2021 RAM 1500 Classic - Review, Driving Test and Walkaround (Dodge RAM 1500) 2019, 2020
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- Our last video showcased Jeep’s brand-new pickup truck. Today at LCR we’ll show you another pickup truck: the #RAM #1500 #Classic. This is really the best deal in a truck you can get right now, and in this Report, we’ll show you why! We’ll cover all the features of the exterior and interior of the RAM 1500 Classic, plus the technical specifications and overall driving experience.
When RAM came out with their new 1500, they kept producing the previous model alongside the new one, renaming it the 1500 Classic. The iconic styling still looks good today and some people even prefer this design over the new one because of its more aggressive and powerful looks. But the most attractive thing about this truck is its price. RAM was able put together a very attractive package for a price that’s much lower than the newest generation, making the 1500 Classic the best truck deal out there.
So, exactly what makes this such a great deal? First off, it’s freaking solid! Body on frame construction, V8 power, rear-wheel drive, seating for 6, steel bumpers and quad headlamps make it the last class of vehicles built according to the American tradition.
Let’s start with the engine. This truck is powered by Chrysler’s legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V8, known for loads of torque, smooth operation and reliability. The HEMI is paired to an evenly smooth 8-speed automatic transmission, which is operated with this electronic gear selector dial that was only available in the higher trims of the previous gen RAM. This dial features auto-shift to park when you turn off the engine. It also automatically puts the truck into park when a door is opened while the truck is standing still. It is a unique feature in this price range.
Having the gear selector on the dash makes for a clean area around the steering wheel with just a single stalk to the left of the wheel. This stalk operates the blinkers, high beams and wipers.
The 5.7-liter V8 produces 395 horsepower and 410 lb. ft. of torque. The available V6 EcoDiesel produces 10 lb. ft. more torque, but only 240 horsepower, which makes the gas powered V8 our engine of choice for this truck. Towing capacity for the crew cab V8 is an impressive 10,390 lbs, which is 1200 lbs. more than the diesel can tow. Rated fuel economy is 15 MPG city and 22 mpg highway. Our combined mileage was 20 mpg, probably thanks to the HEMI’s automatic cylinder deactivation which deactivates half of the cylinders when it doesn’t need the extra power. Overall, these are impressive numbers for a light duty truck.
With the Tradesman package that this RAM 1500 Classic is equipped with, you’re not buying a basic truck either. The bright white clearcoat finished body is complemented with chrome finished bumpers and grille, 20” chrome wheels and dual chrome exhaust. The truck also comes with premium carpeting and an upgraded sound system with 5-inch touchscreen and 6 speakers. More on this infotainment system later, but I can tell you right now it sounds very good and powerful.
The rear seats have privacy glass which is great for adventures at the drive-in movie theatre. The wide center armrest can be lifted up to reveal a third front seat. We don’t know why the front has three cupholders because you can never use them with a third front passenger. A great attention to detail is the tiny dome light that shines a dim light on the cupholders at night. It’s just bright enough to see what you’re doing so it doesn’t distract your view during nighttime. Other handy illumination is in the bed of the truck, which assists with loading and unloading at night. The bed comes standard with spray-in bedliner, which we think is really a must-have for any pickup truck.
That truck bed doesn’t take away from the passenger space. The 1500 Classic Crew Cab is a massive truck and that translates into royal amounts of room for each passenger, both front and back. Realize that I am 6 foot 8 tall and you know how cavernous this interior is. The large rear doors with child locks provide easy access for all occupants. More easy access comes from the grab handles on both A-pillars. The front seats and steering wheel are manually adjustable and are surprisingly comfortable.
Now, obviously a pickup truck provides a lot of practicality as-is. But with this RAM it goes beyond just having a bed. The cabin is full of storage spaces, some of them cleverly hidden. In the front you’ll find small storage compartments in the dashboard, for example to keep your keys, and there’s a storage shelf hidden underneath, as well as under the center armrest. You’ll find more bins in front of the seats and there are generous door pockets. Some really cool hidden storage bins are underneath the carpet in the rear passenger area. These removable bins are perfect to fill with ice to keep some ice-cold drinks. For example, for when you need to shoot a video about a RAM 1500 Classic in 90-degree weather. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
So glad this body style is still available, I chose a Classic over the newer 5 th gen simply because I love the big rig styling that nods to my childhood favorite 1994 Dodge Ram. The new one looks like a Tundra to me. Plus I don’t need or want all the new fancy technologies and facets that will just break later down the road. Love my Ram Classic regular cab 4x4!
Agreed - the previous generation has those aggressive looks where the newer version looks more tame. Both are great trucks but it speaks for the design of the Classic that even after 13 years it still looks great.
Couldn’t have said it better man.
I’m with you 100%.
Nice! Ordered mine and gets delivered in : weeks. Classic single cab short bed.
Looks exactly almost like the 2017 ram 1500 to me i used to have one
4th generation RAM 1500 is an icon .............will never get really old!
Love the second and fourth gen my old Cummins still rattling away
One year ago, just bought my 2020 Ram 1500 Classic, and love it, its a quad cab, V8 Tradesman with the chrome trim package. Its smooth, strong and it feels incredibly light, only upgrades I've done on it so far, Dual exhaust pipes with flowmaster, 2" leveling kit for the front and 35" tires with the stock wheels. Love the looks. And I don't see myself changing it over for another truck...
I agree. I have a 2019 quad cab 4x4 Ram classic tradesman, 20 inch wheels, chrome package, hemi and the 8.4 unconnect. These are great trucks! They look good, ride good but still have a truck feel to them. They're kind of old school compared to the new trucks. I already had the dual exhaust, but I did a muffler delete but kept the rear resonators to avoid the drone in the cab. The things sounds great! I plan on keeping it for a while. I'm hoping to get it paid off in half the time, keep it and buy one more hemi Ram before the v8's are gone.
Best bang for the buck, I got one last year and love every minute with it.
Instablaster.
Still love it? I am about to pop on one.
@@jeffsnider7842 Still enjoy every minute of it. It's a great truck for the money, but prices were lower when I got mine, not sure how much you're saving over the redesigned/current RAM today?
We lease these for our construction company cheap and good trucks to lease
Extremely proud of a 2020 Ram Classic Warlock!! Love it, and I will definitely be loyal to Ram until proven otherwise.
Comfortable, powerful and definitely the best looking truck on sale in the last 10 years and current market!!
The Warlock is the best trim! The Rebel equivalent. Very powerful looks and very capable truck! Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Best looking Ram! When you think of Ram trucks this is the iconic look!
Couldn't agree more!
I've looked through at least a dozen RAM truck reviews and this one is the best. Seems like nobody talks about all the little details that matter. Storage in the floorboard that can hold some drinks and ice? Zip-out covers on the seats so they can be washed? Where the jack is located (so if I'm looking at used I make sure it's there)? Coat hangers on the back? How do the seats fit with a normal sized guy and a 6'8" guy seated in tandem? This video is just packed with information, wish there were more reviews like this.
Best RAM Classic review out there! Good to see a in depth review of the basic spec Classic that's not a Warlock.
Thank you! The regular models are often overlooked but interesting to show because they're such a good deal.
OMG dodge still making this style! I'm blown away I just found this out. Would be cool if ford did the same.
It's still so popular that they are keeping it in production!
My company truck was a 2018 Ram like this one. I liked it so much I bought one exactly like it for my personal vehicle. The higher levels have all the bells and whistles, but I just like everything about the Classic Tradesman.
I have a 2019 Ram classic Tradesman and love it! It's the best way to go if you don't want to break the bank buying a truck. It can't tow as much as the Ford, but if you only need to pull about 8,000 pounds or less, this truck will do the job just fine.
Me too! A regular cab short bed. Even with the V6 it's seriously fast around town.
@@rogerrussell9544 At least the new v6 engines have some horsepower. I've had two hemi's and a v6 in a 2006 Ram. What a dog that was, only 187 horsepower back in the day.
@@Hats1976 The 3.7? It was big, heavy and not overly ambitious. A 318 with 2 cylinders cut off. I think I read that the 3.6 replaced 11 different V6 engines when it hit production.
@@rogerrussell9544 yep! The 3.7 it was . It was a dog! I couldn't drive into a head wind because the transmission would constantly downshift. I will say this though, that Ram was a good truck. I never had any engine or transmission issues, and I never had to visit a mechanic for nothing more that a oil change. My exhaust manifold came loose and threw a check engine, tightened the bolts and that fixed the problem. I had some rust starting on the bed over the rear wheels. I kept that truck for 8 years and traded it with 200,000 miles. That's why I continue to by Ram trucks.
@@Hats1976 I'm on my 5th because of just that reason!
Best review ever for my 2019 Black Beauty. First Dodge I bought in 25 yrs and will not be going back to Ford.
Kinda wish I could have gotten this configuration but I for the price can’t complain about the Ram 1500 Classic I got, it’s been good so far.
Got a 2019 ram classic with the hemi, and other than bad gas mileage i love it
I love the idea of a basic no nonsense truck.how trucks really should be.
I’ve got a 2022 Warlock. Love the classic design much more than the newer models.
I just got my is a 2019 i love it and . I do love the big body size like he said looking like a monter 👍👍👍
It was pure marketing genius on Ram's part to continue making this body style. Especially based on the popularity of it. Too many manufacturers do the exact opposite of what the customer base wants.
Yes, very smart! Why stop making something if consumers still want it?
Right this model has 2017 vibes to it
love the 4th gen. so glad they keep the body style
I’m a Toyota girl, and I just bought this truck year and same trim. I’m excited
Wooow so cool!!! Great review super awesome RAM 👍🏻
Thank you so much 😁
@@LCRYou are too tall for this small truck. I recommend the 2500 or 3500
You're correct--a RAM 3500 dually will be just right for me.
I’ve been driving my dads 2015 ram and i love it! What truck isn’t going to be bouncy in ruts like that? 5.7 with 82000 and runs like new!
Love my 2019 Classic.
Just picked up my ram1500 classic tradesman quad cab 4x4 v6 with lots of extras great 👍 truck great price 👍😀
Good choice!
I have a 2018 Ram 1500 4×4 Flex fuel. 92,000 miles. No issues. Great truck.
Only thing I dont like is the dial shifter I'd rather have colum shift
Great review 👏🏻🔥
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Am planning to buy one but i been wondering how bad is the hemi tick ?
It's a very cool truck ,I love my Ram
This is my next vehicle
Awesome! I'm sure you'll love it!
Get a warlock edition.
I just bought one tonight the white with chrome package
Beautiful! Chrome on white looks so good!
No mirror on driver's sun visor but a mirror on the passenger sun visor...seems fine to me the world is as it should be
Am going to get a 21' warlock quad or crew 4x4 hemi .
The Warlock is great! It's what was previously the Rebel. It's a very cool truck to take off-road! Especially with the V8.
the best truck
I like the classic body style better then the new and it’s not because of
Price I just prefer that look better
i just recently got this truck but one thing i noticed is no matter what kind of after market phone holder my phone will fall sometimes and driving on a busy highway and my phone falls (which is where im getting my navigation) sounds very scary. is there something in this truck i can utilize? or is there maybe something i can order?
Are you using a suction cup on the windshield? There are phone holders that you can slide into the air vents. For suction cups on the windshield, putting some water on it before you tighten it helps a lot.
3:07 This made me chuckle haha! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed!
4th gen dodge hell yeah
Awesome!!!
I have a 2020 ram classic tradesman anyone know if there are mount kits to switch out the radio?
Is there a package where you can get a column shifter or is the electronic one the only one you can het
All trims have the electronic shifter.
Rams are the best trucks I’ve bought. I bought 4 brand new since 2005 and I’ve never had reliability issues on my 2010, 2016 or now my 2021. I will never ever buy another pos ford or Chevy.
Bought a 2021 with all kinds of options like the night edition, cold weather package etc but it doesn’t have the engine beauty cover or the pull out drawer in the dash. Kind of disappointed me
Yeah, the selections on the Classic sometimes seem a bit random, like the vanity mirror missing on the one in the video.
@@LCR aside from that I love the truck. It’s my 4th new one I bought.
I’m torn been a blacked out 2021 Ram 1500 2WD classic with a Hemi and a 2021 4WD Silverado with the 2.7T. Any suggestions?
The Silverado is nice too but nothing beats the Hemi engine. With the 1500 Hemi you'll have more towing capacity and smoother power but no 4WD. So it really depends on what you need. If you'll only be using your truck on pavement in a southern climate then 2WD Hemi would be your best choice. If you need to drive through mud or big amounts of snow, then the 4WD of the Chevy would be more useful.
Can you get the new RAM Limited 2021 with the old and cooler looking Grill from the SLT Classic?
Unfortunately not; the new RAM doesn't use the Dodge crossair anymore.
I bought a 2021 tradesman classic night edition with the V6. It’s got plenty of power and with the smaller engine, they were able to bolt basically everything directly to the engine block, so there’s a lot less vibration and the weight distribution feels perfect. So quiet too, I love it. I don’t need a penis extention so I don’t need a big loud jacked up racing machine! 😂
That's awesome! Congrats on your new truck! The night edition looks great. If you're not towing, the V6 is adequate and they're good engines.
@@LCR They tow very well too!
Don’t listen to him. I have the Ram with the hemi, but my wife has the v6 Durango, and it can tow like a mf
That's not what your wife says there pee wee
haw abot the v6 3.5
Some people here have commented that for them, it delivers quite a lot of power. I have no experience with the V6 in the 1500.
What's the payload, everyone talks about towing capacity but what's the payload of this truck?
Depending on the trim, the payload capacity is between 1,710 to 2,300 lbs.
My mom drives one.
Are you kidding me!? mine does too!
No way! So does mine!
We should have an annual meeting of our Doge moms so they can show off their Rams.
Muy macho truck
Ei!
As much as I liked the first FC for me it had a really bad paint job from the Warren plant an oversite on my part not seeing the flaws on a dull cold day. The Hydro Blue is a horrible color. FC did paint the parts of the truck but it was worse. SO quality control is still and issue from FC factories, and the truck I would not be taken back on a buy back. We don't have lemon laws in Canada. Shame on FC for sending this out and having the customer to deal with a $50k truck. Forced me to trade it in early, but I got the truck in Brilliant silver this time. I still like the V6 and fuel economy.
I'm sorry to hear about the paint issues on the first mone. The hydro blue is a beautiful color. Glad the second one is good!
@@LCR I got the second truck in sliver this time
Wait… what’s wrong with the blue? I have the blue and no issues… am I missing something?
The third cup holder is for a spit cup. Duh!
😂😂 Hadn't thought of that!
I'll tell you what the third cup holder is for in the front seat. It's for holding drinks that you don't trust your child to place in the cup holder properly. You're welcome.
Wrong the 8 speed came out in 13' but was standard in 14'.
What did Kevin Nordest say in the text?
The text said "Hey, Welcome to Luxury Car Report", but it never made it to the final cut because the whole sequence took too long so it would break the pace of the video.
Change the darn ..sick gray cloth on these trucks to maybe .. black.. gosh , such a drab
Still want gear shift.. it’s a truck, A truck!, it’s a dam truck!!!
Ford is better
I never knew Bill Gates had a preference for Ford.
For the money is not. 36k to 38k sticker you can get a 4x4 and a v8. For a new 21' f150 your spending at least 45k to 50k for a crew cab.
@@LCR I never knew RAM was a luxury vehicle
The new RAM Limited definitely is. You should check it out.
you need your head examined