2024 RAM 1500 Classic Changes
While RAM has introduced a noteworthy facelift for the 2025 RAM 1500, the automaker continues to sell the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic alongside the newer model. The 1500 Classic, which is part of the fourth-gen model that came out in 2009, arrives for the 2024 model year without any major changes.
Choosing Your 2024 RAM 1500 Classic
The 2024 RAM 1500 Classic is available in two trims: Tradesman and Warlock. Pricing for the 1500 Classic ranges from $40,700 to $45,430.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Engine Options
There are two different engines for the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic. The pickup comes with a standard V6 engine and is available with a V8 for an additional $2,545. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is available for $3,850.
Engine Type | Horsepower | Torque |
3.6L V6 | 305 hp | 269 lb-ft |
5.7L V8 | 395 hp | 410 lb-ft |
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Fuel Economy
The 2024 RAM 1500 Classic with RWD and the standard 3.6-liter V6 engine is rated at up to 20 mpg combined (17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway). Getting the V6 engine with 4WD brings a combined fuel economy figure of up to 19 mpg.
The 5.7-liter V8 engine isn’t too far behind when it comes to fuel economy. The V8 with RWD is rated at up to 17 mpg combined, which breaks down to 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway. With 4WD, the V8 engine is rated at up to 17 mpg combined.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Towing Capacity
When properly equipped, the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic can tow up to 10,520 pounds with the 5.7-liter V8 engine. The truck has a maximum payload capacity of up to 1,930 pounds.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Dimensions & Cargo Capacity
The 2024 RAM 1500 Classic is classified as a full-size pickup truck that can seat up to six people. In its largest configuration, the 1500 Classic is 237.9 inches long, 79.4 inches wide, and 77.4 inches tall.
The 1500 Classic is available with two different bed sizes: a 5-foot-7-inch bed and a 6-foot-4-inch bed. RAM offers the 1500 Classic Tradesman in Quad and Crew Cab body styles, with the Quad Cab only being available with a 6-foot-4-inch bed. The Warlock is available in Crew Cab and Quad Cab body styles.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Safety
The 2024 RAM 1500 Classic doesn’t come with a lot in the way of safety. The pickup truck comes with a rearview camera, stability control, front airbags, and side airbags.
Forward collision warning is available for $455 on both trims. The Warlock trim comes with rear parking sensors as standard equipment.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Technology
On the tech front, the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic uses RAM’s older Uconnect 3 infotainment system that includes a five-inch touchscreen, six audio speakers, and two USB ports. The Warlock comes with satellite radio.
The available Electronics Group package brings an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a remote USB port, voice recognition, and satellite radio. The package costs $945. Satellite radio is available for $205.
The Warlock is available with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, navigation, and Uconnect 4 for $795. A nine-speaker Alpine audio system is available for $495.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Trims & Prices
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Tradesman – MSRP From $40,700
Build & Price >The base Tradesman is aimed at shoppers looking for a simple work-ready pickup. It comes with 17-inch steel wheels, heated exterior mirrors, automatic headlights, a tilt steering column, manually adjustable front seats, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, vinyl floor covering, and vinyl upholstery.
White and red are the only two no-cost colors for the pickup truck. The majority of other colors cost either $200 or $500.
The Chrome Appearance Group costs $695 and brings 17-inch wheels, a bright front bumper, a bright grille, and a bright rear bumper. The Chrome Plus Package is priced at $1,295 and adds 17-inch wheels, a body-color upper fascia, a bright front bumper, a bright grille, a bright rear bumper, carpet flooring, cloth upholstery, and remote keyless entry.
The Interior Cold Weather Group includes cloth upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an alarm, and remote start. The package costs $1,150.
The Popular Equipment Group includes carpet flooring, cloth upholstery, keyless entry, and satellite radio for $825. The Tradesman Black Package costs $685 and brings 17-inch black wheels, black badges, a black grille, black headlight bezels, and cloth upholstery.
The Tradesman SXT package costs $2,895 and brings 20-inch wheels, a body-color upper fascia, a bright front bumper, a bright grille, a bright rear bumper, cloth upholstery, dual exhaust tips, fog lights, remote keyless entry, and satellite radio.
The Utility Group costs $195 and brings fog lights and tow hooks. The Trailer-Tow Group is priced at $660 and includes a Class IV receiver hitch, black trailer-tow mirrors, and a trailer brake controller.
2024 RAM 1500 Classic Warlock – MSRP From $45,430
Build & Price >The Warlock brings a more rugged design with 20-inch wheels, a unique grille, black bumpers, and black exterior accents. The trim also comes with LED fog lights and bifunctional headlights.
A sunroof is optional for $1,095. The Warlock is available with the Utility Group package ($195) which brings the same features as the Tradesman.
The Warlock Decor Package brings unique decals for $295, while the Warlock All-Terrain Package brings 17-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, and rubber floor mats for $195. The Technology Package I is $300 and includes front door passive entry and lock, black door handles, and push-button start. Remote start and a security alarm are available for $415. Heads front seats and a heated steering wheel cost $595.
The Luxury Group is priced at $795 and includes an auto-dimming exterior mirror, black exterior mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED bed lighting, a universal garage door opener, power-folding exterior mirrors, power-heated mirrors, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
The Trailer and Traction Group costs $1,215 and brings an anti-spin rear differential, a Class IV receiver hitch, trailer-tow mirrors, and an upgraded rear axle ratio. The Trailer Tow Group costs $995 and includes trailer tow mirrors and a trailer brake controller.
With the 2024 RAM 1500 Classic missing features found on nearly all of its rivals, the main selling point of the pickup truck is its low starting price tag. With that in mind, we think the Tradesman is the best option. It’s available with a dizzying number of features, allowing shoppers to customize their ideal pickup.