- Ram has detailed the facelifted 2500 and 3500 pickups, following a preview last year.
- The trucks have revised styling, updated interiors, and additional safety features.
- Two engines are available including a new 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel that produces 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
The 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups have been unveiled and will arrive at dealerships shortly. They sport revised styling, updated technology, and a new turbodiesel engine.
Starting with the latter, there’s a new 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six that has a redesigned block and head as well as a new intake manifold. They’re joined by heavy-duty pistons, a new turbocharger, larger intake/exhaust valves, and a higher-pressure fuel system.
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Thanks to the changes, the output climbs to 430 hp (321 kW / 436 PS) and 1,075 lb-ft (1,456 Nm) of torque. That’s 10 hp (7 kW / 10 PS) more than its predecessor, but it’s worth noting Ram has dropped the standard output variant that produced 370 hp (276 kW / 375 PS) and 850 lb-ft (1,151 Nm) of torque.
That isn’t the only change as the six-speed automatic transmission gives way to a new eight-speed gearbox from ZF. This allows for a huge leap in performance as the diesel-powered Ram 2500 can now accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 6.9 seconds, which is an improvement of 1.1 seconds.
Besides being faster off the line, the heavy duty pickups can tow up to 36,610 lbs (16,606 kg) with a more fuel-efficient 3.42 rear axle ratio. That’s a far cry from its predecessor, which used to need 4.10 gearing to achieve its maximum towing capacity.
While most customers will opt for the diesel, a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 comes standard. While it’s nice to see the Hemi survive, it’s been downgraded to produce 405 hp (302 kW / 411 PS) and 429 lb-ft (581 Nm) of torque. That’s a slight decline of 5 hp (4 kW / 5 PS).
The changes continue outside as there’s a new front end with a revised grille that is flanked by split lighting units. They’re joined by new wheels and updated taillights.
That appears to be the extent of the styling tweaks, but Ram noted customers will be able to get the RamBox cargo management system. The bedside-mounted compartments are waterproof, lockable, illuminated, and feature a 115-volt outlet.
While the Tradesman and Lonestar come equipped with an 8.4-inch infotainment system, most trims have a 12-inch display with a higher resolution. The Limited and Longhorn Limited go a step further as they add a new 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system.
Speaking of options, there’s a newly available 10.25-inch front passenger display. It’s a first for a heavy duty pickup and it enables passengers to act as a co-pilot by viewing exterior camera views or navigation information. They can also watch videos when connected to a compatible device via an HDMI cable.
Other highlights include a new column shifter, a class-exclusive dual wireless smartphone charger, and an on-board power inverter that provides up to 2.4 kilowatts of juice. Customers will also find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
While most equipment carries over, there are a handful of newly standard safety features including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning plus, and ParkSense front/rear park assist (on the Big Horn). There are also several new options including drowsy driver detection, traffic sign recognition, and active lane management.
The 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickups are slated to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first quarter. Pricing starts at $47,560 for the 2500 and $48,565 for the 3500.