No more competitive automotive market than in US pickups. There is a lot of great work being done today, especially because these manufacturers make so much coin off each unit. It'd be a tough choice if you don't have a solid allegiance to a manufacturer.
Nice demonstration Alex! I've never been a fan of FCA, as their quality and durability have been pretty bad historically, but I'm thoroughly impressed with this new Ram, based on what I've seen so far. I wonder if it will finally offer real competition to the best selling F-150, but only time on (and off) the road will answer that question. Good job FCA!
The plastic upper control arms are the thing that concerns me. they say they are strong enough but Mopar's lift kit for the 2019s replaces the plastic on with an all-metal design.
Ram took great care to listen to owners like myself and do their homework. The new-for-2009 current truck, while still very capable, was beginning to seriously lag behind in overall capability. Ram instead went full-hog on technology and design. The frame looks very beefy. And thankfully Ram did not take the bait and put boosted V6s over V8s in the Ram. This truck is going to really make things interesting in the class.
HellKitty 101 Agreed I actually think Ram will ne the truck manufacturer to put a boosted V8 in their half ton, either in a Rebel or SRT Ram, either way I bet it will outsell the Raptor if they do, I will sell my Rebel and snatch up whatever 1500 they bolt a turbo or supercharger onto, in a heartbeat
Still has weak payload ratings though. My neighbors new Laramie only has 1380 lbs of payload capacity. Didn't realize it was so low until he got it home.
I have the air suspension and it has that active air dam on it and from what I understand the 5gen have lower payload than previous gen (something I read, can not confirm). I have confirm that comparing my truck to several friends of mine competing truck model, my 5th gen is much lower than theirs. Not impressed with payload numbers.
Especially seeing the Ram's new plastic upper control arms with steel sheetmetal to add strength. They say its strong enough but we will see. The Mopar lift kit comes with all metal control arms which creates some doubt about the stock ones.
Alex, I think creating video reviews instead of print reviews for pickup truck buyers is a wonderful idea since most of them can't read. Well done, I say!!
I wouldn't think the e-Drive would take any power from the Engine, as it is a an Electric Motor that is connected to the Engine by a belt to help give the Engine more torque starting off from as stop, and to also start the Engine after stopping at a stop sign etc. (STOP/START)
Glad Ram stuck with V8's and a mild electric drive unit rather than pussify a full size truck with a Asian boosted V6 or a boosted Asian four banger. Why not twin charge a V8 with the mild hybrid drive?
Steeve McCloud I think he’s right though. The MDS deactivates two cylinders from each bank instead of deactivating one bank of the V8. If you can find info that shows otherwise please share.
What’s even better than the frame is the Ram interior. By far best of any pickup . I miss my Ram as bought Chevy this time .
I love what RAM is doing.
The midsize-like payload capacity?
Alex amazing work as always. Love these in depth dives. Learn so much
Not at all in the market for this kind of vehicle but i just love your reviews!
Where is the E-torque video you mention? I can’t find it anywhere on your channel. By far my favorite car reviewer by the way!
Im working on it now :)
Love my 2020 RAM ! Had a 2015 and it was very reliable !!!
No more competitive automotive market than in US pickups. There is a lot of great work being done today, especially because these manufacturers make so much coin off each unit. It'd be a tough choice if you don't have a solid allegiance to a manufacturer.
Very interesting to see this perspective, Alex. Thanks for sharing this.
Haven't seen details on the frame thanks for sharing
Nice demonstration Alex! I've never been a fan of FCA, as their quality and durability have been pretty bad historically, but I'm thoroughly impressed with this new Ram, based on what I've seen so far. I wonder if it will finally offer real competition to the best selling F-150, but only time on (and off) the road will answer that question. Good job FCA!
The plastic upper control arms are the thing that concerns me. they say they are strong enough but Mopar's lift kit for the 2019s replaces the plastic on with an all-metal design.
Great stuff! Thanks, Alex.
Cool. It'd be even cooler if u could do under the skin video for the new ford expedition
My 2003 1500 is great even at 18 years old
Ram took great care to listen to owners like myself and do their homework. The new-for-2009 current truck, while still very capable, was beginning to seriously lag behind in overall capability.
Ram instead went full-hog on technology and design. The frame looks very beefy. And thankfully Ram did not take the bait and put boosted V6s over V8s in the Ram.
This truck is going to really make things interesting in the class.
HellKitty 101 Agreed I actually think Ram will ne the truck manufacturer to put a boosted V8 in their half ton, either in a Rebel or SRT Ram, either way I bet it will outsell the Raptor if they do, I will sell my Rebel and snatch up whatever 1500 they bolt a turbo or supercharger onto, in a heartbeat
Still has weak payload ratings though. My neighbors new Laramie only has 1380 lbs of payload capacity. Didn't realize it was so low until he got it home.
Great information!
I have the air suspension and it has that active air dam on it and from what I understand the 5gen have lower payload than previous gen (something I read, can not confirm). I have confirm that comparing my truck to several friends of mine competing truck model, my 5th gen is much lower than theirs. Not impressed with payload numbers.
Nice. What's the link of the etorque vide
best truck on the market
lol good one
Who would have thought a chassis would be so fascinating....
Alex your the best !!!! 😀
i really like getting an engineering perspective without all the trim. its this stuff that differentiates between ford, gm, and ram.
Especially seeing the Ram's new plastic upper control arms with steel sheetmetal to add strength. They say its strong enough but we will see. The Mopar lift kit comes with all metal control arms which creates some doubt about the stock ones.
It is a super fast truck
Not much of high strength steel there but what about the body frame ? What us it made out of?
In case of an accident is the blue front frame element replaceable or can it be restored?
the numbers (towing 12,700/payload2300/mpg)will tell the story if all this and the costs associated with it are worth it to the consumer...
ram is the best
Cool
Alex, I think creating video reviews instead of print reviews for pickup truck buyers is a wonderful idea since most of them can't read. Well done, I say!!
Alex does the e drive rob horsepower from the engine like a supercharge since its driven off the belts? @Alex on Autos
I wouldn't think the e-Drive would take any power from the Engine, as it is a an Electric Motor that is connected to the Engine by a belt to help give the Engine more torque starting off from as stop, and to also start the Engine after stopping at a stop sign etc. (STOP/START)
wayne owen the belt drives the electric motor. Alex agreed with me. This was discussed on Facebook
But the big question is will the RAM finally get a good rating with the IIHS or will it continue to perform poorly? #smalloverlapcrashtest
and I suppose they rot out just as fast as all the past generations
GM has a GDI engine Ram does not I will got with any engine that is not a GDI....
Did they ever fix the Hemi motor? Everyone say's it's a 80k motor! Then needs $4k in repairs
Mine has 140,000 miles. Still runs like new. My manifolds bolts broke at 100,000 miles. Other than that it's been a great truck and engine.
@@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884Cool No cam lobe problems?
@@hochhaul 150k miles now and no issues. How about your cam lobes?
@@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884 my last Ram ate a cam at 75k miles. Havent had one since then though
@@hochhaul lack of maintenance??
looks like its wearing glasses
Yeah the old crosshair grille looked a million times better than this butt ugly thing.
Glad Ram stuck with V8's and a mild electric drive unit rather than pussify a full size truck with a Asian boosted V6 or a boosted Asian four banger. Why not twin charge a V8 with the mild hybrid drive?
You had me until ZF transmission..OH NO!!!! (think BMW, Jaguar)
First
If it's the same TCase as before then it's a sissy city truck, don't even dream of going on grass, never mind a windy snow covered driveway.
what is wrong with the t-case on the ram?
1st :)
Cringe when he said V4
Steeve McCloud I think he’s right though. The MDS deactivates two cylinders from each bank instead of deactivating one bank of the V8. If you can find info that shows otherwise please share.
Yep. It's a V4.
Great video