2026 RAM 1500

Tradesman® establishes the lineup with durable vinyl seating, an 8.4-inch Uconnect® 5 touchscreen, and a Class IV hitch receiver. Express adds 20-inch aluminum wheels, LED fog lamps, cloth upholstery, and rear in-floor storage. Warlock introduces increased ride height, off-road-tuned shocks, skid plates, an electronic-locking rear axle, and all-terrain tires. Big Horn® takes a more traditional approach with chrome exterior accents, cloth bucket seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Laramie® advances comfort with heated and ventilated leather-trimmed front seats, heated rear seating, a 12-inch touchscreen, and a 9-speaker audio system. Rebel® emphasizes trail performance through a 1-inch suspension lift, locking rear axle, skid plates, and 18-inch wheels. Limited introduces premium leather upholstery, authentic wood accents, massaging front seats, and available Active-Level™ four-corner air suspension. Limited Longhorn® adds Bison Brown leather, distinctive wood trim, and Western-inspired interior detailing. Tungsten crowns the luxury range with 24-way heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, a 14.4-inch touchscreen, 23-speaker Klipsch® audio, and 22-inch wheels. RHO delivers high-performance off-road engineering with Bilstein® Black Hawk® e2 adaptive shocks, 35-inch tires, and extensive suspension travel.

Four engine choices define the 2026 RAM 1500 lineup. The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque produces 305 hp and 269 lbs. ft. of torque. The returning 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque generates 395 hp and 410 lbs. ft. of torque. The standard-output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six develops 420 hp and 469 lbs. ft. of torque, while the high-output version increases performance to 540 hp and 521 lbs. ft. of torque. All engines pair with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with available 4WD providing additional traction.

Maximum towing capacity reaches 11,610 lbs. with the standard-output Hurricane engine, while payload capacity extends to 2,360 lbs. in select configurations. Available integrated trailer brake controls, hitch equipment, and Trailer Reverse Steering Control assist with hauling boats, campers, and equipment across Northern Michigan. Rebel® and Warlock provide dedicated off-road hardware, while RHO features 13 inches of front suspension travel, 14 inches of rear travel, adaptive dampers, and launch control.

Crew Cab configurations offer 44.8 inches of rear legroom, compared with 35.3 inches in Quad Cab models. The 5-foot-7-inch cargo bed provides 53.8 cu. ft. of volume, while the 6-foot-4-inch bed expands capacity to 61.3 cu. ft. Available rear under-seat compartments and in-floor storage bins accommodate smaller belongings. Higher trims introduce ventilated rear seating, authentic wood, premium leather, and massaging front seats.

Uconnect® 5 provides wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility through available 12-inch and 14.4-inch touchscreens. Additional options include a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch passenger display, dual wireless charging pads, and premium audio systems. Trailer Reverse Steering Control, integrated trailer brake controls, and available surround-view cameras enhance maneuverability when towing. Standard technologies include Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus, Pedestrian Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Active Lane Management, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path and Trailer Detection. Available Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, Drowsy-Driver Detection, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Assist, and a 360° Surround-View Camera System provide additional driver assistance.