Last updated August 4, 2026
The Ram 1500 Classic lineup starts with the Tradesman, the simple work-truck choice. Express is a value-minded everyday upgrade, while Big Horn and the Texas-branded Lone Star and Lone Star Silver add more comfort and dressier styling. SLT follows a traditional chrome-and-comfort theme, while Warlock is the blacked-out style branch. Laramie sits at the premium end of the 2019 lineup with leather-trimmed seating and added comfort features.
The Work Truck trim level is the Tradesman, the straightforward jobsite pickup built around durable cabin materials, simple controls, and basic towing utility.
Best for: Drivers who want a practical truck for work and do not need an upscale cabin.
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The Base Upgrade trim level covers Big Horn, Express, Lone Star, and Lone Star Silver: Express stays value-focused, while the others lean toward added comfort, chrome, and regional style.
Best for: Shoppers who want an everyday truck with more visual polish or cabin convenience than Tradesman.
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Adds more everyday appeal than Work Truck: Express keeps the formula simple, while Big Horn and the Lone Star versions bring a more finished cabin and dressier exterior details.
44 in stock
The Mid-Level trim level includes SLT and Warlock: SLT is the polished everyday truck, while Warlock trades chrome for a tougher blacked-out appearance.
Best for: Drivers who want either traditional pickup style and comfort or Warlock's more rugged-looking personality.
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Sharpens the styling choices beyond Base Upgrade with SLT's traditional chrome treatment or Warlock's blacked-out look.
192 in stock
The Luxury Features trim level is the 2019 Laramie, the upscale 1500 Classic with a more premium cabin and richer comfort equipment.
Best for: Shoppers who like the older Ram's familiar shape but want leather-trimmed seating and more everyday comfort.
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Moves beyond Mid-Level's style-led upgrades with leather-trimmed heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, driver memory, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen.
2 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Work Truck | Base Upgrade | Luxury Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | SLT, Warlock192 in stock | Tradesman64 in stock | Big Horn, Express, Lone Star, Lone Star Silver44 in stock | Laramie2 in stock |
| Front seating | Cloth 40/20/40 bench on SLT | Vinyl 40/20/40 bench | Power 10-way driver seat on Big Horn/Lone Star | Heated and ventilated leather-trimmed front seats |
| Touchscreen | 5-inch | 5-inch | 5-inch on Express; 8.4-inch on Big Horn/Lone Star | 8.4-inch with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Exterior treatment | SLT chrome; Warlock blacked-out | Simple work-truck finish | From simple Express to chrome or polished-wheel styling | Chrome details and 20-inch chrome-clad wheels |
| Key convenience features | Keyless entry on SLT; rear parking sensors on Warlock | Automatic headlights | Remote start on Big Horn/Lone Star; heated mirrors on Lone Star Silver | Heated steering wheel, driver memory, dual-zone climate control |
| Engine lineup | 3.6L V6 or 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.6L V6 or 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.6L V6 or 5.7L HEMI V8 | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 |
Tradesman is the basic work-truck trim. It centers on durable vinyl seating, a front bench, simple controls, a V6, an eight-speed automatic, and towing hardware. Newer examples also have a 5-inch touchscreen.
Express is a modest step above the plainest work-truck setup. In later Classic years, it keeps the V6, 5-inch screen, straightforward controls, and towing hardware while offering a more everyday-oriented presentation than Tradesman.
SLT adds a more finished everyday-truck feel. Typical equipment includes cloth seating, carpet, chrome bumpers and grille, aluminum wheels, remote keyless entry, a locking tailgate, and both 4-pin and 7-pin trailer wiring.
Warlock is the bold appearance trim. It trades the Classic’s chrome-heavy look for a blacked-out front end, dark badging, fender flares, 20-inch black wheels, and rear parking sensors while retaining the familiar Classic mechanical layout.
Tradesman is the more work-focused choice, with durable vinyl seating and a deliberately basic cabin. Express is the small step up for shoppers who want the same simple truck foundation with a more everyday-oriented look and layout.
SLT emphasizes everyday comfort with cloth, carpet, chrome trim, aluminum wheels, and keyless entry. Warlock emphasizes rugged-looking style with black trim, fender flares, 20-inch black wheels, and rear parking sensors.
They are regional counterparts with essentially the same comfort-and-style role. Lone Star is the Texas-market name. Both Classic versions pair a V8 and 8.4-inch touchscreen with a power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, remote start, and front and rear parking sensors.
Lone Star Silver is the more style-focused regional version. Its defining touches include 20-inch polished alloy wheels and a shinier exterior presentation, along with keyless power locks, heated mirrors, and steering-wheel audio and cruise controls.
Laramie is the upscale trim found in the 2019 Classic range. It adds an 8.4-inch touchscreen, leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, driver memory, dual-zone climate control, and a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6.
Tradesman is the clearest work-truck pick. Its vinyl bench seat, simple cabin, automatic headlights, V6, eight-speed automatic, and hitch hardware focus on durability and utility rather than appearance upgrades.
SLT is the straightforward choice. It adds cloth seating, carpet, keyless entry, aluminum wheels, and chrome trim without the Warlock’s blacked-out styling. Big Horn or Lone Star goes further in the years where those trims appear.
Laramie is the luxury-focused Classic, but it belongs to the 2019 lineup rather than the full run. Its leather-trimmed heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, memory settings, and larger touchscreen set it apart.
Big Horn and Lone Star pair Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with an 8.4-inch touchscreen. The 2019 Laramie also includes that larger touchscreen and smartphone integration. Lower trims commonly use a simpler 5-inch system.