Even if you don’t drive a pickup truck, you’ve likely heard about the outstanding vehicles that Ram produces. Keeping with the brand’s trend of putting out spectacular trucks, the 2024 Ram 1500 is chock full of impressive features that offer exceptional power and unparalleled comfort. If you’re in the market for a new truck, visit us at Firkins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) in Bradenton, Florida, to view the Ram 1500 and the rest of our expansive inventory. Here, we’ll explore all the juiciest details about the 2024 Ram 1500, including the trim options, performance, and safety features.
Meet the Ram 1500
The 2024 Ram 1500 has a starting MSRP of $38,570, though the exact price you’ll pay will vary depending on the trim level you choose. There are seven trim levels available on this version of the Ram 1500, each of which provide various unique features and perks. Here are the seven trim levels that you can explore when buying a new Ram 1500, along with the starting MSRP for each trim:
- Tradesman: $38,570.
- Tradesman HFE: $40,210.
- Big Horn: $44,030.
- Laramie: $54,030.
- Rebel: $58,745.
- Limited Longhorn: $61,340.
- Limited: $65,205.
The vehicle’s gross weight is 7,100 pounds, and it has a gross combined weight rating of 12,900 pounds when you opt for the base trim. You’ll also get great fuel economy when you get a new Ram 1500, with the standard Tradesman trim achieving 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. These numbers drop slightly when you upgrade to a higher trim. For example, the Rebel trim level gets 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway, and the Limited trim gets 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
Features of the Ram 1500
Performance
There are three engine options for the 2024 Ram 1500. The standard engine across all trims is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with eTorque, which offers 305 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. For a little more bang for your buck, you can opt for the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with eTorque, which gets 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.
There’s also the 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V-8 engine, which is the most powerful engine of its kind. It achieves 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds.
Towing Capacity
In terms of towing capacity, the 2024 Ram 1500 has you covered. The base trim with the standard configuration has a towing capacity of 7,760 pounds, which is more than enough to bring along your off-roading gear or small recreational vehicles. Higher trim levels offer even more towing power, with the Limited trim having a max towing capacity of 8,190 pounds. The payload capacity for this vehicle is 1,580 pounds on the base trim, and it varies slightly across other levels.
If you want even more strength, you can add on the available 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with eTorque. Outfitting the Ram 1500 with this engine raises the maximum towing capacity to a whopping 12,750 pounds, which is ideal if you like to bring lots of gear or a trailer along with you.
Safety Features
All trims of the new Ram 1500 come equipped with many safety features to protect you and your vehicle on every ride. Standard safety features include Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-Start Assist, and Electronic Stability Control, ensuring you’ll have a smooth journey. Trailer sway damping is another popular feature, which will keep anything you tow steady while you drive.
If you want additional protection, there are many available extra safety features. These include ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross Path Detection to prevent you from getting into a collision. You can also add a surround-view camera system so you can always see what’s going on around you.
Exterior Design and Colors
The exterior design of the 2024 Ram 1500 is sporty and rugged while maintaining a sleek look. The standard mirrors are manual folding power mirrors with a heating element, and you can upgrade these to automatic-dimming chrome exterior mirrors with memory settings on the Laramie trim and above. There are also standard automatic halogen quad headlamps and incandescent taillights on lower trims that change to LED taillamps on the Laramie trim and higher.
In terms of exterior paint colors, your options will vary depending on the trim you go with. For example, the Tradesman and Big Horn trims offer the choice of Diamond Black Crystal Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, Patriot Blue Pearl, Hydro Blue Pearl, Delmonico Red Pearl, Flame Red, and Bright White. On the Laramie trim, you have the option for Ivory White. Higher trim levels, such as the Rebel, Limited Longhorn, and Limited, offer fewer options, but you’ll get to choose between many of these fan-favorite shades.
Interior Design
Even on the lowest trim levels, the interior of the new Ram 1500 is luxurious. You’ll get a four-way manual adjustable front driver and passenger seats on the bottom three trims, which upgrades to eight-way power adjustable driver and passenger seats on the Laramie trim and higher. Other standard interior features include an occupant classification system and a 40/20/40 split bench seat in the second row. When opting for the Laramie trim or above, you can get extra features such as driver seat memory settings, underseat lighting, and heated and ventilated front seats.
Technology
Every trim of the 2024 Ram 1500 is decked out with modern technology features. The base Tradesman trim comes with Uconnect 3 with a 5-inch touch-screen display, and the Laramie and higher trims come with Uconnect 5 Nav with a 12-inch touch-screen display. All trims also come with audio-jack inputs for mobile devices and integrated voice command, meaning you can toggle between features without lifting a finger. You’ll have the option to upgrade the sound system on all trims as well, with an available 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system.
Why You Should Buy From Firkins CDJR in Bradenton, Florida
These are some of the most exciting highlights of the new 2024 Ram 1500. Visit us at Firkins CDJR, and our team will guide you through the entire process of buying your new vehicle. At our dealership, you can discuss options for financing, determine your monthly payments with the payment calculator, and apply for financing online. Our team will also answer any questions you have, whether you want to test-drive the new Ram 1500 or schedule service or maintenance after you finish your purchase.
