2026 Ram HD Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview
While trucks like the 2026 Ram HD are made to perform herculean feats of strength, they aren't afraid to class things up a bit too, offering interior features, materials, and tech rivaling those of a premium sedan. Two powertrains are on offer: A 405-hp 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 gasoline engine is standard, but hardcore users will want to spec the 430-hp Cummins inline-six diesel for its 1075 pound-feet of torque and its 36,610-pound max tow rating. Both offer an eight-speed automatic transmission and two- or four-wheel drive, save for the Power Wagon and Rebel which get 4WD standard. Finally, three cab sizes—regular, crew, and Mega—make finding the perfect fit for your family or crew easy.
What's New for 2026?
Refreshed for 2025, the 2026 Ram HD 2500 and 3500 trucks are expected to carry over with no significant changes.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Ram HD is expected to start around $48,000 and go up to $83,000 depending on the trim and options.
Tradesman
$48,000 (est)
Lone Star
$52,000 (est)
Big Horn
$52,000 (est)
Laramie
$64,000 (est)
Longhorn
$76,000 (est)
Limited
$76,000 (est)
Rebel
$80,000 (est)
Power Wagon
$83,000 (est) 0 $25k $50k $75k $100k $125k
Most serious users are willing to pay up for the diesel, but the standard 405-hp 6.4-liter gas engine is plenty capable, even in the 3500. For the best mix of capability, space, luxury, and price, we would stick with the most popular model, the 2500 4x4 Crew Cab Laramie. Although more are sold with the Cummins, stick with the gas V-8, which is quicker around town, unless towing huge trailers is a high priority for you. With the dollars saved, spring for the limited-slip differential and load-leveling air suspension, which further improves the Ram's already impressive ride quality.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Standard power in all models comes from a 405-hp 6.4-liter V-8, which makes 429 pound-feet of torque. This is the only engine and transmission offered in the Power Wagon, which is exclusively four-wheel drive. However, every other model is also offered with a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel inline-six with either rear- or four-wheel drive. The diesel is available in both 2500 and 3500 models and makes 430 horsepower and 1075 pound-feet of torque. Both the gas and diesel engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic. When we drove the updated Ram HD pickups, we found the updated Cummins diesel engine to be responsive and refined; although it's still noisier than the V-8, it's no longer a raucous beast.
0–60-MPH Times
Depending on powertrain configuration, we estimate the Ram HD pickups will get to 60 mph in between 6.7 and 8.1 seconds.
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Towing and Payload
The maximum towing capacity of the 2025 Ram 3500 is 36,610 pounds, but such a number requires the diesel engine. The Ram 3500 also has a maximum payload capacity of 7590 pounds, but unlocking that capability requires sticking with the standard gas engine. The 2500 model is rated to tow up to 20,000 pounds with the diesel engine, and its max payload is 4420 pounds when equipped with the gas engine.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Fuel economy is not estimated by the EPA on commercial vehicles such as the Ram 2500 and 3500 because their Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) exceed 8500 pounds. We haven't yet tested the Ram's updated Cummins engine on our real-world 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, but we'll update this section when we do.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
As with most pickups, the Ram's extensive number of trim levels and cab styles means its interior materials, passenger space, and in-cabin tech features can vary widely in terms of quantity and quality. A single cab, a spacious four-door Crew Cab, and the massive Mega Cab (which offers the largest rear seat in the class) are available. Although heavy-duty trucks from Ford, Chevy, and GMC are also large and luxurious inside, the Ram has the best interior in the segment with luxury-car-level detailing, extreme comfort, and a clean, modern design, while the highest trim levels offer premium materials. The top Longhorn trim even gets striped wood and gold trim on the dash, doors, and gauges, along with the Longhorn logo hand-branded into the wood on the truck's upper glovebox door. The cabin's design also features easy-to-use controls and a ton of interior cubby storage. Its multilevel center console can accommodate a laptop with a 15.0-inch screen. Every Ram HD also comes with standard acoustic glass and active noise cancellation tied into the audio system, and the result is a truck that's luxury-car quiet inside—even the diesel models.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Ram packs its heavy-duty trucks with in-cabin tech, including the latest in infotainment, that rivals some big-buck luxury sedans and SUVs. The Ram's system is intuitive, with simple menus and prompts. It also responds quickly to user inputs, and its 8.4-inch touchscreen is large and well-placed. Ram also offers a larger 12.0-inch touchscreen and an even bigger 14.5-inch one, both of which give the truck's interior a high-tech look and feel. A separate 10.3-inch passenger display is also available. The infotainment system features navigation, a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For your devices, the truck's interior features five USB ports and up to three 115-volt outlets, which can handle up to 400 watts to run or charge tools quickly.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Both the Ram 2500 and 3500 can be equipped with a long list of driver-assistance technology. For more information about the Ram's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
Standard adaptive cruise control
Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Ram provides its two heavy-duty models with a competitive limited warranty. While both its powertrain coverages span five years, gas-fed engines get 60,000 miles of protection while the diesel offers 100,000 miles—similar to what's offered by the Ram's HD rivals. Unlike Chevy and GMC, however, the Ram has no complimentary scheduled maintenance.
Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
No complimentary scheduled maintenance
Specifications
Specifications
2025 Ram 2500 and 3500
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear- or rear/4-wheel-drive, 2–6-passenger, 2- or 4-door pickup
PRICE
2500, $47,660–$92,200; 3500, $48,665–$93,955
ENGINES
pushrod 16-valve 6.4-liter V-8, 405 hp, 429 lb-ft; turbocharged and intercooled pushrod 24-valve 6.7-liter diesel inline-6, 430 hp, 1075 lb-ft
TRANSMISSIONS
8-speed automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 140.2–169.3 in
Length: 232.0–260.8 in
Width: 83.4–96.5 in
Height: 77.1–80.9 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 62–64/61–66 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 5600–8650 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 6.7–8.1 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.8–16.2 sec
Top Speed: 100–105 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: N/A
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