2025 Ram Trucks

Across the Ram lineup, 2025 is a generational update year. New trim levels, new off-road and electric models, technology updates, and engine choices are being added. However, of all items, the debut of the latest Hurricane engine is the headline, primarily because its arrival also announces the end of the 5.7L Hemi V8 engine era. The Hemi has been a constant in Ram trucks for almost 20 years and has a strong customer following. Its demise has caused much concern among the Ram faithful, and while the jury is still out on the new 3L I-6 turbo engine, Ram is betting that this new powerplant will satisfy all its buyers.

So, what else is new for 2025? Here are the highlights:

• • • In 2025 Ram Truck will offer customers a complete lineup of segment-leading gas and electric trucks.
    • All-new Tungsten trim sits atop the lineup and raises the benchmark for upscale pickup trucks loaded with best-in-class technology.
    • An on-board power inverter can produce up to two kilowatts and features two covered outlets located inside the bed that will power items such as lights, television, reciprocating saw, chainsaw or fan.
    • 2025 Ram 1500 styling has been updated. Ram describes it as a contemporary exterior design aesthetic telegraphing a bold, heroic presence.

• • • 2025 brings the most technologically advanced Ram 1500 to market with a host of leading-edge features. These include the segment’s best interior, advanced Uconnect 5 system with a new 14.5-inch touchscreen, a segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, digital rearview mirror and Head-up Display (HUD). Available class-exclusive dual wireless phone charging pad and Smart Phone as a Key technology.
    • Available Hands-free Driving Assist provides Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving capability and affirms the company’s march toward an autonomous future.
    • New Ram 1500 RHO to join lineup in Q3 2024 with 540-horsepower Hurricane H/O, reinforcing North America’s leading off-road and performance truck lineup.

So, let’s have a look at this new line of engines from Ram, a family of straight six designs that the company says we will be living with for the foreseeable future.

The 2025 Ram 1500 offers customers three engine options. First the Hemi replacement – the all-new 3.0-L Hurricane and 3.0-L Hurricane High Output Straight-Six Turbo (SST). These are twin-turbo engines and the most powerful six cylinders in the segment. Also available is the long-serving 3.6L Pentastar V-6 eTorque. The base 3.0L Hurricane engine is rated at 420 hp and 469 lb.-ft. of torque, while the High Output engine is rated at 540 hp and 521 lb.-ft. of torque. Just as a comparison the outgoing, 5.7L Hemi V8 made 420 hp and 410 lb.-ft of torque. Ram wants to emphasis that customers are not losing power with this engine changeover.

The Hurricane family will also have a maximum towing capacity of 5,253 kilograms (11,580 pounds), a maximum payload of 1,043 kilograms (2,300 pounds) and up to 61 centimetres (24 inches) of water fording ability.

Also new is another off-road ground-pounder the RHO. It joins the lineup later this year with the 540-horsepower Hurricane H/O, reinforcing North America’s leading off-road and performance truck lineup.

In addition to the upcoming gas-powered Ram 1500 models, Ram will offer an all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV that arrives in the fourth quarter of 2024, and an all-new Ram 1500 Ramcharger featuring even more class-shattering range to follow the REV.

Another generational update is a new high torque rear axle on all models of Ram. Available in 2WD or 4WD, a traditional open or limited-slip differential automatically divides torque among the rear wheels to maximize traction. An available electronic locking rear differential locks or unlocks on demand. Ram 1500 offers a 3.21, 3.55 or 3.92 axle ratio allowing customers to optimize fuel economy and vehicle capability. Up front will be a double wishbone suspension and five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level, four-corner air suspension. The adjustable air suspension enables up to five different modes: entry/exit, aero, normal, off-road 1 and off-road 2.

The new Tungsten trim level will sit a top the Limited trim which already capped a full line-up. It will include features like:

• • • All-new power tailgate, a premium LED taillight design and a contemporary R-A-M badge.
    • Tungsten’s Indigo/Sea Salt interior includes new platinum patina/semi-bright dual-textured metal accents featuring diamond knurling, suede-wrapped headliner, A- and B-pillars and visors.
    • Heated and ventilated premium quilted Natura Plus leather driver and front passenger seats with 24-way power, including memory settings and a massage function, power lumbar support and four-way powered headrests.
    • The centre console featuring inlaid metal lettering and diamond knurling, which also proudly displays the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
    • Ultra-premium Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system with 23 speakers, all-new class exclusive dual wireless chargers and a metal pedal kit.

So, while not everyone will order a Tungsten, Ram has also added features across the lineup, such as:

• • • Bighorn features a new Gridiron paint with laser etching decorative trim accents on the dashboard, doors and console and new Gear Embossed seat insert accent material in Diesel Grey or black.
    • Laramie features new Chevron film decorative trim accents and introduces a new optional Bison Brown/Sea Salt Gray two-tone interior in addition to the standard black interior.
    • Rebel features a new red/black ombre mesh insert material on the standard cloth/vinyl seats.
    • Limited Longhorn features the new Barn Wood 45 open pore real wood veneer with an improved sawcut effect. Longhorn is exclusively available with the all-new Bison Brown monochromatic interior and massaging front seats.
    • Limited features new Black Ebony open pore real wood veneer decorative trim accents. In addition to the standard black monochromatic interior, Ram 1500 Limited features a new optional black/ebony red interior colour package for a dramatic two-tone effect and massaging front seats.

More information of the REV, Ramcharger and off-road RHO will be coming in the late fall.