Why the 2014 Ram 1500 is Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year

As a Dodge Ram dealership in Arizona, we are especially excited about the 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 being awarded Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year award— an award that in it’s 34 year history, has never been given to the same truck two years in a row—until now!

Our team lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes Dodge and Ram vehicles and our General Manager, Jonathan Anderson even had a chance to meet with an engineer from the Ram Trucks team to learn even more about this amazing truck and the diesel engine that makes it so special.

2014 Ram 1500 Features and Key Points:

V6 Turbodiesel 240 Horse Power…
· Diesel contains 15% more energy than gasoline.
· Diesel burns slower, which means lower RPM’s.

Better fuel mileage…
· MPG Estimates: City 19 MPG, Highway 26 MPG, Combined 21 MPG
· Compare to GMC Sierra at City 15 MPG, Highway 20 MPG, Combined 17 MPG

Motor Trend put the truck to the test of the worst owners…
· Our testing represents the type of hard driving to which the toughest of owners will subject their trucks. After these tests the Ram still returned 15 MPG while competitors were in single digits with one truck at 10 MPG.

2014 Ram 1500 Amenities include…
· Two touch screen options are available; 5 inches or 8.4 inches and the system and interface does a great job of controlling simple and complex tasks.
· Keyless entry and start.
· Adjustable pedals.
· Bluetooth and voice recognition.
· Smartphone app connectivity, and even a WiFi mobile hotspot.
· Ample legroom in both front and back.
· Laramie edition comes with wood grain trim and leather upholstery.

Want to see the 2014 Ram 1500 for yourself? Visit our website for inventory and to set an appointment to drive Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year in Arizona.

Giving Thanks

This time of year always causes us to reflect on what we are most grateful for. We are grateful to serve this great community. We are grateful for those who support us, and we are grateful to be a part of such a great automotive legacy.

From 1900 to 1915 the Dodge Brothers, Horace and John, supplied parts and assemblies for other Detroit based automakers. After those 15 years they decided to begin building their own complete automobiles. They came out with the Model 30. The car was a step ahead of the competition in quality and technology at the time.

We are grateful for their vision and passion. They started an amazing company that has withstood the test of time.  We are happy to be a part of what they started and look forward to many more wonderful years.

A Higher Calling

Ram Trucks are built for those who want to get things done. Here at Peoria Dodge we hear you. We know that you want something that can withstand not only your job, but your lifestyle. We understand that being a truck owner isn't just about having the power to move when you need it, but when your neighbor needs it as well. 

As truck owners we accept that we will be called on. We will help our neighbors and we will help tow those who are broken down. We don't do it because we have to, we do it because we want can. Service is part of our lifestyle. 

That is why Ram Trucks are built to withstand whatever you throw at them. We are proud of this brand and we are happy to be a part of that legacy.