The old Ram was in huge need of a redesign. This new redesign looks generally handsome, and muscular. The RAM lettering on the grille looks a lot more fit on the new truck than the old one. I see just a tiny bit of Ford in the front. But the Ram looks every bit of what a Ram should look like. Halogen reflectors are the standard lights, but LEDs come on the higher trims as standard.

Looking at the side, if you were basing this off the windows, you'd mistake this truck as an SUV. The Ram looks sleek and smart, with clever lines that make it look really tough. The rear window is absolutely huge, and it looks ever so slightly larger than the F-150s. The model designation plaque moves from near the bottom of the front door panel to the "hump" on the hood.

The rear of the new 1500 looks equally as smart and handsome. The taillights haven't changed very much compared to the previous 1500, but I do notice that the lower section of the taillight is slightly shortened. The blind spot sensor is decently integrated into the taillight, but I believe there should be a much larger area of brake light. The tailgate is extremely light, and can come with a power release from the key fob and also from the interior. That's a first for the segment, and that is true convenience and luxury. The popular Ram boxes return, but there's a decent wait. These lockable storage bins are located on both sides of the rear fenders above the wheel arch.