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2019 Ram 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Ram 1500’s biggest change is a full redesign that begins the truck’s fifth generation. It gets a new frame and body, a roomier cab, higher towing and payload limits, and new eTorque mild-hybrid powertrains.
About the 2019 Ram 1500
5th generation Ram 1500 (DT), first year of the redesign; sold alongside the older Ram 1500 Classic.
Ram positions the 1500 as a full-size pickup that blends real work capability with a noticeably smoother ride and a more premium cabin than most rivals. The core appeal is broad: it can serve as a jobsite truck, family truck, tow vehicle, or near-luxury daily driver depending on trim. Ram’s main differentiators in 2019 are ride comfort, cabin space and storage, and a much stronger emphasis on interior quality and technology than most competing half-ton pickups.
The 2019 lineup ranges from the straightforward Tradesman work truck and everyday Big Horn to the trail-focused Rebel, which has a raised off-road suspension, a locking rear differential, skid plates, and tow hooks. Laramie adds leather, heated and ventilated front seats, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Laramie Longhorn brings a western-themed luxury cabin, while Limited adds features such as adjustable air suspension, power-retractable side steps, and blind-spot monitoring.
What changed, by category
Structural
A redesigned frame and body use more high-strength steel, plus aluminum hood and tailgate panels. The longer cab provides more rear-seat room and interior storage, while towing and payload limits increase.
Powertrain
The standard 3.6-liter V6 gains eTorque mild-hybrid assistance and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and V8-equipped trucks may also have eTorque. Diesel and flexible-fuel options leave the redesigned lineup for 2019.
Styling
The fifth-generation truck receives a completely redesigned body and a quieter, more upscale cabin than the previous Ram 1500.
Tech
The dashboard and touchscreen systems become more modern. Laramie features an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while upper trims emphasize navigation, comfort, and driver-assistance equipment.
Lineup
HFE joins as the fuel-economy-focused trim, and Laramie Limited continues under the shorter Limited name. Express, Harvest, Lone Star Silver, Night, SLT, Sport, and Tradesman HFE do not carry into the redesigned lineup.
2019 Ram 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 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 |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg | 15–20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 21–27 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–28 mpg | 21–25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 305–395 hp | |
| Torque | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | 269–410 lb-ft | |
| Max Towing | 11240 lb | 10260–11340 lb | 11240–11340 lb | 10260–11340 lb | 11240–11340 lb | 10260–11340 lb | 11240–11340 lb | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7 in | 34.7–45.2 in | 34.7–45.2 in | 45.2 in | 34.7–45.2 in | 34.7–45.2 in | 34.7–45.2 in | 45.2 in |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Ram 1500 a full redesign?
Yes. The 2019 Ram 1500 is the first year of the fifth-generation truck, with a new frame and body, a larger cab, more interior storage, higher towing and payload limits, and a more upscale interior.
Does every 2019 Ram 1500 have eTorque?
The standard 3.6-liter V6 uses eTorque mild-hybrid assistance, while some V8-equipped 2019 trucks also have eTorque. The system assists the gasoline engine rather than powering the truck as a fully electric vehicle.
Is the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 roomier than the 2018 model?
Yes. The redesigned 2019 truck has a longer, roomier cab with substantially more rear-seat space and improved interior storage, especially in its larger cab configuration.
Which trims changed for the 2019 Ram 1500?
HFE joins the fifth-generation lineup, and Laramie Limited is renamed Limited. Express, Harvest, Lone Star Silver, Night, SLT, Sport, and Tradesman HFE do not carry into the redesigned lineup.
Was the older Ram 1500 still sold in 2019?
Yes. Ram sold the redesigned fifth-generation 2019 Ram 1500 alongside the previous-generation truck, which continued under the Ram 1500 Classic name.
2019 Ram 1500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Ram 1500.
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2019 Ram 1500
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“its a good size pick up truck, good towing capacity and very good overall performance”
“I love my 2019 RAM. It is the Express trim but it has the Sport Appearance package so it has a sporty, aggressive look and cool color. The interior has everything I need and I love the power and capability of the Hemi engine.”