2019 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman

The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is the previous-generation pickup sold alongside the new model, offering a familiar, proven full-size truck with a lower starting price. It competes directly with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra 1500, but stands apart with its coil-spring rear suspension for a smoother ride. The Classic drives with a composed, stable feel on the highway, and the available V8 provides confident passing power when loaded. Its coil-spring rear suspension delivers a noticeably more car-like ride than leaf-spring rivals, though heavy loads can make the rear feel a bit soft. Inside, the cabin is roomy and well-built, with a comfortable rear seat that makes it a practical family hauler as well as a work truck. The Tradesman is the work-ready base trim, skipping the chrome and convenience upgrades of the Big Horn or Laramie to keep the price low and the focus on utility. Its standard 3.6L V6 makes 305 horsepower and pairs with a smooth eight-speed automatic, which is enough for daily driving and returns 19 mpg combined with four-wheel drive. You get vinyl floors and a 40/20/40 split bench up front, so spills wipe clean and three people can sit without fighting for the armrest.