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2006 Best In Class Awards

Truck Trend's Best in Class of 2006

2006 Best In Class Best Half Ton 4WD Pickup Extended Cab
Best Half Ton 4WD Pickup Extended Cab 2006 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
2006 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

Winner: 2006 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
In a highly competitive segment, much of our debate centered on the newly revised front suspension on the 4x4 model, now incorporating the same coilover springs and rack-and-pinion steering as the current two-wheel-drive model. Add to that a much stiffer frame, monotube shocks, and a vastly improved interior, and the new Ram Quad Cab (really just an extended cab) beat out some tough competition. Plus, there's a navigation system, DVD option, and a hidden center console compartment. Lots to like here.


Best Half-Ton 4WD Pickup (Extended Cab)
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Vehicle Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Work Trucks Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Ford F-150 SuperCab Nissan Titan King Cab Toyota Tundra Access Cab
Base price $28,445/$28,885 $30,005 $28,010 $27,100 $28,250
Doors 4 4 4 4 4
Wheelbase 143.5 140.5 145 139.8 128.3
Base engine (opt) 4.8L OHV V-8 (5.3L V-8 $800) 4.7L SOHC V-8 (5.7L V-8 $895) 4.6L SOHC V-8 (5.4L V-8 $895) 5.6L DOHC V-8 4.7L SOHC V-8
Hp, SAE 285 (295) 230 (345) 231 (300) 305 271
Torque, SAE 295 (330) 290 (375) 293 (365) 379 313
Airbags Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual
Brakes, f/r Disc/drum 4WAL Disc/disc RWAL Disc/disc 4WAL Disc/disc 4WAL Disc/drum 4WAL
Tires 245/75R17 245/70R17 235/75R17 245/75R17 245/70R16
Fuel cap, gal 26 26 27 28 26-Jan
EPA fuel econ, city/hwy 15/19 (15/19) 14/18 (14/18) 15/19 (15/19) 14/19 15/19
Max pass 6 6 6 6 6
Base curb weight, lb 5050 5300 5300 4900 4700
GVWR, lb 6400 6650 6950 6400 6300
Max payload cap, lb 1,350 1,470 1,470 1,500 1,600
Max towing cap, lb 8800 8600 9500 9500 7100


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