The 2024 Ram 1500 at Basswood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fort Payne, AL has the ability to tow an enormous amount of weight and it also allows you to haul plenty of payload. The engine options range from a 305-horsepower V6 to a 395-horsepower V8 and the newest Ram 1500 is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Cab options have been simplified to an extended cockpit and a larger four-crew cab.
What's new for 2024?
The Ram 1500 has introduced a 6.2-liter TRX supercharged V8 Final Edition model. It also has a Tradesman off-road model with an electronic rear-locking differential, a one-inch elevated ride height, skid plates, 33-inch tires and performance-tuned shocks. Unfortunately, the turbodiesel powertrain has been withdrawn but if the factory hears enough feedback from truck drivers from communities like Gadsden and Chattanooga, Ram might bring back the turbodiesel with all its muscular torque.
Engines and performance options
The newest edition of the Ram 1500 has a nice list of powertrain choices including a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 horsepower and a 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine that's teamed up with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. Both engines get the support of a 48-volt hybrid system but the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 is also available for Albertville and Scottsboro buyers in a more pure format without the electric assistance.
Every Ram 1500 model has a comfortable ride with the help of a rear suspension that utilizes standard coil spring or available air springs that are superior to the conventional leaf-spring arrangement that's available on domestic competitors. Ram 1500 models equipped with air suspension have ride height that’s adjustable and that helps enhance off-road performance and fuel efficiency.
Towing and payload
- With the 3.6-liter V6 engine, the Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 7,690 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 2,300 pounds.
- The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine has a maximum towing capacity of 8,450 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,840 pounds.
- The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with a slightly lighter base weight of 2,897 pounds has a maximum towing capacity of 8,490 pounds and a payload of 1,930 pounds.
- The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with a 3.92 axle ratio has a maximum towing capacity of 11,560 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,840 pounds.
- The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with a total base weight of 4,960 pounds has a maximum towing capacity of 11,590 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,930 pounds.
- The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with a total base weight of 5,056 pounds has a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,840 pounds.
Fuel economy
The Ram 1500 lineup for 2024 gets a variety of solid fuel efficiency estimates with its hybrid V6 and V8 engines. The best is an EPA highway range of 25 MPG. A Ram 1500 Rebel with a gas V6 engine was evaluated by the editors at Car and Driver and reached 24 MPG on their real-world highway test.
Cargo space
The Ram 1500 for 2024 offers a 5-foot-7-inch or a 6-foot-4-inch bed on most models. The Rebel and TRX off-road versions are available only with short beds. You can add features like adjustable tie-downs, in-bed lighting, a bed extender, a spray-in bedliner for more practicality and the RamBox lockable in-bed trunk. The available split multifunction tailgate is an innovative feature. It can drop down like a traditional tailgate or swing open like a car door.
Find out more about the new 2024 Ram 1500
We encourage you to take a look at our new inventory to find the 2024 version of the Ram 1500 that looks like your best working partner. After you drive your new Ram 1500 home, you can schedule service in our Mopar® service center and let our certified Ram technicians give your truck the regular oil changes and other maintenance it needs to give you a long and healthy life. When you see the new 2024 Ram 1500 that looks the most promising, contact us and schedule a test drive at Basswood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fort Payne, AL.