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 work-ready base trim, skipping chrome and convenience upgrades to keep the price low while still offering the same capable chassis and V6 option as the SLT. Its 3.0L V6 makes 240 horsepower and pairs with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, returning 22 mpg combined for a full-size truck. Standard steel wheels and vinyl floors make it easy to hose out after a job, and the included spray-in bedliner means you can start hauling right away.