2024 Ram 1500 Classic: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic is the loss of the Regular Cab and 8-foot bed, leaving only four-door Quad Cab and Crew Cab models. Otherwise, this final-year truck carries over with no major mechanical, styling, safety, or technology updates.
About the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic
Fourth-generation Ram 1500 (DS platform), final year of the 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic run sold alongside the newer fifth-generation Ram 1500.
Ram positions the 1500 Classic as the proven, old-school full-size pickup in the lineup: a simpler, less flashy truck with familiar controls, strong towing choices, useful cabin storage, and a lower-tech approach than the newer Ram 1500. Its appeal is straightforward capability, a comfortable coil-spring rear suspension for this class, and the option to get either a basic work-truck setup or a more styled Warlock version without moving into the newer truck’s price and complexity.
The 2024 lineup ranges from the basic, work-focused Tradesman to the more polished SLT, which adds chrome trim, aluminum wheels, and remote keyless entry. Express keeps things straightforward with four-wheel drive and a 5-inch touchscreen, while Warlock stands out with a blacked-out front end, fender flares, 20-inch black wheels, and rear parking sensors. The familiar 3.6-liter V6 and optional 5.7-liter HEMI V8 remain paired with 8-speed automatic transmissions.
What changed, by category
2024 Ram 1500 Classic specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15–17 mpg | 15–16 mpg | 15–17 mpg | 15–17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20–25 mpg | 20–23 mpg | 20–25 mpg | 20–25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 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 |
| Max Towing | 10090–10260 lb | 10260 lb | 10190–10260 lb | 10090–10260 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7 in | 34.7–40.3 in | 34.7–40.3 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 5–6 | |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Side Steps | ||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic?
The biggest change is the removal of the Regular Cab and 8-foot bed. Every 2024 Ram 1500 Classic has a four-door Quad Cab or Crew Cab body.
Is 2024 the final year of the Ram 1500 Classic?
Yes. The 2024 model year marks the end of Ram 1500 Classic production and closes out the older DS-generation truck that had been sold alongside the newer Ram 1500.
Does the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic still have a V8?
Yes. The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic retains the optional 5.7-liter HEMI V8, along with the 3.6-liter V6. Both use 8-speed automatic transmissions.
Is the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic a major update over the 2023 model?
No. The 2024 model is largely a carryover from 2023. Its meaningful difference is a smaller body-style range, with the Regular Cab and 8-foot bed no longer offered.
Did the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic receive new safety or infotainment features?
No lineup-wide safety or infotainment upgrade arrived for 2024. Equipment continues to vary by trim, from 5-inch touchscreens on simpler versions to rear parking sensors on Warlock.
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