2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

The 2005 Ram 1500 is Dodge's full-size pickup, the one that competes with the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado. It rides on a proper truck frame, so you get a solid, planted feel whether you're hauling or just commuting. The cabin is roomy and straightforward, with a big bench or buckets up front and a back seat that fits adults. You can get it as a regular, extended, or crew cab, and the bed is genuinely useful for work or play. The SLT is the volume trim for the Ram 1500, adding more comfort and convenience than the base ST without jumping to the luxury of a Laramie. Its 5.7L V8 makes 240 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that gives you traction in snow or mud but returns 14 mpg combined.