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The headline news for the 2025 Ram 1500 is the death of the V8 — long live the Hurricane turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6! Available in two states of tune, the Hurricane will typically be seen in standard-output form with 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. A high-output version (540 hp, 521 lb-ft) is exclusively specified on the RHO off-roader and the Limited, Longhorn and Tungsten trifecta of luxury trims, which means you won't find a Hurricane H.O. below $70k. In other news, the exterior gets a styling refresh, while the interior boasts newly available features like a portrait-style 14.5-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a digital rearview mirror and a head-up display. In the bed, an onboard power inverter can produce up to two kilowatts and provides two covered outlets. Finally, a new hands-free Active Driving Assist feature provides adaptive cruise control and lane-centering on approved roadways if the driver keeps watching the road.
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"Amid the hullabaloo about the new Hurricane turbo inline-6 replacing the Hemi V8, it's worth noting that the Hurricane's max towing and payload capacities remain broadly competitive with those of the Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3-liter V8. It's only at the top of the chain — the max towing figure for the entire lineup — that the newly V8-deprived Ram falls down. Anyway, this is still the luxury SUV of pickup trucks, thanks to its coil-spring suspension and quiet cabin. It's getting a bit stale inside, however, especially if you don't specify the new portrait-style touchscreen."—Ranked #2 out of 6 Full-Size Trucks
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Ram 1500 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The entry-level 2025 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 3.6 RWD is a bit misleading with its range-topping 2,360-pound payload capacity, because the runner-up in the 1500 lineup barely cracks 2,000 pounds. Point being, this specific configuration is an outlier. Still, 2,360 is a big number that you can use for bragging rights if you end up getting this version. It's also worth noting that despite all the changes for 2025, the dimensions of this truck are exactly the same as they were for 2024 — not even a tenth of an inch different anywhere.
The Hurricane 3.0-liter turbo inline-6 is here, replacing the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, and what's the upshot in terms of combined fuel economy? Hurricane: 21 mpg. Hemi: 20 mpg. Not quite a revolution, then, but you do get 2 extra mpg on the highway with the Hurricane, which is the entirety of the difference; the 18-mpg city rating is the same either way. As for this specific variant, it's the towing champ in the 2025 Ram 1500 lineup when properly equipped, but it loses a whopping 1,150 pounds of max towing capacity to the same configuration with the old Hemi.
The most affordable crew cab in the 2025 Ram 1500 lineup isn't exactly cheap, but you certainly get your money's worth in terms of rear legroom, gaining about 10 inches(!) compared to the standard Quad Cab.
Towing capacity goes down to 6,540 pounds if you pair the base V6 with four-wheel drive and don't touch the axle ratio. That's less than some midsize SUVs can manage. Upgrading from the standard 3.21 axle ratio to the 3.55 option boosts you up to 7,540 pounds of max towing without affecting the 1,800-pound payload rating. Incidentally, that payload rating drops by 30 lbs for 2025 while the weight of the truck increases by 30 lbs. Makes sense.
Max out the capabilities of your 2025 Ram 1500 4x2 Crew Cab with the Hurricane 3.0T inline-6 — including the optional 3.92 axle ratio — and you're looking at some serious towing capacity. We should note that if you select the long 6'4" bed (instead of the short bed that comes standard with the crew cab), the max towing capacity actually goes up by 10 pounds to a grand total of 11,560, while max payload also goes up by 10 lbs to 1,820. So you'll pay a bit more to access the maximums listed here, but if you stick with the short 5'7" bed, you'll only be 10 pounds shy on both fronts.
Add the Hurricane inline-6 and four-wheel drive to the 2025 Ram 1500 Quad Cab and you've got a pretty handy all-around truck for about $47k to start. You'll have to pay more for the optional towing package with the 3.92 axle ratio, but it might be worth it to unlock that healthy 11,470-pound max towing figure.
Adding 4WD to the V6 crew cab will run you nearly $4k, so it's worth considering whether you really need a 4x4 truck. Note that the max payload figure is down a bit this year because the weight of the truck has gone up. It's the same powertrain as last year, though.
The Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with the Hurricane 3.0T inline-6 tops out at 11,430 pounds of max towing capacity, which is actually 120 pounds more than the same configuration in 2024 with the Hemi V8. On the payload front, too, the Hurricane beats the Hemi by 40 pounds here.
There's been a lot of talk about how the RHO doesn't measure up to the discontinued TRX with its supercharged Hellcat V8, but why should it? The TRX cost $27k more to start! Think of the RHO as a Raptor rival — not a Raptor R rival — and you'll have a better context for appreciating this off-road specialist. For what it's worth, the RHO beats the TRX by 280 pounds in max towing capacity and 210 pounds in max payload capacity. Its ground clearance matches the TRX at 11.8 inches.
What are the different versions of the 2025 1500, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 1500 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Power | MPG | Max Towing | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.6 RWD (Quad Cab) | $40,275 | Gas | 305 hp | 22 | 7,690 lbs | 2,360 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.0T RWD (Quad Cab) | $42,970 | Gas | 420 hp | 21 | 11,600 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.6 RWD (Crew Cab) | $43,025 | Gas | 305 hp | 22 | 7,550 lbs | 2,010 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.6 4WD (Quad Cab) | $44,125 | Gas | 305 hp | 21 | 7,540 lbs | 1,800 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.0T RWD (Crew Cab) | $45,270 | Gas | 420 hp | 21 | 11,560 lbs | 1,820 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.0T 4WD (Quad Cab) | $46,820 | Gas | 420 hp | 19 | 11,470 lbs | 1,930 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.6 4WD (Crew Cab) | $46,875 | Gas | 305 hp | 21 | 7,410 lbs | 1,780 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 3.0T 4WD (Crew Cab) | $49,570 | Gas | 420 hp | 19 | 11,430 lbs | 1,900 lbs |
| 2025 Ram 1500 RHO (3.0T 4WD) | $69,995 | Gas | 540 hp | 17 | 8,380 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
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