2025 RAM 1500
U.S. News & World Report named RAM the Best Truck Brand for 2024 - the brand’s fifth consecutive year at the top of the list. The Kelley Blue Book 2024 Consumer Choice Awards named RAM the Best Overall Truck Brand.
RAM Pickup Truck History
Since the early 1980s, RAM trucks have been a staple in the American automotive industry. These trucks continue to be among the most popular with drivers around the country, including in the Richmond and Ashland, Virginia areas. It’s not hard to see why. They’re affordably priced and offer what drivers are looking for when it comes to performance, capability, towing, comfort, and more. RAM trucks frequently beat out competitors from brands like Ford and Chevy.
Explore what’s new for the 2025 RAM 1500, the trim levels, and the features of this pickup truck to help you decide which is the best option for your next truck purchase from Whitten Brothers Automotive.
New for 2025: The RAM 1500 RHO
RAM recently introduced a new RAM 1500 trim level for 2025: the RAM 1500 RHO. The RHO will replace the TRX. This full-size pickup truck is powered by a 540-hp High-Output 3-liter hurricane engine that delivers 521 maximum lb-ft of torque, which replaces the Supercharged 6.2 engine in the TRX. It provides more horsepower per dollar than any other premium, off-roading, full-size pickup**.
The new RAM truck trim starts at $69,995 MSRP compared to the Ford Raptor, which starts at $78,330 MSRP. That’s a savings of more than $8,000! The RAM 1500 RHO is available as a crew cab. It has a max towing capacity of 8,380 pounds and a max payload capacity of 1,520 pounds when properly equipped. The full-size truck is available with nine drive modes and is equipped with a standard Bilstein® Black Hawk® e2 shock system. The RAM 1500 RHO provides 11.8 inches of ground clearance as well as 14 inches of rear suspension travel and 13 inches of front suspension travel.
Inside, the new RAM truck trim provides a luxury experience with 12-way power-heated driver and front passenger seats trimmed with leather. There’s a 14.5-inch Uconnect® touchscreen and an available 19-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system.
2025 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Performance
2025 RAM 1500 has three engine options that deliver serious power and help you tow heavy loads.
The 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine with etorque generates up to 305 horsepower and up to 269 lb-ft of torque. This RAM 1500 engine has a maximum towing capacity of 8,110 pounds when properly equipped and a maximum payload capacity of 2,370 pounds.
The 3.0-liter hurricane engine delivers up to 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque. With this hurricane engine, the RAM 1500 towing capacity is a maximum of 11,550 pounds when properly equipped. It also has a 1,980-pound maximum payload capacity.
The third engine option for the 2025 RAM 1500 is the high-output 3.0-liter
hurricane engine. This engine puts out an impressive 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. The RAM 1500 towing capacity is 9,920 pounds with this high-output engine, and the maximum payload capacity is 1,520 pounds.
With any of these engine options, this RAM pickup is ready to help you haul tools, equipment, and whatever else you need to get the job done. Driving this RAM truck for fun? There’s plenty of storage space, and you can tow along a trailer, boat, or other large item.
The 2025 RAM 1500 has the most available towing technology ever offered on this truck. Towing is easier than ever with a range of standard and available advanced features including trailer light check, trailer reverse steering and brake control, trailer tire pressure monitoring system, and an LED trailer hitch light. You can also have improved visibility with the available 360° surround view cameras and telescoping trailer tow mirrors
2025 RAM 1500 Interior and Exterior
The 2025 RAM 1500 is made to work. It’s built on a 98% steel frame, and it rides on 18-inch or 20-inch all-terrain or all-season tires.
The crew cab models are designed to lower automatically to help reduce drag and deliver maximum efficiency. This RAM pickup also has an available Class-Exclusive Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension System to assist when driving at highway speeds.
The exterior of this RAM truck has an available power tailgate that you can control via your keyfob, the tailgate handle, or a button on the overhead console. The truck bed also offers two available 110-volt power outlets. The available Class-Exclusive RamBox® Cargo Management System provides additional, secure exterior storage. It has lights and a 115-volt AC outlet.
The RAM 1500 interior seats up to five or six on cloth/vinyl, leather-trimmed, luxury leather-trimmed, or premium quilted leather seats.
The rear seats on some RAM 1500 trim levels have a 40/20/40 split bench seat or a 60/40 rear fold seat for additional storage configurations.
This RAM truck is equipped with the Uconnect® 5 infotainment system, and higher trims include navigation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration are standard. An 8.4-inch touchscreen display is standard. Higher trims offer a 12-inch or 14.4-inch touchscreen.
If you’re looking for a truly luxurious driving experience, the RAM 1500 Tungsten trim level features the most touchscreen space in its class and premium leather seats. The driver and front passenger seats are 24-way power-adjustable, and they keep you comfortable with heating, ventilation, and a new massage function. This 2025 RAM 1500 trim level also features the world-class Klipsch® Reference Premiere sound system with 23 speakers, a 12-inch subwoofer, and a 24-channel 1,228-watt amplifier.
2025 RAM 1500 Trim Levels
The 2025 RAM 1500 is the strongest RAM 1500 ever* and is available in eight trim levels in addition to the RHO: Tradesman®, Tradesman® HFE, Big Horn®, Laramie, Rebel®, Limited, Limited Longhorn®, and Tungsten. Take a look at the highlights of what each trim has to offer to determine which RAM truck is right for you.
RAM 1500 Tradesman®
- Starts at $40,275 MSRP
- 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain
- Crew cab or quad cab
- 6-foot 4-inch box or 5-foot 7-inch box
- 305-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 7,760-pound towing capacity when properly equipped
- 2,320-pound payload capacity
- 18-inch wheels
- Seats up to six
- Remote keyless entry
- Uconnect® 3 with a 5-inch touchscreen display
RAM 1500 Tradesman® HFE
- Starts at $41,060 MSRP
- Only available with 4x2 drivetrain
- Only available in quad cab with 6-foot 4-inch box
- 305-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Standard seven-pin wiring harness
- 6,740-pound towing capacity when properly equipped
- 1,220-pound payload capacity
- 20-inch wheels
- Seats up to five
- Remote keyless entry
RAM 1500 Big Horn®
- Starts at $47,930 MSRP
- 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain
- Crew cab or quad cab
- 6-foot 4-inch box or 5-foot 7-inch box
- 305-hp 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 6,640-pound towing capacity when properly equipped
- 2,000-pound payload capacity
- 18-inch wheels
- Seats up to six
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote start (subscription required)
RAM 1500 Laramie
- Starts at $60,030 MSRP
- 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain
- Only available in crew cab
- 6-foot 4-inch box or 5-foot 7-inch box
- 420-hp 3-liter hurricane engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 18-inch wheels
- Seats up to six
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote start (subscription required)
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
RAM 1500 Rebel®
- Starts at $64,490 MSRP
- Only available with 4x4 drivetrain
- Only available in crew cab 5-foot 7-inch box
- 420-hp 3-liter hurricane engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 6,640-pound towing capacity when properly equipped
- 2,000-pound payload capacity
- 18-inch wheels
- Seats up to five
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote start (subscription required)
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Power-adjustable driver seat
- Blind spot warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
RAM 1500 Limited
- Starts at $75,450 MSRP
- Only available with 4x4 drivetrain
- Only available in crew cab
- 5-foot 7-inch or 6-foot 4-inch box
- 540-hp 3-liter high-output hurricane engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 20-inch wheels
- Seats up to five
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote start (subscription required)
- Simulated suede and leather seats
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Massaging lumbar driver and front passenger support
- Blind spot warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Distance pacing cruise control
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn®
- Starts at $76,445 MSRP
- Only available with 4x4 drivetrain
- Only available in crew cab
- 5-foot 7-inch or 6-foot 4-inch box
- 540-hp 3-liter high-output hurricane engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 20-inch wheels
- Seats up to five
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote start (subscription required)
- Leather and genuine wood steering wheel
- Leather seats
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Massaging lumbar driver and front passenger support
- Blind spot warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Distance pacing cruise control
- Predictive brake assist
RAM 1500 Tungsten
- Starts at $87,320 MSRP
- Only available with 4x4 drivetrain
- Only available in crew cab 5-foot 7-inch box
- 540-hp 3-liter high-output hurricane engine
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 20-inch wheels
- Seats up to five
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote start (subscription required)
- Driver and front passenger heated side mirrors
- First and second-row sunroof
- Leather and genuine wood steering wheel
- Leather seats
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- 12-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Massaging lumbar driver and front passenger support
- 23 speakers
- Blind spot warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Distance pacing cruise control
- Predictive brake assist
- The RAM 1500 with the available 3-liter hurricane engine has a max towing capacity of 11,570 pounds when properly equipped.
- All RAM pickup trucks come with a 5-year/ 60,000-mile roadside assistance warranty, a 5-year/ 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a 3-year/60,000-mile manufacturer warranty that covers parts and labor needed to repair safety, mechanical, and electrical components.
Shop for RAM Trucks in Ashland and Richmond, VA
Whether you want to explore the 2024 RAM 1500 models or learn more about the 2025 RAM trucks, Whitten Brothers Automotive is here to help. Explore our current new truck inventory, then contact us to set up a test drive. Our Sales Advocates are here to provide more information about the RAM 1500 trim levels and help you through the car-buying process.
*Based on standard and available features offered.
**Based on MSRP with destination and current 2024 model year competitive information. Excludes other FCA US LLC vehicles and BEVs.