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2020 Ram 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Ram 3500 is a light-update year, not a redesign. Its main change is added towing and driver-assist technology, while the body, cab choices, and gas and diesel engines carry over from 2019.
About the 2020 Ram 3500
5th generation Ram Heavy Duty (2019-2024), second year after the all-new redesign
The Ram 3500 is Ram's one-ton heavy-duty pickup for buyers who need serious towing and payload capacity without giving up cabin comfort. Ram markets it as a hard-working truck that can move big trailers and heavy loads, but also as one of the more polished trucks in the segment, with a quiet cabin, strong infotainment options, and trims that range from basic job-site use to full luxury-truck duty.
The lineup runs from the work-focused Tradesman to the more comfortable Big Horn and Texas-specific Lone Star, then into the leather-lined Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited. Notable features range from a Class V hitch and trailer wiring on the Tradesman to an 8.4-inch touchscreen in the Laramie and a 12-inch touchscreen with navigation in the Limited.
What changed, by category
Tech
Trailer tire-pressure monitoring joined the lineup, along with support for as many as two auxiliary cameras to provide additional views around a trailer or work area.
Safety
Lane keep assist and adaptive steering appeared on more configurations. Blind-spot monitoring also expanded, including coverage that accounts for a connected trailer.
2020 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 | ||||||
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| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 Ram 3500 redesigned?
No. The 2020 Ram 3500 carries over the body, cab choices, engines, and basic heavy-duty design introduced for 2019. The updates focus on towing and driver-assist technology.
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Ram 3500?
The biggest change is added towing technology. The 2020 lineup gained trailer tire-pressure monitoring and support for up to two auxiliary cameras.
Did the 2020 Ram 3500 get new safety features?
The 2020 Ram 3500 expanded access to lane keep assist, adaptive steering, and blind-spot monitoring that accounts for a connected trailer. These features did not become standard across the full lineup.
Did the 2020 Ram 3500 get a new engine?
No. The 2020 Ram 3500 kept the 6.4-liter gas V8 and both versions of the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel from 2019, with no lineup-wide powertrain change.
Is the 2020 Ram 3500 much different from the 2019 model?
No. The 2020 Ram 3500 is largely the same truck as the redesigned 2019 model, but it adds useful towing technology and expands access to several driver-assist features.
2020 Ram 3500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Ram 3500.
4.2
2020 Ram 3500
(187 reviews)
“I had a 3500 and was in a wreck and was able to walk away because of that truck safety.”
“Quality and comfort are there. I used to be a Chevy guy. This is now my fourth Ram.”