As pickup trucks are increasingly used for personal transportation as opposed to just work, they’ve become more upscale, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Ram 1500 limit ed Longhorn, a high-end trim level (born from the previously separate Laramie Longhorn and limit ed trims) of Ram’s full-size light-duty pickup that we named our Luxury Car of the Year for 2020 and have now nominated both years since.
from the moment you step into one of these Rams, there’s no question you’re in a luxury vehicle. Most of the cabin is wrapped in leather, and there are real wood accents, too. The premium materials are complemented by elaborate stitching patterns and pleasing aromas. The premium amenities don’t stop with the cabin materials, however, as the Ram 1500 also offers a four-corner air suspension with adjustable ride height, a vertically oriented 12-inch touchscreen multimedia system, a panoramic moonroof and a cavernous rear seating area in crew-cab trucks that rivals the space and comfort in a full-size luxury sedan.
These are still capable pickups, however, and Ram offers a choice of powertrains to meet different buyer needs. The standard drivetrain features mild-hybrid technology and a 305-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 engine; a 395-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 and 260-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 are optional.
Other truck makers have taken note of Ram’s luxury trucks, with Ford and Chevrolet offering richer interiors in the F-150 and Silverado 1500, respectively. Even so, the limit ed Longhorn remains the standard bearer in the luxury truck space. While it doesn’t carry a luxury badge on its grille, it’s every bit a luxury vehicle.