What Is the 2023 Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck with seating for up to six and a wide lineup of trim levels. It’s targeted at rivals like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. The Ram separates itself from the competition with an interior in higher trims that wouldn’t look out of place in a luxury vehicle.
A mild-hybrid V-6 drivetrain is standard, but a turbo-diesel V-6 and a pair of V-8 engines — including a 702-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 in the TRX trim — are also offered. All engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and rear- and four-wheel-drive models are available.
(Note: Ram also continues to sell the value-oriented Ram 1500 Classic, a continuation of the brand’s previous-generation light-duty pickup whose basic design dates back to 2009. It’s covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.)
What’s New on the 2023 Ram 1500?
A 12-inch digital gauge cluster is newly available, and an LED hitch lamp is newly standard. An extra-luxurious Limited Elite Edition gets upscale features including premium leather upholstery, a jeweled rotary shifter and a suede headliner. There are also a couple of new uniquely trimmed special-edition trucks, including the TRX Havoc Edition. The 2023 model year will be the last for the Ram’s available turbo-diesel V-6 engine.
What Features in the 2023 Ram 1500 Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Remote keyless entry
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- 5-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Bluetooth connectivity
Available features include:
- Four-corner air suspension
- Dual-panel moonroof
- 8.4- or 12-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Wireless device charging
- 360-degree camera system
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Should I Buy the 2023 Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 proves that a modern full-size pickup can be anything from a no-frills workhorse to a luxury-laden palace — or even a performance beast, as is the 702-hp TRX. The truck’s high-end trim levels are pricey, though the same is true of this truck’s key rivals. Less expensive trims still deliver a great blend of utility, power, convenience and user-friendly controls.
