Comfy full-size truck6 seats
—MPG · EPA
—Safety · NHTSA
6Seats
—Recalls · NHTSA
About the Ram 1500
A full-size truck known for the smoothest ride and a very nice inside. Comfortable for long drives.
Smooth and quiet for a full-size truck. Feels more like a big SUV than a work truck.
Tip: Ask which engine it has. Newer ones changed engines, and that changes gas use.
Why people buy it
The comfiest rideCoil springs (and air suspension on some) make it ride soft.
Beautiful insideSome trims have a huge screen and luxury feel.
Tows wellStrong engines for trailers and boats.
Roomy crew cabLots of back-seat room for family.
Is it right for you?
✓ you want a truck that rides like an SUV✓ your family rides in it daily✓ you tow on weekends
✕ gas money matters most✕ you park in tight spots✕ you want top reliability ratings
Which version to get
2019–2026 trims, simplified · check at the dealer
Tradesman · Work truck. Simple and tough.
Big Horn · Lone Star · The popular mix of comfort and price.Best value
Laramie · Rebel · Limited · Longhorn · TRX · RHO · Luxury or off-road. Nice, not needed.
Buying used: which years
2025–20262025 swapped the V8 Hemi for a twin-turbo 6-cylinder; the Hemi came back for 2026. Check which one.
2019–2024Newer body. Watch out: the cheaper “Ram 1500 Classic” is the older truck sold at the same time.
2015–2018Older body, cheaper. Check service records and recalls.
Questions to ask the dealer
- Is it the new body or a “Classic”?
- Which engine: Hemi V8, 6-cylinder or diesel?
- Which trim is it, exactly?
- Any open recalls, and were they fixed?
- Can I see the service records?
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Prices, payments and out-the-door totals are Carvessa estimates, not offers; check with the dealer. MPG from EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and safety stars and recalls from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-07, for 2020 and newer (older years: check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN). Car photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0 (background removed).