2013 RAM 3500 Laramie

This is Ram's heavy-duty one-ton pickup, the one you step up to when you need serious towing and payload capacity. It drives like a big truck, with a firm ride and a commanding view of the road, and it's happiest when it's working. The cabin is roomy and functional, with available leather and a touchscreen in higher trims, but the base models keep things simple. Insurance and registration run higher than a half-ton, and you'll budget for diesel upkeep if you go that route. Stepping up to the Laramie from a Big Horn or Tradesman gets you leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a larger touchscreen, plus chrome exterior accents that dress up the heavy-duty look. The 6.7L I8 makes 383 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, sent through a six-speed automatic to four-wheel drive, so it pulls heavy loads without breaking a sweat. The Laramie's available air suspension levels the truck under load and softens the ride when you're not towing, a feature you can't get on the Tradesman or Big Horn.