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    2017 Ram 1500

    The new Ram 1500 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $79,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Express variant and topping out at $249,950 for the TRX.

    There are 10 variants of the 1500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2025.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo (403kW/707Nm), 5.7L v (291kW/556Nm), 6.2L supercharger (523kW/882Nm), 5.7L multi-point injection (291kW/556Nm), 6.2L supercharger multi-point injection (523kW/882Nm) and 3.0L turbo (179kW/569Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 1500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Pros

    • No more expensive than Laramie Sport
    • Well-considered off-road enhancements
    • Based on Australia's most popular full-size pickup

    Cons

    • A V8 would have more cachet value
    • Some may not want stickers or a bonnet bulge
    • All-terrain tyres make for slippery acceleration
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    Dimensions

    5,817 mm
    2,017 mm
    1,924 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,817 mm
    Overall Width2,017 mm
    Overall Height1,924 mm
    Wheelbase3,569 mm
    Turning Circle13,900 mm
    Load Capacity845 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ram 1500 is the Express that starts from $79,950.

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    The most expensive Ram 1500 is the TRX that starts from $249,950.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ram 1500 is 4500 kg offered by the following variants: Express, Express Black Pack, Laramie, Warlock, Big Horn, Limited, Laramie Sport, Limited Launch Edition and Rebel Hurricane.

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    The largest Ram 1500 is the TRX which measures 2029mm wide, 5929mm in length and sits 2055mm tall.

    The most powerful Ram 1500 is the TRX which has 523kW of power from its 6.2L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ram 1500 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ram 1500 is the TRX which weighs 3800 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ram 1500 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Unleaded or Diesel.

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