Full size pickup trucks aren’t built for shrinking violets or for people who don’t like to get their hands dirty. They are big, brash, all-consuming and decidedly all-American. But some full size pickups seem like they have lost a bit of their edge while chasing ever more luxurious cabin comfort and increased use of exterior chrome. Thankfully, however, there is still a full size pickup truck out there with enough charisma and brutish machismo to fight the ever blurring edges of pickup truck and luxury car. It’s the 2010 Dodge Ram and while its interior may have recently become suitably upmarket, it is not a truck for wimps. It’s a truck that is as ruggedly individualistic as the people who buy them. But does that make it perfect? Read on to find out. Exterior Styling This is where the 2010 Dodge Ram Crew Cab (now with longer rear doors) really scores big bonus points. Exterior detailing has always been a Chrysler strong suit and the 2010 Ram is the head turner among full size pickups. Its gaping grille, high hood line and average for the class ride height blend together to create a truck that is aggressive yet endearing in appearance. Of additional interest to buyers of the 2010 Dodge Ram is the introduction of the all new and completely brilliant RamBox. This feature adds two lockable utility boxes built into the sides of the truck bed. The RamBox option adds $1,895 to the price of your truck but it is well worth it to have the additional secure storage space. Also, keep in mind that you will probably get part of that money back at resale time. These handy little RamBoxes I was so enamored with managed to swallow an entire shopping trip’s worth of supplies from Costco with only a few bulky items needing to be stored in the truck’s cab. And you know everyone (including me) buys way more stuff at Costco or Sam’s Club than they really should. But the Ram Boxes swallowed impulse buy after impulse buy. Of additional interest to owners who order the 5.7 liter Hemi V8 we tested is the 10,450 lb. tow capacity and the epic 1,900 lb. payload capacity. That means this truck is ready for some serious work even if you aren’t. Interior Styling, Utility and Build Quality The last generation Dodge Ram had an interior that felt about a thousand years behind the Ford F-150 in quality and style. While you could still argue about which one has the more stylish interior, the 2010 Dodge Ram now has high quality plastics, chrome effect Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11