RAM models

Ram is the youngest brand here, created in 2010 when the Dodge Ram pickup line was split off into its own truck-only brand. The trucks themselves are far older, the Ram name had been on Dodge pickups since the early 1980s, but the standalone brand let it compete head-on with the dedicated truck offerings from Ford and Chevrolet.

Freed to focus, Ram leaned into comfort and refinement as its edge in the full-size pickup fight. Its 1500 model won praise for a smooth ride, a notably plush interior, and clever features, repeatedly challenging the long-dominant F-Series on quality rather than just capability. Heavier-duty versions cover the work-truck and towing end.

For buyers, Ram is the truck brand that bet on making a pickup feel more like a premium vehicle inside without giving up the hauling and towing that define the class. It is a focused, single-purpose brand: if you don't want a truck, Ram has nothing for you, and that clarity is the point.