Full-size pickup
2026 Ram 1500: buying summary
The luxury sedan of full-size trucks
- MSRP range
- $42,400–$72,000
- Combined MPG
- 19
- Body style
- Full-size pickup
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
Pros
- Best-in-class interior on Limited and Tungsten trims (genuine wood, leather, ambient lighting)
- Coil-spring rear suspension is unique in the segment, giving the smoothest unloaded ride
- New 3.0L Hurricane I-6 with eTorque produces 540 lb-ft of torque (Hi-Output) and 22 mpg combined
- Available air suspension with five height settings, no equivalent on F-150 or Silverado
Cons
- Hemi V8 was retired for 2025; some traditionalist buyers don't love the Hurricane straight-six
- Stellantis dealer days-supply is at 158+ days, which is a buyer advantage but signals slow movement
- Recent electrical recall on Ram 1500/2500/3500 for 65K vehicles (display failure, software remedy)
- TRX shrieked-V8 is gone; the new RHO with the Hurricane is fast but doesn't sound the same
Best trim: Big Horn Crew Cab Hurricane
Big Horn with the standard-output Hurricane is the volume pick. Heated cloth seats, 12-inch infotainment, Uconnect 5, the easier-to-live-with crew cab, and 22 mpg combined. Around $54K MSRP and Stellantis cash currently knocks 5-6K off. Skip Limited unless you specifically want the luxury treatment.
What to cross-shop
- Ford F-150
- Chevy Silverado 1500
- Toyota Tundra
Verdict
The Ram is the truck to buy if interior quality is your top priority. The 158-day days-supply means dealers will negotiate hard, especially on Big Horn and Limited trims sitting on lots. Skip if you specifically want the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid; Ram doesn't offer a competing electrified powertrain in 2026.
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