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The 10 Best 2022 Vehicles According to Car and Driver

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Derek Boshouwers
Some new faces have pushed some old ones out of the way for the 40th edition of these awards. Here are the venerable mag’s preferred rides for the coming year

Ram 1500

Ram 1500 Limited
Ram 1500 Limited | Photo: Ram

For several years now, the Ram 1500 has set the standard for delivering a high-end, refined and super-comfortable drive that contrasts with but complements the truck’s workhorse capabilities. No more jarring rides in drab, no-charm interiors, in other words.

In 2022, Ram’s pickup continues to lead the field even as an arms race rages on, particularly between the U.S. Big Three’s entrants.

What C&D liked:

- In some iterations, the Ram 1500 delivers better fuel economy than the Kia Telluride
- Good selection on engines, each one of them very capable
- A wide front bench allows for three occupants taking position there
- Quiet cabin
- Good steering
- Huge back row of seating
- Its refinement doesn’t prevent it from doing all the pickupy things very well

See also: Ram 1500 Gets New BackCountry Version for 2022

See also: A Colourful New Limited Edition for the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX

See also: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX: 10 Things You Really Want to Know About the New Bad Boy

Ram 1500 Laramie
Ram 1500 Laramie | Photo: Ram
Ram 1500 Limited, 10th Anniversary, interior
Ram 1500 Limited, 10th Anniversary, interior | Photo: Ram
Ram 1500 Backcountry, profile
Ram 1500 Backcountry, profile | Photo: Ram
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists