2019 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman

The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is the previous-generation pickup sold alongside the new model, offering a familiar, proven full-size truck with a lower starting price. It competes directly with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra 1500, but stands apart with its coil-spring rear suspension for a smoother ride. The Classic drives with a composed, stable feel on the highway, and the available V8 provides confident passing power when loaded. Its coil-spring rear suspension delivers a noticeably more car-like ride than leaf-spring rivals, though heavy loads can make the rear feel a bit soft. Inside, the cabin is roomy and well-built, with a comfortable rear seat that makes it a practical family hauler as well as a work truck. The Tradesman is the entry-level Classic, so you get a straightforward work truck without the chrome and convenience upgrades of the Big Horn or Laramie. Its standard 3.6L V6 makes 305 horsepower and pairs with an eight-speed automatic and two-wheel drive, which is enough for daily driving and light hauling. Steel wheels and a vinyl floor make this trim easy to clean, and the spray-in bedliner is already included so you can put it to work right away.