Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"response is quick . 8 speed transmission is very smooth and responsive. I like it."
Anonymous, MI (2017 Ram 1500)"Very ample power for towing."
A S., NY (2017 Ram 1500)"Acceleration is excellent and braking is firm"
David B., CO (2017 Ram 1500)"The eight speed transmission is exceedingly smooth with consistent power throughout . quick acceleration, quiet and smooth."
William D., CA (2017 Ram 1500)"Very good acceleration, OK handling for a pickup truck."
Anonymous, QC (2017 Ram 1500)"extremely comfortable truck, and the diesel engine accelerates very well and overall handling/ride are excellent."
Karl H., IL (2017 Ram 1500)"Excellent safety features when driving, parking, and backing. Good view of the environment around the truck."
William D., PA (2017 Ram 1500)"Fuel miles per gallon of gasoline towing & not towing as well as handling/ride are very good."
Michael P., CA (2017 Ram 1500)"Acceleration is amazing and with little lose of gas mileage. Probably due to the drop of four cylinders when cruising. Handling is predictable and crisp for a pickup truck. Better than I expected."
Thomas H., IL (2017 Ram 1500)"Very pleased with the performance of this vehicle. It is a Ram Larimene model. Very surprised at the fit and finish, quietness and ride"
Robert W., AZ (2017 Ram 1500)"Driving this truck that has a HEMI is having power when you need it, and you can’t help but having a big smile on your face."
Jose M., MA (2017 Ram 1500)"The mileage is outstanding and easy to reset for different purposes. I have gotten under 10L/100KM driving at or under the speed limit. About 13L/100KM in the city. It is st least 25% better than my old Yukon."
Anonymous, AB (2017 Ram 1500)"handles and drives great, excellent acceleration,great for towing"
W D., MN (2017 Ram 1500)"My RAM accelerates quite quickly and is handy getting on freeways. It corners very sharply. The only concern I have, and this is common with most trucks, is that it takes more room to complete a turn than with our auto."
Anonymous, TX (2017 Ram 1500)"Good power and handles like a sports car. Tows 7K pounds with ease and handles superbly."
Anonymous, IL (2017 Ram 1500)"lots of power when you need it"
Rick G., ON (2017 Ram 1500)"They both are very good"
Melvin R., AR (2017 Ram 1500)"Very fast and off the line torque."
Anonymous, NJ (2017 Ram 1500)"Wish we would have gotten the “Hemi‿....definitely a difference in acceleration between a “Hemi‿ & a V6. We like the power. Our 2016 was a “Hemi‿ & the difference is quite noticible."
Linda B., IN (2017 Ram 1500)"Handles well and tows well. The six cylinder handles everything I tow."
Rick S., IN (2017 Ram 1500)"Comfortable ride"
Roger F., CA (2017 Ram 1500)"APPRECIATE THE POWER RESPONSE WHEN PASSING ON 2 LANE ROADS"
Anonymous, MN (2017 Ram 1500)"Handles very well for a large vehicle. Has plenty of power when needed, accelerates well when merging onoto interstate."
Anonymous, WI (2017 Ram 1500)"For a 6 cylinder it has very good acceleration & handling."
Joseph G., PA (2017 Ram 1500)"The coil spring suspension makes for a great ride. The acceleration is amazing for a 3.0l diesel. Handling is crisp and feels well planted."
Randy B., FL (2017 Ram 1500)"Handles very well. Great amount of power when it is needed."
Richard L., CA (2017 Ram 1500)"Plenty of power and very quiet inside"
Ron P., AZ (2017 Ram 1500)"The driving is the best I have ever seen for a truck.Plenty of power in a 6 cylinder."
Tony M., VT (2017 Ram 1500)"Ample power for towing a 6500 travel trailer. Smooth shifting with 8 speed automatic."
Joseph D., CO (2017 Ram 1500)"Acceleration is incredible with the 5.7 hemi and the truck handles like a sports car."
Jim W., FL (2017 Ram 1500)"Again, Ram has done a great job with the Hemi engine. A great mix between good fuel economy (for a full size truck) and outstanding performance. On the highway I can get up to 21 mpg and with straight city driving I get about 15. Not bad for a truck, but then I didn't buy it for the gas mileage"
Stanley K., CT (2017 Ram 1500)"Acceleration better than I expected and handling good."
Jim D., WI (2017 Ram 1500)"I can’t imagine a 7000 lb truck being anymore responsive"
M M., AR (2017 Ram 1500)"Pleasant surprise at the quietness and smoothnesss of the ride. 4WD is excellent. Peppy acceleration. Does not feel cumbersome for its size."
Eric M., OR (2017 Ram 1500)"The six cylinder diesel engine is strong, quiet and provides excellent gas mileage."
Jack L., CA (2017 Ram 1500)"5.7L Hemi is one of the greatest engines made, decent fuel economy for a big truck (17-21 mpg), accelerates strongly and corners nicely. The Rebel off road suspension is actually very smooth on the highway."
Chuck W., MT (2017 Ram 1500)"Standard tires were replaced early to improve winter traction. Quick accelerate response, confident handling"
Anonymous, MI (2017 Ram 1500)"It is pure luxury! Very fast, handles great. Very roomy and comfortable. Beautiful truck!"
Anonymous, TX (2017 Ram 1500)"Great acceleration and responsive handling. Even when pulling a travel trailer this truck has get up and go!"
Anonymous, KY (2017 Ram 1500)"Quick response on turns. Sufficient power to pass anything. Wrangler tires well suited to handling."
T B., NE (2017 Ram 1500)"The Ram 1500 is the perfect blend as a comfortable daily commuter car with decent gas mileage and a truck that is ready to work when needed."
Rebecca J., TX (2017 Ram 1500)"Very good acceleration handles better than it should for a big truck"
Carol L., GA (2017 Ram 1500)"Acceleration and handling great Fuel economy very good"
Rick K., ON (2017 Ram 1500)"wonderful!"
Anonymous, VA (2017 Ram 1500)"This vehicle handles as smoothly as a car. The 8 speed automatic transmission is virtually seamless as it moves up and down the range. Acceleration is superb and considering the weight of the vehicle I find the responsiveness to be outstanding. This vehicles is the most relaxing on long distance trips."
Anonymous, ON (2017 Ram 1500)"Acceleration is more than adequate. Handling is good for this size. Not nearly as tiring to drive on long trips as other similarly sized vehicles."
Anonymous, CA (2017 Ram 1500)"great acceleration and handling"
Brent B., CA (2017 Ram 1500)"Extraordinary performance and it is a truck"
R T., TX (2017 Ram 1500)"Excellent acceleration. Ease of merging/passing. Tight, responsive handling"
Terry G., MI (2017 Ram 1500)"Accelerates smooth and quickly, makes it feel like a much lighter vehicle. Handles well in corners, very little body roll."
Anonymous, VT (2017 Ram 1500)
"Smooth ,quick, and fairly economical"
Jerry H., MN (2017 Ram 1500)