The upgraded 2025 Ram 1500 in brand-new Tungsten premium trim
The high-volume, high-profit pickup stays a vital item in every domestic car manufacturer's company strategy. This consists of international vehicle corporation Stellantis, whose Ram 1500 is the 3rd very popular automobile in the U.S. For the 2025 design year, the Ram 1500 gets a remodeling that consists of a brand new drivetrain, a brand-new premium trim, a plug-in hybrid, and a complete electrical design. Ram authorities inform us 2024 will be a transformative year for the brand name, with item statements coming nearly regular monthly.
A brand new Hurricane 3.0-liter inline 6 functions twin turbos and approximately 540 hp
Stellantis Ram's All-New 6 Cylinder, More Power Than Hemi V8
For the 2025 Ram 1500, a mix of ever-rising client expectations and ever-tightening fuel performance and CO2 policies suggested dropping the renowned Hemi V8 in favor of a brand new 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine. While V6 engines are used in Ram's main rivals (Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500), the brand-new Ram 1500 functions an inline 6 topped by 2 turbochargers. Ram authorities inform us the inline 6 design uses ideal balance with very little vibration from idle to redline.
The 2025 Ram 1500 has an offered air suspension with numerous trip heights
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Ram engineers state the 2 little, light-weight turbochargers, each of them feeding 3 cylinders, lets them spool rapidly and prevent turbo lag. Called the “Hurricane” engine, this inline 6 is provided in 2 power levels. The basic engine makes 420 horse power and 468 pound-feet of torque. The high-output variation produces 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque. While traditionalists will complain the loss of Ram's renowned Hemi V8, that engine just made 395 horse power and 410 lb-ft of torque.
State-of-the-art Ram 1500 Tungsten designs include a special grille
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A base 3.6-liter V6 engine rollovers to the 2025 Ram, providing 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. All 3 engines send out power through an 8-speed automated transmission (like in 2015) to either the rear wheels or all 4 in 4×4 designs. The brand-new inline 6 is crafted to deal with the 8-speed automobile for smooth, lag-free power shipment, a broad torque band, and an enticing exhaust note, regardless of the loss of 2 cylinders. There's likewise advanced off-road tech to improve lorry control when climbing up or coming down high slopes, plus the class-exclusive four-wheel air suspension to raise or reduce the truck for both simpler entry and increased ground clearance.
Ram's hallmark “RAMbox” storage system returns on the 2025 design
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The loss of those cylinders, in addition to including high-pressure direct fuel injection, a low-friction finish in the cylinder tires, and a readily available air suspension that decreases the truck at highway speeds, all add to enhanced fuel effectiveness. EPA-rated fuel economy numbers have not yet been launched, however the outbound Ram was ranked in between 19 and 23 mpg, depending upon 2- or four-wheel-drive and rear axle ratio.
