The new 2006 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck 1500 has an all new 5.7-liter HEMI® Magnum V8 with 100 more horsepower and better fuel efficiency than its predecessor (14 in the city and 18 on the highway for 2006 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x2 Pickups). This year and next there will be more engine and transmission choices and three available transmissions, a five speed manual, four speed automatic and a new five speed automatic. Also available for the 1500 Dodge Ram Pickup is a 4.7 liter V8 or a 3.7 ltr V6.

The new 2006 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup combines a 4x4 independent front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering (optional electric transfer case). And this year choose from a long or short wheelbase on all 1500 Dodge Ram Trucks. The short wheelbase is a 6'3" box, the long wheelbase is an 8 foot box.

New Dodge Ram Pickup 1500's received the highest rating for front crash performance from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Due to the 2006 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's large 4 wheel disc brakes the truck stopped on a dime even with a trailer. The new Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 also includes next generation driver and front passenger air bags and child seat anchor system (LATCH). You'll also find supplemental side air bags, 3 point seatbelts and a front passenger air bag 'on or off' switch, this is not available on the 2006 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup Quad Cab model.

The cab of the 2006 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 features best in class behind the seat storage on the regular cab and a fold flat steel floor in the Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. Also there is an available steering wheel mounted audio control buttons to give you easy access to the new AM/FM radio or optional 6 disc in dash CD and available seven Infinity® speakers.