Multiple body styles and trims for maximum customization.
Eight-speed transmission shifts flawlessly.
Larger grille and restyled headlights for 2013.
Powerful base engine offers impressive acceleration, fuel economy, and towing capabilities.
Two fantastic V8 engines to choose from, with the largest capable of towing 10,450 pounds.
Plenty of features and packages to add on.
Respectable braking abilities.
Top safety scores in side-impact crash tests.
Available air suspension.
Incredibly smooth ride and fantastic handling.
Two new touchscreen interfaces this year.
Depending on body style and added packages, 1500 can become extremely expensive.
Poor fuel economy with V8 engine.
Marginal frontal-offset crash test ratings.
Base audio system does not include a CD player.
Rearview camera is not a standard feature.
Navigation not available on all trims.
Crash test ratings not available for every cab and bed configuration.
Braking was impressive in one body style, but it is impossible to know how heavier vehicles will measure up.