2027 Ram 1500: Choose the Engine First, Then the Trim

Each trim's lowest manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) at launch, excluding destination, climbs with the engine Ram lists for it. The table runs from the lowest-priced trim to the highest and shows the engine, cab and drive choices for each.

• Prices: each build Ram lists, Tradesman through TRX, in the price tables below
• Engines Ram lists on the trims: a 3.6L V-6, two 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo sixes and the TRX's supercharged 6.2L V-8
• Rebel Crew Cab 5'7" 4x4 towing: 11,140 lb
• Cabs and beds: Quad Cab with a 6'4" bed, or Crew Cab with a 5'7" or 6'4" bed
• EPA fuel economy: 12 to 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive
• Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles on every trim

The table compares the four standard engines Ram lists across the trims.

Ram also offers the 5.7L HEMI V8 as an option, and we'll confirm which 2027 trims can be ordered with it.

Here's what each engine means for a buyer:

• 3.6L Pentastar V6, the value pick: the least expensive builds and the highest EPA ratings in the lineup, for commuting and lighter trailers. Our 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine overview covers it in more depth.
• 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo, the towing pick: the engine to choose if you tow often, at the cost of a little fuel economy. You can read more in our 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine overview.
• High-Output 3.0L Hurricane, the power pick: 120 hp more than the other 3.0L Hurricane, on premium fuel, with towing above every V-6 build and below the Rebel. See our High-Output 3.0L Hurricane engine overview.
• 6.2L supercharged V-8, the TRX engine: built for power rather than towing, since nearly every twin-turbo build Ram lists out-tows the TRX.

At launch, Ram's $2,795 destination fee comes on top of every price below.

Each step in cab, bed or drive costs the same on Tradesman, Express and Big Horn.

At launch, 4x4 adds $3,400 on all three trims, and the Crew Cab 5'7" costs $2,750 more than the Quad Cab. The Crew Cab 6'4" adds another $3,140 at launch and comes with the 3.0L Hurricane on all three. That build tows about 1,750 to 1,830 lb more than the same trim's V-6 Crew Cab 5'7", which makes this step the clearest case for shopping engine first.

Ram lists one build each for Warlock, Rebel, RHO, Tungsten and TRX: the Crew Cab 5'7" 4x4. Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn come in several Crew Cab builds. In the table below, a dash means Ram lists no price for that build, so ask us about it.

The three cab-and-bed builds set the truck's length, bed and back-seat room.

The RHO and TRX run 233.7 inches long on a 145.1-inch wheelbase and measure 88.0 inches wide, against 81.2 inches for the other Crew Cabs. For the Tungsten's 5'7" bed, Ram lists 40.6 cubic feet rather than the volume in the table.

Pick the cab and bed by who rides along and where the truck parks.

• Quad Cab, 6'4" bed: the long bed in a truck about 13 inches shorter than the Crew Cab version, handy in a tight garage.
• Crew Cab, 5'7" bed: nearly 10 more inches of rear legroom than the Quad Cab, for adults who ride in back.
• Crew Cab, 6'4" bed: the long bed and the roomy back seat together, in the longest 1500 Ram lists.

Towing and payload change with the engine, cab, bed and drive, so every rating below names its exact build, in pounds. Payload is the weight of passengers and cargo the truck can carry.

Ask us to check the exact truck's towing rating before you choose a trailer.

EPA estimates, in mpg city/highway/combined, vary with the engine and the drive.

Apart from the Warlock, the V-6 is the thrifty choice, and the 3.0L Hurricane gives up a couple of mpg for its towing. The 5.7L HEMI carries two EPA ratings per drive, so ask us which one applies to a given truck.

Ram's ParkView rear backup camera is standard on every 2027 1500 trim, while the Uconnect screen, sound system and 360-degree surround view camera change by trim.

Every 2027 1500 trim comes standard with these four driver-assistance features:

• Active Lane Management system, which helps keep the truck in its lane
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection, which watches for traffic crossing behind the truck
• ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the 2027 1500 by cab, in crash-test stars.

Ram's basic coverage is the same on every 2027 1500 trim.

Central Indiana winters bring cold, snow and salted roads, which makes 4x4 worth weighing even on a work truck, and seven of the eleven 1500 trims come only as 4x4s. Salt is hard on a truck's finish, too, which is where our Free Car Washes for Life for original owners earn their keep.

Every new truck we sell comes with our Complimentary First Oil Change. When it's due, bring the truck to our service center. Our service department has certified technicians, shuttle service and Saturday Service, and Spanish-speaking staff are ready to help.

Mopar is the factory parts brand, and our parts department is the place to ask about Mopar parts for your truck.

When you're ready to compare real trucks, search our new Ram 1500 inventory and request a test drive. Check the new-vehicle specials running now, and try our payment calculator when you have a trim in mind.

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