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RAM 1500

The half-ton pickup market is dominated by the big three: Ford, Chevrolet and Ram. Despite having one of the oldest designs on SPECS
the market, the Ram wins accolades for its smooth ride, helped by its class-exclusive coil spring rear suspension and optional self- TYPE
leveling air suspension. Choosing which Ram 1500 suits you best is the challenge with 11 different versions of body styles and Pickup
bed lengths, along with three engine choices. The base work truck comes with a regular cab while the crew cab offers four doors. DRIVETRAIN
Most models come with a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 horsepower. A 5.7-liter V8 with 395 horsepower is available on several models. 3.6-liter V6, 305 HP,
For those wanting maximum towing capability, the 3.0-liter V6 diesel has 240 horsepower but can tow up to 9,000 pounds. The
2019 Ram crew cab is four inches longer than before and 8-speed Automatic
has dropped several hundred pounds overall. Three FUEL ECONOMY
display screens are available, including 17 City / 25 Highway
a 12-inch with dual screens. BASE PRICE
Buyers will also appreciate the $27,095
telescoping steering wheel,
flat floor with extra storage
behind the front seats and the
powered tailgate.

SUBARU ASCENT

SPECS The all new Ascent is Subaru’s second venture into the three-row SUV/crossover market. With seating for seven or eight, the
TYPE Ascent is Subaru’s largest vehicle in the lineup and offers Subaru loyalists a new option when needing something larger than
Crossover the popular Outback. Available in three trim levels, power for all versions comes from a 260-horsepower, turbocharged flat-four-
DRIVETRAIN cylinder engine with power to all four wheels. Subaru claims the Ascent can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Standard on all models are
2.4-liter Turbo Flat automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning. A 6.5-inch display screen is standard on the
base model but grows to 8 inches on the upper levels, which also offer a Wi-Fi hotspot, heated seats for the front two rows, power
Four-cylinder, tailgate, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts. Features on the upper two trims include leather seating, ventilated front seats,
260 HP, CVT rain-sensing wipers, navigation, panoramic sunroof and camera-based rearview
FUEL ECONOMY mirror. Built in Indiana, the Ascent will reach dealer showrooms this summer.
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BASE PRICE
$35,000
(Estimate)

TOYOTA CAMRY

When Toyota redesigned the Camry, it gave the best selling mid-size sedan on the market a mild makeover on the outside with a SPECS
lower, leaner looking profile. However, the biggest change isn’t noticeable from the outside. For the first time in three decades, TYPE
the 2018 Camry has a double wishbone rear suspension that offers a smoother, quieter ride with better handling and steering. The Sedan
new suspension also takes up less interior room, allowing Toyota to improve the interior size and features. There are five trim levels DRIVETRAIN
to choose from but most are upgrades to available features. All Camrys come standard with a new 2.5-liter, four-cylinder with 203 2.5-liter Four-cylinder,
horsepower. A 3.5-liter V6 now offers 301 horsepower. Both engines are paired to a new 8-speed automatic transmission. A hybrid
version of the Camry is also available. Camrys come well equipped with full power accessories, Bluetooth, rearview camera and safety 203 HP,
features. All 2018 models come with Toyota’s adaptive 8-speed Automatic
cruise control with automatic braking, especially FUEL ECONOMY
useful in heavy commuter traffic, auto- 29 City / 41 Highway
dimming LED headlights, lane BASE PRICE
departure warning and forward $23,495
collision warning.

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