2017 Ram 1500 Night Edition Crew Cab Review

Pickups aren’t just big, they’re big business. The Ram 1500 pampers like any modern truck these days with features found on luxury cars... if you pay for the extra goodies. Tom Voelk drives the Ram 1500 Night Edition with blacked out trim.
About Tom:
Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award. He also married way out of his league. Now, stop reading this promotional copy bragging about Tom's photography and editing skills and watch a couple episodes. It's much more interesting.

[@TheDrunkardHu]

Didn't even skip the ad! Love your work Tom!!

[@ren4x401]

We don’t even have these vehicles in South Africa, but really enjoy watching these videos. Well narrated, entertaining and informative. Great video.

[@mribanez91]

Driving trucks in busy cities is not as scary as everyone makes it out to be.

[@SamuelForan]

Hi Tom, just wanted to say I recently found your channel and have watched quite a few of your previous episodes! Really professional work. I'd love to see some more quirks and interesting features of each car, specifically on the interior, that you might find. To me, it serves as a nice point of interest to make your review worth watching over every other five minute car review on KZbin.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hi Samuel, Glad you're enjoying the reviews. I certainly look for the good, the bad, the quirks and the stand out features. Here's the deal- talk to any auto writer these days and they'll say the days of awful cars are over. Some miss the mark when it comes to features and tech but nearly all are very reliable. Also cars are "focus grouped" to within an inch of their lives (and much of the tech is developed by suppliers, not the automakers) so many of the same features are showing up on all cars. Much of it comes down to how well the car is marketed and a buyers personal choice. Things have changed radically in the last 10 years. Who'd have guessed that Cadillac (and GM) would make some of the best handling cars on the road 5 years ago? It's why it's such a fascinating business.

[@jamesp4946]

Great show. You are a true professional which sets you apart from all the the others.

[@markm2812]

Just recently got my first truck n it’s a 2014 sport I couldn’t be any happier

[@moulin680]

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Hemi, average 17mpg, crazy to think that I drove a Tacoma for years averaging 18 mpg!! Love my RAM and it has been perfect. I keep browsing to see if there is something new, worth upgrading , since I have 97000 miles, but I don't see anything truly better yet. Hope to keep enjoying it until 150K miles, than I may trade than... will see, so far, it has bee n super reliable... All I do is change oil and tires...

[@jacobreed47]

Another great review from a fellow Seattelite. Now that it is finally sunny here, suddenly everyone is driving convertibles and Harley Davidsons. This state is awesome.

[@weedmastersr]

Awesome truck. Would be a blast to own here in the countryside where I live.

[@deepee1544]

Spot on review. I love my '14 RAM Sport!

[@howierader8917]

Great vid, thanks for sharing! Enjoying my 2015 RAM Sport w/Mopar 4" lift! Take care...😎

[@hfr8343]

4:13 Did the left anchor break when you dropped the tail gate?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

No. It's detachable and I didn't notice it was loose while I was shooting.

[@hfr8343]

Driven Car Reviews Oh I see, thanks for the reply. I wonder if any of these will be left over around early winter

[@DrivenCarReviews]

If not, they just keep making more.

[@hfr8343]

Driven Car Reviews I hope so. I'm not a brand loyalist, love my f150 but I'm in between this ram or a sierra all terrain for my next truck

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Who knows? By that time the new aluminum GM trucks might be around...

[@McSMACKthe1st]

Another great review. Did you take this truck off-road at all? And how did it feel when you drove it fast (I mean you must've wanted to really hear that engine)? Also, do you think that you'll get to review the new Raptor soon? I've just started to get into trucks and you're right the midsize segment is really gaining steam. The Colorado is really nice.

[@williesjohnson2673]

Okey dokey then - I guess - by the way Tom me lad, dressing for the vehicle being reviewed has not gone "unnoticed"

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Tom. This truck would be nicer in black or silver. IMHO.

[@victorortega2718]

I love mine ! It's the best truck I've ever had

[@MrInzeo]

Great truck. I still can't make my mind up. F 150 or Ram 1500

[@Dogboy1960]

The Ford is probably the better truck but honestly.........it's too damned ugly to be seen in. It's a drive only at night vehicle and park it out of sight behind the barn by day truck. The Dodge is the much better looking truck by a mile. A country mile...since we're talking pick ups.

[@apple_cider1207]

nicely done tommy

[@Friendly0Dan]

I love it. I'll take it in true blue please!!! The only thing I couldn't deal with day-to-day is how much it is to fill these trucks. $120 is a bit ridiculous. However I'd take this over any Japanese or Chevy/GMC/Ford truck anyday. I guess I'll stick with the Jeep for now.

[@jody024]

the US has cheap fuel though

[@YZFR1000]

Friendly0Dan $120? I fill mine for $68

[@LiveOakFootball27]

Benjamin Schmid I full mine for $47 on average

[@Eir0n]

a Range Rover Sport SVR is much better

[@XploreAz]

Friendly0Dan this truck doesn't require racing fuel. Haha!

[@velboone6041]

I'm a chrome type of guy but I must admit the black accents look good.. I would get this truck..

[@MultiHead11]

Will buy this truck one day

[@5473572]

That sound is a mopar add on? I thought that was just the natural sound of that hemi?

[@Cleo-ix2kd]

Can we get a Forester 2.0 review please??

[@farhenheit628of1200]

The limited slip differential should be standard on trucks.

[@blackthunder3743]

Thanks for the video love this truck

[@TheTechCguy]

I still call them Dodge Rams for nostalgia's sake. I remember these from the 90s and early 2000s. Same look, just more modern.

[@mattl7424]

I like the sporty side of it. Or the rebel. Just bought an F-150 2018. But I hear ram has some issues. Eh maybe I’ll wait for the TRX

[@regularcarsreviewlatest4829]

beautiful car

[@msdabest]

Would love to see your review of the new ford raptor

[@mrbadx19]

i'm not a big fan of "low profile" tires, even running a light car (smart) on 50 series tires, the ride is rough and fear potholes. i had a '17 C300 as a loaner last week (had 40 series tires) last fall i went to 185/60-15's, the largest that would fit in the front and have been rewarded with the best ride a smart can provide.

[@drewyager4020]

Do you know when Apple Car Play became available??

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I think 2019 but don't quote me

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

a truck... this is different and holy crap it sounds sexy.

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

I'm torn between leasing a fordf150 and a ram truck which is more reliable ford or ram

[@billd5211]

I wouldn't lease but that's my opinion but f150 is better, Ram is always having problems with dumb stuff and FCA in general will probably go out of business. Fords got a nice product but feels cheap. I prefer the GM twins

[@s50201]

Go check consumer reports reliability data.

[@gene978]

Ryan Belden Honda Ridgeline is the most reliable and the best MPG

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

a Ram with the Hemi and 8 speed is one of the most reliable trucks on the road today. We never see them come back for any major mechanical or electrical issues. My buddy who works at a Ford dealer up the street has a dedicated bay for Timing chain replacements on the F-150's...

[@headcas620]

Why would you lease? it only makes sense if you can write it off as a business expense on your taxes.

[@brucec43]

I find it odd that Ram, a "truck brand", doesn't offer a midsize.

[@jamalchoudhry3499]

Can you do a Dodge Grandcaravan review?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You'll have to go elsewhere for that. Sorry.

[@jamalchoudhry3499]

Driven Car Reviews why can't you do it? Nobody does better reviews!! Please? It probably will be discontinued soon and I want a review from you...please?😢

[@akianhossain4386]

Nice

[@themadplotter]

But how much toilet roll does it hold?

[@SurfTheKaliYuga]

Many*

[@MrChevybaja]

Tom, consumer reports statistics are in a vacuum ;)

[@cadsux]

Not to be confused with the reviewers at Consumer Reports giving it a high Road Test Score, & rating it the most comfortable & luxurious full-size truck.

[@MrChevybaja]

precisely! Their car testing program and testers, are fine!

[@BasicBodThor]

60 grand and the tailgate isn't damped...ok then

[@bosse641]

A manly truck with a girly knob? ....should've had the column shifter.

[@Bluebomber1322]

you would like to grab a shaft while driving your truck

[@howierader8917]

John Grytbakk ... I have said this so many times how often are you interfacing with your stick shift on the tree or in the console? Bottom line is you start your vehicle, go in reverse, most of the time, put it in drive and you're done...that 8 speed automatic is unbelievable. Do your homework on this transmission!

[@gonzalezgrant]

Floor shifter

[@wiibaron]

Ram has outsold the Silverado the past 4 months in a row...

[@skyisdlimit6125]

Found it funny how people look at monthly sales. Should wait for the yearly sales.

[@jody024]

The US is lucky, fuel is cheap there.... a 5.7L V8, lol

[@geigerzoola6642]

I dont know what to say

[@creativeplanet2820]

Jai Shree RAM :D

[@alfu8868]

or... I could just get the V8 F-150 with a Borla Atak exhaust 🤔

[@RealtimeReviews613]

If only dodge made reliable cars I'd buy one

[@eby2257]

Awesome! GM has zero customer service and Fords,my long time favorite, are sooooooo ugly!

[@patriotsfan9708]

Lmao that exhaust isn't shit

[@Gooody17]

loook at those shitty ass stock tires wow