New 2013 Ram 1500 Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year

December 6, 2012 | by | 6 Comments

The awards and accolades just keep rolling in for Ram. Today the editors of Motor Trend magazine announced their pick for 2013 Truck of the Year®—it’s the all-new 2013 Ram 1500.

Motor Trend editors praised the new 2013 Ram 1500 for its air suspension, choice of engines, variety of trim levels and towing capability. “We had a small but solid field of contenders for Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year,” said Edward Loh, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend. “But in the end, the choice was clear: Ram 1500 not only withstood our rigorous testing, it impressed at every step along the way.”

Motor Trend Truck of the Year contenders are evaluated using six criteria: Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Efficiency, Safety, Value and Performance of Intended Function. To be eligible, a vehicle must be all-new or have been substantially changed from the previous model.

For the 2013 Ram 1500, engineers changed every area of the truck – from a newly designed frame to new engines and transmissions to a new interior with the next-generation Uconnect® access system. New fuel-saving technologies have had a marked effect on the truck’s fuel efficiency, leading to an EPA-estimated 25 MPG highway.

“The new Ram 1500 makes a powerful statement about our company and the Ram Truck brand,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO—Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico. “Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year is an amazing honor, truly one of the most prestigious awards an automaker can achieve. It reaffirms the fact that Ram has the best truck on the road today. Bar none.”

The 2013 Ram 1500 features first-in-segment technologies: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and active air suspension. The 2013 Ram 1500 is available in nine trim levels, which you can explore in detail at RamTrucks.com.

For a rebroadcast of the news conference announcing the 2013 Ram 1500 as Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year, visit http://www.livestream.com/chryslercommunications.

  • MERNST

    I’m sending this letter to you regarding my dodge ram 1500 hemi series, 4 doors, 2012. I want you to know how awesome this truck has been. I’m originally from MT and have lived in TN for 15 years now and since I recently moved to east tn , I’ve been able to enjoy the true aspects of this truck. You would not believe the terrain I have been able to take this truck through even when it is not a 4 wheel drive. This truck is a standard ram with eco boost and push button tow or haul. My son and I have been able to take this truck up extreme mountain trails of east tn with ease. We have been able to reach places that even 4 wheeler off road people have admired the fact that we were able to make it where they are. It’s an incredible truck and I would love to send you pics of the steep 60 degree trails were able to make it through and swampy bogs were able to track through. You guys need to make a commercial with us as your owner testimonial. I’m extremely proud of this truck and you guys really went above yourself to come back with such a solid ram 1500. The only reason I bought this truck was we already have a dodge grand caravan that is also a 2012 version with the eco boost and we couldn’t be happier. I guess you would call us a Dodge family now. Bravo to you and your front line workers to prove that an American Made trucks and vans are superior made and now a leader in truck, cars, and van industry. CONGRATULATIONS DODGE!!!! YOU DESERVE THAT MOTOR TREND TRUCK OF THE YEAR AWARD.

    • Ram Zone

      Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate the note.

  • John

    I love my 2011 Ram 1500. I tell people it’s like a luxury car only it’s a truck!! After a ride in it, they agree.

  • Looking for a truck?

    Where is that beautiful tu-tone truck with the six cyc eng and eight speed trans, is it available, I can only see where it can be ordered as a base truck.

    • Ram Zone

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      Thanks for reading RamZone!

  • 2013 Ram 1500 trucks seems promising I love Dogde