Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten 4WD
Specs
Class: Giant Pickup Truck
Colour: Billet Silver
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 171
Actual-world gasoline economic system: 15.8 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | A |
| Energy and Efficiency | A |
| Match and End | A |
| Gas Economic system | B- |
| Worth | B |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and will not replicate Client Information’s impressions of all the mannequin lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Consolation | |
| Large Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Large & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Large” ranking primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 540-horsepower |
| Engine Kind | Turbocharged 3.0-liter six |
| Transmission | 8-speed computerized |
| Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline economic system: 15/21/17 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gas sort: Premium gasoline
Base worth: $87,155 (not together with $1995 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at automobile: N/A
Worth as examined: $90,585
Execs and Cons
The good: Luxurious-car refinement, Loads of clean energy
The great: Spacious, comfy, anticipated pickup-truck utility
The not so good: The value is the value, requires premium-grade gasoline
Overview
Dodge started utilizing the Ram identify for its full-size pickups method again in 1981. The model was nonetheless Dodge—the model change to Ram arrived for 2010—however the Ram mannequin identify gave firm entrepreneurs one thing to work with in adverts and commercials.
Whereas contemplating the up to date 2025 Ram 1500, it’s fascinating to ponder this historic enjoyable truth: There have been no trim ranges in 1981. Sure, there have been trim packages, and décor teams, however, as we all know them in the present day, there have been no trim ranges to talk of.
That is vital as a result of it underscores the Ram 1500’s—and certainly, all full-size pickup truck’s —function within the U.S. market place. Between 2016 and 2022, the full-size pickup’s share of the U.S. market rose from about 17 p.c to about 21 p.c. And, guess what? That share progress didn’t come from commercial-use prospects. Rising, American’s are shopping for large pickups for private use, a pattern the product-development of us Ram perceive very effectively.
Whereas there have been no Ram 1500 trim ranges in 1981, there ten for 2025, with two new fashions positioned atop the Ram worth/tools hierarchy, each of that are inarguably luxurious automobiles.
Costs and Trim Ranges
Right here’s a break down of the 2025 Ram lineup: (costs embrace vacation spot cost)
- Tradesman ($40,270)
- Tradesman HFE ($43,055)
- Large Horn ($47,225)
- Warlock ($56,600)
- Laramie ($62,025)
- Insurgent ($66,435)
- RHO ($71,990)
- Restricted ($77,440)
- Restricted Longhorn ($78,440)
- Tungsten ($89,315)
New for 2024 are the Warlock, RHO, Restricted Longhorn, and Tungsten. The Warlock is actually a value-price model of the off-road succesful Insurgent. Equally, the RHO is, to some extent, a price-friendly model of the now-discontinued TRX high-performance path runner. And, now topping the lineup are the luxury-themed Restricted Longhorn, and the ultra-premium Tungsten.
Modifications
Along with the brand new trim ranges, in addition to updates the grille, bumpers, and exterior, the ’25 additionally enjoys an up to date infotainment system and a pair of latest engines. The Ram’s “Uconnect” digital interface includes a vertically oriented touchscreen that grows from 12 inches to 13.5 inches on higher trim ranges, and boasts improved decision and elevated brightness.
Engines
The information for 2025 includes changing the Rams tired-and-true “Hemi” V8 engines with a pair of turbocharged 6-cylinder mills dubbed “Hurricane.” The turbocharged Hurricane 3.0-liter engines are rated at 420 or 540 horsepower relying on software. The outgoing 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was rated at 395 horsepower.
Returning is Ram’s 3.6-liter “eTorque” V6. The mild-hybrid V6. Tweaked for optimum gasoline economic system, the 2025 Tradesman HFE—outfitted with the V6—returns an EPA estimated 25 mpg on the freeway. The Warlock, Insurgent, RHO, Restricted, Restricted Longhorn, and Tungsten come commonplace with 4WD, whereas the Tradesman HFE comes solely with 2WD. All different trim ranges include commonplace 2WD however can be found with 4WD. All 2025 Ram 1500 fashions include Ram’s “TorqueFlite” 8-speed computerized transmission.
Check Drive
Client Information just lately spent every week behind the wheel of a 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, in the one physique configuration provided, crew cab, brief mattress, with commonplace 4WD. In extra-cost Billet Silver ($295) our take a look at truck got here to $90,585. Oddly, the Tungsten is just not the most-expensive half-ton pickup we’ve take a look at.
At first look, the 2025 Ram doesn’t look vey completely different from the truck it replaces. These within the know will be capable to decide it out of a lineup, however we doubt most shoppers will take instant discover. That stated, the brand new truck is definitely good-looking—and the Tungsten does boast a novel front-end remedy.
Design
Look intently on the Tungsten from the entrance, and pay attention to the bumper, or extra appropriately, the shortage thereof. Not like different Ram fashions, or different larges pickups of any model, the Tungsten’s entrance bumper isn’t a separate design aspect, however is, as a substitute, built-in into the entrance finish. It’s a cultured look, and one that means that homeowners of the most-luxurious Ram are unlikely to place their rigs to critical work.
Cabin
The Tungsten cabin is frankly excessive, and options luxurious appointments that one may look forward to finding in a Bentley, had been Bentley to provide a half-ton pickup. Most cows are appointed with this a lot leather-based, a lot much less leather-based this good. We particularly respect the patterned seats, and comfortable armrest. And, do you have to overlook that you’re in a Tungsten, there are many badges and embossments to remind you.
Room and Consolation
There may be loads of grownup house within the Ram crew cab, in addition to wonderful outward visibility. Some shorter passengers complained of the lengthy step-up to enter the truck, however this isn’t drawback distinctive to the Ram 1500. In case you’re excited about shopping for a big pickup, make sure that your whole common crew can get out and in of it. One criticism: We’re stunned to study that our $90,000 pickup truck doesn’t embrace energy steering wheel adjustment. The guide system works advantageous, however for this a lot cash, we had been ready to be additional lazy.
Connectivity
We talked about the touchscreen earlier, and it really works are marketed. On-screen icons are straightforward to learn at a look, and usually logical in perform. We additionally respect that Ram included bodily switches on the body of the touchscreen to features together with temperature management.
And on the subject of connectivity and infotainment, the standard-on-Tungsten Klipsch-brand audio system is over-the-top wonderful. Phrases can’t describe how clear and robust the system is, nor how clearly outlined every instrument is. Fairly probably the most effective automotive sounds system we’re encountered.
Energy and Efficiency
Underway the brand new Hurricane engine shines. Tungsten fashions benefit from the higher-output 540-horsepower model of the engine, and it’s exceptionally sturdy and clean, and pairs very effectively with the Ram’s tried-and-true 8-speed computerized. Energy comes instantly from a cease, and there’s ample reserve muscle for passing and merging. The engine sounds nice, too, coming off extra as a high-end European engine than a truck mill. Whereas the passing of the Hemi V8 is an occasion to pay attention to, the Hurricane engines are superior truck engines in each method.
Gas Economic system
And whereas the final V8-pwered Ram 1500 we evaluated returned 14.6 mpg, our 2025 Ram with the Hurricane engine traveled 15.8 miles on a gallon of gasoline, this with 145 further horsepower on faucet.
Experience and Dealing with
Thanks partly to its coil-spring rear suspension, the Ram has lengthy been the category chief in trip and dealing with, and it retains that rank for 2025. There may be nothing trucky concerning the 2025 Ram, save for its measurement. Particularly in Tungsten trim, the Ram 1500 rides with subtle composure over even deeply flawed floor streets.
Dealing with is superb, too, with the Ram displaying stunning management is fast corners, and on freeway cloverleaf exchanges.
The cabin is quiet, too, making highway-speed conversations straightforward to interact in, offering everybody’s not buys listening to music through the Klipsch system.
Utility
People keen on tidy storage options will likely be glad to know that the Tungsten comes commonplace with tbe model’s RamBox bed-size storage bins. Geared up with drain holes, the RamBoxes are famously well-liked with tailgaters, as they can be utilized as beverage coolers.
Evaluation
The Ram 1500 Tungsten is the conclusion of the form of truck auto writers as soon as joked about in idea. However the Tungsten isn’t a joke, and it’ll definitely discover an viewers amongst monied buyers buying and selling of their vehicles and crossovers for pickups.
The stunning factor right here is just not that Ram now sells a light-duty pickup truck that retails for near $100,000, it’s that Ram now sells a light-duty pickup truck that’s value near $100,000. And, should you can’t wrap your head round a luxurious pickup truck, that’s okay. The U.S. market is jam-packed with wonderful luxurious crossovers that promote for related cash. However if you’d like—or really need—a pickup, and you’ve got the means to bask in a truck as characteristic and luxurious laden because the Tungsten, we are saying have at it. You’ll not be dissatisfied. The Tungsten is all the pieces a virtually 6-figure pickup truck ought to be.
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