Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY)

Ram 2500 Limited’s appeal is near-limitless

- By Marc Grasso Boston Herald marc.grasso@bostonhera­ld.com

High-class and sturdy are the first words that comes to mind when observing or riding in the Ram 2500HD Limited.

If heavy-duty hauling is your need, or elevated ground clearance and luxury are your wants, then look no further than the Ram 2500HD. Delivering superiorit­y over its competitio­n, the Ram is one classy, comfortabl­e and big pickup truck.

The fantastica­lly designed 6.7-liter, 370-hp Cummins sixcylinde­r diesel engine, offering an astounding 850 ft.-lbs. of torque is nothing short of amazing. Handling all of the grunt is the six-speed automatic transmissi­on that is so smooth and quiet you sometimes forget it’s even there. Ram has certainly done its homework in reducing interior cabin noise — the only noise you hear is the large highoutput engine at startup. This powerhouse combinatio­n delivers well over its competitio­n, the Ford F-250 Super Duty, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD.

Rear heavy-duty shock absorbers are standard in the Ram 2500HD and impressive­ly shows a great ride improvemen­t over previous models. The ride is more enjoyable while towing a camper or trailer or even on your everyday commute. Additional­ly, adaptive cruise control is a new feature in the 2019 Ram 2500HD and it worked well both in city traffic and on our long test drive through the mountains of western New York. Lots of superb addition confirming that class and luxury does exist in the Ram.

The enormous 12 inch Uconnect tablet-style infotainme­nt system is unreal, the largest I have witnessed in any vehicle and one that others should take note of quickly. Its non-monolithic style is crisp and beyond impressive.

The massive center console has so many storage options and can accommodat­e a 15-inch laptop. It has an abundance of sliding storage compartmen­ts for all your on-the-go items in one place. The Ram 2500HD has one of the most functional interiors I have seen without even mentioning the Surround-View Camera assisting that covers all of your exterior view options, reducing the guesswork to park and hook up your trailer.

Ram has defined the luxury pickup with its 2500HD Limited while solidifyin­g usability and grand interior and exterior features. We really enjoyed the Ram 2500HD Limited and understand why Ram exponentia­lly leads the competitio­n.

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PHOTOS BY MARC GRASSO — BOSTON HERALD The 2020 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck
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