2022 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman

The 2022 Ram 1500 Classic is the previous-generation pickup sold alongside the newer 1500, offering a more affordable entry into Ram's half-ton lineup. It competes with other value-oriented full-size trucks like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Classic rides smoothly for a truck, thanks to its coil-spring rear suspension, and the steering is light and easy around town. Inside, the cabin is roomy and well-built, with a straightforward layout and available touchscreen infotainment. The Tradesman is the work-ready trim, skipping chrome and carpet for vinyl floors, steel wheels, and a vinyl bench seat that wipes clean. Its 3.6L V6 makes 291 horsepower and pairs with a eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, which is enough for daily driving but won't match the Hemi's towing pull.