2025 Ram 1500 Limited: Here's What Happened During a Year of Testing

• We spent one year with a 2025 Ram 1500 Limited.
• Our truck had the high-output twin-turbo straight-six engine.
• We loved driving and towing with the Ram, but found its tech to be too glitchy.

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• What did we get?
• Tested: Here's how the Ram 1500 performed
• How is the Ram's real-world fuel economy?
• The Ram 1500 has become a road trip machine
• Ram 1500 comparison: Inline-6 vs. V8
• Full-size pickup truck comparison

What did we get?

We went for the second-highest trim, the Limited. That got us the high-output six-cylinder engine with 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque, as well as 20-inch wheels, an air suspension, leather upholstery and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

We got our Ram 1500 in Delmonico Red Pearl and added a couple of towing packages along with an off-road package. We also opted for the Limited Level A Equipment Group, a $4,765 pack that includes a bunch of advanced driver aids like traffic sign recognition, hands-free active driving assist and evasive steering assist. It also includes an upgraded 14.4–inch touchscreen display and a surround-view camera system. 

That's good because this is a big truck with large mirrors. Those will be great for towing, but not so much for forward visibility. 

None of this was cheap, by the way. The total sticker price for our Ram 1500 is $88,475, including a $1,995 destination charge. The list price was $60,540 for our 2019 Ram 1500, albeit in one trim lower than our 2025 model.

Instrumented testing results

How's the Ram 1500's fuel economy?

• EPA fuel economy rating: 17 combined (15 city/21 highway)
• Edmunds' observed fuel economy: 16.3 mpg
• Best fill: 22.6 mpg
• Best range: 567 miles

Our Ram 1500 has become our go-to road trip machine

"We bought this 2025 Ram 1500 Limited earlier this year to join our One-Year Road Test fleet. Since then, it has become our go-to road trip machine, with this full-size truck having already visited states as far as Texas and Oregon, and everywhere in between. Its versatility as a vehicle that's both luxurious and practical is undeniable, but costing nearly $90,000, you'd expect as much. And although I'm driving it for the first time on my way to the Bay Area, it's easy to see why it's so popular." — Gabriel Vega Cortés

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Ram 1500 comparison: Inline-6 vs. V8

"Some folks just love a V8, and we get it. When Ram gave the fifth-generation 1500 truck a face-lift in 2025, it nixed the 5.7-liter V8, making the truck six-cylinder-only. Now that the Hemi is back on the options list, we decided to see which engine in the Ram is the best." — Emme Hall

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Full-size pickup comparison: Ram 1500 and its competitors ranked

"Our latest comparison test ranks every full-size truck from best to worst, based on our rigorous Edmunds rating system. We put these trucks through the ringer, testing everything from their interior quality and technology to their driving dynamics and everyday usability. The Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500 and GMC Sierra all have their strengths, but one stands out above the rest, providing just about everything you could want in a truck." — Clint Simone

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