{"id":1032,"date":"2016-01-20T19:26:57","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T19:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2024-04-23T09:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T09:04:47","slug":"2016-ram-1500-rebel-pickup-truck-of-the-year-four-wheeler-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2016-ram-1500-rebel-pickup-truck-of-the-year-four-wheeler-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Ram 1500 Rebel Receives Pickup Truck of the Year Title From Four Wheeler Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While any<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2016-ram-1500-atlanta-ga\"> 2016 Ram 1500<\/a> can deliver on top performance and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/3-0-liter-ecodiesel-v6-makes-wards-10-best-engines-list\/\">best fuel economy in the class when equipped with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel<\/a>, the off-road optimized Ram Rebel takes that capability to a whole new level. That model has recently taken the Pickup Truck of the Year title from Four Wheeler magazine, marking it as the best pickup on the road no matter the environment. Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic Ram model.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ram-1500-winder-ga\">New Ram 1500 Inventory<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2016 Ram 1500 Rebel Pickup Truck of the Year<\/h2>\n<p>The Four Wheeler magazine competition for this coveted title took place in five days for over 1,000 miles of grueling competition ground, with tests ranging from challenging off-road trails to simulations of rush-hour traffic. So what makes the 2016 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck of the Year?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there\u2019s one word to describe the Ram 1500 Rebel, it\u2019s balanced,\u201d said Four Wheeler Editor Christian Hazel in a recent FCA press release. \u201cNo matter what we threw at the Ram 1500 Rebel, it just flat-out worked with no drama, no excuses and no compromises. The Ram 1500 Rebel was the vehicle the Four Wheeler judges overwhelmingly chose not only as the 2016 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year, but the vehicle they\u2019d most like to take home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-heavy-duty-truck-is-most-fuel-efficient\/\">Which Gets Better Mileage, a Ram or Ford Heavy Duty Truck?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18819\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/01\/23090307\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2016-Ram-1500-Rebel_B1_o.jpg\" alt=\"Front-quarter view of the 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/01\/23090307\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2016-Ram-1500-Rebel_B1_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2016\/01\/23090307\/Front-quarter-view-of-the-2016-Ram-1500-Rebel_B1_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Off-Road Features on the 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to premium Ram quality engineering, multiple powerful engine options, the 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel comes with multiple<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-custom-truck-accessories-atlanta-ga\"> off-road optimizing accessories and features\u00a0<\/a>which means that this truck can go everywhere with a fierce can-do attitude. Some of those features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A factory lift<\/li>\n<li>Specialty 33-inch tires<\/li>\n<li>Air suspension as a standard feature<\/li>\n<li>Bilstein shocks for smooth driving in all conditions<\/li>\n<li>Skid plates for off-road protection<\/li>\n<li>Tow hooks, all-weather floor mats and other features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/test-drive-cars-winder-ga\"> schedule your test drive<\/a> of the excellent 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel at Akins online or by calling 866-625-1965.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While any 2016 Ram 1500 can deliver on top performance and the best fuel economy in the class when equipped with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel, the off-road optimized Ram Rebel takes that capability to a whole new level. 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