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Built with legendary power and luxurious amenities, the 2026 Ram 1500 is ready to take your towing, trekking, and traveling to new heights. Choose from four robust engine options, ten unique trim levels, and two different cabs and find your ideal hard-working, premium, or adventure-ready truck in the Ram 1500 lineup. See what’s available, from performance and towing specs to standard and available features, colors, and pricing with this model review created by the team at Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
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Ready for work and always up for adventure, the 2026 Ram 1500 is built for what moves you. Standard exterior features on the Tradesman® trim include a Class IV trailer hitch receiver, LED lighting, and exterior mirrors with heat and power adjustability. As you progress through the Ram 1500 trim lineup, a wide range of premium exterior features becomes available, including a power-sliding rear window, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and the RamBox® cargo management system. Optional upgrades include a multi-function tailgate with 60/40-split swing doors and trailer tow mirrors to boost the practical nature of your truck.
What are the standard and available Ram 1500 exterior features?
Standard (Tradesman):
Available on select trims:
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Luxurious interior design and a wealth of advanced technology fill the 2026 Ram 1500. The base Tradesman trim is outfitted with heavy-duty vinyl, a front bench seat, and the Uconnect® 5 infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen for workday practicality. As you step up the trim ladder, available interior features include a premium quilted leather seat upholstery, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, 24-way power front seats with massage, and a heated steering wheel. Available technology includes a 12- or 14.4-inch touchscreen, a 23-speaker Klipsch® Reference Premiere sound system, and a dual wireless charging pad to create premium connectivity opportunities for everyone.
What are the standard and available Ram 1500 interior features?
Standard (Tradesman):
Available on select trims:
What are the standard and available Ram 1500 technology features?
Standard (Tradesman):
Available on select trims:
Unleash work-ready power with the four available 2026 Ram 1500 engine options. The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine makes 305 horsepower and can haul up to 2,360 pounds of payload. Among the available engines, the 3.0L Hurricane engine is notable for its 11,610-pound towing capacity and the high-output 3.0L Hurricane engine leads the Ram 1500 engine lineup with 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque. Returning for the 2026 model year, the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine offers 395 horsepower that it uses to create an 11,320-pound maximum towing capacity. All four engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
What are the Ram 1500 engine options, performance specs, and towing capacities?
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 | High-output 3.0L Hurricane I6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 HP | 395 HP | 420 HP | 540 HP |
| Torque | 269 lb.-ft. | 410 lb.-ft. | 469 lb.-ft. | 521 lb.-ft. |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 25 | 16 / 20 | 18 / 25 | 15 / 21 |
| Max. Towing | 8,130 lbs. | 11,320 lbs. | 11,610 lbs. | 10,000 lbs. |
| Max Payload | 2,360 lbs. | 1,650 lbs. | 1,930 lbs. | 1,490 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | 4×2 / 4×4 | 4×2 / 4×4 | 4×2 / 4×4 | 4×4 |
To create a space for its luxury-laden accommodations, the 2026 Ram 1500 is offered with two distinct cab options. The quad cab seats six and has 35.6 inches of rear legroom, along with a 6-foot-4-inch cargo box. By comparison, the larger crew cab can also seat up to six people, but it has 45.2 inches of rear legroom and is paired with either a 5-foot-7-inch or 6-foot-4-inch cargo box.
What are the Ram 1500 cab options and dimensions?
| Cab Option | Quad Cab | Crew Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Seating | Six | Six |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40.9 / 39.2 in. | 40.9 / 39.8 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 40.9 / 35.6 in. | 40.9 / 45.2 in. |
| Max. Interior Cargo Volume | 53.3 cu.-ft. | 68.5 cu.-ft. |
| Cargo Box Lengths | 6-ft. 4-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. or 5-ft. 7-in. |
| Cargo Box Volumes | 61.5 cu.-ft. | 61.5 / 53.9 cu.-ft. |
Find support from a wide range of confidence-boosting safety technologies throughout the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup. The base Tradesman trim builds a strong baseline for safety technology with features like blind spot and cross-path detection, full speed forward collision warning with braking, and adaptive cruise control. With each step up the Ram 1500 trim ladder, available features include a head-up display, a surround view camera system, and hands-free active driving assistance for compatible roadways. If you plan to use your truck for towing, consider optional upgrades like the trailer reverse guidance system and trailer reverse steering control.
What are the standard and available Ram 1500 safety features?
Standard (Tradesman):
Available on select trims:
Optional:
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Continue researching the Ram 1500 with help from the Ram truck professionals at Liberty CDJR. Explore the standard features in each model option using our Ram 1500 trims page. Then, find your favorite truck from our new inventory or our selection of used Ram 1500 trucks for sale in Libertyville, IL. For an excellent monthly rate, focus your search on the trim and configuration that qualifies for our current Ram 1500 lease offer
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