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The 2027 Ram 1500 offers 11 distinct trims, from the work-ready Tradesman to the 777-hp TRX SRT. The lineup spans three categories: Core, Off-Road, and Premium, each with a different purpose. Here is every trim explained, with key specs and differences, plus current inventory at Tuscaloosa CDJR.
The 2027 Ram 1500 trim structure is broader than any previous Ram 1500 generation. Ram organizes its 11 trims into three groups, and each group serves a fundamentally different buyer.
The Core group, Tradesman through Laramie, handles everyday work and family use with varying levels of comfort and technology. The Off-Road group, Warlock through RHO, prioritizes ground clearance, suspension, and capability over pavement. The Premium group, Limited through Tungsten, competes directly with luxury full-size vehicles on interior appointments. Standing apart from all three groups is the TRX SRT, a supercharged performance truck built around a 777-hp 6.2L V8.
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One spec that runs through every trim: standard blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning with mitigation, rear cross-path detection, front and rear parking sensors, and a backup camera. Safety technology is not tiered behind an upgrade package on the 2027 Ram 1500.
Ram uses a layered system. Each trim level has a base configuration and then one or more equipment groups that add technology, comfort, or appearance. The base powertrain on most Core trims is the 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque mild-hybrid assist, producing 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, good for 20 city / 25 highway mpg in 4x2 form. Buyers who need more capability can step to the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 in standard output (420 hp) or high output (540 hp), or to the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque (395 hp) on most Core and Off-Road trims.
Cab and bed combinations are not universal across the lineup. The Tradesman, Express, and Big Horn / Lone Star come in both Quad Cab (6-ft. 4-in. bed) and Crew Cab (5-ft. 7-in. or 6-ft. 4-in. bed). The Warlock, Rebel, RHO, and Tungsten are available only in Crew Cab. The TRX SRT is available only in Crew Cab with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed, and only in 4x4.
2027 Ram 1500 official specifications
Tradesman is the entry point and the payload leader. The Quad Cab 4x2 Tradesman with the 3.6L V6 eTorque carries up to 2,360 lbs of payload. Standard features are intentionally utilitarian: vinyl seats, manual climate, a six-speaker audio system, and the Uconnect 8.4-inch radio. It is the correct trim for fleet buyers and commercial operators who need a clean, durable working platform.
Express shares the Tradesman's powertrain and seating but steps up the exterior with 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels and a body-color bumper option. The available Black Express Edition adds bucket seats, 20-inch black wheels, a sport performance hood, and black tubular side steps. The Express suits buyers who want workingman bones with a sportier face.
Big Horn / Lone Star is the volume trim. It adds chrome exterior accents, an 18-inch aluminum wheel, a chrome grille with black surround, and body-matched fender flares. The Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group is the biggest jump in this trim: it brings a 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen, 9-speaker audio, wireless charging, 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, drive modes, a fully dampened tailgate, and passive entry. For 2027, the Level 2 Group also adds passive entry as a new feature. Maximum towing with the Hurricane SO 3.92 axle reaches 11,530 lbs, the highest tow rating in the segment. Lone Star is the Big Horn sold specifically in Texas markets and carries the same features and equipment group options.
Laramie is the first trim in the lineup where heated and ventilated front seats are standard, along with an 8-way power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate, power-adjustable pedals, rain-sensing wipers (new for 2027 as standard), and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Laramie Level 2 Equipment Group adds the 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, dual wireless charging pads, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and Hands-Free Active Driving Assist.
Warlock is the entry point into Ram's off-road family. It is available only in Crew Cab 4x4 with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed. The Warlock includes an electronic locking rear differential, raised ride height, extra-heavy-duty shock absorbers, skid plates, and tow hooks as standard. For 2027, Ram added a new Warlock variant powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque as a value-priced entry. A satin black "Symbol of Protest" fender badge is also new for 2027.
Rebel is the off-road Laramie. It is available only in Crew Cab 4x4, riding on all-terrain LT tires, with a lifted suspension and 18-inch black aluminum wheels. The 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 at 420 hp is standard. With the proper axle ratio, the Rebel tows up to 11,140 lbs, among the highest ratings in the lineup. The Rebel Level 1 and Level 2 groups add wireless charging, a power-folding mirror, the 360-degree surround-view camera (new for 2027 as optional), and the 14.5-inch touchscreen.
RHO is Ram's high-output off-road flagship. It uses the 3.0L Hurricane HO Twin-Turbo I6 at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque, paired to a full-time 4x4 transfer case with drive modes. The Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks and forged aluminum control arms are standard, not optional. Ground clearance on the RHO is 11.8 inches (with skid plate). The 360-degree surround-view camera is now standard on RHO for 2027. A new RHO Popular Equipment Group ($2,995) adds the 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio. RHO is also one of only two Ram trucks that offer Hands-Free Active Drive Assist on a high-performance off-road platform.
Limited is the entry into Ram's premium tier. It is 4x4 only, powered by the 3.0L Hurricane HO at 540 hp, and comes standard with the 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio, 360-degree surround-view camera, power tailgate, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, driver memory, and the 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen. Towing reaches 9,240 lbs with the 6-ft. 4-in. box. For 2027, Ram added a RamBox delete option on the Limited for buyers who need full bed width.
Limited Longhorn shares the Limited's powertrain and core technology but adds genuine leather seating surfaces (not simulated suede/leather), a leather and genuine wood steering wheel, and distinctive Longhorn exterior badging. It is the only trim in the lineup with full leather seating as a standard material. Towing is identical to the Limited at up to 9,120 lbs.
Tungsten is Ram's highest-comfort trim. It uses the 3.0L Hurricane HO at 540 hp and rides on 22-inch polished aluminum wheels with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof standard. Front seats are 12-way power adjustable with power cushion extension and seatback side bolster support, the most adjustability in the lineup. Audio comes from a 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system at 1,228 watts, the best-in-class speaker count and wattage. Towing reaches 9,150 lbs. The Tungsten is Crew Cab only with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed.
TRX SRT is the performance outlier in the Ram 1500 family. Available only in Crew Cab 4x4 with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed, it is powered exclusively by a supercharged 6.2L V8 producing 777 hp at 6,500 RPM and 680 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 RPM, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The TRX SRT rides on LT325/65TR18D all-terrain tires mounted to 18-inch black aluminum wheels, with a flare-side pickup box and front and rear black bumpers matching its blacked-out exterior treatment.
Suspension is a short-and-long-arm setup up front and multi-link at the rear. Braking is handled by 4-wheel disc brakes with Advanced Brake Assist. The cabin seats five on simulated suede/leatherette with leather door trim inserts, 8-way power front seats with heated driver and passenger cushions, and a 10-speaker performance audio system with integrated navigation. Interior convenience includes dual-zone automatic climate, distance-pacing cruise control with traffic stop-go, ParkSense front and rear parking sensors, and Blind Spot Detection.
Towing capacity reaches 8,330 lbs and payload is rated at 1,510 lbs. The GVWR is 7,850 lbs. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 14 city / 16 highway / 15 combined mpg on premium gasoline, with a 33-gallon tank. The TRX SRT is the choice for buyers who want the highest horsepower output in the Ram 1500 lineup without compromise.
2027 Ram 1500 powertrain options explained
A buyer in Tuscaloosa who hauls equipment to a job site and wants low operating cost will find the Tradesman or Big Horn with the 3.6L V6 eTorque to be the practical answer, with up to 25 mpg highway and a payload near 2,340 lbs.
A family that tows a boat on weekends and needs rear-seat comfort should look at the Laramie Crew Cab with the Hurricane SO engine. At 420 hp and up to 11,530 lbs of towing (with the 3.92 axle), it handles the load while delivering heated and ventilated front seats and a full suite of driver assistance technology.
An off-road buyer who spends weekends on trails near Tuscaloosa benefits from the Rebel's lifted suspension and locking differential, or the RHO's 540 hp and Bilstein adaptive shocks for faster off-road pace. The RHO also gives hands-free highway driving for the long on-pavement segments between trails.
Premium buyers who prioritize the cabin over the trail should consider the Limited Longhorn for full leather seating and 540 hp, or the Tungsten if the 23-speaker Klipsch audio and panoramic sunroof are priorities.
Buyers who want the absolute highest output in the Ram 1500 lineup should go directly to the TRX SRT. Its supercharged 6.2L V8 at 777 hp has no equivalent in the standard Ram 1500 range and makes it the truck for buyers who measure performance in horsepower before anything else.
The Ram 1500's segment-leading second-row legroom of 35.6 inches in the Crew Cab is standard across all Crew Cab trims, not restricted to premium levels. Competitors typically reserve maximum rear legroom for extended or max-cab configurations.
The 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen is available starting on the Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group and becomes standard on RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and Tungsten. Over 50 inches of combined digital display area is available when the 14.5-inch touchscreen, 12-inch digital cluster, head-up display, and digital rearview mirror are all equipped.
The 3.0L Hurricane HO I6 at 540 hp has no direct powertrain equivalent in any competitor's current half-ton lineup that is not supercharged. And with the TRX SRT's supercharged 6.2L V8 at 777 hp, Ram is the only manufacturer in the half-ton segment offering a factory-supercharged performance variant at this output level.
Deciding between a Big Horn and a Laramie, or sorting out the RHO versus the Rebel, the team at Tuscaloosa CDJR can walk you through every trim in person. Ram is stocked across our location in Tuscaloosa, AL, with trims ranging from the working Tradesman to the supercharged TRX SRT. Check current inventory online, value your trade, or schedule a test drive to find the exact 2027 Ram 1500 that matches your needs.
The 2027 Ram 1500 offers 11 trims: Tradesman, Express, Big Horn / Lone Star, Laramie, Warlock, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Tungsten, and TRX SRT.
The TRX SRT is the most powerful Ram 1500 trim, producing 777 hp and 680 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 6.2L V8. Among the non-supercharged trims, the RHO and Limited family use the 3.0L HurricaneHO Twin-Turbo I6 at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque.
The Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane SO Twin-Turbo I6 and a 3.92 axle ratio tows up to 11,530 lbs. This engine is available on Tradesman through Laramie and Rebel trims.
The Tungsten adds a 23-speaker Klipsch audio system (vs. 19-speaker Harman Kardon on Limited), a standard dual-pane panoramic sunroof, 22-inch wheels, 12-way power front seats with cushion extension and seatback bolster support (vs. 8-way on Limited), and a simulated suede headliner. Both use the 3.0L Hurricane HO I6 at 540 hp.
New for 2027: the RHO gaining a Popular Equipment Group with Uconnect 5 and Harman Kardon audio, rain-sensing wipers becoming standard on Laramie, passive entry added to the Big Horn Level 2 Group, the 360-degree surround camera becoming standard on Limited, Limited Longhorn, and RHO, and two new colors including Goldilocks Pearl-Coat.
Yes. The Warlock is available only in 4x4 configuration. It comes standard with an electronic locking rear differential, raised ride height, skid plates, and tow hooks.
The RHO uses the 3.0L Hurricane HO I6 at 540 hp, Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks, forged aluminum control arms, a 74.4-inch front track (wider than the Rebel), and 11.8 inches of ground clearance with skid plate. The Rebel uses the Hurricane SO I6 at 420 hp as standard, with a coil suspension and LT all-terrain tires. The RHO is the higher-performance off-road truck; the Rebel is the more affordable entry point into Ram's off-road segment.
Yes. Hands-Free Active Drive Assist (Level 2+ highway automated driving) is available on the Laramie (Level 2 Group), Rebel (Level 2 Group), Limited Longhorn (Level A Group), Limited (Level A Group), and RHO (Level 1 Group), and is standard on the Tungsten. The RHO is the only high-performance off-road gas pickup in the segment to offer this feature.
The TRX SRT is the only Ram 1500 trim powered by a supercharged engine, a 6.2L V8 producing 777 hp and 680 lb-ft of torque. It is available exclusively in Crew Cab 4x4 with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed, rides on LT325/65TR18D all-terrain tires on 18-inch black aluminum wheels. No other trim in the Ram 1500 lineup matches its output or its blacked-out exterior treatment.
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