The 2025 Ram 1500 is a 1/2-ton truck that can wear many hats. It’s a hard-working hauler, an easy-riding family cruiser with an upscale interior, and a highly capable off-road truck. The Ram is part of a highly competitive segment that includes the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500, and Toyota Tundra, and the Ram’s wide range of trim levels addresses the highly varied needs of truck buyers. Whatever trim level you look at, a common thread within Ram trucks is that they have the most comfortable ride and nicest truck interiors out there.
Yes, it’s comfortable and can be quite upscale, but the Ram is also ready to work. It has a towing capacity of 11,570 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 2,300 pounds. Whether towing a trailer, exploring the backcountry, or heading to the job site, you’ll enjoy the ride.
Ram significantly updated the 1500 for 2025, with new styling, more tech in the cabin, and a new twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 that replaces the previous V8 options. The ultra-lux Tungsten trim debuts, as does the RHO off-roader. The RHO, which replaces last year’s TRX, is powerful, well-balanced, and significantly less expensive, making it a relative bargain for desert racers.
The Ram first came to market as the Dodge Ram for the 1981 model year as a line of squared-off, tough work trucks. The next generation came out for the 1994 model year. It brought Ram’s hallmark rounded big-rig styling, a more civilized ride, and more creature comforts, while retaining the work ethic Dodge Ram trucks are known for. The third-gen arrived for 2002, followed by the fourth for 2009. In 2010, Ram spun off as a standalone brand. The current fifth-gen Ram launched for 2019, but received its most significant update to date for 2025.
After nearly 45 years, the Ram 1500 continues along the same path, offering big power, plenty of capability, and appealing special editions and trims that resonate with truck buyers, while staying modern and relevant. The current generation is the most well-rounded Ram 1/2-ton to date, and very easy to recommend.
2025 Ram 1500
- Vehicle segment: Full-size truck
- Passenger capacity: 6
- Available trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) overall safety rating: 4-Star
- Combined MPG: Up to 23 mpg
- Top Competitors: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra
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