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The Ram 1500 comes with new styling and powertrains. We look at towing capacity, interior options, and more to see if this is the ultimate working truck.
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What’s new for the 2025 RAM 1500?
Almost everything is new about the 2025 Ram 1500 save for one singular carried-over powerplant. Otherwise, this is a brand-new truck with no fewer than four new powertrains, a couple of new trims, and a bunch of technology.
Carsforsale.com Score
9.25/10
Powertrain
Score
9.25/10
Interior
Score
9/10
Technology
Score
9.25/10
Value
Score
9/10
The Breakdown
Great new engines
Excellent technology
Comfortable ride
Way too many trim levels
Very pricey top trims
The best options are on the top levels
One of the best in the segment
2025 Ram 1500 Specs
- 305 horsepower from base engine
- 271 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 10 available trims
- Payload capacity 2,300 pounds
- Standard 8.4-inch infotainment system
- Standard blind-spot monitoring
- Three-year warranty
- Towing capacity of 11,580 lbs
2025 RAM 1500 Powertrain 9.25/10
Ram enters 2025 with a bold new attitude when it comes to powertrain choice. The only carryover from 2024 is the tried-and-true base V6 which makes 305 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. It’s available on both rear wheel drive and four-wheel drive trucks and leverages an eight-speed automatic either way. It gets up to 20 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway. Notably, Ram offers several differential gear ratios to choose from as well.
Above it is a new straight-six twin-turbocharged engine with 420 horsepower. It manages 18 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. In addition, a high-output version of the same engine comes solely with 4WD and makes 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. It gets just 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway.
Overall, the Ram 1500 still handles better than the rivals from Ford and Chevrolet but just barely. The engine choices all offer expected performance based on their power output. None feels especially surprising or disappointing. Sadly, due to their size, none of them feel very engaging to drive on the road. In fact, they’re probably too big for many roads and parking lots. The one place where the Ram 1500 shines is off-road though. The Rebel and RHO are especially playful and fun in that setting.
Finally, it’s important that we talk about the electrification in the room. Ram has introduced for the 2025 year model two new electrified trucks. First is the Ram REV, a fully electric truck with an estimated 500 miles of range with the larger of two battery packs on offer. It’ll also make at least 654 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque and come standard with all-wheel drive. It won’t be on sale until 2025 it seems.
In addition, Ram has introduced the new 1500 Ramcharger, a hybrid pickup with a V6 that acts as a generator. It’ll go up to 145 miles on electricity alone but thanks to the generator it has a total range of approximately 690 miles. Oh, and it will manage that while offering 663 horsepower and a 14,000-pound towing capacity. It’ll go on sale late in 2024. Both the Ramcharger and Ram REV will use typical Ram trim levels but it’s unclear what content each will come with at this stage.
2025 RAM 1500 Interior 9/10
Ram does a great job of providing a spacious and comfortable cabin. In addition, the dash and center control stack is logically laid out, easy to navigate, and appropriately rugged. Forward visibility is good. The blind spots on each side of the truck are mostly avoidable with good mirror placement. Rearward visibility is great though.
If there’s anything to complain about, it’s the somewhat down market feel of the interior unless one is willing to pony up big bucks. For example, it’s not until one spends at least $60,000 that leather upholstery is on the menu. Granted, this is a work truck, so rugged vinyl is a good choice for work-related duties, but leather should at least be an option on lower trims.
Cargo space is great as is usually the case for a Ram truck. Underfloor storage is available (again, only on upper trims though) as are the clever Ram Boxes that sit on each side of the bed. Ram offers two bed sizes, 6′ 4” inches with a quad cab setup, and a 5′ 7″ box with a crew cab.
Understandably, rear-seat space is dependent on cab configuration. High-end trims like the Tungsten, RHO, and Rebel are only available in crew cab and some feature rear-seat heating. The Ram can handle up to 2,300 pounds of payload and 11,580 pounds of towing capacity but both are with the standard output straight six engine.
2025 RAM 1500 Technology Features 9.25/10
Tech has long been a strong suit of the Ram 1500 and that’s still true. Sadly, buyers will have to check extra boxes to get most of the best features. An 8.4-inch infotainment system is standard in every Ram until the Laramie trim ($62k!) where a 12-inch unit becomes the norm. Both are great and offer a top-notch user experience.
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard for those who prefer them. Six speakers come with the smaller system and nine speakers come with the 12-inch system. Finally, Ram offers a huge 14.4-inch vertically-oriented infotainment system for those willing to fork out the big bucks. It takes over much of the center control stack but don’t worry, physical buttons and switches for things like climate control and volume still exist. Buyers can even add a front passenger display, a heads-up display, and a 23-speaker sound system to certain trim levels.
Safety tech is a priority for Ram though which is nice to see. Every trim gets adaptive cruise control, active lane management assist, blind-spot monitoring, a park-assist system, trailer-sway damping, and roll mitigation. Buyers can also add hands-free driving tech.
2025 RAM 1500 Trims & Pricing
Tradesman – $42,270
The base Ram kicks things off with the V6, 18-inch wheels, vinyl upholstery, an 8.4-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, six speakers, rear climate vents, and a 3.5-inch driver information display.
Tradesman HFE – $43,055
This trim adds 20-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, and is only available with rear-wheel drive.
Big Horn – $46,930
The Big Horn gets 18-inch wheels, a chrome grille surround, and not much else. In truth, it’s more of a gateway trim as it has tons of optional equipment that isn’t available to the Tradesman.
Warlock – $56,255
The Warlock is the least expensive Ram to come standard with the straight-six engine. In fact, every trim above this one gets some form of the straight six. The Warlock also gets 4WD as standard equipment along with black 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, a 7-inch digital driver display, a household-style power outlet, and second-row in-floor storage bins.
Laramie – $62,025
At this trim level, a 12-inch infotainment system finally becomes standard along with 9 speakers, 20-inch wheels, and leather-trimmed upholstery.
Rebel – $66,190
The Rebel is built for off-road fun and comes standard with 4WD, the straight-six engine, an electronically locking differential, 18-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, cloth and vinyl upholstery, a 12-inch driver information display, adaptive cruise control, and lane-management assist.
RHO – $69,995
The RHO gets the high-output straight-six engine, high performance brakes, adaptive damping, dual exhaust, LED exterior lighting, a hood scoop, leather-trimmed upholstery, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats, a leather-trimmed flat-bottomed heated steering wheel, two household-style power outlets,
Limited – $77,150
The Limited shares the same engine as the RHO but adds air suspension, 20-inch wheels, an active noise control system, power-folding mirrors, powered running boards, rain-sensitive wipers, and quilted leather upholstery.
Limited Longhorn – $77,645
This trim adds laser tooled patterns in the leather upholstery but is otherwise the same as the normal Limited trim.
Tungsten – $89,070
The new king of Ram trucks built to battle Denalis adds a 14.4-inch infotainment system, 23 speakers, 22-inch wheels, a matching full-size spare wheel, a power tailgate, 20-way power-adjustable ventilated front seats with massage, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a dual panoramic sunroof, a suede headliner, dual wireless device chargers, drowsy driver detection, and a heads-up display.
2025 RAM 1500 Overall Value 9/10
The Ram 1500 Bighorn stands out as by far the best value here. It’s available with the straight-six engine, the 12-inch infotainment system, and some other luxuries for around $55,000 out the door. That does everything that truck owners need and doesn’t saddle the pickup with tens of thousands of extra stuff that isn’t really a necessity.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 9.25/10
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The Ram 1500 is a lot of truck no matter how you slice it. In most cases though, it’ll take an equally large chunk of change out of your bank account. That tends to be the norm for most full-size trucks these days though. Of the available options, it continues to be the best to drive and the best to spend time in. Still, for buyers who don’t need a truck in their daily lives, might we suggest literally anything else?
2025 RAM 1500 FAQ
How much can the 2025 RAM 1500 Tow?
The 2025 Ram 1500 has an 11,580-pound towing capacity.
How wide is the RAM 1500?
Between 82.1 to 88 inches depending on trim.
What is the RAM 1500 RHO?
It’s Ram’s new performance-focused off-road truck. It leverages the same 540 horsepower engine as the Tungsten. See our full description above.
