Under the hood there's a mild-mannered 3.9-liter V6; or, a Cummins diesel. The Magnum V10 is available only in heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 series pickups. For 1998 Dodge offers a Ram Quad Cab, which means rear-access doors on either side of the cab. This is truly the most convenient truck you can buy. Inside, the Ram Pickup is finally redesigned, creating ergonomics to match the utility of the rest of the truck. A new passenger-side airbag comes standard, and with a cutoff switch so it's safe to strap in a child seat up front. With any engine, tromping the gas produces a reassuring roar -- a reverberation of vitality. Otherwise, it's fairly quiet. Ride and handling are so competent that you almost forget you're in a full-size pickup, though occupants will notice plenty of bumps. Visibility is great, and controls are excellent.