The new 2025 Ram 1500 has made its grand entrance, showcasing a significant leap forward in power, efficiency, and technology for the iconic pickup truck. Ram is setting a new benchmark in the light-duty truck segment by introducing the all-new Hurricane engine family, promising more standard power and enhanced fuel economy. This move underscores Ram’s commitment to offering a comprehensive lineup of both gas and electric trucks to meet diverse customer needs.
“The 2025 Ram 1500 is engineered to deliver more to our customers,” stated Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “With the introduction of the Hurricane engines, we’re providing a potent blend of power, performance, and efficiency. Combined with our upcoming electric offerings, Ram is truly positioned to cater to every truck buyer. The new powertrain options perfectly complement the bold design, innovative technology, and renowned durability that Ram customers expect and appreciate.”
The 2025 Ram 1500 boasts a trio of engine choices. Leading the charge are the revolutionary 3.0-liter Hurricane and 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engines, hailing from the Stellantis Hurricane Twin-turbo family. These engines stand as the most powerful six-cylinder options in their class, outperforming many V-8 and boosted six-cylinder competitors while optimizing fuel consumption. The standard 3.0-liter Hurricane delivers an impressive 420 horsepower and 469 lb.-ft. of torque, while the High Output variant cranks out a robust 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of torque. For those who prefer a proven powertrain, the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque remains an available option.
Capability remains a cornerstone of the Ram 1500. The 2025 model year offers a maximum towing capacity of 11,580 pounds, a maximum payload of 2,300 pounds, and the ability to ford up to 24 inches of water.
An exciting addition to the lineup is the all-new, ultra-premium Tungsten trim. This model elevates the standard for luxury pickups, joining the existing lineup of Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, and Limited trims. Further expanding the Ram 1500 family, the high-performance Ram 1500 RHO is slated to arrive in Q3 2024, featuring a 540-horsepower Hurricane H/O engine and solidifying Ram’s position in the off-road and performance truck market.
Ram’s strategic vision encompasses offering benchmark gas and electric vehicles, aligning with Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. The all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV is anticipated in Q4 2024, followed by the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, promising extended range capabilities. The launch of the 2025 Ram 1500 with the Hurricane engine family marks a critical step in Stellantis’ commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieving net carbon neutrality by 2038.
Manufactured in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the 2025 Ram 1500 is expected to reach dealerships in the first quarter of 2024. Pricing details will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
Hurricane Engine Family: Big Power, Efficient Performance
The heart of the 2025 Ram 1500’s advancements lies in the all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane Standard Output and High Output engines. These engines are engineered to provide V-8 levels of power while enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. They represent a significant step forward in powertrain technology for pickup trucks.
Both Hurricane engine variants and the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 are paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. This transmission is calibrated for smooth, efficient gear changes that optimize fuel economy, performance, and overall driving experience.
The Hurricane engine’s robust foundation starts with a deep-skirt cast-aluminum block and a structural aluminum alloy oil pan. For maximum strength, the engine utilizes cross-bolted steel main bearing caps, housing a forged steel crankshaft and forged steel connecting rods. Advanced manufacturing techniques, such as deck-plate honing of the cylinder bores, further contribute to improved fuel efficiency.
Stellantis engineers incorporated cutting-edge technologies to achieve the Hurricane engine’s impressive balance of power and efficiency:
- Dual Low-Inertia Turbochargers: Each engine features two high-flow, low-inertia turbochargers, each feeding three cylinders. This configuration ensures rapid throttle response and minimizes turbo lag.
- Plasma Transfer Wire Arc Cylinder Coating: The cylinder bores are treated with a plasma transfer wire arc coating, creating an ultra-thin, low-friction surface that reduces wear and improves efficiency.
- High-Pressure Direct Fuel Injection: Direct fuel injection at 5,075 psi (350 bar) optimizes fuel delivery for enhanced combustion and reduced emissions.
- Engine-Mounted Water-to-Air Charge Cooler: An integrated water-to-air charge cooler with a dedicated cooling circuit keeps intake air temperatures low, maximizing power and performance.
The 3.0-liter Hurricane engines are manufactured at Stellantis’ Saltillo Engine Plant in Mexico.
Enhanced Drivetrain and Suspension
The 2025 Ram 1500 also introduces a new high-torque rear axle, specifically designed to complement the power of the 3.0-liter Hurricane H/O engine and further refine ride quality. Customers can choose between 2WD or 4WD configurations, and select from a traditional open differential or a limited-slip differential for optimized traction. An available electronic locking rear differential provides on-demand locking for enhanced traction in challenging conditions.
Axle ratios of 3.21, 3.55, or 3.92 are offered, allowing owners to tailor the Ram 1500 to prioritize fuel economy or towing capability based on their needs.
Ram 1500 continues to deliver class-leading ride and handling through its double wishbone front suspension and five-link solid rear axle. The available segment-exclusive active-level four-corner air suspension further enhances ride quality and versatility, offering five distinct modes: entry/exit, aero, normal, off-road 1, and off-road 2.
Bold and Contemporary Exterior Design
The exterior of the 2025 Ram 1500 has been reimagined with a modern, contemporary design that reinforces its powerful presence. While instantly recognizable as a Ram truck, the new model sports a sleeker, more aerodynamic profile.
New premium LED headlamps, including twin bi-functional projector headlamps, are standard on Limited and higher trims. A larger, more assertive forward-leaning grille design amplifies the truck’s bold stance. The iconic Ram grille is available in eight unique styles, catering to different trim levels and customer preferences. A prominent new R-A-M badge is positioned higher on the grille, making a strong brand statement.
A continuous body-side character line flows from the front to the rear, creating a cohesive horizontal profile that integrates the front fender, cab doors, and bed fenders. The bed and cab are designed with sub-flush surfaces to minimize aerodynamic drag. All-new taillamps with a jeweled appearance are featured across the lineup, with LED technology and Blind-spot Monitoring available on select models.
For added convenience, the 2025 Ram 1500 offers a power open/close tailgate with obstacle detection. Key fobs equipped with this feature now include a button for remote tailgate lowering. The multi-function tailgate remains available, offering enhanced cargo management and bed access. The class-exclusive RamBox cargo management system continues to provide lockable, weatherproof, and illuminated storage bins integrated into the bed rails, along with an available 115-volt outlet. An optional pickup bed divider and cargo rail system with adjustable cleats further enhances cargo organization.
The 2025 Ram 1500 is available in a range of exterior colors, including Diamond Black, Bright White, Ivory White Tri-coat, Delmonico Red, Flame Red, Hydro Blue, River Rock, Baltic Grey, and Billet Silver.
Tungsten Trim: Luxury Redefined
The new Ram 1500 Tungsten trim represents the pinnacle of luxury within the light-duty lineup. It offers an ultra-premium experience without sacrificing the Ram 1500’s inherent work ethic. Exclusive Tungsten features include a power tailgate, premium LED taillights, and a distinctive contemporary R-A-M badge.
The Tungsten interior is finished in Indigo/Sea Salt, featuring platinum patina and semi-bright dual-textured metal accents with diamond knurling. A suede-wrapped headliner, A-, B-pillars, and visors further enhance the luxurious ambiance. Heated and ventilated premium quilted Natura Plus leather seats offer 24-way power adjustability, memory settings, massage function, power lumbar support, and four-way powered headrests. A Tungsten badge on the center console, showcasing inlaid metal lettering, diamond knurling, and the vehicle identification number, adds a bespoke touch. Brushed platinum patina aluminum litho bezels, a unique crystal-effect shifter center cap, class-exclusive dual wireless chargers, a metal pedal kit, and an ultra-premium 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system complete the Tungsten’s upscale character.
Premium Interior Across the Lineup
The 2025 Ram 1500 interior sets a new benchmark for pickup truck cabins, utilizing authentic, premium materials that are both luxurious and durable. The design team focused on enriching textures, colors, and materials, while enhancing functionality and incorporating unexpected luxury elements throughout. Authentic materials like carbon fiber, metal, and leather are used to create a level of refinement rarely seen in a pickup truck.
Beyond the Tungsten trim, enhancements extend throughout the 2025 Ram 1500 range:
- Bighorn/Lone Star: Features new Gridiron paint with laser-etched decorative trim, and new Gear Embossed seat insert accent material in Diesel Gray or black.
- Laramie: Includes new Chevron film decorative trim and an 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: Showcases new Barn Wood 45 open pore real wood veneer with an enhanced sawcut effect, and an exclusive Bison Brown monochromatic interior with massaging front seats.
- Limited: Features new Black Ebony open pore real wood veneer decorative trim. An optional black/ebony red interior color package and massaging front seats are also available.
Additional interior enhancements include a push-button trailer steering knob and an accessory switch bank. When equipped with the 14.5-inch touchscreen, these features utilize dedicated physical buttons integrated with the touchscreen interface.
Segment-Leading Technology and Innovation
The 2025 Ram 1500 is equipped with the most advanced Uconnect system to date, featuring an improved 12-inch or a new, expansive 14.5-inch touchscreen display with an intuitive user experience. Uconnect 5 delivers enhanced connected services and features for seamless usability.
Key technology highlights include:
- Advanced Touchscreen Displays: Improved 12-inch and new 14.5-inch reconfigurable touchscreens with higher resolution and split-screen capability for running multiple applications simultaneously. Both screens utilize Full Array Local Dimming technology for superior contrast.
- Segment-First Passenger Screen: A new segment-first 10.25-inch passenger screen offers co-pilot functionality (navigation, device management), entertainment via HDMI, and exterior vehicle camera views.
- Enhanced Processing Power: The advanced Atlantis electrical architecture significantly boosts Uconnect 5 operating speeds, making it five times faster than the previous generation with quicker response times.
Other innovative features include:
- Active Driving Assist and Hands-free Driving Assist: Available Level 2 (L2) and Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving capabilities, including hands-on-wheel lane centering with adaptive cruise control and hands-free driving on approved roadways.
- On-Board Power Inverter: Models with the 3.0-liter Hurricane engine offer an available on-board power inverter providing up to 1.8 kilowatts via two covered bed outlets, allowing users to power tools and devices.
- Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode: An available full digital rearview mirror provides an unobstructed rear view, enhancing safety and visibility, especially when towing.
- Full-Color Head-Up Display (HUD): A configurable up to 10-inch full-color Head-Up Display projects key driving information onto the windshield, including speed, navigation, and driver-assist alerts.
- 12.3-inch Digital Gauge Cluster: A customizable 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster displays a wide range of vehicle information and driver-assistance features.
- Class-Exclusive Dual Wireless Phone Charging: Available dual wireless phone charging pad for front passengers.
- Digital Key: Ram owners can now use their smartphone or smartwatch as a digital key to access and start their vehicle, adding convenience and flexibility.
Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System
The Ram 1500 Tungsten sets a new audio standard in trucks with the ultra-premium 1,228-watt Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system. This best-in-class system features 23 speakers, including a 12-inch subwoofer and titanium dome tweeters, delivering exceptional sound quality and immersive audio experience. It is the most powerful factory audio system available in a truck today and the first automotive application of Klipsch Reference Premiere.
Comprehensive Safety and Security
Safety and security are paramount in the 2025 Ram 1500, which offers over 100 available active and passive safety and security features. Standard features include a ParkView rear backup camera, electronic stability control, and six airbags. Available advanced safety technologies include Blind-spot Monitoring, adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning-Plus, Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, Active Driving Assist, 360-degree Surround View camera, Drowsiness Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, and more.
The 2025 Ram 1500 represents a significant evolution for the iconic pickup, blending powerful new Hurricane engines with luxurious features and cutting-edge technology, solidifying its position as a leader in the truck segment.
