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-truck trim, so you get heavy-duty vinyl floors and a vinyl 40/20/40 bench seat instead of cloth or carpet. This one has the optional 5.7L V8 with 395 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, paired with the eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, giving it strong towing capability and 19 mpg combined. It rides on 17-inch steel wheels with all-season tires and includes a spray-in bedliner and locking tailgate, so it's ready for work right away.