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2019 Ram 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Ram 3500 is a full redesign and the first year of Ram’s fifth-generation heavy-duty truck. Its biggest change is the new platform, which brings a stronger structure, updated powertrains, fresh styling, a quieter cabin, and more modern technology.
About the 2019 Ram 3500
5th generation Ram Heavy Duty, first year of the redesign for the pickup line.
The 2019 Ram 3500 is Ram’s heavy-duty pickup for buyers who need serious towing and payload ability without giving up cabin comfort. Ram markets it as a truck that can handle hard commercial work, big trailers, and long highway miles while also offering a quieter, more upscale interior than most heavy-duty rivals. Its big differentiators are diesel towing strength, available Mega Cab space, and a luxury/tech experience that reaches far beyond a basic work truck.
The 2019 lineup stretches from the work-focused Tradesman, with a vinyl bench and 5-inch touchscreen, to the more comfortable Big Horn and Texas-branded Lone Star. Laramie and Laramie Longhorn bring leather, larger touchscreens, and added cabin comfort, while Limited tops the range with a 12-inch navigation touchscreen, premium audio, and a broader set of driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Structural
A new heavy-duty platform brings a stronger frame, revised body structure, new axles, updated mounts and bushings, and wider use of high-strength steel and aluminum. These changes also help reduce noise inside the cab.
Powertrain
Ram updated the gas and diesel engine choices and changed their automatic-transmission pairings. The diesel lineup rises from 350 horsepower and 660–800 lb-ft of torque in 2018 to 370–400 horsepower and 850–1,000 lb-ft for 2019, with the high-output diesel helping raise maximum towing capability.
Styling
The body and cabin are fully redesigned, including the front end, hood, grille designs, lighting, dashboard, and trim-specific interior details.
Safety
The redesigned truck adds broader driver-assistance and camera coverage, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera on Limited. Most major safety additions remain limited to certain trims or equipment packages, and park assist changes from standard to optional on Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited.
Tech
Every trim gains standard push-button start, and HEMI-powered trucks use a rotary gear selector. The infotainment system is redesigned, a 12-inch touchscreen arrives at the top of the range, Bluetooth becomes standard on Tradesman, and remote start becomes standard on Laramie.
2019 Ram 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 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 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp |
| Torque | 429–1000 lb-ft | 429–1000 lb-ft | 429–1000 lb-ft | 429–1000 lb-ft | 429–1000 lb-ft | 429–1000 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 14110–16550 lb | 14110–16550 lb | 14110–17130 lb | 14110–17130 lb | 14110–17130 lb | 14110–16550 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2 in | 40.2–43.1 in |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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's Lumbar Support Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 Ram 3500 fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2019 Ram 3500 starts a new generation with a stronger platform, redesigned body and cabin, updated powertrains, revised transmission pairings, and more modern technology.
How did the 2019 Ram 3500 diesel change from 2018?
The 2019 diesel lineup gains substantially more output. Depending on configuration, it produces 370–400 horsepower and 850–1,000 lb-ft of torque, compared with 350 horsepower and 660–800 lb-ft in 2018; the higher-output version also helps increase maximum towing capability.
What changed inside the 2019 Ram 3500?
The 2019 Ram 3500 has a fully redesigned, quieter cabin with a new dashboard and updated infotainment. Push-button start is standard across the lineup, while upper trims bring larger touchscreens, richer leather and wood trim, and more driver-assistance equipment.
Which 2019 Ram 3500 trim has the 12-inch touchscreen?
The 2019 Ram 3500 Limited has the 12-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation as standard equipment. It also includes a Harman Kardon audio system and a broader set of driver-assistance and camera features.
Did the Ram 3500 trim lineup change for 2019?
Yes. The SLT trim was dropped for 2019 as the full lineup moved to the redesigned truck. Big Horn and the Texas-focused Lone Star fill the more comfortable middle ground above the basic Tradesman.
2019 Ram 3500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Ram 3500.
4.1
2019 Ram 3500
(109 reviews)
“Great utility, off road capability, carrying and storage capacity, excellent equipment and power. Cab electronics are up to date and easy to use. Could use factory options for sportiness and performance.”
“The vehicle is excellent for the purpose I bought it. Very comfortable and actually is quite pretty.”