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[Johnny_P]

Interesting, so it is mostly nostalgia.

I'm curious to hear about how it drives. I'm still on the 10 speed...seems like its too many gears, but we'll see.

The truck does look nice. Though, I wonder if it'll be neutered at all to keep the F150 sales up. I could see midsize trucks replacing full size in general consumer popularity. They just much easier to live with.

Co-developed between Ford and Chevy though. IDK. If they both agreed on the design it can't be that bad.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Interesting, so it is mostly nostalgia.

I'm curious to hear about how it drives. I'm still on the 10 speed...seems like its too many gears, but we'll see.

The truck does look nice. Though, I wonder if it'll be neutered at all to keep the F150 sales up. I could see midsize trucks replacing full size in general consumer popularity. They just much easier to live with.

Co-developed between Ford and Chevy though. IDK. If they both agreed on the design it can't be that bad.

Not "bad" just...

I really like the 8 speed in my truck. I feel like 8 speeds might be the sweet spot. Lots of great 8 speeds out there too.

[Melon]

I like the looks of it so far, I'll keep my eye out for one to hit the showroom this fall.

I'll go oogle it in person.

[Tar]

Drove a F450 cube van today. Usually I get the GM version but this thing was with a little snow on the ground. I could get the back end almost sideways NFG

I didn't check but it must have the turbro that failed in DGriffs unit. If i were actually buying one I'd go with the GM doe

[max225]

So, moar pics of new Silverbrahdoe, and... das Ranger, doe!






Source: https://jalopnik.com/2019-chevy-silvera ... 1822054268


US Market 2019 Ranger:












Source: https://jalopnik.com/the-ford-ranger-is ... 1822056677

Australian Market:

Chevy looks like an f150/250 morph and ranger looks like a Colorado

[razr390]

Saw a ZR2 in person today and it was the want is real

[max225]

Wow that Ram interior is now comparable to Tesla

[Melon]

I'm surprised they kept the stupid gear selector knob.

[Melon]

I got to say, I don't like the Silverado's front. It looks like an old man with his pants up high.

[Johnny_P]

New Ram 1500 design unveiled as well:





Looks like it gets a Tesla-style touchscreen, too:




Source: https://jalopnik.com/the-2019-ram-1500- ... 1822056899

Interior looks maybe a bit busy and on the Honda solid wing face but not bad overall. I bet that interior is quite nice in person and from the pics it absolutely demolishes the F150 and new Silverado. Pics at least. Ram trucks have always had decent looking interiors that are full of playskool plastics. So we'll see I guess. But the integration of that screen is a HELL of a lot better than anyone else is doing.

Front clip of the old one looked better.

48 volt mild hybrid sounds interesting, probably a better solution than turbo engines.

[Johnny_P]

[Johnny_P]

Gun locker under the rear carpet

I like the Rebel. Interior has a Wrangler Rubicon feel to it with the red accents.



Wonder if you can debadge the RAM thing on the tailgate...

[ChrisoftheNorth]

on the RAM. I need to see one in person before passing final judgement. That interior looks awfully busy, and the outside looks like a worse Chinese knock-off version of the prior model.

[Johnny_P]

on the RAM. I need to see one in person before passing final judgement. That interior looks awfully busy, and the outside looks like a worse Chinese knock-off version of the prior model.

Yeah not sure why it has a Honda face.

[dtraill27]

Not digging the Silverado front but it'll probably grow on me. Ranger seems interesting but looks pretty much the same as the colorado/canyon

[Melon]

Ranger seems interesting but looks pretty much the same as the colorado/canyon

I think the engine option of a trubro 4 banger will help it stand out in the market. Otherwise it's yet another mousetrap.

[Johnny_P]

Not digging the Silverado front but it'll probably grow on me. Ranger seems interesting but looks pretty much the same as the colorado/canyon

Yeah very similar IMO aside from the engine/trans. Probably drives fine. It'll likely sound like butt.

[wap]

I got to say, I don't like the Silverado's front. It looks like an old man with his pants up high.

I resemble that remark.

[CorvetteWaxer]

I got to say, I don't like the Silverado's front. It looks like an old man with his pants up high.

I resemble that remark.

[CorvetteWaxer]

on the RAM. I need to see one in person before passing final judgement. That interior looks awfully busy, and the outside looks like a worse Chinese knock-off version of the prior model.

For a very long time I've felt that the RAM is a very budget truck that falls short of the market.

Couple this with these new electronics from FCA and it's a hard pass.

[max225]

I helped my buddy get his eco diesel 1500. It is a great truck for what it is... I drove it plenty and spent 1000s of miles in it. Not sure I get the hate. The interior is pretty darn good. The ride quality is better than an S class and it gets the same mpg as my 335i while weighing double.

So far it has had 0 issues in 2 years and 25k miles. Can’t say the same about my lovely bmw

[Melon]

I got to say, I don't like the Silverado's front. It looks like an old man with his pants up high.

I resemble that remark.

No one said a thing about you, grandfather time.

[wap]

I resemble that remark.

[wap]

I resemble that remark.

No one said a thing about you, grandfather time.

[max225]

I am just glad it is designed in America still.