Five reasons to Purchase a Pickup Truck!

With so many of them on the road, there is no doubt that pickups are very popular with drivers! Whether you want one for work or for leisure, pickup trucks offer several advantages and very often are more practical than SUVs.

Here are 5 god reasons to purchase a full-size truck: which one will win you over?

1. Towing capacity

One of the most obvious advantages of a pickup truck is its very interesting towing capacity. If you are out hunting, fishing, boating or camping, it will certainly come in handy. In fact, you will be able to tow your boat or your trailer without breaking a sweat.

What is the maximum towing capacity of a RAM 1500? It’s 12,750 pounds, and up to 37,100 pounds for the RAM 3500. For a mid-size SUV, the average capacity is only of 5,000 pounds, while for full-size SUVs it ranges from 7,000 to 9,000 pounds on average. That about sums it up!

2. The Luxury and Comfort of the Interior

Even though many people who purchase a truck use it mainly for work, these are also excellent family vehicles thanks to their vey spacious interiors that are often packed with advanced technologies and features.

Depending on the model of truck you choose, you could enjoy heated and ventilated front and rear seats, front seats with massage function, a huge touchscreen (12 inches or more), advanced safety technologies, leather upholstery, wood accents and much more!

3. A Stunning Design

Sure, if you purchase an SUV you will be the owner of a vehicle that looks rugged, but it will never be quite as rugged as a pickup truck! If you want an imposing vehicle that commands respect, there is no better option than a full-size truck.

What’s more, thanks to their elevated driving position, you will have much better visibility on the road, while the taller body of the truck also translates into greater safety in case of accidents (you are less likely to be injured hitting a moose in a RAM truck than in a Dodge Charger, even with how powerful Chargers are).

4. Reliability

By purchasing a RAM truck, you will be part of a very select club: the club of truck owners with the highest percentage of representatives on the road after 30 years of service.

These trucks were designed to deliver great and loyal service for many years, and few SUVs can say the same!

5. Fuel Efficiency

It may seem odd to mention full-size pickups and low fuel consumption in the same sentence, but many models boast remarkable fuel efficiency despite their impressive horsepower.

For example, the diesel-powered RAM 1500 in 4x2 configuration offers a city/highway fuel rating of only 11.8/8.6 L/100 km, and that’s despite its 260-horsepower engine. In addition, many V6 and V8 gasoline engines are equipped with a mild hybrid system that further help these trucks be much more fuel efficient, as does their reduced weight and aerodynamic design.

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