For times when a regular pickup just won't do, RAM offers the 2500, a heavy-duty hauler that's ready to tackle the big jobs. The main question for you is how much luxury, style, and off-road capability to add to the equation.
What's New for 2017
A new 4x4 Off-Road package is offered on four-door models. The muscular 6.4-liter HEMI V8 is now standard on the Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited. Longhorn and Limited models with four-wheel drive also get Bilstein monotube shock absorbers for enhanced ride and handling. The rugged Power Wagon receives cosmetic updates inside and out.
Choosing Your RAM 2500
The 2500 is available as a two-door Regular Cab, a four-door Crew Cab with room for six, or a Mega Cab with even more interior space than the Crew. The Regular Cab gets an 8-foot bed, which is also available on the Crew in place of the standard 6-foot-4-inch bed. The Mega comes only with the shorter length.
6-foot-4-inch Bed | 8-foot Bed | |
Regular Cab | X | X |
Crew Cab | X | X |
Mega Cab | X | N/A |
The engine roster starts with a 5.7-liter V8 that cranks out 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The available 6.4-liter V8 achieves 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. The top mill is actually a six-cylinder, the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel, which lays down 370 horsepower and a stunning 800 pound-feet of torque.
A six-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board, and the Cummins is eligible for a six-speed manual transmission that reduces horsepower and torque to 350 and 660 respectively. Four-wheel drive is either optional or standard on all 2500s.
Properly equipped, the 5.7-liter tows up to 13,860 pounds, while the 6.4-liter tops out at 16,870. The Cummins turbodiesel can pull 17,980 pounds with the automatic transmission and 16,870 with the manual.
The RAM 2500 is offered in multiple trim levels that stretch clear across the truck market:
Crew and Mega models (excluding Power Wagon) are eligible for a 4x4 Off-Road package that adds, if not already standard, hill-descent control, tow hooks, a transfer case skid plate, a limited-slip differential, Bilstein shocks, and 18- or 20-inch all-terrain tires.
The SLT offers you the greatest choice of configurations and options, including many of the high-end features found on the fancier trims. You can tailor the SLT for work, play, and almost everything in-between.