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2021 RAM 1500

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New 2021 RAM 1500
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Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box HFE 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Rebel 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Rebel 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box TRX 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box Shop options
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Key specifications

Highlights
7,740 lbs
Towing Capacity
76 in
Bed Length
Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
Engine
269 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.6 L/220
Displacement
Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
Suspension
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
Independent
Axle Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
7,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,778 lbs
Curb Weight
7,800 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Electrical
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

New 702-hp TRX model
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Eight-speed automatic transmission
V-6 hybrid, V-6 diesel, V-8 or V-8 hybrid powertrains
RamBox bed-storage system available
12-inch vertical touchscreen available

Engine

269 @ 4800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 6400 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.6 L/220 Displacement
Gas/Electric V-6 Engine Type

Suspension

Rigid Axle Axle Type - Rear
Independent Axle Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

7,100 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs Total Option Weight
4,778 lbs Curb Weight
7,800 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,740 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
774 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
7,740 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12,900 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,322 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
2,322 lbs As Spec'd Payload
4,778 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs Option Weight - Front
2,057 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
2,721 lbs Curb Weight - Front
4,778 lbs Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control

Electrical

N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
730 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
15 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / less than 70,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Quiet, smooth ride
Spacious crew-cab interior
Easy-to-use multimedia systems
Plenty of storage, inside and out
Limited's stunning interior

The bad

Lower payload on luxury versions
Higher trim levels get expensive
Brake pedal feel
Chassis shudder on rough pavement (TRX)
Dreadful gas mileage of 12 mpg combined (TRX)

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 107 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.7
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

My driving experience with 2021 classic Ram

I bought a 2021 classic 1500 4x2 quad cab with 5.7 Gas engine. There were 2 rear differential axle gear ratio options, mine has the “hiway gear” but the truck pulls with plenty of power, I think most had that gear for fuel economy. I don’t like the idea that if I open the drivers door while in motion , a transmission brake applies and abruptly stops the vehicle. I was parking in a very tight spot and cracked. The door open and to my surprise, , the truck jerked to a sudden stop. I personally do not care for the dash knob to select the gear, it’s another electronic component that can fail, which in fact has failed . in other trucks. The 5.7 Liter engine was designed with the oil filter to be very difficult to reach , almost as if designed ‘outside ‘ the chassis without realizing once ‘in’ the chassis, the oil filter became extremely difficult to reach to replace .
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Laramie lover

Spend the extra money for leather and heated and cooled seats . It’s well worth it . Have loved my Ram after upgrading to a Laramie from a 2008 Ram st . Back seat has plenty of room . Seats fold up to allow you to put groceries in .
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2021 RAM 1500 review: Our expert's take

By Mike Hanley

The verdict: The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is built to go fast off-road, but on the street, it’s more livable than you might expect. 

Versus the competition: More extreme than the already extreme Ford F-150 Raptor, the TRX one-ups its primary competitor with a more luxurious interior and surprisingly friendly on-road driving manners. 

The Ford F-150 Raptor has been largely unchallenged in the full-size off-road truck arena, but Ram has gone right for Ford’s throat with the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Available exclusively as a crew cab with a 5-foot-7-inch cargo box and full-time four-wheel drive, the TRX sees substantial modifications to its frame, suspension and exterior compared with a regular Ram 1500. And that’s not counting what’s under the hood: a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 702 horsepower and 650 pounds-feet of torque. 

Related: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Video: Pickup Truck Has New TRX Up Its Sleeve

The TRX starts at $71,690, including a $1,695 destination charge, which makes it the most expensive version of the 2021 Ram 1500. It’s also considerably more expensive than a 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor, which starts at $55,150 in extended-cab form. (A new Raptor based on the updated 2021 Ford F-150 is expected in the near future.) 

The as-tested price of our TRX test truck was a whopping $91,950 due to a long list of technology, convenience, safety and luxury options. It also had a number of Mopar accessories including off-road running boards, a bed-mounted spare-tire carrier and a RamBar with off-road LED lights. 

We unfortunately weren’t able to test the TRX off-road due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but we did put it through our typical testing process and were pleasantly surprised with the everyday drivability of this purpose-built off-roader. Once we get some off-road time in the TRX, we’ll update this review or link to separate coverage. 

Muscle-Truck Moves

The star of the TRX show is, undoubtedly, the truck’s supercharged V-8 — and wow, does it perform. Stab the gas pedal when cruising at highway speeds and the TRX lunges forward with a ferocity that’s hard to believe is possible for such a heavy truck (the TRX’s curb weight is 6,350 pounds). But that’s the point of 702 horses, isn’t it? The V-8 teams with a well-behaved eight-speed automatic transmission that makes smooth, unobtrusive shifts when leisurely cruising and firm, quick gear changes in the truck’s Sport mode.

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The verdict: The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is built to go fast off-road, but on the street, it’s more livable than you might expect. 

Versus the competition: More extreme than the already extreme Ford F-150 Raptor, the TRX one-ups its primary competitor with a more luxurious interior and surprisingly friendly on-road driving manners. 

The Ford F-150 Raptor has been largely unchallenged in the full-size off-road truck arena, but Ram has gone right for Ford’s throat with the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Available exclusively as a crew cab with a 5-foot-7-inch cargo box and full-time four-wheel drive, the TRX sees substantial modifications to its frame, suspension and exterior compared with a regular Ram 1500. And that’s not counting what’s under the hood: a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 702 horsepower and 650 pounds-feet of torque. 

Related: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Video: Pickup Truck Has New TRX Up Its Sleeve

The TRX starts at $71,690, including a $1,695 destination charge, which makes it the most expensive version of the 2021 Ram 1500. It’s also considerably more expensive than a 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor, which starts at $55,150 in extended-cab form. (A new Raptor based on the updated 2021 Ford F-150 is expected in the near future.) 

The as-tested price of our TRX test truck was a whopping $91,950 due to a long list of technology, convenience, safety and luxury options. It also had a number of Mopar accessories including off-road running boards, a bed-mounted spare-tire carrier and a RamBar with off-road LED lights. 

We unfortunately weren’t able to test the TRX off-road due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but we did put it through our typical testing process and were pleasantly surprised with the everyday drivability of this purpose-built off-roader. Once we get some off-road time in the TRX, we’ll update this review or link to separate coverage. 

Muscle-Truck Moves

The star of the TRX show is, undoubtedly, the truck’s supercharged V-8 — and wow, does it perform. Stab the gas pedal when cruising at highway speeds and the TRX lunges forward with a ferocity that’s hard to believe is possible for such a heavy truck (the TRX’s curb weight is 6,350 pounds). But that’s the point of 702 horses, isn’t it? The V-8 teams with a well-behaved eight-speed automatic transmission that makes smooth, unobtrusive shifts when leisurely cruising and firm, quick gear changes in the truck’s Sport mode.

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 RAM 1500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover

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