Todays newest Consumer Reports..Chevy and Ram 1500's
Per the todays November 2013 Consumer Report...granted that the Consumer Reports Staff aren't the best Truck guys...but...!
Actually it's a pretty good review overall...no real "winner"...with a conclusion of "2014 Chevy on top, but 2nd place (reworked 2013 Dodge Ram)looks better to some of the test drivers and staff!"
This is in the 1/2 Ton crew cab catagory, V8 with 4WD. Both are as quiet as most luxury cars inside, and get decent fuel mileage.
The Chevy has a lower step in height, consumer reports rates it at 81 points vs Ram's 78, Chevy gets 1 mpg better at 16 mpg...larger bed, more payload capacity and handles a bit better than the Ram.
The Ram for 2013 got a number of improvements and Consumer Reports says is better for day to day driving and rides better, they like the rear coil springs and more comfortable seats, it feels "brawnier" and a "friendlier" control layout, and is quicker. They say the rear seats are the best in class.
The Ford 150 of course is going for a complete makeover in 2015. They better really, really do their homework over at Ford to compete!
Plus the newest 2014 trucks from Nissan most likely will be powered by a diesel...and the Toyota 2014 Tundra (wait till your see that big 2014 bling-bling front grille!)gets it's first major makeover since 2007 are snorting their hot breaths at the heels of Ram, Ford and Chevy!
Ahhhh...competition and evolution really does improve the breed!
P.S.- I'm unbiased at this point regarding Pickup Brands...I don't currently own a Pickup Truck, and despite my screen name I doubt my next truck would be a Ford anyway!
Actually it's a pretty good review overall...no real "winner"...with a conclusion of "2014 Chevy on top, but 2nd place (reworked 2013 Dodge Ram)looks better to some of the test drivers and staff!"
This is in the 1/2 Ton crew cab catagory, V8 with 4WD. Both are as quiet as most luxury cars inside, and get decent fuel mileage.
The Chevy has a lower step in height, consumer reports rates it at 81 points vs Ram's 78, Chevy gets 1 mpg better at 16 mpg...larger bed, more payload capacity and handles a bit better than the Ram.
The Ram for 2013 got a number of improvements and Consumer Reports says is better for day to day driving and rides better, they like the rear coil springs and more comfortable seats, it feels "brawnier" and a "friendlier" control layout, and is quicker. They say the rear seats are the best in class.
The Ford 150 of course is going for a complete makeover in 2015. They better really, really do their homework over at Ford to compete!
Plus the newest 2014 trucks from Nissan most likely will be powered by a diesel...and the Toyota 2014 Tundra (wait till your see that big 2014 bling-bling front grille!)gets it's first major makeover since 2007 are snorting their hot breaths at the heels of Ram, Ford and Chevy!
Ahhhh...competition and evolution really does improve the breed!
P.S.- I'm unbiased at this point regarding Pickup Brands...I don't currently own a Pickup Truck, and despite my screen name I doubt my next truck would be a Ford anyway!
