What's New for 2026: Ram 1500

December 22, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - 

New for 2026

• 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque returns as a direct result of customer input; standard GT Performance Exhaust adds value and attitude
• Ram 1500 Express and Black Express return, offering style and value across all cab and bed configurations
• New exterior colors, including Molten Red Pearl-Coat, Silver Zynith and *Serrano-Green Metallic (*late availability)

Powertrains

• 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque hybrid: 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque, paired to a TorqueFlite 850RE eight-speed automatic transmission
• 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque hybrid: 395hp and 410 lb.-ft. of torque, paired to a TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission
• 3.0-liter Hurricane SO Twin Turbo I-6 engine: 420hp and 469 lb.-ft. of torque, paired to a TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission
• 3.0-liter Hurricane HO Twin Turbo I-6 engine: 540hp and 521 lb.-ft. of torque, paired to a TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission

Capability

• Maximum towing and payload:
  • Ram 1500 Pentastar V-6 eTorque: Up to 8,130 lbs. max towing; up to 2,360 lbs. max payload
  • Ram 1500 HEMI® V-8 eTorque: Up to 11,320 lbs. max towing; up to 1,650 lbs. max payload
  • Ram 1500 Hurricane SO twin turbo: Up to 11,610 lbs. max towing; up to 1,930 lbs. max payload
  • Ram 1500 Hurricane HO twin turbo: Up to 10,000 lbs. max towing; up to 1,490 lbs. max payload
• Five-link coil rear suspension delivers best-in-class ride quality; class-exclusive Active-Leveling Air Suspension improves fuel efficiency, ride comfort, off-road capability, load-leveling and entry/exit convenience
• Next-level bed functionality with class-exclusive RamBox® cargo management system, relocatable anchor points, LED lighting, bed divider, and multifunction tailgate with center bed step
• Advanced towing technology, including: fully digital rearview mirror with tow mode, trailer reverse steering control, Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Tow Detection System and power trailer-tow mirrors with adjustable convex auxiliary mirrors

Highlights

• Segment-leading technology with the most screen coverage in the segment: available, largest-in-class 14.5-inch Uconnect® 5 touchscreen, segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, digital rearview mirror and full-color Head-up Display (HUD) with 10-inch field of view
• Available Hands-free Driving Assist provides Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving capability
• Class-exclusive dual wireless phone charging and integrated connectivity ports
• Available 24-way power front seats with massage, heat and ventilation
• Best-in-class second-row legroom with heated and cooled seats, class-exclusive 8-degree recline, flat-load floor, integrated RamBins, tie-down rings and expandable under-seat storage
• Available ultra-premium Klipsch® Reference Premiere audio system with a best-in-class 1,228 watts and 23 speakers

Configurations

• 4X2 or 4X4
• Quad Cab 6-foot, 4-inch bed
• Crew Cab 5-foot, 7-inch bed
• Crew Cab 6-foot, 4-inch bed

Model Lineup

• Tradesman
• Express/Black Express
• Warlock
• Big Horn
• Laramie
• Rebel
• RHO
• Limited
• Limited Longhorn
• Tungsten

Manufacturing
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant; Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant

Availability
In dealerships now

More Information
Please visit the Ram 1500 newsroom for the latest product information, photography, videography, plus access to specifications and feature availability documents.
 
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.
 
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