2005 Dodge Ram 2500

The Ram 2500 is Dodge's heavy-duty pickup, built to tow and haul well beyond what a half-ton can manage. It rides like a proper work truck, with a firm, trucky feel that you'll notice on rough pavement, but that's the trade for its serious capability. The cabin is straightforward and functional, with durable materials that hold up to daily use, and the regular and quad cab layouts give you real flexibility. The 2500 has a solid reputation for durability, especially the drivetrain, though owners do watch the front end and brakes under heavy use. Stepping up from the ST to this SLT gets you more standard comfort features and better interior trim, but you still get the same rugged chassis and towing hardware. The 5.7L V8 under the hood makes 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that gets this heavy-duty truck moving with authority. This trim can be ordered with the High Output Cummins diesel, which bumps towing capacity well beyond the already stout gas-engine numbers.