The 2023 RAM 1500 is a powerhouse of a truck and is equipped with a spacious cabin and an intuitive infotainment system. In addition, its powerful and fuel-efficient engines help provide a well-balanced ride experience.
Let’s take the time to break down each trim level to find the best model that works with your lifestyle, and once you’ve determined the RAM 1500 that you want, come see us at Bob Brady CDJR.
The 2023 RAM 1500 has four powertrain options. The base engine, standard on the Tradesman, HFE, Big Horn, and Rebel is a 305-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine with 271 lb-ft of torque. The three other engine options are:
All four engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the RAM 1500, and a four-wheel drive is available. When properly equipped, the RAM 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds and has a maximum payload of 2,300 pounds.
The RAM 1500 Tradesman has plenty to offer with several standard and optional technology, exterior, interior, and safety and driver-assistance features.
The interior has features like cloth or vinyl upholstery and a six-speaker stereo.
Features like a 5-inch touchscreen and USB ports are standard for the technology, while satellite radio is optional.
The standard safety and driver-assistance features include a rearview camera, with features like lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning being optional.
Air suspension is optional for the exterior.
The RAM 1500 Big Horn carries many features from the Tradesman model but offers many optional packages.
Features like a class IV trailer hitch, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, universal garage door opener, power-adjustable pedals, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 8.4-inch touch screen, satellite radio, Android Auto™, and Apple CarPlay® are optional in one package.
Another optional package includes two household-style power outlets, heated front seats, two rear USB ports, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, and front and rear parking sensors.
The Big Horn also comes standard with the Advanced Technology Group package, adding in-bed lighting, a head-up display, and a rear-camera mirror. This package also has the option to add a 10-speaker stereo, a single-pane and dual-pane sunroof, and navigation.
The RAM 1500 Rebel pulls many of its features from the previous models but adds exterior features like a larger axle ratio and an electronic locking rear differential.
The safety and driver-assistance features welcomed lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, lane-departure warning, and forward automatic emergency braking. Optional safety and driver-assistance features include automatic high-beam headlights and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.
The RAM 1500 Rebel also has an optional package with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, leather upholstery, and a 12-inch touchscreen.
The RAM 1500 Laramie rolls many of its features over from the previous models and adds technology features like a 10-speaker premium stereo, 8.4-inch touchscreen, Android Auto™, and Apple CarPlay®.
An available package of the Laramie includes a power tailgate, reclining rear seats, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high-beam headlights, rear cross-traffic alert, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and blind-spot monitoring.
Another optional package has features like heated rear seats, navigation, wireless device charging, and an HD Radio.
The Laramie comes standard with Advanced Safety Group features, including park assist, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind-spot monitoring, surround-view parking camera system, and rear cross-traffic alert, pedestrian detection, and a head-up display.
The RAM 1500 Longhorn carries over many of its features from the previous models and also comes standard with interior features like leather upholstery and heated rear seats.
The standard technology features include an HD Radio and navigation, while the safety and driver-assistance features added front and rear parking sensors.
The Longhorn has optional features like power-deploying running boards, ventilated rear seats, rear cross-traffic alert, a 12-inch touchscreen, a 19-speaker premium stereo, blind-spot monitoring, and wireless device charging. In addition, it also has the option to add the Laramie trim’s Advanced Safety Group package.
The RAM 1500 Limited pulls many standard features from previous models and adds exterior features like air suspension.
The technology features gained wireless device charging, while the safety and driver-assistance features welcomed rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.
Any features available on lower trim levels are optional on the Limited.
In addition to features from lower trim levels, it also has exclusive features like a retuned suspension, full-time four-wheel drive, a unique chassis, launch control, and performance engine cooling. You can also equip the TRX with a bed-mounted spare tire holder and the RAMBar light bar.
Once you’ve decided on the 2023 RAM 1500 trim level, our team at Bob Brady CDJR will help you get behind the wheel of this pickup truck.