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Ram 1500 recalled
Ram is recalling 243 examples of its 1500 Big Horn due to a defective locking bracket with the centre front seat.
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About the Ram 1500
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Ram 1500 is classified as a Quad Cab Utility currently on sale in Australia as part of the DS MY22 generation, starting from $83,500 MLRP for the EXPRESS and topping out at $152,500 for the LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID).
There are 19 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The 1500 is built in United States Of America and is available with 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to 4x4. The 1500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000km warranty.
Ram 1500 Rating
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2023 Ram 1500 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | $116,600 | $116,600 |
| BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | $117,500 | $117,500 |
| LARAMIE (w/SUNROOF) MHEV | $134,000 | $134,000 |
| LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV | $137,900 | $137,900 |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | $152,500 | $152,500 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Ram 1500 Dimensions
1924mm
2465mm
5833mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Ram 1500 Safety Rating
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
Opting for the 1500 Laramie or above adds the following:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Front parking sensors
There is no longer an optional safety package for the 1500 Laramie. You need to step up to the 1500 Limited or TRX to receive the following safety equipment:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Surround-view camera
- Semi-autonomous park assist
- Adaptive cruise control
2023 Ram 1500 Fuel Economy
The Ram 1500 Laramie and Limited both have a 48V mild-hybrid system that’s claimed to refine the engine stop-start system, whereas all models besides the TRX have cylinder deactivation.
The entire range has a claimed fuel consumption of 12.2L/100km on the combined cycle, whereas the 1500 TRX consumes 19.6L/100km.
The TRX has a 125L fuel tank, the Express has a 121L fuel tank, and the rest of the range has a 98L fuel tank.
| Ram 1500 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | UNLEADED PETROL | 12.2 |
| BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | UNLEADED PETROL | 12.2 |
| EXPRESS | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 12.2 |
| EXPRESS RAMBOX | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 12.2 |
| LARAMIE (w/SUNROOF) MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 12.2 |
| LARAMIE MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 12.2 |
| LARAMIE RAMBOX MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 12.2 |
| LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 12.2 |
| LIMITED | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 12.2 |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC | 12.2 |
| WARLOCK II | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 12.2 |
| WARLOCK II RAMBOX | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 12.2 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Ram 1500?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| EXPRESS | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| EXPRESS | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| EXPRESS RAMBOX | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| WARLOCK II | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| WARLOCK II RAMBOX | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | 5.7L Sequential Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | 5.7L Sequential Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | 5.7L Sequential Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection | 6 Months | 12,000km |
| BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | 5.7L Sequential Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| LARAMIE MHEV | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| LARAMIE RAMBOX MHEV | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 20,000km |
| LARAMIE (w/SUNROOF) MHEV | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 6 Months | 12,000km |
| LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 6 Months | 12,000km |
| LIMITED | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 12 Months | 12,000km |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | 5.7L Port Multi Point Fuel Injection | 6 Months | 12,000km |
You should service your 1500 at your authorised RAM dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 1500’s warranty.
How does the 2023 Ram 1500 drive?
Our expert take on Ram 1500 drivability.
The core 2023 Ram 1500 range is powered by a 5.7-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine producing 291kW of power and 556Nm of torque.
The flagship 1500 TRX on the other hand is powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine producing 523kW and 882Nm.
Ram claims the 1500 TRX can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds, and flat out it’s limited to 159km/h.
The entire range has an eight-speed automatic transmission with a part- or full-time four-wheel drive system, depending on the variant.
The 1500 Express and Warlock II have a part-time four-wheel drive system with 2H, 4H and 4L modes, whereas the rest of the range has a full-time four-wheel drive system which adds a 4A mode.
2023 Ram 1500 Options
Options list for the Ram 1500
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Ram 1500 variants on the official website, and within the official Ram 1500 specifications page.
2023 Ram 1500 Colours
What colours are available for the Ram 1500
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
2023 Ram 1500 Warranty
The 2023 Ram 1500 range is covered by a three-year, 100,000km warranty with roadside assist for the same period.
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 12,000km.
Ram 1500 FAQs
The cheapest Ram 1500 is the EXPRESS that starts from $83,500.
The most expensive Ram 1500 is the LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) that starts from $152,500
The best towing capacity of a Ram 1500 is 4500Kg offered by the following variants
- EXPRESS
- EXPRESS RAMBOX
- WARLOCK II
- WARLOCK II RAMBOX
- BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4)
- BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4)
- LARAMIE MHEV
- LARAMIE RAMBOX MHEV
- LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
- LARAMIE (w/SUNROOF) MHEV
- LIMITED
- LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID)
The largest Ram 1500 is the BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) which measures 2474mm wide, 6142mm in length and sits 1968mm tall.
The most powerful Ram 1500 is the BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) which has 291kW of power from its 5.7L Sequential Multi Port Electronic Fuel Injection engine.
The Ram 1500 is built in United States Of America and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ram 1500 is the BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) which weighs 3450 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Ram 1500 below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | unleaded petrol |
| BIG HORN (6-4 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | unleaded petrol |
| LIMITED | premium unleaded/electric |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | premium unleaded/electric |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | premium unleaded/electric |
| LIMITED RAMBOX (HYBRID) | premium unleaded/electric |
| LARAMIE MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| LARAMIE RAMBOX MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| LARAMIE (w/SUNROOF) MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | unleaded petrol |
| BIG HORN (5-7 TUB) MHEV (4x4) | unleaded petrol |
| WARLOCK II | premium unleaded petrol |
| WARLOCK II RAMBOX | premium unleaded petrol |
| EXPRESS | premium unleaded petrol |
| EXPRESS | premium unleaded petrol |
| EXPRESS | premium unleaded petrol |
| EXPRESS RAMBOX | premium unleaded petrol |