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Auto Blog
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2026 Ram 1500 Pricing Will Put A Smile On Buyers' Faces
Price increases are minor for the new model year, and the base model gets none, but it still can't beat Ford's sub-$40,000 price tag. 2026 Ram 1500 Still Starts Around $40k With geopolitical tensions at a high and trade policies constantly in flux, it's difficult for automakers to prepare for higher costs without passing them on to customers. But at Stellantis, the 2026 Ram 1500 will have its MSRP largely unaffected by the new tariffs that go into effect on July 1. According to order guide data obtained by CarsDirect, the increases will be minimal and only affect a single trim, with the base Tradesman model still starting at $40,275, excluding destination. One Trim Costs $595 More For 2026 Source: Ram After the Tradesman, the next most expensive Ram 1500 variant is the Tradesman HFE, and it won't be getting a price hike either, retaining its $41,060 base cost. One step higher is the Big Horn trim, which carries the Lone Star name in Texas, and this goes up by $595 to $45,530 – an increase of 1.3% compared to last year. Thereafter, the Laramie still starts at $60,030, the Rebel maintains a base MSRP of $64,195, and the off-road-biased RHO starts at $69,995. If you want more luxury, the Limited starts at $75,155 and the Tungsten costs $87,075. Ram 1500 Trim 2026 Pricing Difference vs. 2025 Tradesman $40,275 – Tradesman HFE $41,060 – Big Horn/Lone Star $45,530 +$595 Laramie $60,030 – Rebel $64,195 – RHO $69,995 – Limited $75,155 – Tungsten $87,075 – Note: Pricing excludes Ram's destination charge of $2,095. Ram Offers More Value For 2026 It remains to be seen if Ram will continue to offer incentives to bring the price down a little (the RHO pictured above currently has a $1,000 incentive available in California, for example), but even if Stellantis decides that the pricing we see here is the final figure, buying a new Ram truck now comes with more peace of mind, thanks to a newly launched 10-year warranty that is valid for up to 100,000 miles. Besides that, a V8 model is making its return, setting up a potential fight with Ford's new F-150 Lobo street truck, and the outrageous TRX is also set to stage a comeback. Unfortunately, the electric 1500 REV pickup is still nowhere to be seen, and the Ramcharger PHEV is delayed until early next year, but with Ram returning to NASCAR with a HEMI truck, internal combustion is clearly still a critical part of its identity. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2026 Ram 1500 Pricing Will Put A Smile On Buyers' Faces
With geopolitical tensions at a high and trade policies constantly in flux, it's difficult for automakers to prepare for higher costs without passing them on to customers. But at Stellantis, the 2026 Ram 1500 will have its MSRP largely unaffected by the new tariffs that go into effect on July 1. According to order guide data obtained by CarsDirect, the increases will be minimal and only affect a single trim, with the base Tradesman model still starting at $40,275, excluding destination. After the Tradesman, the next most expensive Ram 1500 variant is the Tradesman HFE, and it won't be getting a price hike either, retaining its $41,060 base cost. One step higher is the Big Horn trim, which carries the Lone Star name in Texas, and this goes up by $595 to $45,530 - an increase of 1.3% compared to last year. Thereafter, the Laramie still starts at $60,030, the Rebel maintains a base MSRP of $64,195, and the off-road-biased RHO starts at $69,995. If you want more luxury, the Limited starts at $75,155 and the Tungsten costs $87,075. Note: Pricing excludes Ram's destination charge of $2,095. It remains to be seen if Ram will continue to offer incentives to bring the price down a little (the RHO pictured above currently has a $1,000 incentive available in California, for example), but even if Stellantis decides that the pricing we see here is the final figure, buying a new Ram truck now comes with more peace of mind, thanks to a newly launched 10-year warranty that is valid for up to 100,000 miles. Besides that, a V8 model is making its return, setting up a potential fight with Ford's new F-150 Lobo street truck, and the outrageous TRX is also set to stage a comeback. Unfortunately, the electric 1500 REV pickup is still nowhere to be seen, and the Ramcharger PHEV is delayed until early next year, but with Ram returning to NASCAR with a HEMI truck, internal combustion is clearly still a critical part of its identity. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn set to bring twin-turbo power at lower price
The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional 'top-down' launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder 'Hurricane'-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively. At the time, it said entry-level Big Horn and Laramie variants of the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 will become available when stock of the old Hemi V8-powered Big Horn was exhausted in the third quarter of this year. Now, federal government approval documents show two variants of the refreshed Big Horn have been certified for local roads, once again including both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Both Big Horns will have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg (750kg unbraked) and, like the Laramie Sport, both will be powered by the 'Standard Output' (SO) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder Hurricane petrol engine. This produces 313kW of power and 635Nm of torque, 22kW and 79Nm more than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 it replaces. Likely to again be fitted with a 5.7-foot tray, the short-wheelbase MY25 Big Horn has a 2442kg tare mass, 3505kg gross vehicle mass (GVM), 5916mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3672mm. The long-wheelbase Big Horn, which should again come with a 6.4-foot tub, has a 2479kg tare mass, the same 3505kg GVM, a 6142mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3898mm. No payload figures are listed and, for reference, both the Laramie Sport and Limited also have a 3505kg GVM, but kerb weights of 2642kg and 2722kg respectively. If the updated Big Horns echo the MY25 Laramie Sport, pricing will remain unchanged at $119,950 before on-road costs for the SWB and $120,950 plus on-roads for the LWB. And like both the Laramie Sport SO and the high-output 403kW/707Nm Limited HO, both Big Horns will offer far more performance despite consuming less fuel than the V8 pickups they replace. For reference, the downsized straight-six in the Laramie Sport has combined fuel consumption of 10.74L/100km (down about 12 per cent) and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 6.0 seconds – down from about 7.5 seconds. The MY25 Ram 1500 Big Horn will bring a similar new-look front-end design to the Laramie Sport and Limited. In the US, it's available with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-inch digital instrument cluster, missing out on the new, larger 14.4-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch passenger-side multimedia screen standard in both the Laramie Sport and Limited in Australia. RTA's new entry-level MY25 Big Horn variants will be followed at the end of this year by upgraded Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, and Australia's official Ram importer, distributor and right-hand drive converter is also considering the launch of several other more expensive Ram 1500 variants. These include the high-performance RHO already being tested locally, the Tungsten luxury flagship, and even a reborn TRX performance flagship if Ram brings back the Hemi V8 under its returning global CEO Tim Kuniskis and following the relaxation of US emissions regulations under President Donald Trump. Ram sales slumped by 44 per cent last year in Australia following the discontinuation of the more affordable previous-generation DS-series truck, which continued to be available alongside the fifth-generation DT-series launched in 2020, and due to a bevy of new rivals including the factory-backed Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. In 2024, 3239 Ram 1500s were sold, once again making it more popular than the F-150 (2428), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2389), and the Tundra (469), which was only released in November. MORE: Everything Ram 1500 Content originally sourced from: The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional 'top-down' launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder 'Hurricane'-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively. At the time, it said entry-level Big Horn and Laramie variants of the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 will become available when stock of the old Hemi V8-powered Big Horn was exhausted in the third quarter of this year. Now, federal government approval documents show two variants of the refreshed Big Horn have been certified for local roads, once again including both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Both Big Horns will have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg (750kg unbraked) and, like the Laramie Sport, both will be powered by the 'Standard Output' (SO) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder Hurricane petrol engine. This produces 313kW of power and 635Nm of torque, 22kW and 79Nm more than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 it replaces. Likely to again be fitted with a 5.7-foot tray, the short-wheelbase MY25 Big Horn has a 2442kg tare mass, 3505kg gross vehicle mass (GVM), 5916mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3672mm. The long-wheelbase Big Horn, which should again come with a 6.4-foot tub, has a 2479kg tare mass, the same 3505kg GVM, a 6142mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3898mm. No payload figures are listed and, for reference, both the Laramie Sport and Limited also have a 3505kg GVM, but kerb weights of 2642kg and 2722kg respectively. If the updated Big Horns echo the MY25 Laramie Sport, pricing will remain unchanged at $119,950 before on-road costs for the SWB and $120,950 plus on-roads for the LWB. And like both the Laramie Sport SO and the high-output 403kW/707Nm Limited HO, both Big Horns will offer far more performance despite consuming less fuel than the V8 pickups they replace. For reference, the downsized straight-six in the Laramie Sport has combined fuel consumption of 10.74L/100km (down about 12 per cent) and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 6.0 seconds – down from about 7.5 seconds. The MY25 Ram 1500 Big Horn will bring a similar new-look front-end design to the Laramie Sport and Limited. In the US, it's available with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-inch digital instrument cluster, missing out on the new, larger 14.4-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch passenger-side multimedia screen standard in both the Laramie Sport and Limited in Australia. RTA's new entry-level MY25 Big Horn variants will be followed at the end of this year by upgraded Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, and Australia's official Ram importer, distributor and right-hand drive converter is also considering the launch of several other more expensive Ram 1500 variants. These include the high-performance RHO already being tested locally, the Tungsten luxury flagship, and even a reborn TRX performance flagship if Ram brings back the Hemi V8 under its returning global CEO Tim Kuniskis and following the relaxation of US emissions regulations under President Donald Trump. Ram sales slumped by 44 per cent last year in Australia following the discontinuation of the more affordable previous-generation DS-series truck, which continued to be available alongside the fifth-generation DT-series launched in 2020, and due to a bevy of new rivals including the factory-backed Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. In 2024, 3239 Ram 1500s were sold, once again making it more popular than the F-150 (2428), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2389), and the Tundra (469), which was only released in November. MORE: Everything Ram 1500 Content originally sourced from: The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional 'top-down' launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder 'Hurricane'-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively. At the time, it said entry-level Big Horn and Laramie variants of the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 will become available when stock of the old Hemi V8-powered Big Horn was exhausted in the third quarter of this year. Now, federal government approval documents show two variants of the refreshed Big Horn have been certified for local roads, once again including both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Both Big Horns will have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg (750kg unbraked) and, like the Laramie Sport, both will be powered by the 'Standard Output' (SO) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder Hurricane petrol engine. This produces 313kW of power and 635Nm of torque, 22kW and 79Nm more than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 it replaces. Likely to again be fitted with a 5.7-foot tray, the short-wheelbase MY25 Big Horn has a 2442kg tare mass, 3505kg gross vehicle mass (GVM), 5916mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3672mm. The long-wheelbase Big Horn, which should again come with a 6.4-foot tub, has a 2479kg tare mass, the same 3505kg GVM, a 6142mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3898mm. No payload figures are listed and, for reference, both the Laramie Sport and Limited also have a 3505kg GVM, but kerb weights of 2642kg and 2722kg respectively. If the updated Big Horns echo the MY25 Laramie Sport, pricing will remain unchanged at $119,950 before on-road costs for the SWB and $120,950 plus on-roads for the LWB. And like both the Laramie Sport SO and the high-output 403kW/707Nm Limited HO, both Big Horns will offer far more performance despite consuming less fuel than the V8 pickups they replace. For reference, the downsized straight-six in the Laramie Sport has combined fuel consumption of 10.74L/100km (down about 12 per cent) and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 6.0 seconds – down from about 7.5 seconds. The MY25 Ram 1500 Big Horn will bring a similar new-look front-end design to the Laramie Sport and Limited. In the US, it's available with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-inch digital instrument cluster, missing out on the new, larger 14.4-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch passenger-side multimedia screen standard in both the Laramie Sport and Limited in Australia. RTA's new entry-level MY25 Big Horn variants will be followed at the end of this year by upgraded Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, and Australia's official Ram importer, distributor and right-hand drive converter is also considering the launch of several other more expensive Ram 1500 variants. These include the high-performance RHO already being tested locally, the Tungsten luxury flagship, and even a reborn TRX performance flagship if Ram brings back the Hemi V8 under its returning global CEO Tim Kuniskis and following the relaxation of US emissions regulations under President Donald Trump. Ram sales slumped by 44 per cent last year in Australia following the discontinuation of the more affordable previous-generation DS-series truck, which continued to be available alongside the fifth-generation DT-series launched in 2020, and due to a bevy of new rivals including the factory-backed Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. In 2024, 3239 Ram 1500s were sold, once again making it more popular than the F-150 (2428), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2389), and the Tundra (469), which was only released in November. MORE: Everything Ram 1500 Content originally sourced from: The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional 'top-down' launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder 'Hurricane'-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively. At the time, it said entry-level Big Horn and Laramie variants of the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 will become available when stock of the old Hemi V8-powered Big Horn was exhausted in the third quarter of this year. Now, federal government approval documents show two variants of the refreshed Big Horn have been certified for local roads, once again including both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Both Big Horns will have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg (750kg unbraked) and, like the Laramie Sport, both will be powered by the 'Standard Output' (SO) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder Hurricane petrol engine. This produces 313kW of power and 635Nm of torque, 22kW and 79Nm more than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 it replaces. Likely to again be fitted with a 5.7-foot tray, the short-wheelbase MY25 Big Horn has a 2442kg tare mass, 3505kg gross vehicle mass (GVM), 5916mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3672mm. The long-wheelbase Big Horn, which should again come with a 6.4-foot tub, has a 2479kg tare mass, the same 3505kg GVM, a 6142mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3898mm. No payload figures are listed and, for reference, both the Laramie Sport and Limited also have a 3505kg GVM, but kerb weights of 2642kg and 2722kg respectively. If the updated Big Horns echo the MY25 Laramie Sport, pricing will remain unchanged at $119,950 before on-road costs for the SWB and $120,950 plus on-roads for the LWB. And like both the Laramie Sport SO and the high-output 403kW/707Nm Limited HO, both Big Horns will offer far more performance despite consuming less fuel than the V8 pickups they replace. For reference, the downsized straight-six in the Laramie Sport has combined fuel consumption of 10.74L/100km (down about 12 per cent) and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 6.0 seconds – down from about 7.5 seconds. The MY25 Ram 1500 Big Horn will bring a similar new-look front-end design to the Laramie Sport and Limited. In the US, it's available with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-inch digital instrument cluster, missing out on the new, larger 14.4-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch passenger-side multimedia screen standard in both the Laramie Sport and Limited in Australia. RTA's new entry-level MY25 Big Horn variants will be followed at the end of this year by upgraded Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, and Australia's official Ram importer, distributor and right-hand drive converter is also considering the launch of several other more expensive Ram 1500 variants. These include the high-performance RHO already being tested locally, the Tungsten luxury flagship, and even a reborn TRX performance flagship if Ram brings back the Hemi V8 under its returning global CEO Tim Kuniskis and following the relaxation of US emissions regulations under President Donald Trump. Ram sales slumped by 44 per cent last year in Australia following the discontinuation of the more affordable previous-generation DS-series truck, which continued to be available alongside the fifth-generation DT-series launched in 2020, and due to a bevy of new rivals including the factory-backed Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. In 2024, 3239 Ram 1500s were sold, once again making it more popular than the F-150 (2428), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2389), and the Tundra (469), which was only released in November. MORE: Everything Ram 1500 Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn set to bring twin-turbo power at lower price
The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional 'top-down' launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder 'Hurricane'-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively. At the time, it said entry-level Big Horn and Laramie variants of the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 will become available when stock of the old Hemi V8-powered Big Horn was exhausted in the third quarter of this year. Now, federal government approval documents show two variants of the refreshed Big Horn have been certified for local roads, once again including both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Supplied Credit: CarExpert Both Big Horns will have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg (750kg unbraked) and, like the Laramie Sport, both will be powered by the 'Standard Output' (SO) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder Hurricane petrol engine. This produces 313kW of power and 635Nm of torque, 22kW and 79Nm more than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 it replaces. Likely to again be fitted with a 5.7-foot tray, the short-wheelbase MY25 Big Horn has a 2442kg tare mass, 3505kg gross vehicle mass (GVM), 5916mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3672mm. The long-wheelbase Big Horn, which should again come with a 6.4-foot tub, has a 2479kg tare mass, the same 3505kg GVM, a 6142mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3898mm. Supplied Credit: CarExpert No payload figures are listed and, for reference, both the Laramie Sport and Limited also have a 3505kg GVM, but kerb weights of 2642kg and 2722kg respectively. If the updated Big Horns echo the MY25 Laramie Sport, pricing will remain unchanged at $119,950 before on-road costs for the SWB and $120,950 plus on-roads for the LWB. And like both the Laramie Sport SO and the high-output 403kW/707Nm Limited HO, both Big Horns will offer far more performance despite consuming less fuel than the V8 pickups they replace. For reference, the downsized straight-six in the Laramie Sport has combined fuel consumption of 10.74L/100km (down about 12 per cent) and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 6.0 seconds – down from about 7.5 seconds. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The MY25 Ram 1500 Big Horn will bring a similar new-look front-end design to the Laramie Sport and Limited. In the US, it's available with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-inch digital instrument cluster, missing out on the new, larger 14.4-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch passenger-side multimedia screen standard in both the Laramie Sport and Limited in Australia. RTA's new entry-level MY25 Big Horn variants will be followed at the end of this year by upgraded Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, and Australia's official Ram importer, distributor and right-hand drive converter is also considering the launch of several other more expensive Ram 1500 variants. 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport (L) and Limited (R) Credit: CarExpert These include the high-performance RHO already being tested locally, the Tungsten luxury flagship, and even a reborn TRX performance flagship if Ram brings back the Hemi V8 under its returning global CEO Tim Kuniskis and following the relaxation of US emissions regulations under President Donald Trump. Ram sales slumped by 44 per cent last year in Australia following the discontinuation of the more affordable previous-generation DS-series truck, which continued to be available alongside the fifth-generation DT-series launched in 2020, and due to a bevy of new rivals including the factory-backed Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. In 2024, 3239 Ram 1500s were sold, once again making it more popular than the F-150 (2428), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2389), and the Tundra (469), which was only released in November. MORE: Everything Ram 1500
7NEWS
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn set to bring twin-turbo power at lower price
The facelifted 2025 Ram 1500 range looks set to expand soon, following Australian Design Rule certification of two entry-level Big Horn variants of the upgraded full-size American pickup this week. As part of a traditional 'top-down' launch strategy, Ram Trucks Australia (RTA) released the updated six-cylinder 'Hurricane'-powered Ram 1500 in mid-range Laramie Sport and flagship Limited forms last month, priced at $141,950 and $156,950 before on-road costs respectively. At the time, it said entry-level Big Horn and Laramie variants of the facelifted DT-series Ram 1500 will become available when stock of the old Hemi V8-powered Big Horn was exhausted in the third quarter of this year. Now, federal government approval documents show two variants of the refreshed Big Horn have been certified for local roads, once again including both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now Both Big Horns will have a braked towing capacity of 4500kg (750kg unbraked) and, like the Laramie Sport, both will be powered by the 'Standard Output' (SO) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder Hurricane petrol engine. This produces 313kW of power and 635Nm of torque, 22kW and 79Nm more than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 it replaces. Likely to again be fitted with a 5.7-foot tray, the short-wheelbase MY25 Big Horn has a 2442kg tare mass, 3505kg gross vehicle mass (GVM), 5916mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3672mm. The long-wheelbase Big Horn, which should again come with a 6.4-foot tub, has a 2479kg tare mass, the same 3505kg GVM, a 6142mm overall length and a wheelbase of 3898mm. No payload figures are listed and, for reference, both the Laramie Sport and Limited also have a 3505kg GVM, but kerb weights of 2642kg and 2722kg respectively. If the updated Big Horns echo the MY25 Laramie Sport, pricing will remain unchanged at $119,950 before on-road costs for the SWB and $120,950 plus on-roads for the LWB. And like both the Laramie Sport SO and the high-output 403kW/707Nm Limited HO, both Big Horns will offer far more performance despite consuming less fuel than the V8 pickups they replace. For reference, the downsized straight-six in the Laramie Sport has combined fuel consumption of 10.74L/100km (down about 12 per cent) and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 6.0 seconds – down from about 7.5 seconds. The MY25 Ram 1500 Big Horn will bring a similar new-look front-end design to the Laramie Sport and Limited. In the US, it's available with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12-inch digital instrument cluster, missing out on the new, larger 14.4-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch passenger-side multimedia screen standard in both the Laramie Sport and Limited in Australia. RTA's new entry-level MY25 Big Horn variants will be followed at the end of this year by upgraded Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks, and Australia's official Ram importer, distributor and right-hand drive converter is also considering the launch of several other more expensive Ram 1500 variants. These include the high-performance RHO already being tested locally, the Tungsten luxury flagship, and even a reborn TRX performance flagship if Ram brings back the Hemi V8 under its returning global CEO Tim Kuniskis and following the relaxation of US emissions regulations under President Donald Trump. Ram sales slumped by 44 per cent last year in Australia following the discontinuation of the more affordable previous-generation DS-series truck, which continued to be available alongside the fifth-generation DT-series launched in 2020, and due to a bevy of new rivals including the factory-backed Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. In 2024, 3239 Ram 1500s were sold, once again making it more popular than the F-150 (2428), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2389), and the Tundra (469), which was only released in November.
