2006 Trucks With plenty of updates and innovations, these new models are in big demand

摘要

Rollouts of all-new truck models are scarce this year, but changes to existing models are plentiful, including lots of variants that fall just shy of being termed new models in their own right. As OEMs keep up production to meet still feverish demandfor commercial vehicles, it is very clear truck buyers should have little trouble finding all the standard and optional features they require to spec a truck for virtually any job at hand. Thanks to strong demand for replacement vehicles, as well as at least some pre-buying to avoid 2007 engines for as long as possible, another record year for truck sales is unfolding. But whatever the rationale for buying, every truck buyer will have plenty of innovative, technically advanced features and options fromwhich to select. Dodge is introducing several new options for its Dodge Ram pickups in 2006. First, the Dodge Ram 1500 light-duty will have a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 gasoline engine equipped with Chrysler's multi-displacement system (MDS) technology, which canturn engine cylinders on and off, depending on driving conditions. According to Dodge, this function can boost fuel economy by up to 20 percent. Also new is the Mega Cab, available for the complete line of Dodge Ram pickups, including the 1500, 2500 and3500. With 145.2 cubic feet of interior space, the crew cab package can accommodate six adult passengers and their gear. The OEM says reclining rear seats are an industry first for pickups. Rear seats also split 60/40, fold down and move forward, providing numerous configurations for maximum interior cargo capacity and flexibility.