Key Features of the 2026 RAM 1500
5.7L HEMI® V8 Is Back
You heard it right—the famously powerful HEMI® V8 returns to bring thunder to the lineup. The newly available 5.7L HEMI® V8 delivers the instant, muscular response truck shoppers love, with broad torque for confident merges, highway passing, and steady-grade towing. Matched to Ram’s refined transmission programming and chassis tuning, this V8’s classic character shines in modern form. It is complemented by an available suite of towing technologies that put more control at your fingertips, and it integrates seamlessly with the truck’s advanced safety and driver-assistance systems for smooth, predictable performance even when fully loaded. For drivers who have missed that unmistakable V8 feel, this powertrain delivers with modern composure.
3.0L Hurricane Engines
The available 3.0L Hurricane Engines bring cutting-edge efficiency and output to the Ram 1500 story. Engineered to deliver high power density, these turbocharged inline-six options offer serious acceleration and strength, contributing to the truck’s maximum available 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. Their wide torque band helps you get up to speed swiftly with a trailer attached, while refined cooling and thermal management support sustained performance in hot Missouri summers. The Hurricane Engines pair expertly with the truck’s robust frame and suspension architecture, unlocking confident tow ratings and responsive handling. If you want a modern balance of strength and sophistication, the Hurricane lineup makes an excellent case.
Most Available Towing Technology Features Ever Offered on Ram 1500
Trailering is where this truck’s smart engineering really shows. As the Most Technologically Advanced Ram 1500 Ever, it brings the Most Available Towing Technology Features Ever Offered on Ram 1500, helping simplify setup, monitoring, and maneuvering. From on-screen guidance to camera-based visibility around the trailer, these tools reduce guesswork and support safer decisions while backing, lane-changing, and navigating tight spaces. Integrated with the latest driver-assist systems and tuned chassis dynamics, the truck’s technology suite helps maintain stability and confidence—whether you are pulling equipment to a job site or a camper to a state park. It is capability that works hard for you behind the scenes, mile after mile.
50+ inches of Combined Available Digital Displays
The cabin evolves into a connected, customizable command center with up to 50+ inches of combined available digital displays. That means more information when you need it, from towing metrics and navigation to audio, phone, and vehicle settings—arranged the way you prefer. The latest Uconnect® systems enable fast, intuitive control with crisp graphics and responsive touch inputs, while a configurable digital cluster keeps key data in your line of sight. Available driver-assistance views enhance awareness, and available camera feeds help you keep tabs on your trailer and surroundings. Thoughtful integration keeps screens useful, not distracting, so you can stay focused on the work, the haul, or the weekend escape.
Rebel®, Black Express, and Warlock
If individuality matters, Ram delivers. The Rebel® channels trail-ready attitude with purposeful hardware and bold design. For a factory-custom stealth aesthetic, the Black Express features 20-Inch Black Aluminum Wheels, Body Color Bumpers, a Sport Performance Hood, Mopar® Black Tubular Side Steps, All-Black Accents, a 7-Inch Digital Cluster Display, and Black Cloth Front Bucket Seats. Warlock brings its own distinct presence with rugged styling cues that look right at home on gravel or Main Street. Exterior colors like Hydro Blue show off the truck’s lines with dramatic flair. Whichever path you choose, you get authentic Ram character backed by capability, comfort, and technology.