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2026 Ram 1500

The Ram 1500 still rides better than any rival thanks to its coil-spring rear suspension, and the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 has returned to the lineup alongside the Hurricane inline-sixes.

2026 Ram 1500

Est. Starting MSRP

$40,000

Base trim, excludes destination and fees. Confirm with your dealer.

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Key Specifications

Est. Starting Price

$40,000

Fuel Economy

17/23

City/Highway MPG

Horsepower

395 hp

Seating

6 passengers

Expert Verdict

The truck to buy if you drive it empty most of the time. The V8's return closes the one gap buyers complained about.

Pros & Cons

What We Love

  • Best ride quality in the class
  • Hemi V8 is back
  • Hurricane six makes up to 540 hp
  • Class-leading interior on Limited

Things to Consider

  • Reliability record is mixed
  • Options get expensive quickly
  • Max towing trails the F-150

Owner-reported problems

We don't collect owner reviews, so there are no star ratings on this page. For real owner-reported data on the 2026 Ram 1500, check the NHTSA complaints and recall database — every entry there is a filed report from an actual owner.

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