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The Ram 1500 has swapped its Hemi V8 engine for a twin-turbo ‘Hurricane’ six-cylinder, with the heavily updated and better-equipped pickup due to arrive in Australia mid-year.
Ram unveiled its turbo-six 1500 in November 2023, and the Hurricane-powered pickup has finally gone on sale in Australia, bringing not only a new and more potent engine but also new equipment.
Initially launching in two grades, prices start from $141,950 before on-road costs for the Ram 1500 Laramie Sport, and $159,950 before on-roads for the 1500 Limited.
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While that means the price of entry has risen by $22,000 over the previous base 1500 Big Horn, the Laramie Sport is no more expensive than it was with Hemi V8 power, despite scoring more features and a more powerful engine.
With 313kW and 635Nm, the twin-turbo 3.0-litre ‘Standard Output’ Hurricane engine under the 1500 Laramie Sport’s bonnet is 22kW and 79Nm up on the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 from the pre-update model.
The 1500 Limited is now $3000 dearer, however it’s now powered by the ‘High Output’ version of the Hurricane engine, which produces 403kW and 707Nm.
Six-cylinder engines aren’t all that’s new in the 1500, with refreshed looks for the pickup, coming with it a power tailgate that can be closed with a touch of a button.
Inside, the cabin has received a significant update, with the digital instrument cluster growing from 12 to 12.3 inches, the infotainment touchscreen now measuring 14.4 inches (up from 12 inches), and the passenger now getting their own 10.25-inch screen.
This screen can allow passengers to connect their smartphones to it via a HDMI port and display videos, or they can use it to program destinations into the navigation system that can be shown on the infotainment screen.
Of course, it’s covered in a privacy film so the driver can’t look at it.
Also new inside the cabin are massaging front seats for the Limited.
Deliveries of the Ram 1500 are due to begin mid-year.
Previously published government approval documents show Big Horn and Laramie versions have been approved for sale in Australia, which indicates these could arrive later.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport | $141,950 (up $22,000 over Big Horn, no change vs V8 Laramie Sport) |
2025 Ram 1500 Limited | $159,950 (up $3000 over V8 Limited) |
The new twin-turbocharged inline six is available in two different tunes.
Specifications | Ram 1500 Laramie Sport | Ram 1500 Limited |
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Engine | ‘Standard Output’ 3.0L twin-turbo straight-6cyl | ‘High Output’ 3.0L twin-turbo straight-6cyl |
Power | 313kW | 403kW |
Torque | 635Nm | 707Nm |
Transmission | Eight-speed torque-converter automatic | Eight-speed torque-converter automatic |
Drive type | Switchable four-wheel drive | Switchable four-wheel drive |
Fuel type | Petrol (Octane TBC) | Petrol (Octane TBC) |
Fuel consumption | TBC | TBC |
Fuel tank capacity | 98L | 125L |
Just one wheelbase length is available, at least at first.
Ram 1500 | |
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Length | 5916mm |
Width | 2057mm |
Height | 1971mm |
Wheelbase | 3672mm |
Braked towing capacity | 3500kg (Laramie Sport and Limited with 50mm tow ball) 4200kg (Limited with 70mm tow ball) 4500kg (Laramie Sport with 70mm tow ball) |
Payload capacity | 863kg (Laramie Sport, up 113kg) 782kg (Limited, up 81kg) |
All Ram vehicles sold in Australia are backed by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Ram Australia is yet to announce service intervals and pricing for the 1500.
The Ram 1500 hasn’t been tested by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
The 1500 Limited adds:
Ram Trucks Australia has released a partial specifications list for the updated 1500.
The Ram 1500 Laramie Sport is fitted with:
The 1500 Limited adds:
A choice of four colours are available for the Ram 1500:
Ram is yet to confirm how much extra the optional finishes cost.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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