2027 Ram 1500 Quad Cab

Every full-size truck goes about towing, hauling, and off-roading in its own way. The well-rounded Ram 1500’s recipe? It offers the most comfortable ride in the segment, refined interiors, and one of the widest ranges of trim levels of any full-size truck. If you have been shopping for a Ram for a while, you may recall that Ram Truck brought back the V8 for 2026 in response to customer demand. Listening to its customers results in more updates for 2027 that improve value, safety, and work duty.

The Ram 1500 is available as a Crew Cab or Quad Cab (aka double cab), with either a 5-foot-7-inch or 6-foot-4-inch bed. Trim levels focus on work, street performance, luxury, or off-roading, ranging from the Tradesman work truck to the mighty TRX SRT.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of full-size trucks, including the Ram 1500.

The TRX is back, now wearing the SRT badge. Like its TRX predecessor, the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8. However, this 6.2-liter is all-new and produces 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque. It has 75 more horsepower and 30 lb-ft more torque, making it the most powerful street-legal gas-powered production truck ever. Ram estimates the SRT TRX will go from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 118 mph. There’s also a new Rumble Bee, a widebody, short-bed Quad Cab street truck with a choice of three V8 engines, also offering up to 777 hp.

Ram 1500s with the eTorque 3.6-liter V6 have the option of adding a 2kW onboard generator with two 120-volt outlets in the truck bed. Safety features like the 360-degree surround-view camera and rain-sensing wipers are standard or available on more trim levels. And there is now an option on the Limited and Limited Longhorn to delete the RamBox bed storage, maximizing bed space. Goldilocks Pearl-Coat is a new color, and Flame Red returns for 2027.

Comparing Ram 1500 prices to those of its competitors can be a little tricky. There is no regular cab Ram, so the lowest-priced model is more expensive than other full-size trucks’ base models. However, when you compare trucks with the same cab configuration, the Ram is more expensive than the F-150 but less than the Silverado and Sierra.

Before buying a new Ram 1500 truck, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. On the resale value tables, the Ram 1500 trails the rest of this pack. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.

It’s no surprise that the Ram’s smooth, refined ride makes long highway drives something to look forward to. But the ride quality has a bigger impact when towing. There’s already a lot you have to focus on when towing a trailer, and not having to be concerned about jarring suspension issues or harsh bumps reduces the stress of towing. The ride is compliant thanks to standard rear coil springs rather than leaf springs. And the ride is comfortable without feeling floaty or imprecise. An available adaptive air suspension makes the ride even more supple. The seats are plush with the right amount of padding, and the cabin is quiet, making the Ram a great choice for long drives.

With seven engines (including variants) and 12 wildly different trim levels, it’s hard to do justice to what it’s like to drive all of them. Overall, while the base V6 engine has enough power for daily work and midrange towing, the 5.7-liter V8 is the gem of the line. Its power and towing capacity for the price make it a good buy, even though it is not as quick as the high-output version of the twin-turbo inline-6. That 6-cylinder engine is quick, and power delivery is smooth. Holy cow, it’s fast. The only thing it lacks is that addictive V8 growl. The Raptor-fighting TRX SRT is unique from the rest of the line. KBB Lead Editor Lyn Woodward took it off-road, which you can watch here.

Payload and Towing

The Ram 1500’s best payload capacity is 2,410 pounds, achieved with a 2-wheel drive (2WD) Quad Cab Tradesman with the 6’4” bed and the V6. The maximum towing rating is 11,530 pounds, done with the same build and the inline-6.

For context, the Ford F-150’s top payload figure is 2,440 pounds, and its max towing capacity is 13,500 pounds. The Chevy Silverado 1500’s tow rating is 13,700 pounds, the best in this segment.

2027 Ram 1500 Engine Specifications

*HO: High-Output
*S/C: Supercharged

Ram 1500 trucks are known for trim-specific, highly detailed interiors that are both functional and equipped with intuitive tech. The cheapest Tradesman version is really basic, while pricier top trims like the Limited are essentially luxury vehicles inside with real wood and leather. High-quality materials are evident throughout, including the stitched leather in the Tungsten and Limited trims, the added cowboy style of the Limited Longhorn, and the well-integrated large center screen and optional passenger screen. There are multiple off-road-biased trim levels, with sporty accents, durable, weather-resistant materials, and screens that show helpful data while on the trail. Depending on the model, there are pleasant details, such as laser-etched accents and carbon fiber or metal accents, as well as fresh color schemes.

The Ram 1500 is available as a Quad Cab or Crew Cab, both of which have seating for up to six, three per row. However, the Crew Cab has almost 10 inches more rear legroom, at an expansive 45.2 inches. That’s almost two inches more than the F-150 SuperCrew. With both cab styles, there is plenty of storage, with a huge bin in the center console, plus more space under the folding rear seats.

Trailer Reverse Steering Control
In addition to steering a trailer in the desired direction, this optional feature can also help the driver back a trailer in a straight line.

Wild Off-Road Trims
There are four off-road-specific trims, but the RHO and the SRT TRX kick things up a notch. High-horsepower, torquey engines, off-road-specific suspensions with more travel, high ground clearance, 35-inch tires, and much more will make you want to see what racing in Baja is really like.

10.25-inch Passenger Screen
This optional screen, which features its own phone/video inputs, allows the front passenger to view their own content without distracting the driver. It can also allow the passenger to assist with navigation and more, without taking over the main screen.