The Fast Lane Truck Names 2016 Ram Power Wagon Best Off-road Truck

March 15, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  The Fast Lane Truck (TFLtruck) has named the 2016 Ram Power Wagon the winner of its inaugural Gold Hitch Award for “Best Off-road Truck.”
 
In the kicking-up-dirt category, the Ram Power Wagon took top honors for outstanding capability and handling under aggressive off-road conditions.
 
“Ram holds titles in fuel economy, towing capacity and torque, but the Power Wagon earns the distinction of ultimate off-road truck. Recognition from TFLtruck cements its position at the top of the hill,” said Jim Morrison, Head of Ram Truck – FCA North America. “The 2015 Ram Power Wagon is designed for the individual who travels into extreme terrain for rescue or recreation, while delivering on-road comfort and the towing capability expected from a heavy-duty truck.”

To score the trucks, TFLtruck editors ran narrow goat trails in the Colorado mountains. The grueling paths reach high elevations with terrain that varies from loose gravel to rock to snow covered. At the end of the run, the Ram Power Wagon was king of the hill.

"The Ram Power Wagon clawed up TFLtruck's real world Gold Mine Hill off-road test like a natural-born athlete, showing extreme poise and grace that belies the truck's Heavy Duty chassis," said Roman Mica, Chief Editor at TFLtruck. “The Ram Power Wagon is this year's ultimate king of the Colorado Mountains.”

The off-road drive is not the sole criteria to determine the winner. The Ram Power Wagon also was judged for its overall performance on road.

Gold Hitch Award-eligible trucks include 2016 model-year pickups (or trucks from previous model years that have not significantly changed for 2016). Trucks are only eligible for the award if they were tested before March 31, 2016.

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Ram Brand
Ram offers a full lineup of pickups and commercial vehicles; the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster vans.

The Ram Light-Duty and Heavy Duty pickups are considerably improved for 2025 and offer new products in the fastest growing segment within the pickup space—Sport Trucks. Ram introduced the largest variety of off-road performance trucks the brand has ever offered, including the new Ram 1500 RHO with more horsepower per dollar than any other performance off-road pickup.

In the commercial business, Ram is launching the new 2025 Chassis Cab line with improvements to help customers and upfitters. Ram Professional is making considerable changes in process, execution and resources with a focus on commercial offerings, dedicated B2B-focused expertise, and sales and service support, which are critical to growing in this segment.

Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers:

• Segment-first: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower
• Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty: Best ride and handling with five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension
• Ram 1500 RHO: Best off-road performance per dollar
• Ram ProMaster: The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
• Ram Power Wagon: Most off-road capable full-size pickup

Ram is improving market competitiveness and growth while maintaining pricing power through products, services and electrified offerings. Aligned under the global presence of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle organization, Ram currently offers a wide range of products globally, from the Ram 700 compact pickup to the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and a range of ProMaster vans.

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
 
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