
While all modern pickups offer potent performance options and strong towing and payload ratings, Ram trucks distinguish themselves through their impressive refinement and comfortable ride quality, which has helped the Ram 1500 earn Car and Driver 10Best recognition eight years in a row (2019 – 2026). They're also nicely equipped across an extensive trim roster and numerous package options. To help you determine a good starting point for your next truck configuration, here's a quick look at some standard feature highlights of each trim, using the Ram 1500 as an example.
Tradesman
The base Tradesman trim covers the basics for an accessible value proposition. It also includes intuitive infotainment and a suite of advanced safety technologies. It's a solid choice for Simi Valley shoppers who want a capable and dependable work truck without unnecessary extras.
- Power locks/windows
- Remote entry
- Cruise control
- Vinyl upholstery
- Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
- 8.4-inch Uconnect® 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Trailer-sway damping
- Active Lane Management System
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus
- Pedestrian/Cyclist Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Path and Trailer Detection System
- Front/rear parking sensors
Express
New for 2026, the Express trim refines the styling of the base model with attributes like:
- 20-inch wheels
- Black-bezel LED headlamps
- Body-color exterior trim
- Cloth upholstery
Big Horn
The Big Horn trim is similar to the Tradesman trim, but with some design enhancements. It also provides access to a wider range of options.
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Fog lights
- Chrome/body-color exterior accents
- Cloth seats and carpeted floors
- Full console with sliding storage
Warlock
Building on the Tradesman, the Warlock trim elevates the truck's off-road capability significantly without price-increasing extras.
- Black-painted alloy wheels with all-terrain tires
- Electronically locking rear differential
- Bilstein suspension; 1.0-inch lift
- Skid plates
- Power-sliding rear window
- Household-style power outlet
Laramie
The mid-level Laramie trim pushes the truck into premium territory with nicer cabin trimmings, a larger touchscreen, and numerous comfort/convenience amenities.
- LED headlights
- Power-folding mirrors
- Power-sliding rear window
- Remote start
- Active Noise-Control System
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- 12-inch Uconnect® 5 Nav touchscreen
- Available 12-inch digital instrument panel
- Available 14.5-inch navigation touchscreen
- Available 10.25-inch passenger touchscreen
- Available head-up display
Rebel
The Rebel adds the Warlock trim's off-road capability to the Laramie trim's extensive list of amenities. It also gets a unique hood, additional underbody protection, rubberized floor mats, and a fully digital instrument cluster.
The Ram 1500 also offers a Rebel High-Output variant (RHO) with a more potent engine, sport-tuned exhaust, Bilstein long-travel suspension with adaptive dampers, and 35-inch all-terrain tires.
Limited
The Limited trim leans into the luxury aspect with upgraded seats and technology, plus an even smoother ride.
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Four-corner air suspension
- Power-deployable running boards
- Upgraded leather upholstery
- Reclining heated and ventilated rear seats
- Dual wireless charging pads
- 10.25-inch passenger touchscreen
- 19-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system
- Available Head-Up Display
Tungsten
For Van Nuys and Ventura drivers seeking the most deluxe Ram 1500 experience, the top-tier Tungsten trim delivers first-class accommodations with features like:
- 20-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat
- Front-seat massage
- 14.5-inch Uconnect® 5 Nav touchscreen
- Head-Up Display
- Smartphone-as-a-Key
- Diamond-knurled metal accents
- Suede-wrapped headliner,
- Quilted Natura Plus premium leather upholstery
- Crystal-effect shifter center cap
- 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system
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