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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $32,970 – $65,170 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.6 – 18.7 L/100km

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For 2018, the Ram 1500 adds special editions like the Limited Tungsten and the Harvest Edition while the Sport version undergoes some changes to its appearance. The 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel (240 horsepower and 420 lb·ft) is back after missing most of 2017. The Ram's rear coil-spring suspension is unique in this class. A brand new 2019 Ram 1500 will be launched in January 2018 and will gradually replace the various incarnations of the current version.

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What is a Hemi Engine?

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2026 Ram 1500 HEMI V8: Tried-And-True Comeback

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Almighty Ram 1500 TRX to Roar Again, Stellantis CEO Confirms

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2021 Ram TRX from the inside

Presentation of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX's interior.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX: presentation

Ram's team is presenting its new monster: the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX.

The Car Guide rating 75%

Pros

Air suspension improves comfort
Very economcial diesel engine
Convincing handling
Good resale value
Interesting capabilities

Cons

Some options are pricey
Reliability needs improvement
5.7L engine is a gas guzzler
Basic suspension isn't great
No more diesel engine (at press time)

Fuel economy	4/10
Reliability	2/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	9/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2018

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Recalls

Airbag
September 11, 2025
Airbag
January 16, 2025
Engine
June 8, 2023
Fuel System
June 9, 2022
Engine
August 13, 2020
Engine
October 25, 2019
Structure
August 30, 2019
Other
August 21, 2019
Lights And Instruments
July 25, 2019
Structure
May 10, 2019
Powertrain
April 26, 2019
Powertrain
August 23, 2018
Powertrain
August 9, 2018
Other
June 15, 2018
Engine
May 17, 2018
Powertrain
February 8, 2018

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