2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST Trim Level Overview

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST Crew Cab

Fitted out as a basic truck with loads of interior room, the Ram 1500 ST Crew Cab is a good choice for those looking to get the whole gang to work in comfort. The rear bench accommodates three across in surprising comfort, and the full-size rear doors make entry and exit easy.

The ST Crew Cab rides on the same 140-inch wheelbase as Quad Cab trims, so its cargo bed is shortened to 5-feet-6-inches to fit the longer cab. This limits cargo capacity somewhat with the tailgate up.

Crew Cab Rams all get the 4.7-liter V8 and five-speed automatic as standard equipment; the base 3.7-liter V6 would be overburdened in this 5,085-pound truck. The interior of the ST Crew Cab is basic; vinyl covers the seats and floors, and the windows are of the hand-crank variety. The basics are all there, however - air-conditioning, power mirrors, and an AM/FM/CD player are all standard.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST SWB 4WD

Like all 4WD Rams, the 1500 ST SWB ditches the underpowered 3.7-liter V6 in favor of a 310-hp, 4.7-liter V8 that provides a much-needed boost in performance. The 4WD system is of the electronic, shift-on-the-fly variety and features a low-range gear for truly rough going.

With the larger engine buyers also get a standard five-speed automatic transmission and a heavy-duty front axle. A 6,450-pound tow rating reflects the power of the larger engine; payload capacity stands at 1,450 pounds. The 6-foot-4-inch bed is just spacious enough, and with a 120-inch wheelbase the truck is pleasantly nimble. Ride and handling also benefit from the standard rear coil springs, which provide an uncommonly smooth ride for a 4WD truck.

The interior of the ST features a vinyl bench seat (cloth is optional), air-conditioning, and a decent AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 functionality. Disc brakes at all four corners feature ABS, which makes for a secure, planted feel when combined with the 4WD and standard stability control.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST SWB

The 2010 Ram 1500 ST SWB represents the base entry in the Ram 1500 lineup. Purchased mainly as working trucks, regular-cab models seat three and feature a 6-foot-4-inch bed. A 3.7-liter V6 making 210 hp and 235 lb/ft of torque is the standard engine; it drives the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

The Ram ST SWB features a 40/20/40-split bench seat that's manually adjustable and upholstered in heavy-duty vinyl. Interior amenities are basic (i.e., manual windows and locks), but air conditioning and a nice 6-speaker AM/FM CD player with MP3 capability are standard. 17-inch steel wheels are shod with 265/70 all-season tires, a full-size spare is included.

Standard safety features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, dual front airbags, side curtain airbags, and stability control. The Ram ST SWB can carry a 1,480-pound payload and will tow up to 3,800 pounds.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST Quad Cab 4WD

Sure to be a popular choice for contractors and fleet buyers, the Ram ST Quad Cab 4WD is long on utility and short on luxury. With electronic four-wheel drive (4WD) with a low-range gear, buyers get a 4.7-liter V8 standard. This 310-hp engine has power to spare for towing or big payloads, but for those who need more, a 390-hp Hemi V8 is optional.

Riding on a 140-inch wheelbase, the Quad Cab 4WD features a three-quarter-scale rear bench seat and four forward-opening doors. A 6-foot-4-inch bed balances good interior space with enough cargo capacity for serious jobs. Like all Ram trucks its coil-spring suspension endows the ST Quad Cab with a smooth and stable highway ride.

Interior amenities are basic but adequate, with vinyl upholstery rather than cloth, air conditioning, and power windows, locks, and mirrors standard. A CD player with MP3 input jack and six speakers is also standard. Those looking for more equipment should consider stepping up to the SLT trim level.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST Crew Cab 4WD

The Ram ST Crew Cab 4WD trades cargo capacity for interior space by offering a short, 5-foot-6-inch bed and a roomy, six-passenger cabin with 40.3 inches of rear legroom. With a 140-inch wheelbase and the nifty coil-spring suspension, even this largest of Ram 1500s is surprisingly nimble around town.

Fitted with electronic four-wheel drive (4WD) with low range, the Ram ST Crew Cab can slog through any rough conditions on the way to the work site. Standard in all 4WD Crew Cabs is a 4.7-liter, 310-hp V8, backed up by a five-speed automatic. This engine provides more than ample power for all but the most severe duty; buyers who need more grunt can always select the 390-hp Hemi engine.

Befitting a working truck the ST Crew Cab 4WD has only basic interior amenities. Power windows and mirrors are standard, but the seats and door locks are manually operated. Air conditioning and a CD stereo with MP3 jack are also included.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST LWB

Riding on a longer, 140-inch wheelbase, the Ram 1500 ST LWB features a full 8-foot bed. Popular with contractors and anyone who needs to haul a lot of cargo, the ST LWB is motivated by a 3.7-liter V6 that drives the rear wheels. With just 210 hp and 235 lb/ft of torque fed through a four-speed automatic, this engine struggles against the considerable mass of a full-size truck.

The 1500 ST LWB can carry a 1,900-pound payload and tow up to 3,650 pounds. Rolling on 17-inch steel wheels with all-season tires, this most basic of Ram trucks still has excellent road manners, courtesy of its novel coil-spring suspension.

Standard interior features include a 40/20/40-split bench seat in heavy-duty vinyl, air-conditioning, and an AM/FM CD player with MP3 capability. Safety is a high priority with ABS brakes, side curtain airbags, and stability control all standard.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST LWB 4WD

Fitted with a traditional 8-foot bed and wearing a hose-it-out vinyl interior, the Ram 1500 ST LWB 4WD is a real workhorse. Its four-wheel-drive system is perfect for getting to a remote work site and features electronic shift-on-the-fly control.

Like other 4WD trims the ST LWB gets an upgrade in the engine room; the weak 3.7-liter V6 is replaced by a muscular 4.7-liter V8 that churns out 310 hp and 330 lb/ft of torque. This powerful engine is backed up by a five-speed automatic transmission. Towing capacity is a generous 6,250 pounds, and the ST LWB can carry up to 1,540 pounds of payload.

The interior is spartan yet pleasant and features a 40/20/40-split bench seat along with such niceties as air-conditioning and a six-speaker CD stereo. Safety features are abundant and include disc brakes with ABS all around as well as dual front, side, and curtain airbags.

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST Quad Cab

The 2010 Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab offers just enough room to get six people and their gear to the work site. Its 140-inch wheelbase allows for a second set of forward-opening doors and a rear bench with 39.4 inches of legroom. As a basic, rear-wheel-drive work truck, the ST Quad Cab skews toward the functional end of the Ram range.

The base engine is a 3.7-liter V6 that makes 210 hp and 235 lb/ft of torque. Driving the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission, this powerplant simply is not up to the task of moving nearly two and a half tons of truck. The optional 310-hp, 4.7-liter V8 should be considered mandatory for all but the most budget-conscious buyers.

Inside the ST Quad Cab you'll find heavy-duty vinyl seats and floor mats (cloth is optional) and standard air conditioning. Power windows, locks, and mirrors are standard, and the driver is afforded manual seat adjustments and a tilt wheel. Safety is a high priority with ABS brakes, front and side curtain airbags, and stability control all standard.