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I needed something to haul my 2 aging Labradors in as well as the grandkids. Wanted a hybrid, did not care for AWD/4WD. I already had a full sized Ram 1500, Standard cab, long bed for dirty work. I needed a utility vehicle that got great gas mileage and would not cost me a crap ton of money...

2024 XLT Lux, Black Appearance Package. Hybrid 5000 Miles No Issues. Hit over 65 MPG on several 30 mile trips around town. Currently averaging 43.5 MPG. Sorta wish I was not retired so I could drive more :)

No Hybrid No dice. I have a 2017 Ram 1500 standard cab, long bed. Don't want another ram.

Went to our local mom and pop hardware/garden center. Usually find a lot of older F150s, tundras, and Silverados with an occasional big diesel Ram thrown in. This time there were 4 mavericks! 3 lariats and my xlt. The Mavericks out numbered the Tundras! Mind you this is not a big box...

Yup went with the 24 XLT Lux and Black Appearance package. Real knobs and dials for Radio and Climate controls. The dealer discounted the Lux and Black Appearance package from my price as it was one of the only XLT hybrids left around. I would not add Black Appearance package again since...

This is our Second yellow lab. The first was a rescue. He was an older dog, was great with the grandkids when they were babies. We got the second set of labs (a black and a yellow) when the grandkids were first born and we still had our old boy. Sure do miss the old boy. :crying:

XLT Lux. I was looking at a Lariat, but just could not see spending the extra money on it. The XLT Lux package has almost everything I wanted for a bit better price point. If I was still commuting, I may have gone with the Lariat, but probably not. The Lux package added better seats, butt...

Here is my Dog Hauler setup. We have 2 10 year old labs. I was tired of Dog hair in the cab of the Ram. I also got the Maybett dog protection for the rear seat. That worked, but still had a lot of hair to contend with. That and my Yellow lab thinks she should drive! Final solution. ARE...

Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid. I get consistently over 42 mpg. I don't tow anything, and if it snows I stay home. So no need for 4K tow or AWD. Love the simplicity and the feel of the transmission. Super smooth. I have an ARE Cap to haul my dogs (no hair in the cab). Grandkids love riding in the...

I bought my 24 xlt hybrid as a left over when the 25's just came out. Went with a 24 because it had knobs and dials for radio and climate. That was just over a year ago. I have retired so no more commute for me, just short trips around the town hauling grandkids and the dogs around. So I...

I got the dog coverers from Maybett. Works Great. Will keep the Dog hair out of the seats and carpet. Now I have an A.R.E cap and a bed mat. Dogs ride in the back so I have room for my grandkids.

I do this as well. I have a 24 Hybrid XLT. I have left it for 14 days or so. No issues.

Same with my 24! Really can't describe how happy I am with it. Great utility vehicle, great MPG, Drives fantastic. What's not to like!

I have the same specs on my 24 xlt hybrid. Gotta agree with everything that they said 😍

Nice Rig! Love the wheels. Have fun adding your own touches!