2006 Dodge Ram 2500

The Ram 2500 is Dodge's heavy-duty pickup, the one you step up to when a half-ton just isn't enough for towing and hauling. It drives like a proper work truck, with a firm ride and a heavy steering feel that remind you it's built for the job site, not the boulevard. Inside, the cabin is straightforward and durable, with hard plastics that wipe clean easily and a simple layout that puts everything within reach. You can get it as a regular cab, quad cab, or crew cab, and the bed choices range from short to long, so there's a configuration for most any hauling need. Moving from the ST to the SLT gets you this Ram's standard 4WD and a bit more equipment, while keeping the same heavy-duty bones underneath. The 5.9L I6 makes 345 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, and backed by the six-speed automatic it gives this truck confident pull when you're towing heavy loads. The SLT's ride is noticeably stiffer than a half-ton's, which is the trade-off for the higher payload and towing capacity this truck is built for.