conducción autónoma de nivel 2+. Este reconocimiento se produjo tras pruebas rigurosas de rendimiento, manejo y condiciones del mundo real, con la camioneta destacando en diseño, ingeniería, eficiencia, seguridad, valor y funcionalidad.
람 1500이 모터트렌드 2025 트럭 오브 더 이어로 선정되었으며, 이는 2009년 램이 독립 브랜드가 된 이후 일곱 번째 수상입니다. 이 트럭은 모든 경쟁 카테고리에서 뛰어난 성과를 보였으며, 최대 540마력을 발휘하는 강력한 3.0리터 허리케인 스트레이트 식스 터보 엔진을 장착하고 있습니다. 다양한 트림 옵션이 제공되며, 고급스러운 텅스텐 모델부터 오프로드 중심의 RHO 모델까지 선택할 수 있습니다.
람 1500은 멀티 링크 독립 후면 서스펜션, 14.5인치 터치스크린을 갖춘 Uconnect 5 시스템, 세그먼트 최초의 10.25인치 승객 스크린, 레벨 2+ 자율주행 기능 등 첨단 기능을 자랑합니다. 이 상은 성능, 핸들링 및 실제 조건에 대한 철저한 테스트를 거쳐 수여되었으며, 트럭은 디자인, 엔지니어링, 효율성, 안전성, 가치, 기능성에서 뛰어난 성과를 보여주었습니다.
Le Ram 1500 a été nommé Camion de l'Année 2025 par MotorTrend, marquant sa septième victoire depuis que Ram est devenu une marque indépendante en 2009. Le camion a excellé dans toutes les catégories de compétition, équipé d’un puissant moteur Turbo à six cylindres en ligne de 3,0 litres développant jusqu'à 540 chevaux. Le véhicule a impressionné par ses divers niveaux de finition, du luxueux Tungsten au RHO orienté tout-terrain.
Le Ram 1500 présente des fonctionnalités avancées, notamment une suspension arrière indépendante à multi-bras, un système Uconnect 5 avec un écran tactile de 14,5 pouces, un premier écran passager de 10,25 pouces dans son segment et des capacités de conduite autonome de niveau 2+. Ce prix fait suite à des tests rigoureux en matière de performance, de maniabilité et de conditions réelles, le camion se distinguant par son design, son ingénierie, son efficacité, sa sécurité, sa valeur et sa fonctionnalité.
Der Ram 1500 wurde als Truck of the Year 2025 von MotorTrend ausgezeichnet und markiert damit den siebten Gewinn, seit Ram 2009 eine eigenständige Marke wurde. Der Truck glänzte in allen Wettbewerbsbereichen und verfügt über einen leistungsstarken 3,0-Liter-Hurricane-Sechszylinder-Turbomotor, der bis zu 540 PS liefert. Das Fahrzeug beeindruckte mit seinen vielseitigen Ausstattungsleveln, vom luxuriösen Tungsten bis zum offroad-orientierten RHO.
Der Ram 1500 bietet fortschrittliche Funktionen, darunter eine unabhängige Mehrlenker-Hinterachse, das Uconnect 5-System mit einem 14,5-Zoll-Touchscreen, einen segmentweit ersten 10,25-Zoll-Passagierscreen und Level 2+ autonome Fahrfunktionen. Der Preis folgt auf rigorose Tests in den Bereichen Leistung, Handling und reale Bedingungen, wobei der Truck in Design, Ingenieurwesen, Effizienz, Sicherheit, Wert und Funktionalität besticht.
- Won MotorTrend's 2025 Truck of the Year award against 18 competitors
- Features powerful 540 horsepower Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine
- Offers segment-leading technology including Level 2+ autonomous driving
- Achieved highest owner loyalty in half-ton pickup segment
- Named best full-size light-duty pickup in J.D. Power APEAL study
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Insights
The 2025 Ram 1500's MotorTrend Truck of the Year award represents significant market validation for Stellantis's flagship pickup. The 540 horsepower Hurricane engine and diverse trim range demonstrate Ram's competitive positioning in the lucrative full-size truck segment. Key differentiators include segment-exclusive features like the multi-link rear suspension with air suspension and advanced tech integration with the 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 system.
This seventh award since 2009 reinforces Ram's brand strength and market position. The recognition could help maintain Ram's strong sales momentum in the highly profitable truck segment, particularly important as Stellantis navigates the transition to electric vehicles. The emphasis on both luxury and performance capabilities should support pricing power and margins.
This award strengthens Ram's competitive position against Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado in the important U.S. truck market. The recognition of both luxury features and performance capabilities indicates effective market segmentation, targeting both premium and traditional truck buyers. The timing is strategic as it precedes the 2025 model year launch, potentially boosting initial sales momentum.
Ram's highest owner loyalty among half-ton pickups and top J.D. Power APEAL study ranking suggest strong brand equity and customer satisfaction, vital metrics in the high-margin truck segment. The comprehensive range from luxury Tungsten to off-road RHO variants positions Ram to capture diverse market segments and maintain pricing power.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2025 Ram 1500 excels in all competition categories: advancement in design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value and performance of intended function
- Wide range of trim levels, performance capabilities of 3.0-liter Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine help boost 2025 Ram 1500 to the top of field of 18
- A standalone brand for 15 years, Ram has earned MotorTrend Truck of the Year seven times
MotorTrend has named the Ram 1500 its 2025 Truck of the Year after weeks of testing, as editors of the automotive publication awarded high scores to the truck in every category of the competitive testing process.
The performance capabilities of the 3.0-liter Hurricane Straight-Six Turbo engine that delivers up to 540 horsepower played a significant role in the evaluation and scoring. MotorTrend editors also lauded the wide variety of trim levels for customers to choose, from the opulence of Tungsten to the raw off-road capability of RHO.
"Full-size pickups play in the most brutally competitive segment in the auto industry and the 2025 Ram 1500 has achieved a solid win with benchmark luxury, off-road capability and a breadth of trim levels previously not available in pickup truck segments," said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram brand. "The entire Ram team, from design and engineering to our dealers are proud MotorTrend recognizes the Ram 1500 as its 2025 Truck of the Year."
The honor marks the seventh time a Ram pickup has earned the prestigious title since Ram became a standalone brand in 2009: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2025.
MotorTrend's "Of the Year" awards recognize the best vehicles representing exceptional value, superiority in their classes and impact on the automotive scene. The accolades are one of the most coveted automotive industry awards and represents the pinnacle of an extremely competitive segment.
"The Ram 1500 lineup is a truck enthusiast's dream from top to bottom, providing power under the hood, efficiency on the road, as well as comfort and luxury inside the cabin," said Ed Loh, MotorTrend Group's Head of Editorial. "The competition was incredibly tough this year, with new challengers and storied nameplates, but Ram's solid, undeniable improvements to the 1500 lineup checked all the boxes of Truck of the Year judging criteria, sealing its victory over other flashier entrants."
"Of the Year" winners are not chosen from a direct comparison against other finalists, but instead a result of based on how each contender measures against the award's six criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value and performance of intended function.
Contending vehicles at Truck of the Year are first put through MotorTrend's full battery of performance tests at a professional automotive test center to evaluate virtually every aspect of each vehicle, then evaluated on real-world roads loaded, unloaded, and while towing, as well as at a premiere off-road facility, before a winner is selected.
Complementing its powertrain capabilities, the Ram 1500's class-leading ride and handling are accomplished via a multi-link independent rear suspension with available, segment-exclusive air suspension. The most technologically advanced Ram 1500 ever offers a host of leading-edge features incorporated into the segment's premier interior, including the advanced Uconnect 5 system with a new 14.5-inch touchscreen, a segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen, head-up display and an ultra-premium 23-speaker Klipsch Reference audio system. Active safety and security systems include Hands-free Active Driving Assist, Ram's Level 2+ autonomous driving system.
A full report on MotorTrend's comprehensive testing is featured on MotorTrend.com and in the upcoming print issue of MotorTrend.
Ram Brand
In 2009, the Ram brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster vans. Ram builds trucks that get the job done and families where they need to go.
Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers:
- Segment-first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
- Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower
- Best ride and handling with a double wishbone front suspension and five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension
- Best-in-class available rear leg room
- The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
- Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon
- Most awarded light-duty truck in America
- Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
The latest J.D. Power APEAL study, which rates the emotional bond between customers and their vehicles, named the 2023 Ram 1500 as the best full-size light-duty pickup.
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