The Ram pickup. Ever since Dodge split from its truck division back in 2010, Ram has steadily made a name for itself as makers of pickup trucks that are often rugged, tough, and sensible options for those looking for their next work truck. For 2025, the Ram 1500 receives a whole host of changes. Need to know if the 2025 1500 is the truck for you? We’ll be looking at all of the news about the new Ram to help you make the best decision about which Ram might be right for you.
Key Takeaways
- There’s a lot of changes to the 1500 this year, but the biggest one by far is the total axing of the V8. It’s being replaced by a much stronger I6.
- The offroad oriented TRX is also being axed, instead the Tungsten trim takes its spot as the top level 1500.
- The 2025 1500 ranks number one in Car and Driver’s Full-Size Pickup Truck rankings, and for good reason.
What is the difference between the 2024 and 2025 Ram 1500?
Aside from the aforementioned engine adjustments, the Ram 1500 also gets a subtle facelift. There’s a new twin-turbocharged inline six as well, which comes available in a 420 horsepower low output version, and a 540 horsepower high output version.
The changes are subtle, but the new 1500 is a real looker as a result of the new exterior tweaks, which range from updated lighting, new wheel designs, and a freshened up color palette. The interior also benefits from this facelift, as it sees a new 12 inch touchscreen, as well as a 14.5 inch display becoming available. A passenger side screen is another new option for this model, too.
How much will the 2025 Ram 1500 cost?
That much depends on the trim you get. The price of the 2025 Ram 1500 starts at an estimated $42,270, and can go up to $89,070 depending on the trim you select. The Tradesman is the starter end of the range, coming in at an MSRP of $42,270. Next is the HFE, with an asking price of $43,055. The Big Horn, lacking in actual horns but providing more than enough in the way of features to make it the most popular trim according to Edmunds, will set you back around $46,930.
The Warlock is the next trim on the list, with a price of $56,255. The Laramie is next, starting the higher end of the 1500’s many trim levels with a price of $62,025. From there, the Rebel brings an MSRP of $66,190. From there, the Limited will set you back $77,150, and the Longhorn another $77,645. From there, we finally get to the new trim, the Tungsten. For $89,070, the Tungsten sports top of the line features like quilted-leather upholstery, massaging seats, and upscale features such as a 23-speaker stereo. The most popular trim is the Longhorn, but it’s the Laramie and Rebel trims that come recommended courtesy of Car and Driver, who cite its off-road capabilities as being worth the extra buck.
Summary
The Ram 1500 knows it has a job to do: deliver. And it does that and then some with the wide host of changes made for the 2025 model. Though there’s a wide selection of trims from the outset, there’s an even wider variety of customization to be had depending on which optional features you spec into. There’s plenty of Full Size trucks you can buy these days, but only one combines top notch luxury with performance that can’t be matched by anything else on the road, and that’s the Ram 1500.