2025–27 Ram 1500 Put it to work.

Both start with the 3.6L V6 on the same frame. Tradesman is the work spec: vinyl floor, steel wheels, easy to clean. Big Horn adds the comfort and convenience features most people want for daily driving and more option packages. If the truck is a tool, Tradesman; if it is also the family car, Big Horn.

Yes again. Ram dropped the 5.7L HEMI for 2025 and brought it back for 2026 at 395 hp, offered on select trims such as the Express. The main upgrade engine is the 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane six: 420 hp in standard output, 540 hp in high output.

Up to 11,610 lb, properly equipped, per Ram, and up to 2,360 lb of payload. Those are the best-case configurations; the rating for a given truck depends on its engine, axle ratio, cab and bed, so check it for the specific VIN before you hitch up.

The Rebel for most people: a factory lift, 33-inch tires, Bilstein shocks and skid plates. The RHO steps up to 540 hp, 35-inch tires and long-travel Bilstein Black Hawk e2 shocks. The supercharged TRX returns for 2027 with 777 hp.

Laramie is where leather comes in, with the Hurricane six standard and the 14.5-inch screen available. Limited adds the body-color luxury look, a richer cabin, air suspension and the 540-hp high-output engine as standard. If you want leather and the big screen, a Laramie with the screen package covers it; Limited, Longhorn and Tungsten are about finish.