The new 2025 RAM 1500. Its updated exterior, added tech and new powertrain is the perfect revision. There’s lots to talk about but we’ll keep it short. 7 trim levels will be offered: from low to high end.
Tradesman
Limited
Bighorn
Rebel
Laramie & Laramie Longhorn
Tungsten
In addition is the long-awaited Ram REV Three engines will be offered.
An all new in-line 6-cylinder, twin turbo motor called the “Hurrican”, which comes in standard and high output variants. The standard Hurrican motor puts out 420hp and 469 lb.-ft of torque. The high-output motor produces 540hp and 520 Lb-Ft of torque. This is 145 more hp and 110 more lb.-ft of torque then the beloved 5.7L HEMI. The third option is the already available 3.6L Pentastar V6 e-Torque. Which produces 305hp and 269 lb.-ft of torque. With the right configurations, you can achieve a maximum towing capacity of 11,580 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,300 pounds. These motors will be sending power to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.
Some high-end options to talk about is, of course, the 14.5-inch touchscreen, but for the first time a new 10.25-inch passenger screen with co-pilot is available. The front passenger can monitor the vehicle diagnostics, check your driving, watch a movie and access the exterior vehicle cameras at any time. Next gen level 2 autonomy and driver assist is available on the higher end models. A 23 speaker Klipsch audio system is a must have option and all this truck can be accessed via phone. Yes, a key fob is almost a thing of the past. Now let’s talk about the all-important Ramcharger.
The Ramcharger is not a model but a different power system. Available on all RAM 1500 models, the Ramcharger is equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar motor, but that’s just a piece of its power. With its own charging system, a liquid-cooled 92kw battery pack is paired with a 130kw on-board generator making the Ramcharger produce 663 HP and 615 lb.-ft of torque. Capable of launching 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds while still achieving a drive range of 690 miles. As if that’s not enough to win you over, this already impressive vehicle has a max payload of 2,625 lbs. and max towing capacity of 14,000 lbs. Charging this truck puts you at ease, it is compatible with:
- Level 1 chargers
- Level 2 chargers at 240 volts
- Level 3 chargers at 400 volts
Capable of adding 50 miles of electric range in only 10 minutes via the level 3 charging at up to 145Kw. For public charging, the Free2move Charge App is available for customers to locate, activate and pay for charging sessions. Which will be up and running in January of 2024.