Although the Ram 1500 isn’t as popular as other half-ton pickup trucks on the market like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, it still has some advantages that make it a smart buy for some drivers in Pueblo, Colorado. These key features of the Ram 1500 show that it’s an upscale pickup that’s a better deal when you buy it pre-owned at Southwest Motors.

A smooth, comfortable ride

Just because your truck is rugged doesn’t mean you need to endure a rough ride. The Ram 1500 jostles you around less than other trucks thanks to its coil spring rear suspension. While other trucks use a traditional leaf-spring setup, the Ram 1500 suspension is better at absorb road impacts, especially on craggy terrain. The coil suspension also keeps the Ram 1500 from sagging under the weight of a loaded bed.

Even better than the coil spring setup is the available adjustable air ride suspension that does even better in all of these ways.

An upscale interior

Ram trucks have a reputation for being more comfortable and refined than your average pickup on the market. Hard-working folks in Pueblo will enjoy relaxing in the Ram 1500 at the end of the day. Its cab is well-insulated to keep your ride quiet by blocking out road noise and outside sound.

The upscale interior excels in beauty and convenience, with a quality look that surpasses the cheap plastic appearance of many pickup trucks — even on lower trim levels. Available luxuries like multicolor ambient interior lighting and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof create a choice environment for Colorado road trips.

Your passengers can lounge in the second row of the notably spacious crew cab — especially if they have the available heated second-row seats. In the front row, the Ram 1500 provides great visibility for the driver and plenty of headroom for tall adults.

Potent power for Pueblo jobs

Ram offers some truly powerful engines on this full-size pickup truck. Its standard engine is typically a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 that produces a sprightly 305 horsepower. Many Ram drivers choose for the upgraded engine that the brand is known for: its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V8; this motor musters 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Good luck finding another truck in Pueblo with that amount of muscle!

A used Ram 1500 truck from Southwest Motors provides affordable luxury and performance on a budget. The resale cost of a used Ram 1500 tends to be less pricey than the always-in-demand Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, so you can expect to find a great deal on a pre-owned Ram 1500 when you shop in Pueblo, Colorado.