Ram 3500

Name: 2026 Ram 3500
Brand: Ram

EPA MPG: NA

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The Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty (HD) trucks promise industry-leading hauling and towing capabilities. The Ram 3500 competes with the other monsters of Detroit to steal the hearts of truck buyers. Most important, the Ram 3500 offers key advanced safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and blind spot warning on all versions. The Detroit truck battles are especially fierce, and the Ram looks to set the bar even higher.

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

AEB Highway

Optional

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Optional

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

AEB Highway

Optional

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Optional

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

Optional

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Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

AEB Highway

Optional

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Optional

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

Optional

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Features & Specs

mega cab

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crew cab

3 front, 3 rear

4WD, Rear

6.4-liter V8 (405 hp)
6.7-liter 6 turbodiesel (430 hp)

8-speed automatic

Basic 3 years/36,000 miles
Drivetrain 10 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion 5 years/100,000 miles
Roadside Aid 5 years/60,000 miles
Maintenance NA

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Model History

2019-Present

Current Generation

The heavy-duty Ram 3500 promises industry-leading hauling and towing capabilities. It competes with the other Detroit monster trucks. Most important, the new Ram 3500 offers key advanced safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and blind spot warning on all versions. The standard gasoline powertrain is a 6.4-liter V8 that puts out 410 horsepower teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The diesel-powered version boasts a 400-hp, 6.7-liter 6-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic. When properly equipped, the Ram 3500 can tow up to 35,100 pounds. It continues to offer the excellent Uconnect infotainment system, with an optional 12-inch fully configurable screen.

2013-2018

2013 Redesign Year

Like other heavy duty versions, the 3500 has a stiff ride that bounces passengers around. Choosing this heavy duty work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel six-cylinder engine. Chrysler's 5.9-liter V8 and, for 2003, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was also available. The crew cab's rear seat is tight and upright. In 2011, the Ram pickups separated from Dodge and formed its own brand.

2011-2012

2011 Redesign Year

In 2011, the Ram pickups separated from Dodge and formed its own brand. Like other heavy duty versions, the 3500 has a stiff ride that bounces passengers around. Choosing this heavy duty work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel six-cylinder engine. Chrysler's 5.9-liter V8 and, for 2003, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was also available. The crew cab's rear seat is tight and upright.