My brother had a longhorn. It’s like a limousine. It was such a nice ride. Also, I feel the ram has the best looks of all the trucks save for the sporty Chevy trucks. I do have to say as an overarching statement, the pricing for trucks IS ABSURD!!! They’re not worth the sticker they’re asking.
I put 30,000 miles on a 2019 Longhorn with every option. I just traded it this month. After 2.5 years there was some leaking of the pano sunroof, the right mirror would click and glitch when autofolding, the battery fully drained once which killed it and when that happened I got lane sense, parking sensors and a few other sensors that were unable to be switched on even with a new battery installed (the dealer reset the computer(s) for me which resolved). 99% of the time the truck was wonderful but with a few years and seasons behind it, I can say it is a phenomenal truck but i would NEVER own one out of warranty. The complexity is going to be the death of this thing.
@@tedarcher9120 well that sure thing, they’ve kind of become too much vehicle. Someone needs to reinvent something ranger mk1 size and make it affordable
Living in Argentina, where midsized pickups have become the go to in terms of cost/benefits+luxe (I'm serious) I still can't believe how a Ranger/Hilux/Amarok/S-10/Alaskan/Frontier don't have them
Being from America, I am highly biased and think that this is an amazing vehicle and I'd rather have this over a large German SUV because of the sensation of driving and owning a big full-size pickup truck
Non-truck guy here: I just did this same comparison and I came home with the Ram 1500 bighorn + a few option boxes ticked for long-haul race car transport with a covered trailer; skipping the e-torque and air suspension for reliability. I loved the limited, but it was way too extra and I felt like it would fall apart in a few years... another huge plus to the bighorn is the blackout packages are everywhere on lots right now
As the owner of a 2019 Longhorn I have zero complaints after 25,000kms of ownership. My wife has a 6,000lb horse trailer and it pulls it with ease and it is an awesome cruiser for daily use. Economy with the eTorque…highway I can get 11.5L/100km.
What's with this younger generation who hates chrome.?.... Chrome is much more durable than painted bumpers and grills. My last F150 had a painted bumper and in two or three thousand miles and had a hundred rock chips. I think this is some kind of virtue signaling by the hipsters I don't get
I'm pretty happy they enjoyed the RAM so much, hope it ends up being the truck they buy, it seems genuinely really good. And there is a package you can get which will black out the chrome
I Agree with you Thomas...My uncle owned a Silverado for years and he never put anything in the bed nor towed with it. He just drove it to work. I see 40% of people near me just buy them just to say they have a truck.
Reasons why people buy trucks: They're reliable- you can easily get 300,000 miles out of most trucks. They're safer- in the event of an accident, a truck will stand a much better chance vs a car. They're much more spacious: some people are just bigger, or they like to have large cabins.
@@drod6203 You're talking out your ass. *Easily* get 300k from *most* trucks? Citation needed. Trucks also typically lag behind suvs in safety (according to IIHS studies).
@@Ghonosyphlaids heres your citation, I sell cars in west Texas, I've seen multiple trucks with 300k miles on them... its not uncommon at all to see them with 200k miles. A good majority of trucks around here will be 2019 with 150k miles
As a previous ram bighorn owner I love this thing. It’s seriously hyper usable and surprisingly quick, and (swear to god) if the power goes out in a storm you can literally get a multi outlet extension cord plug it up and it will run your T.V., game console, refrigerator, and floor mounted A/C unit. For days. I’m not kidding. I did it 😂
I had the same view about trucks until I bought one. In June I bought my first truck, a White RAM 1500 Limited with the night appearance package and I can wholeheartedly say I will never go back to a car again. The air suspension is great even with the 22's, the utility is awesome, plenty of space for a family of 4 and luggage, and the truck gets more looks than my previous CL63 AMG. All around win for RAM, guess that's why it's Truck of the Year.
Trucks are amazing if you tow or not. You get full size in cabin space plus a whole bed in the back for whatever you need to haul around if you ever need too. Also higher off the ground
Meh, I’m not a truck guy and I drove my father’s Ram. I wouldn’t get one as I felt like I was driving a building. Absolutely no fun in driving one, a far cry from my Veloster N in fun factor. It’s absolutely amazing as a tool though.
@@C172fccc well I guess there’s always that one guy. yeah I’m not a car guy, and every time I ride in the wife’s hybrid, I feel like I’m trapped in a tiny box with no visibility.
He says “I get it”. The more you drive the Ram the less you want to drive anything else. Especially with the air ride. The Etorque makes shifting extremely smooth and improves fuel economy about 1-2 mpg. It is an extremely impressive vehicle.
You are correct that the Ram is better, Thomas, as far as ride. I have a 2021 Ram Limited. If you don’t care for all that chrome, as I don’t either, you can get a black out package for $3,000 bucks, or do what I did, and replace much of the chrome with eBay black lettering, black mirror caps, and order the color-matching bumpers. I also painted the chrome wheels with dupli-color matte black spray paint. You’ll enjoy the quiet and comfortable ride, and you guys deserve it. The Tundra’s interior is about 300 years old. The F-150 looks great too, but ride is not as nice and my experience is that the F-150 in Platinum trim is more expensive than a comparably-equipped Ram in Limited trim. The Silverado and Sierra are ok, but the interiors are also aged. The Sierra, Silverado, and F-150 have unique and arguably better tailgates, whereas the Ram has a split tailgate option, but the Ram is the only one to offer the Ram boxes, where I keep road-side tools and gear. Also, the Ram has storage bins behind the front seats on the floor. Get there in comfort, and then race. Then come back home in comfort. Get the Ram.
I picked up my 2021 RAM 1500 Limited Night Edition a few months ago and I love it! I use it for work and if anything just daily driving to anywhere. Towing is easy, comfort is great, and I just couldn't ask for more in my first pick up truck! And yes, "nice truck, son" is a comment I get quite a bit. Looking to get a camper for it, some 33's AT tires, and a Carven Muffler cuz it's pretty quiet which is disappointing cuz of that sweet sweet 5.7L Hemi. Great video gents!
I never in my life liked trucks or would EVER consider owning one in my life until I sat inside of this truck at the Orlando Auto show and I said the same thing: "I get it". I could own one of these without needing to tow something.
Non-truck guy here and also chose the RAM for a truck for work use. I'm in Texas and got thee Longhorn package for $40K USD back when this video was released. I like it too, but I still drive my performance cars when I don't need a truck. I'm not griping anymore like I did in my 2.7L Tacoma.
I’ve owned a Ram, F150, and now a Tacoma. They’re all great trucks overall but the organic driving experience of my manual Tacoma TRD Pro has been the most satisfying. I also trust Toyota over every other automaker in terms of reliability.
Hey Guys, One small side bar on the chrome. I’ve found that the chrome is tougher against getting scratched etc than body colour on the bumpers. I’ve owned trucks with both body colour paint and chrome... I was forever touching up the paint on the body colour bumper... Good luck on your choice... a lot of capable trucks out there.
10 months trouble free. With my 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn. None of that Tree Hugger. 5.7 E- Torque stop - start crap on mine. And Neg- 30 Deg MN winter, and the Air Ride is perfect.
THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! I’m an Audi RS7 owner and buying a truck to pull my boat … Couldn’t decide between the Rebel 1500 Night edition and the Laramie Night edition, I chose the REBEL because of you guys … Thnx !
Daily’d a 19’ Longhorn for 2 years now. I’ll give you the rundown. The Etorque is a gimmick. The only thing it does is provide seamless auto on/off and a super annoying initial 1/2 turn of the tires in electric mode. When pulling out into traffic, if you need to hammer down, by the time the engine kicks on you already have the skinny pedal planted bc you need to “go”, you peel out, every time. Hit the button to turn that off. You are right about how well it drives though. Get the body colored bumpers, minimizes the chrome. Do not get the ram boxes, they notoriously come out of alignment and decrease payload. The seats are a little stiff to me, I’ve owned multiple high end vehicles though, Audi Q7, Infinity QX80 etc. I got the towing spec, 3.92 gears. Its peppy, but get horrible mpg. I initially got 12. Then I put the Mopar 2” lift with 35s, total average is 13 mpg in 2 years. It. Is. THIRSTY. It tows really well, my 4K lb trailer and RZR combo is nothing to it. It tows like a beast. If it got better mpg I’d never consider selling it. Everyone says the 5.7L just needs to “break in” for better mpg, that is BS. Had a Gen2 Raptor previously, Ford had better seats, better mpg, and well, the Raptor rode like an Escalade. All in all the Ram is a great truck. Side note, TFL Truck did a towing comparison, the Ram got better mpg while towing then the new Ford Powerboost. Not surprised. Any electric assist will lack under load. Oh and my kids love the rear cooled seats. Not many vehicles even offer that under $100K USD.
I have a 13 Longhorn, and fully agree. Towing my Talon is does not even see a hill, but finds every gas station dropping from 20-22 to 10-12 with only 4K weight of a trailer. 160k so far… normal stuff plus a heater core, can’t complain.
Rented a Ram Rebel for a 2K mile trip last year. I was shocked at its silence and buttery suspension. So comfortable and solid feeling. Drank like a sailor on leave, but still a really impressive ride.
Great video boys. A few comments tho: The Powerboost has a lower towing capacity and lower payload than most trucks out there due to the extra weight. If you are buying for towing, it for sure isn't the answer. The 3.5L Ecoboost would do a lot better. You may also want to avoid the Ram airbags here in Canada. LOTS of horror stories in winter where the moisture inside the airlines freezes up and the suspension fails. Ram Sport 1500 is what you guys need!
Corrections, for interested parties: 1) On the Ford F-150, Powerboost models have an increased GVWR (7300lbs vs 7050 on 4x4 crew cabs) to compensate for the added weight of the hybrid system and batteries. So while payload is still nothing to write home about, it is indeed a) inline with non-Powerboost trucks, and b) higher than any Ram’s payload, trim for trim. 2) The sentiments surrounding Ram’s poor air suspension reliability in cold climates like Canada relate to the4th gen (through 2018) trucks. Ram redesigned the system for the 5th gens, and to everyone’s surprise complaints from the snow-belt about issues are all but non-existent.
@@upshifter5316 Thanks for the comment. 1) I meant towing capacity as opposed to GVWR. Towing capacity and payload are down indeed. 2) The system was re-designed indeed but still suffers the same problems. Most dealers and sales persons here will advice to getting the airbags. Talking with mechanics at the dealer also confirms this.
When you realize the Extra TH is just the same quality as the original TH Also, Thomas, those 90's off-Green shoes are pretty sick. They also do NOT match that same shade of 90's Purple slapped on a flannel hahaha
As an owner of a 2019 Ram Longhorn with the 5.7 hemi engine at 45K miles I have already had an engine misfire on cylinder 3, both exhaust manifolds cracked and had to be replaced , and a cracked cylinder head which has left my Lonhorn stranded at the dealership for the last 4 weeks while waiting for back-ordered parts to be delivered. The glam and glitz of the interior are pointless when the truck you depend on for work is constantly having to go back to the dealership due to mechanical issues. $63,000.00 hunk of junk
Went though the exact same thing. Hit Ford, hit Toyota, left with a Ram Limited. It's not even close, but I wasn't buying during COVID and not only was it the superior vehicle, but I got an amazing deal on it. The problem is that it was so damn nice that I caught myself out there detailing the bed after hauling a box.....plus they gave me more than I paid for it on a trade-in. It was too nice to be a truck, it was too big to be a real daily driver. So I traded it in on an 2022 MDX for the wife and I get the Stinger GT. I do miss it sometimes....except anytime I'm trying to park.
i’ve been daily driving my dads 11’ 1500 5.7 and it’s honestly an amazing car. no complaints or issues. although i don’t tow too often it def comes in handy when i need to. only thing that sucks is gas
Buy it, it's the best truck now. That's coming from a life long bowtie fan. You spend most of your time inside the truck and the interior is lightyears beyond the others and the air suspension gives the best ride
@@jett5084 I agree when it comes to usability for family stuff yeah and heavy duty work the 6.4 is a better engine but the f150 is the go to for usability what with the powerboost
As an owner of a 2019 Ram 2500 Longhorn, I agree with all of their comments on the interior and I still love it! The cowboy interior is amazing if you truly love America :)
Ram has not been American since 2011 it looks like a foreigners idea of what a cowboy interior is. Like someone watched a bunch of spaghetti westerns and thought yes that's exactly what cowboys are. Hello fellow A m e r I c a n s
@@dor1tomcswagger69 ...but headquartered in Amsterdam. The Nissan Titan is made in Mississippi but it's still a Japanese truck. The Ram is made in Michigan but it's still a Dutch truck. Ford and GM are both HEADQUARTERED in Michigan, therein lies the difference. Ram is not American, just American-made.
@@dor1tomcswagger69 RAM is owned by Stellantis which is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ford and GM don't have foreign parent companies. Dipshit.
From the guy who owned GMC Sierra and currently Ram. Trust me, Rams interior is 10x better than what GMC offers. No more creeking sound and cheap plastics on the center storage area. I was so happy to get rid of the GMC since they had crazy jerk/knock on transmission going from 2nd to 3rd. When I asked the dealership about it they said it is natural.
You guys should submit a color name change for that red at Stellantis '' Dry blood ' ... from your Ford ennemy ! they always have cool color name , it would be 100% approved
I special ordered my 2020 Longhorn 4x4 EcoDiesel. It's my dream truck. I got it without the big screen, sunroof, etc., but I did get the air suspension, off-road group, larger fuel tank and dealer-installed OEM power running boards. I love it and it wasn't quite as expensive as the trucks with all the options. US$64K sticker price.
Ram nailed it with this truck. The luxury in unprecedented, and the quality is top grade. If you’re buying a new truck you’d be foolish to not buy any version of the Ram.
Just got to the part they said it cost 90k. Wow. I bought my 2017 Chevy 3500HD High country long bed 4x4 with a Diesel Loaded to haul our horse trailer new for under 70k. The Ram is really nice but not 90k nice.
Scrap the Etorque, listen for wind noise, whistling from A pillars, crack front window listen for whistling from back seats, brake squeal when backing up, idle surge when trailer attached in gear foot off brakes, AC not cooling well or best only on high, defrost fogging up windshield even though not selected, over sensitive emergency braking when backing up and collision alerts driving in traffic but there's still 20-30 feet between. Truck rides great, plenty of room, 5.7 with 3.92 returned 18-20 hwy, 10-12 pulling 6k 22' bay boat. I honestly loved the truck but it was never ending with, electrical issues and the frot areo guard had to be disabled to stop the whistling noise. I've owned a crap ton of trucks and had RAM not had these issues I'd say it's one of the best trucks I've driven. However I couldn't recommend. All manufacturer's have their quirks some models are king others are not. Love the show, guys keep it up!
The review is fair. I'd lay off the insults on the demographics that actually fuel your jobs. BTW, I just bought this truck in the 2022 version which added some nice touches to it.
You’re dead on. I own a 2020 Ram Longhorn as my first truck to tow my Trailex trailer and my Z4M Coupe to track events. The ride and capability is amazing. Add a “baller” (Borla) S-Type exhaust and it awakens the hemi without being obnoxious.
2:20 - "Body-Color Bumper Group" is the option you need. I have that on my Limited and it drastically alters the appearance. Takes the semi cab look out of it.
Fellas, get your Ram Longhorn with body colored bumpers, like I did. The chrome grill stays, but the painted bumpers elevate the overall look of the truck. Also, have the exterior door and tailgate badging removed. The 2 hood badges and tailgate's ram logo are integrated into the body, so they can't go away.
I drive a 2021 ram 1500 big horn and I love it. Ride so smooth and has a nice interior. And that is a big horn. Towing is awesome we have a 26 feet trailer. Tows so easily
If you like this and don't like the chrome and you would like even more range, get a 1500 limited night edition with the 3.0 v6 turbo diesel. Amazing engines. Really smooth and quiet!
It's always worth a look at the payload weight when planning to tow with these crew cab luxurious trucks, as well as the towing capacity and GCWR. In the US anyway, this is on a stamp on the doorframe. The weight of the crew cab and the heavier engine counts against the GVWR, reducing your payload. This truck reviewed here might only have about 1500 pounds of payload, or less--I don't know this, I'm guessing; but on the Ram website the V6 has a 1700 pound capacity and I think this truck has the same GVWR. If you're towing a 4000 pound car on a 1500 pound trailer, then your tongue weight will between 550 and 825 pounds. Put four grown men in the truck with their gear, that's another 8-900 pounds, or more, and you'll be right at or over the truck's limit--at least legally. This is an area where Ford has an advantage with the lighter aluminum body, in my opinion.
As a Ram owner, I agree with you here, my truck (1500) has a payload of only 1400 lbs, which is kind of sad, and I load it up to the max every time I go to the beach with my family, but the truck doesn't seem to squat at all. The truck only squats noticeably on me when I put 2000lbs in the bed, which I know is more than the limit, but it still handles fine, and stops fine. I would assume the same for the other truck brands and the gcwr is just a suggestion if you plead the fifth.
@@kietlam3080 You might be able to plead the fifth but not if you're doing commercial work, which is my situation. I know what you mean, though, the trucks seem to have plenty of reserve capability, over the ratings.
the air suspension has a higher payload then the standard suspension, i have a 2014 ram 1500, that saids about 1600 payload, while the air suspension is suppose to be closer to 2000, options on the truck can reduce the payload as well, not just the engine
@@xavierlopez6545 Right, but you can't change the GVWR. You can put duallies on as well, which will also improve capacity from an engineering standpoint but not a regulatory standpoint. Anything you put on the truck that adds weight to the empty truck counts against it's GVWR.
I would seriously recommend checking any truck stickers before buying, some trucks from other companies, have huge differences in payload in the same class, without it being very straight forward about it, as far as I understand, ram 1500 has two different suspensions set up, spring coils, or air suspension, not including off road specific packages, while I've scene ford have a difference of 1000 pounds to 2000 pounds on their F150, without any off road packages included, and both with leaf spring rear ends
You can get it without the chrome. Mine only has a crime grill and body color bumpers, but you can get rid of all the chrome by opting for the “Night Edition” which blacks out the grill, mirrors, head/tail lights, badges, exhaust tips, and wheels.
I have this truck, but with the color-keyed front bumper which cuts down on at least some of the obnoxious chrome. I didn't opt for air suspension because I know I'd want to lift it (and did). Still rides like a dream and the wife approves.
I usually love your content. I’d say…stick to cars. The things you guys say with regard to trucks just indicates…you don’t get it. You’re right…you’re DEF not truck guys!
That kind of stitching has a name by the way, it's called filigree! The name applies to all the artsy engravings in the gauge cluster as well. Its a cool western art style.
Out of the modern lineup for Ram I think their 2500 is looks way better than the 1500. Which is a shame, because I want a 1500. I personally don't need a big heavy duty truck like that, but it looks so dang good.
I worked at a dodge dealership and i was a porter so I drove everything, and it took this gen Ram to make me interested in trucks and i plan on getting a Ram
I own a 2015 Ram 1500. Before that I had a 2012 F150. I tow a 7500lb travel trailer and I haul firewood and other stuff pretty regularly. My Ram has been great Fuel mileage could be better, but it's a truck. My brother has a 2020 F150 with the 2.7 Ecoboast. Empty his truck gets better mileage than mine, but towing and lpad r the Hemi in my Ram gets better mileage. I'd suggest you try a conventional coil spring Sport before pulling the trigger on the he air suspension. I drive truck for a living and air suspension can be problematic. If you stick to your plan of leading go with the air suspension. Love both channels, and speaking as a 50 year old whit guy, "Nice truck"
Wait, is there no air suspension option in the Ford range? Can you run your office and race car winch without the Ford's onboard power thingo? Does the cheaper RAM Rebel spec you mentioned have an air suspension option or is that only for the top one you don't want? This video raises more questions than it answers! 😃
This truck is expensive for what it is, you can do all truck things and city things needed in other competitors for far less. This truck as spec'd is knocking $70K if not over.
@@moegittosview Yeah but not comfortably or luxuriously lol.. That 5.7 with that bulletproof ZF transmission way more reliable than the ecoboom with that ford/gm unreliable 10 speed
If you do drive the Sierra 1500, go Denali. I absolutely love mine. The ride is second to none with the MagneRide. It’s tow rating isn’t as high but it does fine and your trailer isn’t gonna max it out anyways. I think for trucks, I’ll never go away from the Denali. The only thing I think I might have done differently is gotten the diesel instead of the 6.2l. I love the power but I think the diesel would have been a better option. Good luck.
Forget the F-150 hybrid. You can just use LPG for the ram. The 5,7 hemi is tried and true to work with it without any issues. and since LPG costs less than half of gas and it just uses a bit more compared to normal fuel, it is a no brainer
