What is the difference between the Ram 1500 and the old Dodge Ram?

Ram trucks were sold under the Dodge brand until 2009, when Ram was spun off as a standalone truck brand under Stellantis (then Chrysler). Trucks from 2010 onward are branded simply as Ram rather than Dodge Ram. The underlying truck is the same lineage — buyers searching for "used Dodge Ram 1500" will find the same model sold as Ram 1500 from 2010 onward.

What is the Ram 1500 TRX?

The Ram 1500 TRX is the high-performance off-road variant of the Ram 1500, introduced for the 2021 model year. It features a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 producing 702 horsepower, 35-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, Fox Racing shocks with remote reservoirs, and a 2-inch factory lift. The TRX competes directly with the Ford F-150 Raptor R and commands a significant premium in both new and used markets.

What makes the Ram 1500 ride quality different from its competitors?

The Ram 1500 uses a coil-spring rear suspension rather than the leaf-spring setup found on the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and GMC Sierra. This design provides a noticeably smoother, more car-like ride quality — particularly on rough roads and when the bed is unloaded. It's one of the most commonly cited reasons buyers choose the Ram 1500 over its direct competitors.

What engines come in used Ram 1500s?

The used Ram 1500 market features several engine options. The 5.7L HEMI V8 is the most common and well-regarded choice, available across most trim levels. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 serves as the base engine. The 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 is available for buyers prioritizing fuel economy and towing efficiency. The TRX uses the supercharged 6.2L HEMI. The eTorque mild hybrid system is available on both the V6 and HEMI in newer models.

How much can a Ram 1500 tow?

The Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 lbs when equipped with the 5.7L HEMI V8 and the available towing package. The 3.0L EcoDiesel is rated up to 12,560 lbs. As always, actual towing capacity depends on the specific axle ratio, cab configuration, and whether the truck is equipped with the towing package — verify the tow rating on the door sticker of the specific truck.

Ram 1500 Trucks for Sale

Used 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star Quad Cab

$40,237

speed 30,787 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Phillips Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Ocala, FL

Used 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab

$47,745

speed 16,755 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Laramie

location_on

Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of the Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Used 2022 Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

$31,186

speed 73,468 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Sport

location_on

Lasco Ford

Fenton, MI

Used 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Crew Cab

$61,686

speed 82,010 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
TRX

location_on

Lasco Ford

Fenton, MI

Used 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab

$19,814

speed 153,127 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Rebel

location_on

Bowman Isuzu

Clarkston, MI

Used 2026 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn Crew Cab

$67,440

speed 13,156 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Tungsten

location_on

Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Franklin, IN

Used 2019 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$27,988

speed 64,523 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Tasca Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of White Plains

Elmsford, NY

Used 2021 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$38,690

speed 35,719 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Packey Webb Ford

Downers Grove, IL

Used 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab

$32,180 List Price

$29,990

speed 80,643 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Laramie Longhorn

location_on

Kayser Ford Lincoln

Madison, WI

Used 2023 Ram 1500 Lone Star

$30,995 List Price

$23,479

speed 115,988 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Don Hinds Ford

Fishers, IN

Used 2026 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab

$53,000 List Price

$48,007

speed 24,127 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Rebel

location_on

Sport Durst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Durham, NC

Used 2026 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab

$51,500 List Price

$49,210

speed 25,204 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Rebel

location_on

Sport Durst Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Durham, NC

Used 2024 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$34,056

speed 26,851 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Spitzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Used 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab

$35,786

speed 54,799 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
5.7L 8 Cylinder Engine
4WD

location_on

Front Royal Ford

Front Royal, VA

Used 2025 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$41,595

speed 31,908 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Impex Auto Sales

Greensboro, NC

Used 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Crew Cab

$84,495

speed 2,987 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
TRX

location_on

Impex Auto Sales

Greensboro, NC

Used 2025 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$42,455

speed 8,739 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Impex Auto Sales

Greensboro, NC

Used 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab

$34,779

speed 46,030 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
HEMI eTorque 5.7L V8 395hp 410ft. lbs.
4x4

location_on

Nielsen Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

East Hanover, NJ

Used 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab

$32,181

speed 74,031 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
5.7L 8 Cylinder Engine
4WD

location_on

Lithia Ford of Fresno

Fresno, CA

Used 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab

$17,931

speed 93,051 mi

sell

Key features

Diesel
3.0L V6 Cylinder Engine
4WD

location_on

Lithia Ford of Fresno

Fresno, CA

Used 2022 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab

$38,999 List Price

$34,497

speed 109,975 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Limited

location_on

John Megel Ford

Cleveland, GA

Used 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab

$37,335

speed 59,073 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Limited

location_on

Platinum Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep

Terrell, TX

Used 2020 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$26,999

speed 96,157 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn/Lone Star

location_on

Country Chevrolet - Warrenton

Warrenton, VA

Used 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star Crew Cab

$36,950 List Price

$31,000

speed 29,101 mi

sell

Key features

Gasoline
4WD
Big Horn

location_on

Valley Ford of Huron

Huron, OH