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2024 Ram 2500 review

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Pros

  • Great off-road potential
  • Strong diesel engine
  • Comfortable ride

Cons

  • High driving position
  • Noisy diesel engines
  • Numerous trim levels can be overwhelming

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Refined performance

The 2024 Ram 2500 brings together brawn and beauty. With strong engine options, a smooth ride, and a refined interior, the 2024 Ram 2500 ticks many boxes. It’s equally at home on the job site as it is towing your fifth-wheel to a luxury campsite or bringing your boat to the ocean. The Ram 2500 comes standard with a gas V8, but also offers a turbocharged six-cylinder diesel. A whopping eight trims mean that you can find the 2024 Ram 2500 that’s right for you, whether you’re looking for function, luxury, or both.

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5 reasons to buy the 2024 Ram 2500

1. Strong engines 

When you drive a heavy duty pickup truck, you expect great power. The 2024 Ram 2500 delivers. The truck comes standard with a gas-powered 410-hp 6.4-liter V8. Or, choose the available 370-hp turbocharged 6.7-liter six-cylinder diesel engine. That turbo diesel is also available in a 420-hp high-output version for even greater power.  

2. Great towing and hauling 

If you’re hauling a large sailboat for a week or vacation or bringing heavy equipment to a job, turn to the 2024 Ram 2500. With the high-output 420-hp turbo diesel, the 2024 Ram 2500 can tow a whopping 37,090 pounds when properly equipped.

With the standard V8 engine, the 2024 Ram 2500 can tow a still-impressive 18,210 pounds when properly equipped.
 

3. Off-road trims 

To get further off the beaten path, turn to the off-road trims of the 2024 Ram 2500. The Rebel comes with standard four-wheel drive, an electronically locking rear differential, an off-road suspension, skid plates, and more. The Power Wagon trim adds an enhanced four-wheel drive system and off-road suspension, plus electronically controlled locking front and rear differentials.  

4. Luxury features 

After a long day of work or fun in the sun, you want to be comfortable. You will be in the 2024 Ram 2500, thanks to an array of available features. Genuine leathers upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and ventilated front seats will keep you at the right temperature in any weather. A 17-speaker audio system and available Apple Carplay® and Android Auto integration keep your music at the ready.  

5. Driver assist features 

Moving big loads can be hard work, so it’s nice to rely on technology. The 2024 Ram 2500 offers many driver assist features including adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and more. A surround-sound camera and parking sensors are available for when you need to park your big truck in a tight spot. 

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Ram 2500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ram 2500 12th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ram 2500 is $1056, compared to an average of $818 for Fullsize Trucks and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Ram 2500 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 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 23% for the Ram 2500, compared to an average of 22% for Fullsize Trucks and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Ram 2500 features and specs

Lonestar 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Long Bed
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.4L

Horsepower

410

Torque (ft-lbs)

429

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

32

Wheelbase

140.5"

Overall length

232"

Width

79.4"

Height

78"

Leg room

F 40.9"

Head room

F 39.8"

Front tires

LT275/70SR18

Rear tires

LT275/70SR18

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1556/15560 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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