
Vehicle Overview
The Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck features an eight-speed automatic transmission and the available RamBox cargo management system and air suspension. Certain versions seat up to six people. The Ram 1500 competes against the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra.
New for 2015
There are no significant changes.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Choice of three cab styles, three box lengths
- Trademark big-rig styling with variety of grilles
- Active grille shutters for improved aerodynamics
- 17-inch wheels; 20- or 22-inch wheels available
- Spray-in bedliner
- Available LED daytime running lights, LED taillights
- Dual exhaust tips with V-8 engine, diesel V-6
- Available fog lights
- Available RamBox storage bins in cargo box
- Available four-corner air suspension
- Available running boards or tubular side steps
- Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Available power sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Dash-mounted rotary-knob gear selector instead of console or column shifter
- Vinyl, cloth or leather upholstery
- Available power front seats
- Available heated front seats, rear seats and steering wheel
- Available ventilated front seats
- Manual air conditioning; dual-zone automatic air conditioning available
- Available 7-inch screen in instrument panel
- Available power-adjustable pedals
- Available 8.4-inch touch-screen for media system, climate controls and navigation, when equipped
- Available Bluetooth streaming audio
- Available remote start
Under the Hood
- Base 305-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine
- Available 395-hp, 5.7-liter V-8
- Available 240-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6
- Rear- or four-wheel drive
- Six- or eight-speed automatic transmission
Safety Features
- Required in every new vehicle: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Hill start assist, electronic roll mitigation and trailer-sway control
- Available integrated trailer brake controller
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available backup camera
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