2024 RAM 2500 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The heavy-duty Ram 2500 pickup truck soldiers on and adds to its driver information repertoire for 2024.

The 2024 Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty, full-size truck that’s ready for serious work, but it's also able to carry out countless jobs in comfort and style.

What’s New for the 2024 RAM 2500

For the 2024 model year, changes are minimal. The Ram 2500 now comes equipped with a “tailgate ajar” warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Design

Trims for the 2024 Ram 2500 are Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, and Limited. Depending on the trim selected, the 2500 is offered with a regular cab (two-door) with an 8-foot bed, crew cab (four-door) with either a 6-foot-6-inch bed or 8-foot bed, or the Mega Cab (expanded four-door) with the 6-foot-6-inch bed.

Powertrain

The 2024 Ram 2500 comes equipped with a 6.4-liter gas-fueled V8 engine. It makes 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. The available Cummins turbodiesel 6.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine makes 370 horsepower and 850 pound-feet of torque. Ram also offers a high-output version of the diesel engine, making 420 horsepower and an impressive 1,075 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped, the Ram 2500 can tow up to 20,000 pounds. If you’re looking to get off the beaten path, the Ram 2500 Rebel features all-terrain tires, an electronically locking rear differential, and Bilstein off-road shocks. Also available is the Power Wagon, which builds on the Rebel by adding a locking front differential, a disconnecting front sway bar, and a Warn winch integrated into the front bumper.

Interior

The entry-level Ram 2500 Tradesman is a work truck in the truest sense. It comes equipped with vinyl bench seating, push-button start, and a four-speaker stereo system. Moving up to the Big Horn swaps out the vinyl for cloth upholstery. The Big Horn also adds remote keyless entry, a six-speaker stereo, and the ability to select a number of options packages.

The Laramie trim comes equipped with leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, HD radio, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Limited Longhorn adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and premium leather upholstery. The range-topping Limited features wood interior accents and a 17-speaker Harmon Kardon premium stereo system.

Technology

Tradesman and Big Horn trims come equipped with a 5-inch audio display. Moving up to the Laramie makes standard the intuitive Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Also available is a massive, portrait-oriented 12-inch touchscreen.

Safety

The 2024 Ram 2500 comes equipped with a backup camera, which is required by regulators. There are a number of available driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, a trailer camera system, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control that can stop and go with traffic.

Pricing

At the time of this writing, the 2024 Ram 2500 has a base MSRP of $46,740 for the Tradesman trim. The Big Horn starts at $51,270, and the Laramie starts at $68,255. The Rebel trim starts at $70,735, and the Limited Longhorn starts at $84,755. The range-topping Limited trim fetches $88,650 before options. The Ram 2500 is backed by a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The diesel engine is backed by a five-year/100,000-mile warranty.