“2024 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7 L Diesel short bed 4x4 - solid, well built, trustworthy truck. Tows extremely well. Very quiet and well appointed. Excellent braking.”
2024 Ram 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Ram 2500’s main update is a Tailgate Ajar warning lamp that becomes standard on every trim. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no major powertrain, styling, technology, or structural changes.
About the 2024 Ram 2500
5th generation Ram Heavy Duty (2019-2024), final pre-refresh year.
Ram positions the 2500 as a heavy-duty pickup that mixes serious towing and hauling muscle with a cabin that can feel much more upscale than a typical work truck. Its big selling points are the available Cummins diesel, the smoother-riding rear coil-spring setup unique to the 2500, roomy cab choices including Mega Cab, and a trim range that stretches from basic job-site truck to full luxury model. It is the Ram HD for buyers who need capability without giving up comfort and tech.
The 2024 lineup runs from the straightforward Tradesman work truck to the leather-lined Limited, with Big Horn serving as the more polished mainstream trim. Power Wagon is the trail specialist with a 6.4-liter V8 and unique off-road suspension, while Limited Longhorn pairs premium leather and real wood with a 12-inch navigation touchscreen.
What changed, by category
Safety
A Tailgate Ajar warning lamp became standard across the lineup, alerting the driver when the tailgate is not fully closed.
2024 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 | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | 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 | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel / 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 | 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 | 429–850 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10620 lb | 14410 lb | 14220–16530 lb | 14220–16530 lb | 14220–17220 lb | 14220–17220 lb | 14220–17220 lb | 14220–16530 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2–43.1 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 3–6 | 5 | |
| Doors | 4 | 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 Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 Ram 2500 compared with the 2023 model?
The main change for the 2024 Ram 2500 is a standard Tailgate Ajar warning lamp on every trim. The engines, cab and bed configurations, trim lineup, styling, screens, chassis, and suspension otherwise carry over without major updates.
Did the 2024 Ram 2500 get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2024 Ram 2500 received no meaningful lineup-wide powertrain changes. Its engine and transmission offerings carry over from 2023.
Does every 2024 Ram 2500 have the Tailgate Ajar warning lamp?
Yes, the Tailgate Ajar warning lamp is standard across the full 2024 Ram Heavy Duty lineup, including every Ram 2500 trim.
Was the 2024 Ram 2500 redesigned or refreshed?
No, the 2024 Ram 2500 was neither redesigned nor broadly refreshed. It is the final pre-refresh model year of the fifth-generation Ram Heavy Duty introduced for 2019.
Was the Ram 2500 Rebel new for 2024?
No, the Ram 2500 Rebel was introduced for 2023 and largely carries over for 2024. Its year-specific update is the same standard Tailgate Ajar warning lamp fitted across the lineup.
2024 Ram 2500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Ram 2500.
4.3
2024 Ram 2500
(62 reviews)
“Love the vehicle. There is no way to get in the bed. No steps. No integrated tailgate. No integrated bumper with steps.”
“No rear seat climate controls for rear passengers in a [Name] cab truck, just a heated seat button?”