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New Technology Gives The AdvantageAnother thing that sets the
RAM 1500 apart from the competition is the exclusive 8-speed transmission and class-exclusive air
suspension. Where the F-150 and the Silverado rely on legacy coil springs and leaf springs, the
RAM 1500 outperforms
with the new air suspension. Combine that with the 8-speed transmission and you have a pairing that can't be beat.
Once again, Motor Trend expressed their praise of the
RAM 1500 during their competitive test. They said:
"The [RAM
1500] EcoDiesel's torque comes on quickly...Part of that is due to its eight-speed transmission, which we agreed was the
best here by far."Â And in regards to the transmission they said: "The RAM's class-exclusive, optional air suspension rode
the best and the truck felt confident and responsive in turns...it was the truck we agreed we'd want to drive on a regular
basis."