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2023 Ram 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2023 Ram 1500 is a rear-seat reminder that became standard across the lineup. Otherwise, this was a light-update year rather than a redesign or broad refresh.
About the 2023 Ram 1500
5th generation Ram 1500 (DT), launched for 2019; 2023 is a late pre-refresh year before the larger 2025 update.
Ram positions the 1500 as the full-size pickup for buyers who want real towing and hauling ability without giving up ride comfort and cabin quality. The quiet interior, coil-spring rear suspension and broad trim spread are central to its appeal. In practice, it serves everyone from work-truck buyers to luxury-truck shoppers and off-road enthusiasts, which is a big reason the 1500 stands out against more purely utilitarian rivals.
The 2023 Ram 1500 ranges from the job-focused Tradesman and everyday Big Horn to the leather-lined Laramie, western-themed Laramie Longhorn, and luxury-focused Limited. Rebel adds trail hardware such as Bilstein shocks, skid plates, and a locking rear differential. The specialized TRX pairs a 702-hp supercharged V8 with full-time four-wheel drive and a wide-body off-road chassis.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The diesel engine option was dropped from the HFE, Rebel, and Tradesman trims.
Safety
A rear-seat reminder alert became standard across the core Ram 1500 lineup.
Tech
Navigation became standard on Laramie and Rebel. Rebel also made its smartphone interface and dual-zone automatic climate control standard, while TRX made remote start standard. The Rebel power driver’s seat changed from standard to optional.
Styling
Longhorn was renamed Laramie Longhorn, with no indication that the rename represented a redesign. Fog lights changed from standard to optional on Big Horn and Laramie.
2023 Ram 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, eTorque, 5.7 Liter / V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 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 |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas | Gas / Diesel |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 10 mpg | 17–20 mpg | 17–21 mpg | 17–21 mpg | 17–21 mpg | 17–21 mpg | 17–20 mpg | 17–21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 14 mpg | 22–25 mpg | 22–29 mpg | 22–29 mpg | 22–29 mpg | 22–29 mpg | 22–25 mpg | 22–29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 702 hp | 305–395 hp | 260–395 hp | 260–395 hp | 260–395 hp | 260–395 hp | 305–395 hp | 260–395 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 271–410 lb-ft | 271–480 lb-ft | 410–480 lb-ft | 271–480 lb-ft | 271–480 lb-ft | 271–410 lb-ft | 271–480 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10390 lb | 8220 lb | 11240 lb | 11240–11340 lb | 11240–11340 lb | 10260–11340 lb | 10260 lb | 10260–11340 lb | 11240–11340 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 45.2 in | 45.2 in | 45.2 in | 45.2 in | 35.6–45.2 in | 35.6–45.2 in | 35.6–45.2 in | 45.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |||
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Tow Hooks | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Ram 1500?
The biggest change is a rear-seat reminder alert that became standard across the 2023 Ram 1500 lineup. The truck’s basic design, cabin layout, and core trim strategy otherwise carried over.
Did the 2023 Ram 1500 lose its diesel engine?
No, the diesel did not disappear from the entire 2023 Ram 1500 lineup. The diesel option was dropped specifically from the HFE, Rebel, and Tradesman trims.
Is the 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn a new trim?
No, Laramie Longhorn is the renamed version of the previous Longhorn trim. It continued as the western-themed luxury model rather than joining the lineup as a separate new trim.
Did the 2023 Ram 1500 Rebel change?
Yes, the 2023 Rebel received several equipment changes. Navigation, smartphone integration, and dual-zone automatic climate control became standard, the power driver’s seat became optional, and the diesel engine option was dropped.
Is the 2023 Ram 1500 substantially different from the 2022 model?
No, the 2023 Ram 1500 is only a light update over the 2022 model. Its main revisions are the standard rear-seat reminder, narrower diesel availability, the Laramie Longhorn rename, and several trim-level equipment changes.
2023 Ram 1500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Ram 1500.
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