2014 Ram 1500 Laramie: The Gentleperson Farmer's Limousine

Striking road presence and technological innovation have helped to pull Ram even with perennial champion Ford.

The glamour isn't limited to the passenger compartment, either, as my Laramie tester also featured an optional air suspension.

With 410 lb-ft of torque on-hand, it’s no surprise that the Ram was able to shrug off its workload.

Although far from the most expensive Ram you can park in your driveway, I have to admit that you get a lot of return on your dollar with the Laramie.

The two-tone black paint and off-white trim of the 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie that I drove cut an attractive figure on the streets of Montreal.

While you can snag a base Ram 1500 ST regular cab for the very affordable price of $19,995, the crew cab Ram 1500 Laramie that I drove stickered at $60,940.

Need to haul yourself and four friends somewhere in absolute comfort? The Laramie can do that.

If you want to pay a little more money, the Laramie can also be equipped with Chrysler's new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6.

Riding out back was a five-foot, seven-inch cargo box with a factory bed liner.

I also appreciated the truck's multi-stage ride height control, as it featured an ultra-low setting designed to make it easier to load the pickup.

Most truck buyers opt for at least four doors and the kind of creature comforts that wouldn't feel out of place in a premium sedan.

Full-size pickups like the 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie catch a lot of heat from drivers of smaller vehicles.

Want to transport that accumulated junk in your basement to the town dump? The Ram has you covered.