2009 Ram 1500... Do you see TUNDRA?

[BREWER711]

Dodge - 2009 Ram 1500 - Interior - Storage


Look around at that, and tell me they didnt base there whole interior, and the design on the exterior off of a MIGHTY-T

[JBK23]

I agree they based most of their stuff on the Tundra as the old saying goes if you can't beat them join them.

[rockstate45]

See a resemblance?

-rockstate

[DavidT.]

Remember the spy shots of the new 09 Dodge Ram? A few of the spy shots had snippets of 2007 Tundras in the background along with the Dodge Rams. I'm sure Dodge used the Tundra as a model to improve on. You can see the Tundra in one of these pics here: PickupTruck.com - Spied: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Either way, I think the new Dodge Ram w/the 5.7 HEMI is going to be a kick as$ truck.

[Tundradrenalin]

Originally Posted by rockstate45

See a resemblance?

-rockstate

The first photo is the new Sequoia and the second one is the new caravan with big wheels?

[rockstate45]

Originally Posted by Tundradrenalin

The first photo is the new Sequoia and the second one is the new caravan with big wheels?

haha yes, that would be correct. (Chrysler Aspen)

When I look at those pics I see the "bubble shape" of the cabin and then the "bluntish" nose.

-rockstate

[TundraCJ7]

In all seriousness the 2007 Tundra front end looks alot like the 2007 Ram and the Dodge has had that design for 10 years. So I would say its the other way around.

How does the 2009 Ram interior look like the Tundra??

[bigjokerinthebox66]

That looks exactly like the Tundra interior. Looks like Dodge took a step further.

That will be one nice LOOKING truck

[Djackman777]

Wow. the center console, shifter/ cupholder area, and the double glovebox area is a total copy. I guess these guys at Chrysler likes our Tundra, go good it has to be inside their truck.

[Djackman777]

Originally Posted by rockstate45

See a resemblance?

-rockstate

No. The Sequoia looks like a Limited Tundra with a shell. The Aspen still looks like Durango with a touch of the new Caravan.

[ThirdHorseman]

So, they have an upper glovebox and similar shape to the cupholders. I hardly consider that copying. Hell, I wish TOYOTA had copied Dodge's interior materials! Appears to be much better quality and finish.

Exterior-wise, the Tundra mimics the looks of the current Ram...i.e. big grille and little lights. But aside from that, when you look closely, the '09 Ram doesn't actually follow the 07+ Tundra at all.

The overall shape is very different - the Ram is squared off everywhere that the Tundra is curvy and rounded. Ram has headlights on the bottom of the grille that slope down, Tundra has headlights on the top of the grille that turn up. Ram has squared off fogs while Tundra has circular fogs. Ram's hood has a hump in the center while the Tundra's hood dips in the center.

Anyways, I think the 2009 Ram looks AWESOME.

[zpaul]

It is hard to admit, but I like what Dodge done with the interior, whether they copied it or not. Looks good and looks like better quality materials, then what we have.
I like the tool boxes on the sides of the bed, but cannot imagine how to install the bed cover over them!?!?

[tundra4.7]

i think the tundra has some ram dna in it.but i dont have a problem with that.the ram is tough looking truck

[mnlawyer]

I am just glad that Toyota entered the market to push everyone else to make better products. Honestly, the improvements to the Tundra are very simple and logical. Why Ford, GM and Dodge never made these improvements to their vehicles is beyond me. The problem is they are still going to be 2-3 years behind Toyota.

Now that everyone else is tweaking the Tundra improvements, I can't wait to see what new stuff Toyota comes up with.

[P90wn3r]

I can't believe the praise for the dodge--it's ugly. Seriously. The ram symbols everywhere don't help it either. If you were unfortuneate enough to have to buy a dodge, the last thing you want is to be reminded of it everywhere you look. One word? BARF!