Nice truck! Been there brother look at my 22 AT4 6.2 Video in the description. The 6.2 is healthy for sure I'll like go with the twin turbo hurricane ram in a rebel or similar which is going to be a beast at over 500hp. I miss the TRX just hated putting gas in it every 3 days with my traveling. Watch those oem duratracs they get loud after 15k miles on the highway.

@@DerekBonzagni Great content on your channel, thanks for the info. Guess I'd better subscribe. 🍻

@@jessyoutwo thank you appreciate it

Yeah I figured that would help, I’ve also seen some do a 2.5 lift and bypass the dynamic ride control. My thought is just go AT4x at that point.

​@DerekBonzagni the 24 at4x has the diesel now. I have a 23 at4x and my dad has a 23 ultimate denali...he agrees with you about a rough ride in comparison to mine.

@@meanmunchies yeah I may go that route on the next truck. I am enjoying my air suspension in the ram, along with the hk sound system I missed. Love the AT4x it's a beautiful rig .

Makes sense I loved my 21 GMC Elevation sierra which had the 20s.

No kidding, good feedback.

Thanks for watching, I just posted the new Ram video up it's on my truck playlist link in the description. Really love it and everybody that gets in it loves it. I may go to the new 2025 to try out the 500+ HP hurricane motor and refresh this year. I have to drive one first when they launch.

Could be, you would think the electronic ride control system would feel like an upgrade. I think the 20 inch vs the 22s as well

I had a 22 AT4 6.2 and yes I liked the ride much better, the video is on my page.

I had a 2021 Black Elevation and really loved it, for the look, and economy of the diesel I would recommend it for sure. I liked the ride better with those black 20 inch wheels even more than this Denali. It's a great choice for a nice all around truck, if your towing a bunch make sure get the upgraded tow package. The F-150 has the highest payload and towing capacity with a bunch of engine options, 5.0 V8, the popular 2.7 Ecoboost, and 3.5 Ecoboost, if your looking for speed/towing the F-150 wins. Fords issues over the years is the recalls and part supply issues. Ram Longhorn model is my favorite for fit/finish and the 5 link coils in the rear giving you the best ride in the half ton segment. The 5.7 Hemi is great but won't get 25mpg like the duramax. The fuel is less and you don't need def fluid so it might offset. It comes down to what you like, they are all great and offer similar options in that price range. Your needs are likely different than mine.

@@DerekBonzagni I truly appreciate your detailed response. Only a true Truck/Car guy would go out of their way to help a complete stranger... Thank you! Ford trucks have always had my interest, while GM’s have been a close 2nd. A few days ago I walked into a Ram dealer here in Michigan to kill some time before picking my son up from school, and I began considering their 1500. From your video and others, the ride quality of the Ram seems superior compared to the competition, but although subjective, I don’t believe its exterior is as handsome as what Ford & GM offers. I’d prefer the infotainment screen being horizontal, while also having a center console gear selector as you mentioned. It’s not a dealbreaker, but I like to rest my hand on the shifter -Which the rotary dial won’t allow. If I swapped vehicles at the rate you do, maybe my nitpicking wouldn’t play such a vital role in my decision making. Well any who -Looks like I got some test driving to do in the coming days, so I’ll be sure to check your channel for more truck content. Nice videos brother… Subscribed! 👊🏽💯

@@dopeboyp3487 thanks for your kind words, I love trucks so I understand how challenging it is to land on one (clearly). I agree the ram isn't my favorite look over the GM and Ford with the TRX being an exception. Stay tuned!

You can buy the gloss black door handle covers on American Trucks website, and yes used 2 inch vinyl on the steps so just a small amount of chrome shows.

Why would you think that? Of course you aren’t the only one.

Yeah that rattle would drive me nuts, I’ve had pano roofs in the Raptor, Trx and now this ram with no issues but I know with any sunroof issues can arise.

Truck is beautiful, ill check it out when it launches.

yes sir drove a limited but the ride was all over the place, the trottle response with the twin turbo 6 had to much lag, and there is lots of plastics in the interior. I love the looks and the Toyota name for resale but it wasn't for me. All the trucks are cool but my overall favorites are the Raptor, TRX, and the Limited Ram 1500 with the air ride. I’ve got videos on all except the new 24 ram limited which I’m working on now.

​@DerekBonzagni I'm amazed you think the new tundra has a bad lag. Turbo spools when you touch the throttle.

@@jchumley9484 could have been the previous driver and how it was broken in. All of these transmissions and throttles are self learning so they adjust to driving habits. Have you seen the owner review videos on the new Tundras , there have been buy backs and the same issues I mentioned with cheap plastics and poor fit and finish. I love the look of the truck but it doesn’t touch the quality of ride/materials of the ram which is more important to me. To each his own.

You lost me here? Wrong video maybe?

I may go up to HD in the future.

Yeah I realize the sunroof won’t bother most, I think just matching the competition with the same optional equipment was my point here.

I totally agree, when I had my 18 F150 Lariat and then my king ranch I swapped the wheels and tires (34s) right away so I get the concept. I now have the 24 Ram and put a set of 34's on the 22s and the truck rides like glass with no ride punishment due to the air suspension. We see this concept with Porsche as well on our Cayennes with larger wheels. Now I have the look and the ride which will be the next video I post. My point here was that old school leaf springs and 22s don’t mix well on this Denali and it’s a pain to lift 3 to 4 inches to squeeze a 34-35 plus you have to bypass the magnetic ride control. AT4X is setup on 33s and has a more advanced shock if GMC is what you want.

Yes it was likely due to the 22s on the Ultimate .

It’s just two different customers, I run 40 mins to work on skinny backroads, and the highway so a comfortable truck is key for long commutes. When I had my 22 Ram 2500 Cummins I loved it but couldn’t stand the lack of rack and pinion steering (this applies to all HD trucks) with the HD ride. I would love another HD truck with 37s or larger but the drive, and fuel economy isn’t on my side which I quickly learned. Plus why drive a HD truck if I don’t need it? Why pay for def, higher maintenance costs and less equipment for more money. At this time it doesn’t fit my lifestyle.

I can do all that and still have a comfortable ride in a ram limited…. If you had 2 of the same exact truck that had the same capability you’d pick the one with the hardest ride? 😂

1st year new redesign , sure issues will happen, what was the issues? Electrical? I'm under warranty and keep trucks for about 6 months to a year. I've had a 2011 ecoboost f150, 2015 F-150 5.0, 21 Ford Bronco, and 22 raptor so I'm very versed with Ford and had plenty of issues with each. Every brand has its issues, just look at the forums for each none are perfect. My big issue with the Fords is the bed bounce on the highway with the aluminum bed , the truck never felt stable at speed even after swapping to Bilsteins. Coils in the rear transform the truck, even Ford knows this as it was done on the gen 3 raptor. We all have our personal preference, this review is a straight forward and is based on pros and cons. Ram is going on 4 years In a row truck of the year , that isnt by accident.

Your problem was buying the 1st year of the redesign. My 2022 with nearly 50k miles have had 0 problems

You know, i see so many of these exact style of comment where one guy owns X brand and decides to give another a shot and magically has infinite problems that im beginning to think alot of people lie on social media as some sort of propaganda to shit on brand and promote the other. Seriously though so many people word it the exact same way with 0 proof they even owned the "inferior" vehicle. In reality i owned a brand new f150 after trading in my 2022 high country and my f150 was terrible. Ive had nothing but issues with the transmission so i went back to silverado and my blood pressure regulated bc of how much better silverado is. ^see i just made that up lol

I beg to differ. My 24 Ram Limited rides like glass with 22s and air suspension. I’m running Toyo Open Country ATs which, my video is on my truck play list with my review. I agree on the GM 20s would be better with those leaf springs.

See my 6.2 2022 AT4 review link in the description, I agree on the looks it’s a beautiful truck.

True

In the 90s and early 2000s your correct. Pull up the guy that has 220k on his 2019 ram limited he's all over KZfaq. German ZF transmission proven Hemi 5.7 , they seem to hold up great under the new ownership.

I have 275k miles on my regular cab hemi. Lol ram haters stuck im the 90s and refuse to aknowledge how far they have come

@@LocoF111 thanks for the report, I've heard this from plenty of fleet truck owners too. Ram has come a long way from the past.

Hi Jon, I think it's a number of things the 22 inch wheels certainly play a part since I had a 2022 AT4 6.2 and a 2021 Duramax Elevation with 20" wheels and your correct they rode great. The extra suspension in the AT4 with some 33's helped. It could be the extra weight on the front axle with the duramax as well. Since I've had so may trucks I'm hyper critical on ride quality, I have the 24 Ram limited now with 4 air shocks and Its the smoothest half ton I've ever driven. The review is coming stay tuned.

I concur, beautiful truck! What color?

i have 22's on mine with all terrain and the ride is butterly smooth so saying worst ride you have no idea but assume it is..

What year and model do you have?

Agreed the Rator and TRX are the best ride's I've had, and they should be at their price point. I didn't want to make a Denali into a AT4 since I've already had one (also a 2022) and it rode better. Thanks for watching.

@@DerekBonzagni Now I’m curious, Did you like the Raptor or TRX better?

@@elizabethwonders TRX ..watch my reviews on both the links are in the description of this video. Now there is a case for the raptor R but not for the cost difference.

@@DerekBonzagni Will do!

With the large rebates and the last of the hemi V8 why not? I switch trucks often so the 25 is on my list but I need to try the hurricane twin turbo 6 when that truck comes out, stay tuned.

@@DerekBonzagni what u think on the 25 ram prices ?? Rebel starting at almost 70k is absolutely nuts man. It’s a bummer tho I really wanted the ultimate it’s a beautiful truck but ride and quality for a luxury vehicle should be absolute top priority. Maybe more for the city which I live in. Not sure when gmc comes out with a new fresh remodeled lineup so these 22-24’s can go down in price a bit more into the 60’s used

@@hownoto1212 Yes I agree truck prices have gone crazy but so has everything. Cost to build, costs of keeping workers at work, etc etc. This is why I wanted to break down the differences in these $80k priced trucks to see what you really get. I guess we will see what the future brings. Thanks for watching and your feedback

What half ton runs 80psi? I’m running 40 psi like the ram, like the f150, and like the raptor. This is an apples to apples comparison, the ram rides on coils and air suspension giving it a luxury ride which was my point at this specific price point.

80 PSI..Lmao..c'mon kid i run 38 on my at3's

You drove an air suspension 2020+ ram 1500 and don’t think it rides exceptional? A. Coils / no leaf springs in the rear, 4 adjustable air shocks, real leather and cross stitching throughout including Mercedes switch gear and German ZF transmission, ambient lighting throughout, and the sound system is the best I’ve heard. The Bose is trash with no real sub. Looks wise I agree it’s a beautiful rig, and the new massage seats with actual leather are the best, I have a hard time believing you drove the ram. Even my die hard gmc fans have, and every magazine rates it the best. Let’s hear your side ….

@@DerekBonzagni I had a '19 with air suspension. Though, it was a Laramie, so it didn't have all the bells and whistles yours does. I had problems with it. From the moment I got it, I had problems with the right rear not engaging from the lowered entry position. I was able to get it fixed by the dealer under warranty. It generally felt spongy at highway speeds. I do live in Kansas and most of the roads I drive are well maintained and gave a sense of dead on center. However, compared to my Ultimate now, It is a night and day difference, I much prefer the GMC, and my '24 is being built now, hopefully it'll be done in June. To answer your question though, I have *not* driven a truck in the configuration you've got. It's a beautiful truck. But Maybe I'm just partial to my Denali's - LOL

@@jshauns 2019 was the first year of the redesign which explains the issues. The Denali is a great ride and at the end of the day it will only matter to the one making the payment. Congrats on the 24 enjoy it!

@@DerekBonzagni Best of luck in your new truck, too, Sir!

I don’t disagree, I bought the GMC 90 percent on style and the new Interior. The ram just rides so much better with 4 air shocks and a way better sound system which made it a clear winner in my long commute. I agree it’s a beautiful rig

What if Chevy does it on the next gen which I predict they will, do you go without it? There is more headroom without the single roof “bump” which gives the cabin a more spacious feel.

It wasn’t just that my point was to show off specific options that should be available just like the competitive trucks in this price range, GM has some great looks, engines, and they build a solid truck. The lack of ambient lighting, panoramic roof, fit and finish, cluster features and data plus the weak Bose audio system are my complaints. Some of these things I knew going in based on already owning a AT4, and Elevation model but in a Denali ultimate at this price range isn’t acceptable to me. My review is based on owner 8 of the most popular trucks in the last 3 years. It was worth a shot to see if this truck would work for me.

Agreed my 22 AT4 6.2 review link is in the description

@@DerekBonzagni interesting, on my 20 Denali it has the 20" rims and felt it was super smooth. Gunna have to try a AT4 then cause I was going to go for another Denali as I love the leather they use, it feels so much better then mom's XT6.

I agree but like a hot girl looks aren't everything. When I'm in the truck driving it I want the ride, fit and finish, lightning, PANO roof, reclining rear seats, ambient lighting, more USB / 12v plugs, better sound system and aux switches for accessories/lighting prewired out of the box. Also I had the TRX which I think looks amazing. To each his own, if it's only looks and a durmax in a half ton it's a nice rig. But price for price the ram gives me more of what I'm looking for in a luxury truck.

Wow those are diesel truck numbers down here! Nice truck!

Then why are you watching a 80k truck review?

Cool truck my friend has one, I’m a sucker for fit and finish which put me back on the ram. It is hands down my favorite ride with the upgraded hk sound , 4 corner air shocks, and real leather throughout. Try one if you haven’t you’ll be impressed I’m sure.

What planet are you on? So you spend $80k on a truck and have a low level of expectations? Apparently you didn't take the time to see what I do, are you 16 years old? This channel is for adults and customers looking at this price range of trucks.

Love the Tundra especially the refreshed style, we had a platinum on our lot which I drove but I wasn’t a fan of the interior plastics and leather quality in the higher trims compared to the ram. The sound system is important to me and the JBL is last place out of all the trucks I’ve heard with HK and B@O sound. I certainly understand reliability ratings and resale but the polish is lacking if I’m being honest. If this was a mid tier truck review with cloth seats and a lower price tag I would agree for sure.

It's ok to be critical when spending this kind of money on a rig. I love my old trucks too but that's not the point of this video.

I do get bored, but it’s only a month old so it wasn’t that this time.

Yup if you look at my first Denali review in the comments under truck playlist you'll see I've already reviewed it.

Ignorant comment, keep your negative comments to yourself.

aww you butthurt kid

You had one? They must be terrible , they have been truck of the year for what 4 years now, best fit and finish in the truck business, ZF German transmission, proven 5.7 hemi reliability, only truck with 4 corner air suspension, first to market with a supercharged 707 hp hellcat, would love to hear and see the articles to back up your comment.

We found a grumpy one. Why are you watching videos on $80k trucks? You don't know how I was raised or my background so there is no need to hate. I grew up with a 85 F150, 92 F150, Broncos, Chevy Square Bodys, and even a few rams. They all had their flaws and we could back and forth all day. Your saying it's wrong to be unbias? You can't say I'm not a real truck guy when I've owned just about everyone they make (see my truck review playlist) including more basic GMC Elevation models, XLT F150s, etc. So if I choose a premium ride my expectations are going to be critical at this price point. If you go to a high end steak house I bet your critical about the steak you just paid for, any normal person would. Sounds like your on the wrong channel bud.

You sound vaccinated bro.

@DerekBonzagni you complained about a patch of the door not being covered in leather that's mostly covered up by the side of the dashboard when the door is closed? Most of your complaints are so minor that it's almost whiney, dude. I get the low profile wheels. That's why my truck has 18" wheels. It's not a Corvette, after all. Look, I may have misjudged you to some degree, but when people complain about materials in a truck, it's a TRUCK and not an S Class. 90% of trucks will be used for the purpose of doing work, and materials like leather don't hold up. It just makes you come across as some wine sipping snob that buys a "premium" truck as a trophy and status symbol. Good luck with that Ram. Everyone I know that owned one ended up regretting it in time.

@@ruelsmith Sit in a 2020+ ram then you can comment back, have you owned the other trucks? Plenty of 200k mile plus rams out there, this isn't the 90s when it was under different ownership. Maybe when you spend 80k and compare trucks at this level you'll understand the difference in fit in finish. Grab a motortrend, car and driver or any truck comparison and you'll read the same comments I'm stating. Your argument would be valid if I was nit picking a $40-50k standard truck. To be clear I'm not a hater of GMC in fact in the HD class I prefer it and I loved my 22 6.2 GMC AT4 except for the seats ($12k less truck). GMC makes a solid truck and was smart to team with Ford on the 10 speed auto in the newer trucks. If you like your $80k truck with stuff missing that the other brands have then go for it. That is brand loyalty. Ram spent some money in this new generation and has won truck of the year 3 If not 4 years in the row (half ton segment). Options I have not available on GMC , 4 corner air suspension which allows 34s out of the box, 5 link coil suspension (Ford Raptor 3rd gen also has this), ambient lighting throughout the cabin, digital cock pit with more customization, 12v power sockets, aux switches availability prewired for more lights, accessories or whatever, full panoramic roof, better sound system, more comfortable seats, adjustable pedals, led projector headlights that move for cornering, and heated cooled reclining back seats. This is what the Germans offer in their vehicles hence the reason I enjoy these options. Don't worry I have a base farm truck in the works for my property so I am very much a truck guy.