Few pickups have to cover as much ground as the Ram 1500. Work, towing, daily driving, and performance all have a place in the lineup, and Ram has a few new ideas for 2027. We've got all the details below!
Key Takeaways
- Ram adds three Rumble Bee variants, each with performance-inspired styling and a shorter wheelbase.
- The 1500 offers V6, Hemi V8, and twin-turbocharged inline-six engines.
- Depending on trim, the Ram 1500 has a 12.0-inch or available 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen.
How Has Ram Changed the 1500 for 2027?
For '27, the brand turns its attention to performance with three new Ram performance trucks—the Rumble Bee, Rumble Bee 392, and Rumble Bee SRT. All three have a more aggressive look, with flared wheel arches and a TRX-style body kit. A shorter wheelbase improves handling. Each Rumble Bee uses the same basic configuration: a Quad Cab paired with a 5'7" cargo bed, according to Car and Driver.
What Are the Ram 1500 Engine Options?
Three powertrain choices are available in the standard Ram 1500 lineup. The 3.6-liter V6 uses a 48-volt hybrid system and produces 305 horsepower; the returning 5.7-liter Hemi V8 uses mild-hybrid assistance and increases output to 395 horsepower.
Ram also offers a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (including a high-output version) rated at 540 horsepower. All engines pair with an eight-speed automatic and your choice of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.
How Much Can the Ram 1500 Tow?
The Ram 1500 trails its Ford and Chevy rivals in towing capacity, with both competitors exceeding its 13,000-pound figure. Shoppers who need to pull more can turn to the Ramcharger plug-in hybrid, which increases maximum towing capacity to 14,000 pounds.
Which Ram 1500 Gets the Best Gas Mileage?
The rear-wheel-drive Ram 1500 with a 3.6-liter V6 earns the lineup's best EPA ratings at 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Choosing four-wheel drive reduces each figure by 1 mpg. The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six gets 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. With four-wheel drive, the city estimate drops by 1 mpg, but the highway figure increases by 1 mpg.
Fuel economy for the 5.7-liter V8 is 19 mpg city, 17 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Four-wheel drive lowers the city and combined ratings by 1 mpg and the highway estimate by 2 mpg. The high-output version of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six gets 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined.
What Tech Features are Available in the Ram 1500?
Depending on the trim, the Ram 1500 features a 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen or a 14.5-inch display. Buyers have four audio systems to choose from. The 1500 can be equipped with up to two 12-volt ports, two household-style AC outlets, and four USB ports in the front. Rear passengers have access to two USB-C charging ports.
Find the Ram 1500 That Fits Your Plans
The addition of the Rumble Bee models gives performance-minded shoppers three more ways to configure the Ram 1500, while the broader lineup offers all you'll ever need in power, tech, and towing capability. Take a 2027 Ram 1500 for a test drive at Alan Jay CDJR in Clewiston to find the configuration that works for the way you use your truck.