2025 Ram 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Ram 3500 gets a substantial mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign. Its headline change is a reworked optional 6.7-liter Cummins diesel paired with a new eight-speed automatic.
About the 2025 Ram 3500
5th generation Ram Heavy Duty, introduced for 2019; 2025 is the major mid-cycle refresh year for the 3500.
Ram positions the 3500 as a heavy-duty pickup that can do real commercial-grade towing and hauling work without forcing buyers into a stripped-out cabin. Across the lineup, the message is big torque, strong towing hardware, and smarter trailer technology, paired with one of the more polished interiors in the segment. That mix of work capability and everyday comfort is the model’s core identity versus rival heavy-duty trucks.
The 2025 Ram 3500 ranges from the work-focused Tradesman to upscale towing trucks such as Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited. Big Horn and Lone Star balance work capability with everyday conveniences, while Laramie adds leather and 12-inch displays. Longhorn and Limited feature 14.5-inch touchscreens, premium leather, and 17-speaker audio systems.
What changed, by category
2025 Ram 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / 6-Cyl, HO, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 405–430 hp | 405–430 hp | 405–430 hp | 405–430 hp | 405–430 hp | 405–430 hp |
| Torque | 429–1075 lb-ft | 429–1075 lb-ft | 429–1075 lb-ft | 429–1075 lb-ft | 429–1075 lb-ft | 429–1075 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 14110–17160 lb | 14110–17160 lb | 14110–17760 lb | 14110–17160 lb | 14110–17760 lb | 14110–17760 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2 in | 40.2–43.1 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | 3–6 | 5 | 3–6 | 3–6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ram 3500 a full redesign?
No. The 2025 Ram 3500 is a major mid-cycle update of the fifth-generation truck introduced for 2019. It has refreshed styling, updated technology, more standard safety equipment, and a reworked diesel powertrain rather than an entirely new platform.
What changed with the diesel engine in the 2025 Ram 3500?
The optional 6.7-liter high-output Cummins diesel was reworked for 2025 and paired with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. It produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
Does every 2025 Ram 3500 have adaptive cruise control?
Yes. Adaptive cruise control is standard across the 2025 Ram 3500 lineup, along with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
How is the 2025 Ram 3500 different from the 2024 model?
The 2025 truck receives a redesigned front end, a reworked optional Cummins diesel with a new eight-speed automatic, standard adaptive cruise control, standard forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and upgraded cabin displays. The trim structure remains largely unchanged.
Which 2025 Ram 3500 trims have the largest touchscreen?
Longhorn and Limited have the largest touchscreen: a standard 14.5-inch unit with navigation. Laramie uses a 12-inch touchscreen, while Tradesman, Big Horn, and Lone Star have an 8.4-inch touchscreen.
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