2006 Dodge Ram 2500

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 skips the ST's base minimalism but costs less than the Laramie, giving you a nicely equipped work truck for the money. Its 5.7L V8 makes 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty for heavy trailer duty, especially with the six-speed automatic hooking up all four wheels.