Download Print Ram Earns Two of Three Finalist Spots for North American Truck of the Year Ram 1500 HEMI® V-8 eTorque and Ram 2500 Heavy Duty secure finalist positions for 2026 North American Truck of the Year (NACTOY), offering value, capability and freedom of choice for customers NACTOY is judged by 50 automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada, making it one of the industry’s most coveted and respected awards 2025 is the first time Ram has earned two finalist positions in the award’s 32-year history Ram offers its most diverse, most capable, most value-packed lineup ever November 20, 2025 , Los Angeles - The Ram 1500 HEMI® V-8 eTorque and Ram 2500 Heavy Duty have earned two of three coveted spots as finalists for the 2026 North American Truck of the Year (NACTOY). A panel of 50 expert print and broadcast journalists from across the U.S. and Canada judge the North American Truck of the Year award, one of the industry’s most coveted honors. Ram’s best-ever pickups rose to the top through a unique mix of performance, refinement and freedom of choice for customers. “We’re proud to see Ram recognized by this opinion-leading group of industry professionals,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance, NA Marketing and Retail Strategy. “NACTOY recognizing both the Ram 1500 HEMI and Heavy Duty shows that the ‘last tenth’ culture that drives the Ram brand is paying off. We’re here to give customers freedom of choice and the trucks they want – something we’re already seeing on showroom floors.” 2025 marks the 32nd year of NACTOY awards and the first time Ram has earned two spots in the final three. Ram’s two finalist positions underscore the brand’s commitment to delivering industry-leading trucks with the value, capability and choice demanded by the competitive pickup segment. 2026 Ram 1500 pickups powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 eTorque are some of the brand’s fastest selling trucks on dealer lots. Alongside the base V-6 and Hurricane SO and HO Twin Turbo engines, the legendary HEMI V-8 is one of four powertrain choices for half-ton buyers. The 2026 Ram Heavy Duty lineup delivers more technology, towing power and capability than ever before. Continuing to set the benchmark for the segment, Ram Heavy Duty trucks offer best-in-class interiors, exceptional ride quality and uncompromising strength, including an incredible 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque from the legendary 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel inline-six. Across its lineup, Ram now offers more powertrain options and trims than ever before, ranging from the value-packed Black Express to the iconic Laramie, luxurious Tungsten and go-anywhere Power Wagon. In 2026, Ram will launch the first Ram 1500 REV, a range-extended electric vehicle designed to disrupt one of the industry’s most influential segments and to deliver a new powertrain choice for Ram customers. Every 2026 Ram is backed by America’s Best Full-size Truck and Van Powertrain Limited Warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles, delivering on capability with peace of mind. Ram Brand Ram offers a full lineup of pickups and commercial vehicles: light-duty Ram 1500, heavy-duty 2500/3500, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster vans. Ram light-duty and heavy-duty pickups offer products in the fastest growing segment within the pickup space—Sport trucks. Ram introduced the largest variety of off-road performance trucks the brand has ever offered, including the new Ram 1500 RHO with more horsepower per dollar than any other performance off-road pickup. In the commercial business, Ram offers the Chassis Cab line with features to help customers and upfitters. Ram Professional is making considerable changes in process, execution and resources with a focus on commercial offerings, dedicated B2B-focused expertise, and sales and service support, which are critical to growing in this segment. Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers: America’s Best Full-size Truck and Van Powertrain Limited Warranty 10 years/100k miles Segment-first: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty: Best ride and handling with five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension Ram 1500 RHO: Best off-road performance per dollar Ram ProMaster: The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van Ram Power Wagon: Most off-road capable full-size pickup Ram is improving market competitiveness and growth while maintaining pricing power through products, services and electrified offerings. Aligned under the global presence of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle organization, Ram currently offers a wide range of products globally, from the Ram 700 compact pickup to the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and a range of ProMaster vans. Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com. Follow Ram and company news and video on: Company blog: blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com Media website: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com Ram Truck brand: ramtrucks.com Facebook: facebook.com/RamTrucks Instagram: @ramtrucks Twitter: @RamTrucks, @StellantisNA YouTube: youtube.com/RamTrucks, youtube.com/StellantisNA 2026 Ram 1500 2026 Ram Heavy Duty NACTOY