Dodge Ram to be more green

Yes, you heard it right. A truck is more "green". Ok, it's not as green as everything else should be, but it's a start. The 2009 Dodge Ram will apparently be much more fuel efficient on the highway, going from what the 2008 model of 19 MPG to 23 MPG. While there's been no real change to what is under the hood, the biggest difference is the truck's design.

As you should see in the picture, the truck now has a much more slick, aerodynamically pleasing look to it. Naturalists will scoff at the notion of almost giving it a "softer" look, but apparently it is enough to get you some better MPG on the highway, although the paltry 13 MPG in the city won't change (as I read on another blog, aerodynamics don't mean squat when you are sitting at a red light!).

Regardless, this is definitely a move for the better. It should be interesting to see what the feedback and sales are like on this going forward and how many other "redesigns" will happen in this category of vehicles. My guess is that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Willy said:

Ugly as sin. I think current Dodge Rams are the best full-size truck you can buy, but that thing just sucks.

Posted at 11:31 PM, on August 25 2008

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Brandon EPhgrave said:

this looks like another version of the cheaply made toyota trucks. keep a little boxyness to the trucks and keep them big!

Posted at 06:12 PM, on October 25 2008

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pastor. edward banks said:

I've had a lot of trucks but never a dodge.But if you seal it I will buy it.
I love it. thanks
pastor.Banks

Posted at 11:54 AM, on November 17 2008

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Alejandro g. said:

The truck looks great i think a lot of people would buy if it was set into production. Personally I think this is a great truck because it has a slick way to do it.

Posted at 05:21 PM, on December 30 2008

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jose said:

this truck does not look like the dodge ram. it has to much of an SUV look to it

Posted at 11:37 AM, on April 2 2009

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jason said:

how much for the green

Posted at 06:39 PM, on April 9 2009

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Brad Wing said:

It looks like it could handle anything. Really a tough looking truck and Dodge trucks ARE tough!!!!!

Posted at 08:50 PM, on April 22 2009

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michael said:

what is up with this truck? IT is not a cool truck and it looks like a cityslicker's truck. I would never buy this truck and it makes me look away from thd dodge truck line. Stick with the manly truck look.

Posted at 11:01 PM, on May 7 2009

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said:

Ive had dodge trucks my whole life and never have I seen that looks as cheap and plastic as this...wow dodge what did u guys do. go back to the old body style that doesnt look like barbie would own it

Posted at 11:50 AM, on June 4 2009

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bob mason said:

i have been around Dodge TRUCKS my whole life too, my granddad and my dad and me + my sons are all loyal Dodge truck owners but if that is all they have to offer I will just never buy another new truck again!! I have a '69-83-84-94-2002-06. REAL trucks and Dakotas at my house include 87,88-91-92-97 and and 03 R/T. They all look like real trucks,Dodge, remember the old ways and who got you whwre you are, forget that queer looking sort-of-a truck and bring out the real stuff, Power Rams would be nice.

Posted at 05:55 PM, on August 16 2009

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G. SAENZ said:

I am a true DODGE TRUCK owner. I normally buy one every 2 yrs. or so I have been buying DODGE since 97 they have been getting better all the time. I have a 02 and 08 full size DODGE RAM.I only buy DODGE TRUCKS because of that DODGE style special look. This new concept looks great from the first half,but that second half has to change. More window less panel not taller and with a larger opening rear window that helps when you back up. I know your looking for that future style and its looking sharp.So keep up that special DODGE style.

Posted at 09:12 AM, on September 11 2010

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kevin said:

what is the name of this truck

Posted at 10:45 AM, on September 13 2010

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Joe said:

the dodge ram will never look like that

Posted at 06:54 PM, on October 6 2010

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wayne said:

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IDIOT

Oh, and BTW: Fortunately, the 2009 Dodge Ram looks much better than that shitty concept car.

Posted at 12:25 PM, on October 11 2010

Dodge Ram to be more green

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