2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT

The Ram 2500 is Dodge's heavy-duty pickup, the one you step up to when a half-ton just isn't enough for towing and hauling. It drives like a proper work truck, with a firm ride and a heavy steering feel that remind you it's built for the job site, not the boulevard. Inside, the cabin is straightforward and durable, with hard plastics that wipe clean easily and a simple layout that puts everything within reach. You can get it as a regular cab, quad cab, or crew cab, and the bed choices range from short to long, so there's a configuration for most any hauling need. The SLT gives you a bit more interior trim and convenience features than the base ST, but you're still in a work truck, not a luxury hauler. Its 5.9L I6 makes 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that's ready for heavy towing. The SLT can be had with the optional Cummins diesel, which is the reason most people buy this truck over a gas half-ton.