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The bold grilles are unmistakable. If a mere mortal looks into the rearview mirror of his car, he knows a Dodge truck is behind him. With power plants to match the aggressive styling, including the legendary HEMI and V-10 Viper engines, the Dodge family of trucks and 4x4s includes the full-sized Ram and compact Dakota pick-ups.

Dodge Ram What was once a utilitarian vehicle, the pick-up has evolved dramatically from its humble days of hauling stuff and the Dodge Ram has led the way. Gone are the days of the box on wheels with 4x4 capability that your friends asked to borrow because they had a tree stump that needed to be removed. A case in point is the new limited edition Dodge Ram Rumble Bee, a lowered two-wheel-drive sport truck based on the SRT-10.

The basic Dodge Ram comes in a 2-dr regular cab and a 4-dr crew-cab called the Quad Cab. Both body styles are available in ST and uplevel SLT trim which offer 6.3- and 8-ft-long cargo beds. They have a 40/20/40 split front bench seat; Quad Cab versions have a folding 3-passenger rear bench. The base engine is a 3.7L V6, with V8s of 4.7- and the 5.7L HEMI available. Automatic transmission options include a tow/haul mode that alters shift points with heavy loads. More...

Dodge Ram SRT-10 Sport trucks like the Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 seem more like a sports car than something to push a snowplow. With its 500 horsepower 8.3L V-10 Viper engine, the Ram SRT-10 looks more at home on a drag strip than a muddy trail. Racing-inspired lines, a rear spoiler and 22-inch polished aluminum wheels wrap around this monstrous beast of a truck, which also includes a six-speed manual transmission and dual exhaust.

The handsome good looks and steep price tag of the SRT-10 are not for everyone, though. The Ram 2500 and 3500 series of trucks offer function, power and less glitz than the SRT-10, but don't say this truck is Spartan. With a base 5.7 V8 Magnum engine and 17-inch painted steel wheels, the Ram 2500/3500 can haul, tow and carry just about anything thrown its way and still holds the distinction of being the longest-lasting full-sized pickup (based on R.L. Polk and Co. Vehicles in Operation statistics for trucks 7/02). More...

Dodge Dakota Less muscular though plenty powerful, the midsize Dakota is a great entry into the pickup market for a first timer or someone whose needs don't require quite so brawny a truck. Don't let the scaled-down looks of the Dakota fool you - this truck is the best in its class for horsepower, torque, towing and payload. All in all, not bad for a "little" truck.

This 2005 compact pickup approaches near-full-size proportions. The redesigned Dakota shares the 1997-2004 model's wheelbase, but is four inches longer overall and up to 600 lb heavier, depending on model. It is available in Club Cab and Quad Cab body styles. However, regular-cab models are no longer available. More...

Dodge Power Wagon Re-introducing a familiar name from Dodge's past, the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon will grace showrooms and wicked terrain as the "most capable off-road pickup on the planet." Standing on 33-inch tires, the Power Wagon is a brute that features a standard 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, electronically locking front and rear differentials, and a 12,000-pound self-recovery winch with remote control. Dodge promises the Power Wagon will demolish the competition in off-road capability. It would be surprising if it didn't.

But to say the Power Wagon is simply an off-roader would be selling it short. Sporting features such as a higher-output alternator, a modified clutch fan for moving more air through the engine compartment, extra-capacity cooling for the transmission, a brand-new, extremely heavy-duty forged trailer hitch, and a larger-capacity battery - Dodge has also created the ultimate towing machine