“Since my truck is a base model there are now additional ways to adjust the drivers seat other than the back and forth and seatback adjustments. Since this is a truck it would be nice if Dodge would also provide a way to adjust the seat height as well. This would accommodate smaller drivers of this type of truck and a manual adjustment would not be a costly addition to the price of the vehicle.”
2015 Ram 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Ram 2500 is mostly a carryover from 2014. Its main change is that hill descent control became standard on Power Wagon models, helping maintain a controlled speed on steep descents.
About the 2015 Ram 2500
4th-generation Ram heavy-duty pickup, mid-cycle year after the major 2014 mechanical update.
Ram positioned the 2500 as a heavy-duty pickup for people who need real towing and hauling strength but do not want to live with a stripped-out cabin every day. Ram’s marketing leans on pull-and-haul capability, Mega Cab space, a broad mix of work, luxury, and off-road trims, and the 2500’s rear coil-spring suspension, which helps it ride with more composure than many heavy-duty rivals.
The 2015 lineup ranges from the basic Tradesman work truck to the upscale Laramie Limited, which has premium black leather, navigation, bedside storage, and keyless start. Power Wagon versions emphasize off-road use with a 6.4-liter V8, a front winch, locking front and rear differentials, and a front stabilizer bar that disconnects for better wheel movement on rough ground.
What changed, by category
Safety
Hill descent control became standard on the Tradesman Power, Power, and Laramie Power versions of the Power Wagon.
Tech
Bluetooth changed from standard to optional on the Tradesman Power trim.
2015 Ram 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, CNG, HEMI, 5.7L | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / V8, CNG, HEMI, 5.7L | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas / Natural Gas | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas / Natural Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 350–410 hp | 410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 350–410 hp | 410 hp | 350–410 hp | 410 hp | 350–410 hp |
| Torque | 400–660 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft | 400–660 lb-ft | 400–660 lb-ft | 400–660 lb-ft | 400–660 lb-ft | 400–660 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft | 429 lb-ft | 400–800 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 13010–15230 lb | 15610 lb | 13010–15230 lb | 13010–15230 lb | 13010–15230 lb | 13010–13500 lb | 13010–13200 lb | 15610 lb | 13010–15230 lb | 15610 lb | 13010–15230 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3–43.3 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3–6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||||
| SD Card Slot | |||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||
| Memory Pedals | |||||||||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Ram 2500 compared with the 2014 model?
The 2015 Ram 2500 changed very little. Hill descent control became standard across the Power Wagon range, while Bluetooth changed from standard to optional on the Tradesman Power trim.
Did the 2015 Ram 2500 get new engines?
No, the 2015 Ram 2500 did not receive a lineup-wide engine change. Its engine choices and outputs carried over from the major 2014 update.
Did the 2015 Ram 2500 receive a suspension redesign?
No, the 2015 Ram 2500 kept the rear coil-spring suspension introduced for 2014. There was no chassis or suspension redesign for 2015.
Which 2015 Ram 2500 models have standard hill descent control?
The 2015 Tradesman Power, Power, and Laramie Power trims have standard hill descent control. These are the three Power Wagon versions in the lineup.
Is the 2015 Ram 2500 a redesign?
No, the 2015 Ram 2500 is not a redesign. It is a mid-generation model that largely carries over the mechanical updates introduced for 2014, with only minor trim-level equipment changes.
2015 Ram 2500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Ram 2500.
4.3
2015 Ram 2500
(796 reviews)
“The ride is a little rough but it's a sacrifice I'll make for the tight suspension. Overall my family and I have always and will always buy dodge trucks... it's the only truck that I have ever seen that looks and feels powerful enough to do any job and still be comfortable and look classy and elegant all at the same time.”
“Tire have ruined and otherwise wonderful experience. If you are going to ask $65k for this truck. ask $65.5k and give us the best tire available. There is NO excuse for Firestone not standing behind this product and YOUR client like they have.”