In 2025, Ram continues with the same standard engine as it has since 2011, the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which lays down 305 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty of power for your everyday driving and light hauling needs. Meanwhile, in lieu of the now-discontinued 5.7L HEMI V8 engine comes the all-new Hurricane engine. When equipped with the standard output 3.0L twin-turbocharged straight-six engine, the Ram 1500 pumps out an impressive 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque. Compare this to the HEMI's 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, and add greater fuel efficiency, and you've got a no-brainer! The standard output Hurricane engine comes with the Laramie and Rebel trims. Meanwhile, the high-output Hurricane variant comes under the hood of the Limited and all-new Tungsten trims. The high-output engine delivers an impressive 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. Both the Pentastar and Hurricane engines are paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels as standard equipment. However, you'll most commonly find the Ram 1500 equipped with 4x4 here in Pennsylvania, as it provides better all-season performance.

The all-new Ram 1500 RHO uses the aforementioned high-output Hurricane engine, offering 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. While this is the same power as, say, the Ram 1500 Limited, the RHO offers an array of other features to enhance its performance both on and far off the beaten path. First, the RHO comes standard with 4x4 featuring a BorgWarner 48-13 full-time active transfer case for optimal torque output at all times. Additionally, the RHO comes with the same eight-speed automatic transmission but adds steering wheel paddle shifters for sequential gear control in manual mode. With a powertrain 150 pounds lighter than Ram's outgoing performance model, it is able to provide similar performance numbers due to a lower power-to-weight ratio. In fact, just like the outgoing performance model, the RHO offers a top speed of 118 MPH and only adds a tenth of a second to the 0-60 time, hitting 60 in just 4.6 seconds.

The Ram 1500 receives some big updates in the 2025 model year, both inside and out. While the grille designs remain the same throughout the lineup, with the Tradesman's black grille, the Laramie's chrome billet grille, and so on, the front fascia is enlarged and leaned forward for a more confident posture. Reshaped headlights accompany this posture with newly standard LED bulbs for a more aggressive glare. The Ram 1500's staple trim levels, Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, and Limited, continue into the Ram 1500's new generation, while an all-new, ultra-luxurious model joins them. The all-new Ram 1500 Tungsten brings out 100% Natura Plus leather seating, the largest-in-class 14.5-inch touchscreen, heated/cooled/massaging front seats, heated/cooled rear outboard seats, 24-way power-adjustable front seats, a dual-pane sunroof, and a industry-exclusive Klipsch Reference Premier sound system with 23 speakers.

As we mentioned above, the all-new Ram 1500 RHO is in a league of its own - both in terms of performance and design. The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO's ground clearance of 11.8 inches makes it tower over the traditional Ram 1500 lineup. This extra 3.4 inches of ground clearance is courtesy of the massive 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires along with the Bilstein Black Hawk e2 shock absorbers. These shocks are carried over from the outgoing TRX model and offer impressive suspension travel of 13 inches in the front and 14 inches in the rear. This, coupled with the Active Terrain Dynamics and a secondary piston to prevent bottoming out, offers other-worldly off-roading abilities. The RHO also sets itself apart with a unique grille with flow-through 'RAM' lettering and a large hood scoop topped with three amber LED marker lights. Other standard RHO features include widebody fender flares, dual front tow hooks, front fender air vents, LED fog lights, dual five-inch exhaust tips, a 12-inch touchscreen, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, launch control, an exclusive console-mounted floor shifter, and much more.