2025 Ram 1500 review
The Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that overdelivers when it comes to ride comfort and cabin quality. Thanks to its coil-spring rear suspension, the Ram 1500 wafts over imperfect surfaces with ease. One trade-off is that the Ram’s payload and towing capacities are eclipsed by rivals like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra. Yet none of the Ram 1500’s competition comes close to matching its interior quality and design. Top models feature fine leather upholstery, real wood and metal trim, and some of the most supportive seats you’ll find in a pickup.
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Fifth generation Ram 1500
This generation of Ram 1500 rolled into dealerships beginning with the 2019 model year. A substantial midcycle redesign means the 2025 Ram 1500 is not only staying current with rival trucks, it’s raising the bar once again when it comes to creature comforts and ride quality.
One thing missing from the 2025 models is the long-serving Hemi® V8, though its return has already been confirmed by Ram’s leadership. For now, the Ram 1500 is available with a choice of two turbocharged inline-six engines—420 horsepower in standard format and 520 hp in high-output tune. The V8 may have temporarily ridden off into the sunset, but performance isn’t an issue. Even the standard rear-wheel-drive Ram 1500 needs only a little more than 5 seconds to accelerate from zero to 60 mph. A mild hybrid V6 engine serves as the base drivetrain, positioned below the turbo six-cylinders.
The 2025 Ram 1500 offers eight trims: Tradesman, Bighorn, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, and Tungsten. The Tungsten is a new addition for the 2025 model year and comes packed with features like hands-free driving assist, massaging front seats, a 23-speaker stereo, a 14.4-inch touchscreen, a front passenger entertainment screen, and much more. Despite the infotainment system’s large touchscreen, it can feel dated and have slow response times.
Model highlights
Excellent ride quality
Upscale interior design and materials
Strong acceleration
Luxurious (and pricey) upper trims
Ample passenger space
Lots of interior storage nooks and crannies
Fourth generation Ram 1500
The fourth generation of the Ram 1500 brought with it a new independent rear suspension that provided leading levels of suspension comfort. It also meant the Ram didn’t have the ultimate towing capacity of some rivals with stouter leaf-sprung rear suspensions. Still, for many truck shoppers, the Ram provided more than enough hauling and towing capability paired with exceptional ride quality.
During its 10-year lifespan, this version of the Ram 1500 was routinely updated to keep pace with competitors like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado. This included increasingly powerful V8 engines, the addition of a turbocharged diesel V6, upgraded tech touches like larger touchscreens with smartphone connectivity, and even more luxurious cabins in the premium trims.
Model highlights
Smooth ride
Available turbocharged diesel V6
Available Hemi® V8
Ample cabin space and storage capacity
Opulent upper trims
Independent rear suspension
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2019 - 2025
2025 Ram 1500
Highlights
Turbocharged inline-six replaces Hemi® V8; TRX trim dropped
Tungsten becomes range-topping trim level
Larger standard and available infotainment touchscreens
Slightly updated exterior styling
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2024 Ram 1500
2023 Ram 1500
Highlights
12-inch digital instrument panel available
Limited Elite Edition added to the lineup
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2022 Ram 1500
2021 Ram 1500
Highlights
702-horsepower V8-powered TRX trim added
Available head-up instrument display
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2020 Ram 1500
2019 Ram 1500
Highlights
Completely redesigned fifth-generation Ram 1500
Reduced curb weight
New mild hybrid V6 engine
Increased cabin room
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Previous generation from 2009 - 2018
2018 Ram 1500
Highlights
Available wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
Rearview camera standard on all trims
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2017 Ram 1500
Highlights
Eight-speed automatic standard on all trims
Outdoorsman trim discontinued
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2016 Ram 1500
2015 Ram 1500
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Reliability
RepairPal gave the Ram 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ram 1500 3rd out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ram 1500 is $652, compared to an average of $818 for Fullsize Trucks and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Ram 1500 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.7 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Fullsize Trucks and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 17% for the Ram 1500, compared to an average of 22% for Fullsize Trucks and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Nick Kurczewski has been writing about cars for more than 20 years, and his enthusiasm for journalism has led him to cover auto-related stories around the world. From blasting down the German autobahn to covering every major auto show, his stories have appeared in the New York Times, Car and Driver, U.S. News & World Report, Kelley Blue Book, Cars.com and the New York Daily News, where he served as head editor. Having once aspired to be a Formula One racer, Nick discovered sharing his passion for cars as a journalist is just as thrilling as dreaming of pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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