Combined with numerous other acoustic and NVH (noise vibration and harshness) enhancements, the intended result is a solid, refined feel with no loss in
traditional truck capability.
The Ram 1500 puts a stylish spin on
traditional truck capabilities.
Not exact matches
When it finally debuted, many questioned whether it was really a
truck at all, given its oddball sail - panel profile, unibody construction, and limited
capability relative to the well - established,
traditional trucks already on the market.
For those seeking more interior space and towing
capability than a
traditional three - row SUV, the full - sized
truck - based Ford Expedition may be just the thing.
The Ridgeline fuses the core
capabilities of a
truck, including towing, hauling and off - roading, with
traditional Honda strengths including high value, world - class engineering, fun - to - drive performance, and exceptional durability, quality and reliability (DQR)- along with industry leading safety and environmental performance.
The
capabilities of the Ridgeline more closely match the needs of consumers seeking family and lifestyle
trucks with its clean - slate approach that maximizes practicality, safety, comfort and handling performance while minimizing the drawbacks inherent to
traditional truck designs.
Combined with its sophisticated chassis, featuring fully independent front and rear suspension systems, the Ridgeline's ultra-rigid body thus provides the foundation for a high level of driving refinement that no
traditional body - on - frame competitor can match, while also providing for a high level of pickup
truck hauling and towing
capability, including a class - leading maximum payload capacity of up to 1,584 pounds (718.5 kg) and up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) towing (RT AWD).
The 2010 Ram 1500 makes good use of a rear - coil spring suspension (instead of the
traditional leaf spring type commonly used in pickup
trucks) to yield a comfortable highway ride and excellent off - road
capabilities.
A crossover's car - based construction means it sacrifices some towing and off - roading
capability compared to a
traditional,
truck - based SUV.