The 2025 Ram 1500: A New Era of Power and Luxury

Introduction

The 2025 Ram 1500 is breaking away from convention by introducing new powertrains and embracing more technology and luxury features. The lineup now includes two different 3.0-liter straight-six twin-turbocharged Hurricane engines, replacing the V8 options and available across multiple trim levels.

Exploring the New Powertrains

Before test driving the new trims, we asked our readers about their questions regarding the latest Ram 1500. The most upvoted question focused on the new Hurricane engines and their performance. Our separate reviews of the Ram 1500 Tungsten and the 1500 Rebel highlighted the capabilities of both the base 420 hp SST engine and the 540 hp High Output version.

Fuel Efficiency and Performance

Ram recommends using premium fuel for both the base SST Hurricane engine and the High Output version to achieve peak horsepower and torque. The High Output engine requires premium fuel for optimal performance, while knock sensors will adjust timing if lower-grade fuel is used.

Future Updates and Expectations

There is speculation about the introduction of an off-road trim for the Ram Charger, expected to hit showroom floors around October. As for burnouts, while the Ram 1500 may be capable, it’s best to avoid such activities due to its standard four-wheel drive configuration.

Box Configurations and Trim Options

The Ram 1500 offers two cab options, Crew Cab and Quad Cab, with different box lengths available. The High Output inline six engine is standard on select trims like the Limited Longhorn, Limited, and Tungsten, while the standard twin-turbo engine is available on other trims like the Tradesman and Big Horn.