2018 Ram 3500 review

What We Like

Comfort: There's no getting around the fact that the Ram 3500 rides like a truck, but it is one of the more comfortable options in the heavy-duty truck market. The front seats are well padded with good support, and the optional air suspension helps to smooth out some of the bumps. The powerful diesel engine is not very noisy, and overall the cabin stays relatively quiet, even at highway speeds.

Utility: As a heavy-duty truck, utility is the main reason for purchasing a Ram 3500. Available with a short or long bed, the Ram 3500 can haul up to 7,350 pounds or tow 31,210 pounds; both figures are among the best in class. Inside, the Ram 3500 features convenient storage wells hidden under the rear floor mats as well as multiple bins and pockets throughout the cabin.

Interior: The Ram 3500 has a spacious, comfortable cabin with plenty of headroom and legroom. Rear passengers will find good space to spread out, especially in the extended-length Mega Cab. Doors open wide, and there are well-placed door handles for easy entry and exit, further aided by the optional side steps.

What Needs Improvement

City driving: The Ram 3500 is very large by design—a necessary requirement for its role as a highly capable pickup truck. While the big truck is comfortable to cruise on the highway, it can be more than 20 feet long with the Mega Cab option and 8 feet wide with the dual rear wheels, making maneuvering or finding parking in the city a difficult task.