“Stick with 2010 and newer. Also anything less than an eight-cylinder is probably going to be ragged out.”
2017 Ram 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Ram 1500 is a light-update truck, not a redesign. The headline change is the new Night trim, a blacked-out street-style version of the 1500.
About the 2017 Ram 1500
4th generation Ram 1500 (2009-2018), after the 2013 refresh, late-cycle update year.
Ram positioned the 1500 as the full-size pickup that blends real truck capability with a smoother, more comfortable ride than many rivals. The factory brochure leans on the coil-spring rear suspension, available air suspension, smart storage ideas, and the optional EcoDiesel for long-range efficiency. In plain terms, the 2017 Ram 1500 is the comfort-first half-ton for people who still want to tow, haul, and choose from everything between a basic work truck and a near-luxury pickup.
The 2017 lineup stretches from the straightforward Tradesman work truck to the leather-lined Laramie Limited, which has a V8, navigation, and heated and ventilated front seats. The Rebel is the trail-focused model, with air suspension, Bilstein shocks, an anti-spin rear differential, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen, while the new Night gives the truck a blacked-out street look.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The Sport adds a flexible-fuel powertrain. The core engine and transmission lineup otherwise carries over.
Styling
Ram adds the blacked-out Night trim and the Texas-only Lone Star Silver Edition. The Express HFE, HFE, and Outdoorsman leave the lineup.
Safety
A rearview camera and rear parking sensors become standard on the Rebel. Automatic high beams become standard on the Laramie Longhorn.
Tech and comfort
The Rebel gains an 8.4-inch touchscreen system, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, a premium gauge display, and a security alarm as standard. Big Horn and Lone Star gain automatic climate control; Sport gains standard remote start and a security alarm; and Laramie Longhorn adds standard proximity keyless entry with push-button start, rain-sensing wipers, and LED bed lighting.
Cabin filtration
Every 2017 Ram truck receives a new five-micron cabin air filter.
2017 Ram 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0L | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0L | V6, Turbo EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter | V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, Turbo EcoDsl, 3.0L / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6L / V6, Turbo EcoDiesel, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas | Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 15–20 mpg | 15–17 mpg | 15–17 mpg | 15–17 mpg | 15–17 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 21 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21–28 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 29 mpg | 21–27 mpg | 21–27 mpg | 21–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 240–395 hp | 240–395 hp | 240–395 hp | 240–395 hp | 240 hp | 240–395 hp | 240–395 hp | 240–395 hp |
| Torque | 269–420 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–420 lb-ft | 269–420 lb-ft | 269–420 lb-ft | 269–420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 410–420 lb-ft | 410–420 lb-ft | 269–420 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9050–10450 lb | 9180–10190 lb | 10190 lb | 9180–10260 lb | 9180–10260 lb | 10090–10260 lb | 9050–10450 lb | 9180–10650 lb | 9180–10450 lb | 7940 lb | 10090–10190 lb | 10090–10190 lb | 10190 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7–40.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.2 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7 in | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 2–5 | 5 | 2–5 | 3–6 | 6 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||||||
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| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||||
| Memory Pedals | |||||||||||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||||||||||
| Power Driver's Lumbar Support Seat | |||||||||||||
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| Remote Start | |||||||||||||
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| Tilt Wheel | |||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ram 1500 a redesign?
No. The 2017 Ram 1500 remains part of the fourth generation and receives a light update centered on trim and equipment changes rather than a new body, chassis, or core engine lineup.
What new trims joined the 2017 Ram 1500 lineup?
The Night and Lone Star Silver joined the lineup for 2017. Night is a blacked-out street-style trim, while Lone Star Silver is a chrome-accented special edition sold for the Texas market.
What became standard on the 2017 Ram 1500 Rebel?
The 2017 Rebel gains an 8.4-inch touchscreen system, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, a premium gauge display, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, a security alarm, and an anti-spin rear differential as standard equipment.
How does the 2017 Ram 1500 differ from the 2016 model?
The 2017 model adds the Night and Lone Star Silver trims, drops the Express HFE, HFE, and Outdoorsman, and makes more equipment standard on selected trims. It does not bring a full redesign or a lineup-wide engine change.
Did the 2017 Ram 1500 get new engines?
No major engine family was introduced across the 2017 lineup. The notable powertrain change is the addition of a flexible-fuel version to the Sport trim.
2017 Ram 1500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Ram 1500.
4.2
2017 Ram 1500
(752 reviews)
“The Ram is a wonderful truck to own. It is roomy and comfortable with enough power to get the job done.”
“Had my vehicle for a month and had to take it to the shop because the water heater failed. There's a crack on the engine. The tire rods needed replacement. Spent over $1,000 in repairs shortly after. When you press the accelerator, the truck shakes and sometimes scares my girlfriend while driving on the interstate. I've had the vehicle for a few months now, and the back turn signal went out.”