MotorTrend 2025 Truck of the Year

If you’re a truck enthusiast in the market for a new truck, the RAM 1500 has been named Truck of the Year by MotorTrend. If you want a solid full-size pickup, the RAM 1500 fits the bill in spades and then some. If you live in Los Angeles, Long Beach, or Glendale, you can find the 2025 Truck of the Year at Premier Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Buena Park. Check our inventory of new 2025 RAM 1500 pickups and see which one fits your lifestyle today.

Accolades

What does, “Truck Of the Year” entail? This award recognizes the best vehicles based on exceptional value, superior quality within their given segments and classes, and their impact on the automotive industry. This award is highly coveted in the automotive scene because it represents the peak of an extremely competitive segment.
To most truck enthusiasts, the RAM 1500 lineup is a culmination of a truck fan’s dream. RAM 1500 provides efficiency on the road, power under the hood, with luxurious comfort amenities in the cabin. RAM was selected as Truck of the Year from 18 top-selling trucks. The following are some reasons why the RAM 1500 was selected:

• RAM excelled in design, engineering, safety features, efficiency, and value.
• Variety of trim levels: capable performance with the Hurricane 3.0L Straight Six Turbo engine which puts out up to 540 hp.
• As a standalone brand for 15 years – RAM has earned the MotorTrend award – Truck of the year – seven times.

Full size pickups battle for this brutally competitive segment in the automotive industry, RAM 1500 has won its spot with benchmark luxury, and several trim levels formerly not available in the truck segment, and of course through off-road capability in some trims.

“Of the Year” Criteria

Winners of this coveted award are not chosen in direct comparison to other vehicles within the segment, but rather are selected based on how each candidate vehicle measures against the awards six determinants:

• Engineering Excellence
• Advancement in Design
• Safety
• Efficiency
• Value and Performance of Intended Function

RAM stood out above its competitors in the segment though this year’s competition was tough to navigate. This year’s segment had new entrants and many nameplates, but RAM had made several undeniable improvements to their lineup that put them ahead of the competition.

To qualify, an “Of the Year” candidate goes through extensive performance tests at a professional automotive test center to evaluate each vehicle. Each candidate is also evaluated on real-world roads when loaded, unloaded, and while towing. Each candidate is further tested at a premier off-road facility to measure off-road performances before a winner is selected. RAM 1500’s class-leading handling and ride were capable through a multi-link independent rear suspension with available segment-exclusive air suspension that works in concert with its exceptional powertrain ability to provide a well-rounded and powerful truck driving experience for its value.

If you are interested in the 2025 RAM 1500 Pickup Truck, contact us at Premier Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Buena Park and set up a test drive to be sure that the model and trim you want is everything you want in a full-size pickup.