Looking for a new pickup that is as functional as it is fun-to-drive? How about one with tough performance, tough design, and a slew of cool features? You want a truck that will go from work day to tailgate seamlessly?  Of course you do. But then, you probably think it easy for us to say that you'll find all that in a 2012 Ram 1500? That's okay, you shouldn't just take our word for it.  Which is why Jensen Dealerships will let one of our favorite consumer ratings publications take the reins on this one.

Consumers Digest recently released their annual list of the vehicles they believe to be "Best Buys" this year. And, yes, they named the 2012 Ram 1500 as a "Best Buy" in the Full-Size Pickup category.  There's a myriad of reasons why, for sure, but some of the 1500's stand-out features include a smooth-riding suspension, V6 or V8 engine availability, and the innovative RamBox Cargo Management System. Consumers Digest's 2012 "Best Buy" list is an aggregate of the vehicles that represent the best-of-the-best in ergonomics, fit and finish, utility, acceleration and fuel-economy, overall cost-of-ownership and maintenance costs among many other things. This year, the Ram was only one of two full-size pickups on the list. Needless to say, the Jensen Dealerships are pretty proud of the 1500.

Overall opinions of the latest in this lineup favorite truck have been positive across the board. Consumers Digest said of the pickup, "[It] has proven itself to be a tough customer when asked to work for a living...and it doesn't hurt that the styling, which is updated but still familiar, defines what a pickup should look like."¹ They go on to applaud the innovative RamBox, a lockable and drainable storage system that is as utilitarian as it is nifty. Just picked up a load of gravel but need to stop for some cold beverages on your way home? Not to worry, The RamBox will keep your drinks cold, and you won't lose any of the functionality of your truck bed.

Alright, we could go on for days about all of the cool features in the 2012 Ram 1500, but the only way to really know how much you'll love it is to drive it, so contact the Jensen Dealerships today to schedule a test drive or learn more about any of the new Ram pickups available, today! Or stop by and see us in Sioux City & LeMars during our regular business hours!

Source:¹http://www.ramzone.com/2011/11/03/ram-1500-wins-consumer-digest-magazine-best-buy-award/