2024 Ram 1500

Three engines are available depending on the trim level and configuration, while the former diesel option has been discontinued. They all use an eight-speed automatic that powers the rear wheels. Four-wheel drive is available as an option on all but the Ram Rebel and TRX, where it is standard. The engine lineup includes:

• 3.6-liter V6 engine (305 horsepower, 271 lb-ft). It comes with Ram's eTorque system, which is a mild hybrid system that slightly improves fuel economy, power and smoothness.
• 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) with or without eTorque
• Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (702 hp, 650 lb-ft; TRX only)

Tradesman
The entry-level Ram 1500 Tradesman includes:

• 18-inch steel wheels
• Black bumpers and door handles
• Automatic headlights
• Heated and power-adjustable exterior mirrors
• Power windows
• Power door locks
• Remote keyless entry
• Cruise control
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Air conditioning
• Clean air interior filtration system
• Vinyl floor and seat coverings
• 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Six-speaker stereo
• Trailer sway damping (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway)

Big Horn/Lone Star
Moving up to the Big Horn or its Texas-only Lone Star variant equips the Ram with:

• 18-inch aluminum wheels
• Chrome bumpers
• Foglights
• Body-color door handles
• Floor carpeting
• Cloth seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Added interior storage
• 60/40-split folding rear seat

The real benefit to choosing the Big Horn or Lone Star comes in the way of available options that are not offered on the Tradesman. Mainly, they're packed into Level 1 and Level 2 Equipment Groups, a Level 1 Safety Group and a Technology Group.

Rebel
Though four-wheel drive is an option, the Ram Rebel adds off-roading capability. It builds on the Big Horn's equipment with:

• More aggressive styling
• LED exterior lighting
• Power-sliding rear window
• Upgraded suspension with a raised ride height
• All-terrain tires with full-size spare
• Hill descent control
• Underbody skid plates
• Tow hooks
• Electronic locking rear axle
• Class IV trailer-towing receiver hitch
• Individual front bucket seats with a center console
• Cloth and vinyl upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Rubber floor mats
• Interior storage bins under the rear floor
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Laramie
Compared to the Big Horn on which it is based, the Ram Laramie takes a sharp turn toward luxury. Standard equipment includes:

• Added exterior chrome
• LED headlights
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Power-sliding rear window
• Remote engine start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Power-adjustable pedals
• 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Satellite radio
• Wi-Fi access
• Ram Connect connected services
• 10-speaker audio system
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Limited Longhorn
The Ram Limited Longhorn is even more upscale, equipped with:

• 20-inch aluminum wheels
• Upgraded LED headlights with automatic high beams
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Side steps
• Spray-in bedliner and in-bed lighting
• Power tailgate release
• Exclusive leather seats
• Reclining heated rear seats and rear underseat storage
• Navigation system
• Front and rear parking sensors

Limited
The luxurious Ram Limited has a standard 5.7-liter V8 and even more standard equipment, including:

• Four-corner air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
• Power-deployable running boards
• Premium-leather bucket seats
• 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless charging pad
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Ram offers the optional Elite package for the Ram 1500 Limited, but only for that specific trim. It includes some small tweaks that should give the Ram a bit more of a premium feel. Changes include:

• Upgraded interior trim
• Upgraded leather upholstery
• Suede headliner
• Standard 60/40-split-opening tailgate

TRX
While the Ram Rebel is more capable than other Rams when it comes to off-roading, the TRX is a dedicated off-road performance truck. It builds on the Limited with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, full-time four-wheel drive and these features:

• Flared fenders
• Amber LED lights embedded into functional hood scoop
• Upgraded engine cooling
• Performance exhaust system
• Specialized lifted suspension with Bilstein adaptive dampers
• 35-inch all-terrain tires
• Upgraded brakes
• Electronic locking rear differential
• Underbody skid plates

Many features that are standard on the higher trims are available on the lower trims as part of optional packages. Other highlights from the optional features list include:

• 33-gallon fuel tank
• RamBox cargo storage
• Split multifunction tailgate
• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
• Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
• 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
• Trailer reverse steering control (a dashboard-mounted knob is used to control the truck's steering, turning in a direction that will guide a trailer into a desired spot)

Finally, several driver assist features are available for the Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, Limited and TRX. Depending on the trim level, they include:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ram 1500 and the car in front)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Ram 1500 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)