Full Review: 2020 Ram 1500 | Best New Half-Ton?

[@endurence2005]

That’s a nice truck!! I am a huge Silverado fan and love my truck but i love what ram has done!!

[@jamesg2485]

I would have to agree..been a Chevy man for 20 years but wow this ram looks great

[@Famouswarrior44]

Same here brotha chevy all my life but damn it this ram!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

That is a wicked amount of features. Mind blowing. Can’t even begin comment. My goodness.

[@kc-6837]

Great review buddy. Nice truck but I worry a little about reliability.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much! Same here..I think that’s the biggest deterrent for most people thinking about it, hopefully it does well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@randyp5856]

@@PrimeAutotainment q

[@devildog7574]

So far my 2019 has been really reliable it hasn't been to the dealership for anything no problems it has 20k miles on it so far I have the 5.7 hemi im happy with it.

[@kc-6837]

devildog 7 I’m happy to hear that. I had a new 16 1500 5.7 Ram and it had many issues. Best of luck with it.

[@OPflaker]

This just gave me more motivation to push forward to hopefully one day one of these, I currently have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 and I love it but definitely time to work for something new

[@Ahmad-yw5hl]

Thank you for this detailed review. I really appreciate it.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@MoNoK15]

I like it a lot. The black rims are goes great with the red color. I like the interior a lot. It looks very comfortable. You did an awesome job my friend 👏

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much Key, definitely lots to like with it!

[@toddlehn5426]

I have a 2020 Ram Rebel and it's easily more luxurious and rides nicer than many so-called luxury cars. Plus, it's super off-road capable, which is exactly what I needed. I've been waiting for you to review these new Ram trucks because I think a lot of people don't realize just how nice they are. (Also, I've put over 500,000 miles on 3 prior Ram trucks and never had to do much of anything other than routine maintenance, so I think the reliability issue has been put in the past where it belongs.) You should do a review of the Rebel, kind of like you did with the Power Wagon. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your reviews.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s awesome to hear! You’ve got yourself a NIce ride for sure! I actually have a Rebel video coming soon, but unfortunately I didn’t get to take it off road ☹️. Thank you for watching!

[@brianmerrill2362]

I've never been a big fan of red but golly I think I change my mind with this truck with black wheels etc. Looks great

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I like the look too!

[@Seanheery]

Cannot believe that you have to use the key fob to unlock the doors when there is push button start. According to RAM, you do not get proximity key for entry until the Laramie Trim & up. Why would you equip a vehicle with push button start and need to use the key fob to get access? What’s the point of being able to keep your key fob in your pocket or purse?

[@xhonkeri4066]

Lol something already broken... typical Chrysler 😂😂

[@kc-6837]

Funny!

[@cmair77]

Pickups have become the new family sedan, looking forward to getting one as my family’s next vehicle

[@Csmallo]

I just bought a 2021 with the Hemi V8. Same color, same Night package. Damn it is a nice truck. Rides better than the Cadillac I used to own.

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Took a 2021 Limited with a Hemi in it for a test drive, last week. I was blown away. Drives like a 5 series BMW!

[@bfoust3488]

I was that guy who has always said the hell with ram aka (dodge)! As a gmc and Chevy guy I bit the bullet and bought this same truck today and absolutely love it. I encourage anyone to give these trucks a go

[@christopherdeck1493]

60k+ with cloth seat, no keyless door entry, and no advanced safety features like LKS or adaptive cruise. Those are available on a base corolla. I love the truck, but domestic manufacturers need to start making more features standard across the trims.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Yeah, but how else can you market 6 different trim levels if you make more stuff standard? $42K base with $20K 'options' and it's still not fully-optioned...smh

[@alvinkada317]

I just got the 2020 bighorn flame red night edition 3 months ago and I am loving it!! great review keep it up

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s awesome, glad to hear it! Thank you!

[@Cherokeelion]

For those who worry about reliability, I own a 2020 Bighorn and the only trouble I have had would be regarding the paint. It seems to scratch easily from the factory, one or two more clearcoats would have helped… but as far as mechanical reliability I cannot complain at all. This truck is a truck and does truck things very well!

[@bajablast989]

It's still under warranty 😂

[@Cherokeelion]

@@bajablast989 yeah I have extended warranty and will sell or trade before that is up 😆

[@bajablast989]

​@@CherokeelionI do believe all modern cars and trucks are incredibly reliable. Long gone are the days of radiators failing, engine needing occasional rebuilds. Heck, you don't even see engine hoists in shops. People just don't get left stranded like they used to. And that's all makes and models

[@Cherokeelion]

@@bajablast989 agreed. I mean, remember the Yugo?

[@jonthomas8487]

Nice thorough review. I’m considering one of the Built to Serve Rams. The one I’m looking at has the 8.4 Uconnect 4C (similar integration as the 12.4). Did you get the Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection? I was curious if it worked well. It looks like the Bullt to Serve is similarly equipped as the Night Edition with Off Road package as it doesn’t have the Rebel lift kit.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! Yes the blind spot and cross oath worked perfectly fine...in parking lots and even backing out of my home driveway. Blind spot worked well too with good accuracy as far as I could tell. Very nice, enjoy it 👍

[@dantereynolds2160]

I have a 21 Bighorn Night Edition w/Cross Path Detection and not only does it work great (You can set it to just lights on the mirrors or lights and sound), but it also has an auto -detect feature if you’re towing a trailer (Up to a 39’ Trailer) that increases the sensitivity so you can safely make lane changes and avoid cutting someone off with the trailer.

[@jonthomas8487]

@@dantereynolds2160 thanks! I’ve had my BTS for two months now and I love it. It only has the 3.21 gears, but we are looking at lightweight travel trailers. Probably looking at something under 7000 gross

[@viewfinder9393]

Need a video on how you convinced the wife.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

great review bro, nothing beats Ram with ride quality and interior quality..is that the stock exhaust because it sounds nice..

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! For sure, I was definitely impressed. I believe it is...they never mentioned anything NC to me about any changes to it..sounds great!

[@brandywine3235]

You can't say RAM and quality in the same sentence. Wait till the dash comes apart or the cab starts to leak.

[@jmtjmt-jo7zj]

@@brandywine3235 I think you can say the same for Ford and GM as well. There will always be the select few that have more problems than others

[@mikeworks2837]

@@jmtjmt-jo7zj I purchased a new Chevy Silverado and after 2 years I traded for the Ram 1500. The Chevy kept having fuel injector issues and it all happened at the 2 year date. So far not one issue with my Ram Laramie and I have over 60k miles on it. There are issues with all makes just get what you like.

[@MCGaar]

Your wife clearly has outstanding taste 👌

[@carl16760]

yes Ram nailed it. cost me 45K

[@mauricelapointe1142]

Hello Nolan, very good video. Thank my friend. I like you. You are the best.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Maurice!

[@NormanLHarris]

Broken? Not surprised. Bought my 2019 Longhorn in Oct 2018. Brake pedal (recall), replaced battery ground cable (recall), replaced all brake calibers because they squeaked, panoramic sunroof stopped working (upper console replaced) and doesn’t recognize key fob (replacing in a couple days).

[@jamesallen7205]

Damn! Thats a gorgeous truck!!!

[@whoarie]

Hauling my wife around.. YIKES.!!

[@douglasrock5168]

I would love to see like the 360s 373-383-400 and 440 big blocks as an option too but with direct injection and hemispherical combustion heads heater type manifolds and oily sauce and all of them to give you greater horsepower flexibility plus the return of a viper pick up and have several versions of that as well but I know that FCA is doing a great job right now and I know many new surprises are coming including the return of the barracuda the roadrunner the GTX and the superbird so come on FCA let's bring back super muscle trucks and super muscle cars and great job and this review was excellent maybe we have many more reviews from this site and God bless our reviewer and his family too

[@gmrtg1414]

Just got a 2020 Ram Limited hoping I’m going to be happy with it.

[@thatoff-roaddude9515]

Love the way he say your not gonna buy a himi for Fuel efficiency lol I say that to everyone that ask me how good on gas i be like idk I have mods and a 33 gal tank lol I ride hard 🤣🤣 I think I get about 14 -16 daily and 20-21 highway driving at speed limit ?? But I love my bighorn I have about 27k added on my bighorn total price 67,469.00 over base price.

[@kickingworld]

Beautiful truck. You move from Michigan? Good spot by tons of lakes in DFW. Good luck with the truck. This video might’ve swayed me to snag one this week!

[@GR33ZY.A1]

Love the Exterior design!

[@lisamccray9079]

Dodge has really 👌💯stepped there game up I really prefer a car 🚗but those trucks are nice and the interior is so gorgeous 😍and ❤love 💘those colors they come in

[@brianmerrill2362]

Your reviews make me dream of nice rides!!!

[@miguelircontar]

Great Job Nolan I do see some of these on the road and I wonder why the LED DTRL on the Rams, Challengers, Mustangs, seemed toned or a very low LED and not as bright as an LED should be ?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks Miguel! That’s interesting and I’m not sure why!

[@AM-fl4uo]

The thing is the lights your probably referring to aren’t by FCA classification DTR’s. If you go into the lights through the settings page on your info screen there is an option to turn DTRL’s ON/OFF. Which then turns on the same lights as your night times, but just less bright and there are 2 of them. Kinda hard to explain but look up a video. Also I totally agree and think they should make those signature lights more bright.

[@ohioguy4326]

These RAms don't use the LED signature lights as the DRL's like on many other vehicles, they are just a glow for looks. That said they don't turn off when you turn on the turn signal like other vehicles that use them as DRL's.

[@finolopez1929]

Just bought a 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie w/etorque and love it!!

[@ivanmoreno8969]

My hemi gave me a lot of problems so I switched over to the I-Force 💪🏽

[@tracywaters8538]

Great review. Love the truck and hope to have one myself soon

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you, very nice!

[@michalp2362]

I agree. I’ll take real knobs and buttons any day over the touch screen. Especially in a truck

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

That's what I worried about until I used it. 12" has split screen with multiple layout options. Not many times you need to access the menus. Most everything you use often also has a knob or switch (entertainment/heating/ac etc). Oddest thing for me to get used to is the shifter knob on the dash. It's a good space saver though - cleans up the console area.

[@slkasper6]

I like the new re-design on the 2020 better than the classic Ram look.

[@PowerSportsQuebec]

Just bought a 2020 Rebel 1500 ecodiesel. It's a very truck with lots of creature comfort BUT it can't tow! 7500lbs (loaded) 26 foot aluminum enclosed trailer and4.5 inch squat! impossible to drive without a load leveler hitch. junk to work cool to drive like a car. 80 000$ worth of premium car...

[@timpoortinga8184]

Who cares what the wife thinks!!!😄😄😄

[@35057]

I’ve had too many red vehicles. And I said I was done with red but this one...... 😎 I need a new truck and my buddy let me borrow his 2019 ram 3500. Very impressive.

[@imDaJuggernaut2323]

what was the msrp on that truck when it was new?

[@garrypalahitski3194]

Best truck on the road today! 5.7 Hemi best engine on the road.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Excellent

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Leo the short guy thanks Leo!

[@mariog4674]

Just picked up a 2021 Big Horn Night edition. Also in red. One owner who leased it with about 10,000 miles a year. I was looking for a Laramie but I saw this truck and immediately had to see it. I don't drive a lot now since I work down the street so I'm hoping it lasts a while. Girlfriend loves it too. Maybe one day we can haul our kids in the massive back seat.

[@CharlZard19]

Great truck if there is any worry Especially with new low mile models, I would say electrical would be my concern. I got a 19 lone star with 66k miles one owner with no issues, which comforts me a little better knowing everything has worked, my friend got a fresh off the lot around the same time and radio, side mirror issues, vehicles become more relying on electrical and less mechanical, but otherwise BEAUTIFUL TRUCK I love mine, couldn't do the team boxes though, makes it to were there's no more space than a durango in the back but other than that 👌🏾

[@pwells10]

Wife approved is a really smart idea. Just saying "I think this is the best purchase for our family because ...... but I want to know what do you think?" is going to give you a lot of credit home (plus you get what you want cause girls don't know trucks)

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Most gorgeous truck on the market imo. I'm not biased on any brand, I think they are all pretty nice..accept for the new redesigned silverados, those are ugly inside and out lol. How much is this exact model? It would honestly be the one id want to get

[@radiomanqsl8739]

I love your video amazing thank for the enfo how much did your wife down ? Im planning to get the used 2020

[@fishin11]

Just ordered a 2021 Bighorn, did not order Rambox. I need a pickup cap, rambox would be useless.

[@shadow1up]

The ford raptor is still the best looking truck but i just wish Ford would stop pushing their shitty echo boost and 10 speed trans and give us a coyote option

[@tommyboulet]

I've been hauling my wife around in the back

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Lol...she sits back there with the baby sometimes

[@LayneSteighlee]

just picked up a 20 laramie with 20k options...what a lovely truck! granted I have drove the thing about 10 miles! Let's see how the longevity is for this product.

[@kyle450rider]

2021 Laramie Longhorn just purchased. Unbelievable truck

[@TannerWaldo]

Why spend 20k in extras instead of just going up trim level? Just curious

[@AM-fl4uo]

I have a 2020 Larime it’s a good truck but I’m really curious to see an equivalent Ford product after Ford’s redesign. If fords interior material quality is better I would trade to get a Ford. I think Ram needs to come with a solid mid cycle refresh if they want their sales numbers to stay high.

[@user-dr7uy4kj4y]

Great video! I hope to buy one of these someday!!! The seats in the laramie also recline if I’m not mistaken!

[@ohioguy4326]

Hauling your wife around with a car seat, yikes. Hopefully their was a child in the car seat.

[@JR-hs4lz]

Had a etorc rebel and traded for non etorc hated that set up

[@timhornswaggle1243]

Great video! Thank you! Friendly reminder from someone who learned the painful way, hands at 9 and 3!!!

[@heslind]

Wow come a long way from my 2001 ram

[@cheesheil]

Does this Hemi have etourqe? I thought the etourqe only came with auto on and off.

[@carl16760]

great truck except the clunking body to frame mounts...

[@drew8653]

Great video, also thank you for not doing the “I talk so fast I never take a breath” style review that seems to be en vogue on KZbin LOL

[@scottbrawley407]

2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Lone Star Night Edition!

[@davidkanalos6710]

What did you pay for the truck ??

[@jonthomas8487]

I’ve heard a lot of these transmissions “learn” through a time period and wonder if that’s the same here on the initial clunky ness

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Probably! I forget about that, makes sense.

[@tomchristian4304]

@@PrimeAutotainment being a ZF it should be more reliable than other ones they've used.

[@carl16760]

wanna fix that steering. ditch the Hitachi shocks and grab some 5100s.

[@devilefan]

Why is your screen flashing while you're driving?

[@asa323]

i actually enjoyed the video! nice review! persuade me to buy Dodge instead of GMC!

[@justinkrichbaum832]

Why is the air dam already broken on a brand new truck?!?!

[@jordanwhitfield8429]

Does it ride smoother than a raptor?

[@brandywine3235]

Yes but a raptor is setting on 35 inch off road tires. Raptor is 10x the fun factor

[@dylanchalmers8894]

@Prime Autotainment can you still opt for the 5.7 hemi v8?

[@Atipat12]

HOT

[@tigerfan8244]

Great looking truck and nice looking interior. The only problem with them is reliability. I’ve seen way too many Rams with motor issues in the business. F-150 would still be my choice.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s such a shame about reliability. That seems to always be the #1 thing brought yo with FCA stuff. Bummer lol. Thank you for stopping by sir!

[@7thkev519]

if you're talking about the Hemi tick then there is a solution many people killed the ticking using redline oil 5W-30 other than that the HEMI is a reliable engine but if you're talking about the eco diesel then I recommend getting rid of it.

[@deifor]

I heard horror stories straght from the mouth of a FCA mechanic, about the new RAM. He told me stick to the Classic one. I also have a bad experience with a Grand Cherokee although not bad with 2 Jeep Wranglers. The same mechanic does say that the new RAM is amazing to drive. If you don´t mind a falling off gas pedal then go for it.

[@7thkev519]

@@deifor what do you mean falling off gas pedal?. if you want the least problematic then get the 2020 ram the 2019 ram was the first-year production so it had some problems. if you get 2020 they fixed most of their problems but never heard of falling off the gas pedal.

[@NarutoFan-og2ku]

@@deifor ...it is the adjustable brake pedal that gets stuck on the mat

[@Sc2God724]

Lower trim model in the 60k range lol what a joke

[@OdaviidS]

So many questions.. but first, why is your wife sitting in the backseat??

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Haha, good question. She always sits back there with my daughter who’s in a car seat...and is unruly year old lol

[@patrickstubbs5564]

Why does the screen keep flashing?

[@tysonrice9320]

I will get this tryck

[@jonthomas8487]

I’ve heard a lot of these transmissions “learn” through a time period and wonder if that’s the same here on the initial clunky ness

[@jacobjared]

Yes, that is the case. The owner's manual says that for the first few hundred miles, the transmission will adjust to driving style and optimize shifting to match the style.

[@alvinkada317]

it's true my 2020 ram felt a little glitchy for the first few hundred miles.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent review.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much!

[@samuelmoss6649]

Love the truck, Plan to buy one. But why is the center screen flashing?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Sorry about that, it was because of the camera. Some screens/lights do that with that camera. It doesn’t flash in person

[@enchantedwarchief247]

Bighorn and longhorn are different trims

[@tannerjewett4727]

Nice truck! I’m looking to buy a new Ram within the next month too. Just debating which trim level... think I’m leaning towards Rebel if I find one for the right price.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

which one did you choose? Planning to buy a half-ton here in Germany, and as both Ford and GMC are kind of out of the game it has to be a RAM 1500

[@totalcontrol154]

That's Katy, TX. Nice place to test drive any vehicle.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

It’s actually Rockwall, TX. Seems like all of the Texas suburbs look the same lol

[@jacobhoffman927]

That is such a gorgeous color 😍

[@chu-haoyen1945]

Power generator in for is crazy

[@ViewsPlus]

Cool , I love this car

[@darthbane2669]

...it's not a car...it's a truck.

[@Rickandkisha]

Nice 😊

[@tysonrice9320]

Amen

[@tysonrice9320]

Soon

[@mustang9549]

That truck is sexy!!

[@ARC_Trooper_Han]

$42k base model???

[@lisamccray9079]

Nice red

[@r2ba435]

How’s the 5.7 compared to the gm 5.3 and 6.2?

[@brandonperschon449]

Definitely more power than the 5.3. My wife has an 18 Denali with the 6.2 which is pretty powerful. I'll see if she will race me one day and let you know how it goes. I will say that when passing on a 75mph road I max the RAM out at it's limited 105mph very quickly.

[@r2ba435]

@@brandonperschon449 they feel pretty similar?

[@brandonperschon449]

I would say the Hemi 5.7 is similar to the 6.2. I can tell a huge difference in towing with the 5.7 and 6.2 versus the 5.3. Of course the 8 and 10 speed transmissions help too. A lot less down shifting.

[@Atipat12]

😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@Reyeslifts]

What’s the price on this model with all these options

[@PrimeAutotainment]

MSRP with options is $62k, $42k before all of the options

[@Reyeslifts]

Prime Autotainment quick reply and thank you. Looks like a awesome truck. I’m considering this model now.

[@brianmerrill2362]

Wife approved. That means you're buying one😂

[@tratzum]

Best truck if you ignore the weak AC

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Matthew Tratz funny you mention that because I was thinking it wasn’t up to par with other vehicles. Now I don’t doubt it lol

[@tratzum]

@@PrimeAutotainment I had mine for 2 summers now. I noticed that on long trips the AC does work ok in the Texas heat but is utterly incapable in stop and go traffic

[@jajjjamensan]

Why do you call it half ton?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

That’s just it’s “class” even though actual payload is more than that. Ram 1500 = “half ton” class

[@jajjjamensan]

@@PrimeAutotainment Still doesnt make Sense, is it only half ton you can load on it? Whats the specific meaning of calling it a weight?