2021 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman

The Ram 1500 Classic is the previous-generation pickup sold alongside the newer Ram 1500, offering a lower-cost entry into the full-size truck segment. It competes with other value-oriented full-size trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150. The Classic rides with a comfortable, truck-like feel, and the V8 provides confident passing power. Inside, the Classic keeps a straightforward layout with durable materials and available touchscreen infotainment. The Tradesman is the base Classic, so it skips chrome and fancy wheels for steel rims and a black grille, but it still gets you a rear camera and a Class III hitch. Under the hood is a 3.6L V6 making 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, routed through a eight-speed automatic to four-wheel drive; expect 19 mpg combined. The 40/20/40 front bench means you can carry six people, and the rear seat folds up to open a storage bin under it.