2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7-Liter V8 Review

[@NOWrunAMOK]

Most reviewers have to realize that most buyers aren’t going to get a 70k truck to throw cement and plywood in the back of it.....am glad you got it right and reviewed the base model....the real work horse of the fleet!

[@Anth230]

Base model should be a regular cab...

[@redram5150]

Limited are for the site inspector, not the contractor. That said, I have seen nearly new Lincoln Blackwoods used by builders, carpeted bed and all

[@kellyfontes7757]

With a family of 6 I needed a bench seat. I got the tradesmen crew cab 4 wheel drive and couldn't be happier. I added the ram rebel wheels and tires. GM didn't offer me anything like this so it looks like I am a Ram Guy now.

[@vladsaghin7644]

Thank you for showing us the base model!

[@zacharysalazar8035]

Vlad Saghin honestly that’s awesome that they did for us normal Americans

[@chrisl8355]

Vlad Saghin Yeah. I'm sick and tired of fully loaded truck reviews.

[@brandon6541]

@@zacharysalazar8035 lol

[@chadj.w.anderson5473]

The good people of this world that work hard DO deserve a nice truck like this. Well done RAM.

[@chickenfarm09]

I applaud you for you reviewing the tradesman trim. Usually everybody else reviews the top of the line

[@bradyo3445]

Thank you for reviewing the base trim! Very much appreciated!

[@misterrobert6799]

yeah he reviewed the base model for about 2 minutes.

[@johnheigl7212]

I have a 2012 ram 1500 got it boxing day in 2012 was made sept 2012 its a great truck use it to pull logs out of the forest for firewood have run all over British columbia with it hual gravel and dirt and landscape machines and trailer just turned 129000 kms it is my trusty work horse and has never let me down.

[@themightymrpink]

As a new subscriber to your channel, I must say that your reviews are undeniably the most educational car reviews I’ve seen on the internet to date. I watched some of your previous car reviews including the Suburban, Highlander, etc, and they are just simply top notch. 👍

[@goodlife1500]

Best review of the truck. You picked the one that most people will buy.

[@TwinTurboToyota]

Good Life most people will buy the big horn

[@RiggyRonnie]

Glad to see that Ram knows that the base model will be the real working man truck. No one's gonna dump concrete bags on a $70000 truck.

[@TwinTurboToyota]

The Puppet Of Everything yeah they do

[@Kishan2213]

I get so hyped every time I see Tom's reviews on my notifications. Hands down the best car reviewer on YT

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I don't know about that. Khu NoPie has me at number 9 after MotorWeek and Steve Hammes. He also thinks I'm 5'6"...

[@marcob1729]

The audible tire pressure gauge is a fantastic feature. Whether or not it breaks as fast as the starter on my grill, that's another story

[@alliejr]

Many Nissans also have this feature.

[@marcob1729]

I had no idea. Probably because I haven't ever really looked into buying a Nissan

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yes, Nissan has had that feature for years though they haven't mentioned it lately...

[@TheHelghast1138]

That has got to be the best base model truck I have ever seen. I am a very passionate Raptor fan, but I might be considering one of these for a solid work truck :) As always, absolutely excellent video Tom!!!

[@urielrodriguez4936]

What I like most about the Ram is the fact that they keep the working class in mind by creating something tough, usable, and simple, without extra stuff that’ll break or be too fragile

[@incompletehunter]

Thank you for touching on the selectable rear axle lock. Nobody else that I’ve seen have said a word about it

[@rfpropertyholdingsllc6652]

I love how you look and defined vehicles. Trucks are more than just trucks they family vehicles. Also, on a Honda Odyssey's video you said that vens are proctacaly SUVs. So true. Thanks

[@speedy18s73]

Looks like a beautiful truck I'm happy with my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with the V8 I love that truck I got over 230,000 miles on original motor and transmission

[@anthonysommerville4633]

I was never a fan of ram in the past. But they are really starting to impress me with some of the things they are doing. Mainly making a nice low end truck. I was excited to see this review because it was on the low end truck and didnt just talk about the screen

[@ncurc9766]

Great no bs review on the model most people will buy

[@kman-mi7su]

The tradesman would likely be the model I would buy, I use a truck for what its supposed to be , a truck.

[@mak450]

If you're telling me that the frame does NOT in fact make terrific waffles, I'm calling the dealership and getting my downpayment back. Do not toy with my emotions, Tom! I need those waffles!!!!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I can only offer up that some models come with 110V power that might be able to power a waffle iron. My commercial KitchenAid unit would probably be too much for it though. Best of luck on your waffle needs!

[@benjaminwayneb]

Driven Car Reviews No waffle iron or any appliances, 200 watts max., might run an electric shaver.

[@icu_corey_rn_903]

Love that they kept the ram bins in the floor I have them in my 13 and they’re awesome for keeping stuff hidden

[@Jp_5ive3hree]

Can’t wait to see the mega cab in the 2019 ram!!!

[@Rockport1911]

You can clearly see that the hard competition in this segment forced every automaker to produce the best pickup. Even the base models arent bad in any way :)

[@jediali221]

Thanks Tom, my only sadness after watching this is no Costco visit, how dare Dodge not launch it near one.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not Dodge, it's Ram now. And FYI, I don't do the TP test with pickups. Because.

[@ridgebristow1370]

Thankful for DODGE’s legacy with the RAM nameplate, so we can have and enjoy these RAM trucks still today! Without DODGE, there is no RAM! ❤

[@1badmoefoe]

RAM Definitely stepped up their game up. Please give me a shift lever this is a work truck not a minivan I don't want any dial shifter. Well put together review thank you

[@TodayWithDustin]

Wow that's a very stylish truck! I wouldn't want the eTorque system but other then that, WOW! Great review.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

This truck has it all!!!

[@nodak81]

The base price is increasing $4,600! That's an insane increase from one year to the next.

[@mattburns6365]

The front end on the base model sorta looks similar to the Toyota Tundra, tail lights look funky, but nonetheless still an amazing truck

[@connorherron7295]

Matthew Burns yes by all means looks sooo much like a tundra

[@alfredocatano1023]

i was going to say that

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Very well said.

[@donswain7859]

Bought my 2019 ram 1500 5.7 hemi today :)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Great. I have some stuff in the attic I need to move.

[@donswain7859]

Lolololol

[@aydanvillarreal5303]

Great review as always Tom!

[@barbaraschenck5691]

Tom... Holy Cow, that was an AWESOME presentation! Good video-tography and good editing. I've watched ALL the videos on this truck and this piece is (in my opinion) better than TFLtruck's... which is really saying something. Thanks again.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'll be sure to tell Roman the next time I see him. / ; ^ )

[@Kimberlyexpects]

Can you get one that starts with a normal key? Has a normal shifter instead of a knob? And one that doest't have an info. screen in the dash? Or turns itself off at every stop light?

[@josiahjones5293]

Kimberlyexpects you won't notice takeoff with etorque it can start the engine must faster not like a traditional stop start

[@wiibaron]

The mid level models have the hint of crosshair in the grille with that vertical dip in the blades and the RAM and bar going across.

[@amlitio973]

ram loks like prety soon will be #1

[@boomafoo9]

Great review

[@nodak81]

eTorque sounds great. I've always wanted to have an alternator that costs $2500 to replace.

[@michaelbury1941]

Congratulations for reviewing a model that middle class folks can afford. I’m sick of reviews of top trims. Reviewers should ban together and insist on access to mid to lower end models to review from the manufacturers

[@Gazziza29]

RAM trucks (and FCA in general) have typically featured good capability, features, comfort and initial quality. It's the long term reliability that has always suffered. IMO they've always tried to stuff too much new technology into a single package that something will always go wrong. They historically have very poor reliability and resale numbers. Good first step but I wouldn't trust them or want to be an early adopter. I'd wait at least 3 years until the initial problems get ironed out.

[@tallll70]

Something always go wrong everywhere, i have to say i hear this so much about Chrysler and also see enough problems on other trucks in my disposal, or on trucks my friends own. But truth is that's only my little experience in my little bubble.

[@evanosantoski]

My 2012 Ram has been relatively trouble free over the last 75,000 miles. The only thing was exhaust manifold gaskets replaced under warranty and a new door seal where I drag my feet getting in and out. This was my first ram I was always a GM guy before it

[@offroad5798]

Ram is simply phenomenal now. They really are the truck to compete with. Any of you disagreeing are simply being ignorant fanboys. Facts are facts. Best interior by far and without a doubt the most capable truck on the road. It cracks me up how Ford fanboys really think Ford is better, those things are breaking within a few thousand miles from the dealership.

[@user-wq8bh4ct3u]

Not a fan of the new RAM but it was great to see a trim level reviewed that doesn't cost as much as a house. Although I think it's funny we've gotten to the point where we consider the largest cab with alloy wheels a "base" model, lol. Still this model is a lot closer to reality than the $70k trucks that all the other channels review.

[@ericalbertson6621]

I wish they would admit to the horrible crash testing they had and thats why they made all the improvements

[@harveydog7389]

Eric Albertson also the first truck brand to HAVE to use tire stoppers

[@tedsims6221]

This is true. I have a 15 RAM and crash tests suck comparatively.

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Tom. I have said this before and I will say it again, The RAM is FCA's best vehicle. You can see where their R&D time/money is spent.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Ever been in a Pacifica?

[@brian5o]

Wow, that is one great looking base model!

[@ARB0204]

I would definitely pick this over a crossover If I don’t need third row seating.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

It's growing on me but I still really like the ruggedness look of the last gen

[@timsworkshop85]

Sometimes simplicity is a thing of beauty (and refreshing)!

[@ItsABassDammit]

Finally a "mild hybrid" system that doesn't go completely overboard with replacing the fun of a hemi v8 with the mundane drivability of a prius. It exists with no purpose than to make the already great engine a little better and get better fuel economy at the same time. Thank you chrysler.

[@scottfurlong5475]

Harrison Ford knows his vibration suppression.

[@Dmoney42033]

It’s nice to have a loaded out truck but you don’t always need it. Especially if you can’t afford one loaded out. I have a 2019 Toyota tundra sr. It’s the base model and I tell you what I love that truck. Really simple truck and still has lots of power with the 5.7 liter v8. I don’t need leather seats heated seats and all that stuff. As long as my truck has 4 wheel drive a 5.7 v8 and looks good and can tow I’m all good baby😏

[@jacobreed47]

Another great quality vehicle review.

[@justamotorcycleenthusiast9800]

Going to drive off the lot in one of these someday! Goals for 2024!🤘😁🇺🇲

[@BBlackmen]

Great video I had no idea the basic tradesman booked that good in one color I'm totally sold

[@680ecks]

Thank you thank you thank you ! This is the truck i will be looking at ,and should be getting . I had a 2002 that i liked a lot then got a f150 because of the hype ,best seller and all , dont like it . Will be getting a ram ,so much better than my 2002and i loved that truck . I hope i can afford one the only problem now will be pricing ,will wait a year or so before looking . My ford is a 2014 with 25k on it so i can wait.

[@edrickmendez1729]

Awesome video Tom..Keep it up! 👍

[@tallll70]

I swear i felt less (if no) vibration in 2006 model then in 2013 model, i could only know it switched to 4 cylinders by watching rpm needle go about 2 bars higher, so what's up with that? But i bought it used with 30k on it, 1st owner brought it back without muffler, i asked to put the most quiet one and it was doing absolutely no engine rumble while friend's of mine 2004 model did have some from stuck setup. Maybe they put something different which made that difference.

[@mattb6514]

Subbed,looking forward to the next truck review.

[@alehuj5251]

love the floor mats with removal carpets.good job dodge!

[@jimmyflex2580]

How big is the screen? The new look is nice!

[@jeffmccargar7243]

Tom , thanks again for a Great review. After watching this Ram video I would say that me and many others are heading to the dealership with the checkbook....Very Best Regards,,,Well Done Sir.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Maybe wait to see what Chevy and GMC have coming soon though, huh?

[@jeffmccargar7243]

ok if you say so Tom I will wait.

[@toronado455]

9:54 "for those into back ends" 🤣

[@gmmarin75]

I really like the Tradesman. I actually don't like all the extra shit vehicles come with. No bells and whistles, just clean and useful. Besides, most extra stuff isn't going to hold up to camping, offroading and exploring AZ.

[@toronado455]

100% agree

[@R4INMAN94]

9:52 How you know I'm watching from Minnesota!?!? 😲 Great review btw

[@DrivenCarReviews]

We Minnesotan's have that kind of radar, ya know.

[@directorjustin]

The burgundy one with the chrome looks great! 👍

[@GlenWFord-ps8ts]

Great review.Great truck.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Nice looking. The 2500 in a short bed 4WD/Cummins will be interesting to see.

[@TROllingNINJA2031]

That new talegate from GMC is pretty rad tho

[@ocnblu]

I really like the Tradesman with body color trim package, but I have not been able to find it on Ram's "build&price" site for the Quad (extended) cab. Is the monochrome trim pack only available on the crewcab? Actually I prefer the regular cab shortbox. Looking forward to seeing that style at some point soon.

[@miopera40]

That's a nice base model over 30K after taxes, the new american dream

[@MrBury74]

Love the new Ram.

[@z1osufan]

Best piece of equipment for 2018!

[@tapman1277]

I really wish they would cut back on the branding everywhere. Is it really necessary to have RAM BIN printed on the rear floormats, as well as the countless RAM emblems in the cab? It even says RAM on the fan shroud...

[@wx4newengland]

Nice, will FCA make a standard cab?

[@wx4newengland]

Never mind, I see that they will

[@coryr9938]

That shifter knob is the worst thing they could've ever done to the interior. What's the problem with a column shifter?

[@swanblake]

So when trucks dont fitmin your garage, parking structures, and car washers, is it maybe time to reevaluate things? Or just get dulleys then?

[@harveydog7389]

2:06 you do not want to put a snow plow on that frame or else you will be crushing your engine

[@Gtofarmer66]

Your red pearl tradesman that you test drove has colour matched grille and bumper. Is this a option for the tradesman?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not sure but, it could be the Sport Package. There were no monroney's to tell us the specific breakdown of each vehicle. This one also had the air suspension package but not much else.

[@leoweber3629]

Can I put my 6BT with 2 million miles on it in it? I don’t know why they ditched the 5.9 cummins, it’s better than any goddamn 6.7 cummins or v8 they will ever have.

[@chpman2013]

My only quibble with the Tradesman is the design of the headlights (not really crazy about having the turn signals being in the upper, inner corner as opposed to the lower, outside corner in the past...the new design looks awfully similar to the Tundra)...other than that, looks great overall.

[@johnt4060]

I've been a dodge guy my entire life, but I hate the new look to be honest. It doesn't look like a truck anymore

[@Mrchubakkaa]

Its the transmission tunnel finally flat?

[@Revelstoke-Banff]

Great review, and you hosted it well. I'm not sold on the look though "Toyota"ish" I still think my 2011 Outdoorsman crew cab is better looking 😎 but my hats off to the flared front frame rails and tire blockers! I'm guessing it'll be top of it's class in small over lap crash test.

[@CactusJack252]

The base model is all I want. I love tech but I don't need all that extra fancy stuff. When it breaks it will be expensive to fix. Give me the base model with a hemi and a locking rear end and I will keep it until it breaks

[@pensive69]

does anyone know if the auto company's see an opportunity to use the hybrid power module as the basis to offer a home and work generator option on their trucks/ i'd think the system would do well and sell well. provide backup power to a home in the event of an outage and if/when the batteries run down, the engine would auto start and recharge the battery pack without owner direct involvement except to monitor this on a connected ap.

[@TJC450]

Excellent video.

[@ramtrucks3518]

Beautiful truck

[@theantisocial1-]

It would look even better if the box had sharper lines

[@domforte2966]

1:50 there’s gonna be no holes in our box 😂

[@antoniohancock7151]

The lights on the tradesman look like the 2008 Tacoma's lights

[@damefaso]

0:15 Lexus called,they want their LC500 wheels back

[@king_man_ranger7883]

Beautiful truck I love the Longhorn the cattle tan interior is awesome🇺🇸🏁

[@armenborrell]

thank you for doing a lower trim tom!

[@arch417powersports]

That's a nice Tundra... oh wait...

[@terrywiebe5616]

Looks NOTHING like a Gay Toyota

[@conservativeamerica9655]

Looks a lot like a tundra!

[@daltonlegue3336]

archinuk417 literally thought this was an ad for Toyota. I'll stick to my 4th gen. They ruined these trucks

[@fuhlman]

I honestly just thought the same thing.

[@cryinglaughter6792]

+Jaziel RT sure if ram had this design 10 years ago

[@AW4WAL]

I wonder what's the price comparison between Aluminium and high strength steel.

[@benjaminwayneb]

Aaron W Aluminum is far more expensive.

[@lakeshorerides]

No more single cab?

[@Nestle245]

What model was the one at 12:19 with the black and red colorway.

[@dernordmann4527]

i liked the old ram grill

[@samv3485]

But umm... is this thing gonna break down just like the models before?

[@blackice7408]

When will the 6.4 hemi come out

[@kahrhoshe]

my 2017 1500 hemi tradesman gets 20 mpg without me romping on it.