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2020 Ram 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Ram 2500 is mostly a carryover from the redesigned 2019 truck. The only verified year-over-year equipment change is on the Power Wagon, where remote start moved from standard to optional.
About the 2020 Ram 2500
5th generation (2019-2024), second model year; no mid-cycle refresh
Ram positions the 2500 as a heavy-duty pickup that combines serious towing and hauling strength with a quieter, more comfortable cabin than traditional work trucks. Its key model-level differences include a standard five-link coil-spring rear suspension, a broad range from basic work configurations to premium interiors, strong gas and diesel powertrains, and the factory-built Power Wagon for demanding off-road use.
The lineup runs from the work-focused Tradesman and more comfortable Big Horn and Lone Star to the leather-lined Laramie, Western-themed Laramie Longhorn, and more fully equipped Limited. Limited stands out with a 12-inch touchscreen and blind-spot monitoring that covers a connected trailer, while Power Wagon is the off-road model with a gas V8, standard 4WD, locking axles, underbody protection, and a front winch.
What changed, by category
Tech
Remote start changed from standard to optional on the Power Wagon. No other lineup-wide technology or standard-equipment changes were identified.
2020 Ram 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-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 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp | 370–410 hp |
| Torque | 429 lb-ft | 429–850 lb-ft | 429–850 lb-ft | 429–850 lb-ft | 429–850 lb-ft | 429–850 lb-ft | 429–850 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10620 lb | 14220–16500 lb | 14220–16500 lb | 14220–17210 lb | 14220–17210 lb | 14220–17210 lb | 14220–16500 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in | 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 | 6 | 5 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 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-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 | |||||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Ram 2500 compared with 2019?
Very little changed for 2020. The Power Wagon's remote start moved from standard to optional, while the engines, transmissions, body layouts, suspension, styling, and broader trim lineup carried over.
Was the 2020 Ram 2500 redesigned?
No, the 2020 Ram 2500 was not redesigned. It was the second model year of the generation introduced for 2019, with no mid-cycle styling refresh.
Did the 2020 Ram 2500 get new engines or transmissions?
No, the 2020 Ram 2500 had no year-over-year engine or transmission changes. Its core powertrain lineup carried over from 2019.
What made the 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon different from the other trims?
The 2020 Power Wagon was the dedicated off-road trim. It paired a gas V8 and standard 4WD with locking front and rear axles, specialized suspension, a disconnecting front stabilizer bar, skid plates, hill-descent control, and a front winch.
Which 2020 Ram 2500 trim had the 12-inch touchscreen?
The 2020 Ram 2500 Limited had the 12-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as defining equipment. It also had premium leather seating and blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage.
2020 Ram 2500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Ram 2500.
4.2
2020 Ram 2500
(179 reviews)
“2500 with trailer brake built in, 6.4 Hemi with 4X4, great towing capacity also set up for goose neck or 5th wheel towing. Connects to phone, power back window. Keyless start.”
“Look into primary purpose of need (truck=tow/cargo capacity for the price) then evaluate features (wireless, connection, etc.) to the price.”