Ram 1500 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The 2027 Ram 1500 spans Tradesman, Express, Big Horn/Lone Star, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten, the returning TRX SRT and new Rumble Bee trucks. Prices run from about $42,575 to $99,995 before the $2,795 destination charge. Ram rates the 3.0L Hurricane SO to tow up to 11,530 lb.

Current Ram 1500 trim levels: Fifth generation, refreshed (2025–present)

The 2025 refresh dropped the 5.7L HEMI for the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (420 hp SO, 540 hp HO) and added the Tungsten and RHO trims. Ram brought the HEMI back for 2026 along with the Express value trims. For 2027 the TRX returns as an SRT model with 777 hp, and a new Rumble Bee muscle-truck family arrives.[1][2][3][4]

Ram 1500 Fifth generation, refreshed (2025–present) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Tradesman	$42,575excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $45,370 incl. destination	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 5.7L HEMI V8	Work-focused base trim; LED headlamps standard All three mainstream engines offered, including the returning HEMI [5][4][1]
Express / Black Express	$44,700excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $47,495 incl. destination	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 5.7L HEMI V8	Returned for 2026 as a value trim across all cab and bed configurations 20-in. wheels and adaptive cruise control; Black Express package adds a sport hood, black badging and black wheels [5][4][6][7]
Big Horn / Lone Star	$47,830excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $50,625 incl. destination	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 5.7L HEMI V8	Mid-level trim sold with Level 1 and Level 2 Equipment Groups Crew Cab with Level 2 Equipment Group adds passive entry for 2027 Basis for the BackCountry off-road package [5][4][1]
Warlock	$52,865excl. $2,795 destination (Stellantis, 2027 What's New); configurator price reported as $56,210 incl. destination	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 5.7L HEMI V8	Entry-level off-road trim Satin Black fender badge for 2027 [1][4][5]
Laramie	$61,880excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $64,675 incl. destination	3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8	First premium trim; no V6 offered Rain-sensing wipers standard for 2027; 360-degree camera with Level 1 Equipment Group [5][4][1]
Rebel	$65,845excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $68,640 incl. destination	3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8	Off-road trim above Warlock 360-degree camera available with Level 1 Equipment Group [5][4][1]
RHO	$74,995excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $77,790 incl. destination	3.0L Hurricane HO twin-turbo I6 (540 hp, only engine)	High-speed desert truck that launched for 2025 360-degree camera standard; $2,995 Popular Equipment Group adds the 14.5-in. screen and 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio [5][4][1][3]
Limited	$76,805excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $79,600 incl. destination	3.0L Hurricane HO twin-turbo I6 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 (no-charge option)	Luxury trim; 360-degree camera standard RamBox delete option for full bed width [5][4][2][1]
Limited Longhorn	$77,300excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $80,095 incl. destination	3.0L Hurricane HO twin-turbo I6 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 (no-charge option)	Western-themed luxury trim priced alongside Limited 360-degree camera standard; RamBox delete option [5][4][2][1]
Tungsten	$89,200excl. $2,795 destination; configurator price reported Sept. 2026 as $91,995 incl. destination	3.0L Hurricane HO twin-turbo I6 (only engine)	Top luxury trim added for 2025 24-way power front seats and 23-speaker Klipsch audio [5][4][8][3]
TRX SRT	$99,995excl. $2,795 destination (Stellantis, June 2026)	6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 (777 hp/680 lb-ft)	Returns for 2027 after a two-year break, now SRT-badged Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks, 35-in. tires, 11.8 in. of ground clearance Hands-Free Active Drive Assist standard; $9,995 Bloodshot Night Edition [9][4]
Rumble Bee (5.7, 392, 392 Track Pack, SRT)	$59,995base Rumble Bee, excl. $2,795 destination (Stellantis, July 2026); Rumble Bee SRT 'under $95,000' plus destination	5.7L HEMI V8 (Rumble Bee) 6.4L HEMI V8, 470 hp (392 models) 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 777 hp (Rumble Bee SRT)	New widebody Quad Cab short-bed street trucks on a frame with a 13-in. shorter wheelbase 5.7L model launches late 2026; 392, Track Pack and SRT follow in the first half of 2027 Tows up to 8,890 lb [10][1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Stellantis or press pricing source.

Previous Ram 1500 trim levels: Fifth generation DT (2019–2024)

The 2019 redesign launched with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (305 hp) and 5.7L HEMI (395 hp), with or without eTorque, rated to tow up to 12,750 lb with the Max Tow package. A 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (260 hp, 480 lb-ft, 12,560-lb max tow) joined for 2020, and the 702-hp TRX arrived for 2021. Ram's 2024 towing chart no longer lists the EcoDiesel.[11][12][13][14]

Ram 1500 Fifth generation DT (2019–2024) trims in ladder order with 2019 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2019, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Tradesman	$31,6952019 Quad Cab 4x2, excl. $1,645 destination (Stellantis, March 2018)	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 (+$1,195) 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque (+$1,995)	Work trim; an HFE (high fuel economy) version was added to the lineup by 2020 [12][13]
Big Horn / Lone Star	—	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque	Volume mid-level trim; Lone Star is the Texas-market name [12][13]
Rebel	—	3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque	Off-road trim with V6 standard and HEMI optional at launch [12][11]
Laramie	—	5.7L HEMI V8 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque (+$800)	First premium trim; V8 standard from launch [12]
Longhorn (Laramie Longhorn)	—	5.7L HEMI V8 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque (+$800)	Western-themed luxury trim, launched as Laramie Longhorn [12][13]
Limited	$57,3902019 Crew Cab 4x4 V8 (the only Limited price Ram quoted), excl. destination	5.7L HEMI V8 (std) 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque (+$800)	Top luxury trim of the 2019–2024 truck [12]
TRX	—	6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 (702 hp/650 lb-ft)	Desert-performance flagship added for 2021 Rated to tow 8,100 lb in Ram's 2024 chart [14]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Stellantis or press pricing source.

2027 Ram 1500 towing capacity by configuration

Maximum conventional trailer ratings from Ram's 2027 Ram 1500 payload and towing chart (SAE J2807). Figures are the best case for each engine when properly equipped; cab, bed, axle ratio and options lower them.

2027 Ram 1500 maximum towing (lb) by configuration, Ram-published
Configuration	Max towing (lb)	Notes
3.0L Hurricane SO I6	11,530[8]	Ram 1500 maximum
5.7L HEMI V8 – 4x2	11,470[8]
5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque	11,370[8]
5.7L HEMI V8 – 4x4	11,190[8]
3.0L Hurricane HO I6 (RHO, Limited, Longhorn, Tungsten)	9,480[8]
Rumble Bee	8,890[10]	Stellantis 'up to' figure for the Rumble Bee family
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque	8,100[8]

Ratings depend on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio, drivetrain and packages; the exact figure for one vehicle is in Ram’s official towing information, and CarWhere’s Ram 1500 towing capacity page breaks it down by configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Ram 1500 trim levels?

Tradesman, Express/Black Express, Big Horn/Lone Star, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten and TRX SRT, plus the new Rumble Bee, Rumble Bee 392, 392 Track Pack and Rumble Bee SRT muscle trucks. Ram also lists a Big Horn-based BackCountry off-road package.

How much can a Ram 1500 tow?

Ram's 2027 chart tops out at 11,530 lb with the 3.0L Hurricane SO. The 5.7L HEMI is rated up to 11,470 lb (4x2), the HEMI eTorque 11,370 lb, the 540-hp Hurricane HO 9,480 lb and the 3.6L V6 8,100 lb. The 2019–2024 truck reached 12,750 lb with the HEMI eTorque and Max Tow package.

Which Ram 1500 trims can get the HEMI V8?

For 2027 the 5.7L HEMI is offered on Tradesman, Express, Warlock, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Limited and Limited Longhorn, and powers the base Rumble Bee. It is not offered on RHO or Tungsten. On Limited and Longhorn it replaces the Hurricane HO at no charge.

Which Ram 1500 trim should I buy for towing?

If towing is the priority, pick a trim offered with the 3.0L Hurricane SO (Tradesman through Rebel), which carries Ram's highest 11,530-lb rating. The 540-hp HO in RHO, Limited, Longhorn and Tungsten is faster but rated lower, at 9,480 lb.

How much does a 2027 Ram 1500 cost?

Configurator prices reported in September 2026 run from $45,370 for the Tradesman to $91,995 for the Tungsten including $2,795 destination. Stellantis lists the Warlock at $52,865, the Rumble Bee at $59,995 and the TRX SRT at $99,995, each plus destination.

Is the Ram TRX back?

Yes. The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT uses a 777-hp, 680 lb-ft supercharged 6.2L HEMI and starts at $99,995 plus $2,795 destination. The original 702-hp TRX was sold for 2021–2024.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Ram for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

What's New for 2027: Ram 1500 — Stellantis North America Media
The Legend Returns: 2026 Ram 1500 Offers 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 eTorque Engine (June 5, 2025) — Stellantis North America Media
Press Kit: 2025 Ram 1500 — Stellantis North America Media
2027 Ram 1500 4x4 engine options and trim availability — Ram Trucks
2027 Ram 1500 Build & Price Configurator Is Finally Live (Sept. 11, 2026) — Mopar Insiders (secondary reference)
What's New for 2026: Ram 1500 — Stellantis North America Media
Cheaper 2026 Ram 1500 Express revealed (May 5, 2025) — Pickup Truck Talk (secondary reference)
2027 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing Weight Capacities chart (PDF) — Ram Trucks (FCA US LLC)
Ram Announces Orders Now Open for 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT (June 22, 2026) — Stellantis North America Media
2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Muscle Trucks Announced With Starting Price Under $60K (July 29, 2026) — Stellantis North America Media
Press Kit: 2019 Ram 1500 — Stellantis North America Media
2019 Ram 1500 pricing (March 5, 2018) — Stellantis North America Media
Press Kit: 2020 Ram 1500 — Stellantis North America Media
2024 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing chart (PDF) — Ram Trucks (FCA US LLC)

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