2021 Ram 1500

When you look at a full-size truck, you expect to see at least a few impressive engine options so you can get great performance with your pickup. In this regard, the 2021 Ram 1500 is among the finest options on the road, with some of the most powerful and advanced engines we have ever seen. The addition of the TRX and its supercharged engine, in particular, is one of our favorites for this truck. All of these engines come with a TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission for a smooth and responsive drive.

The standard engine on the 2021 Ram 1500 is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque, a mild hybrid system that boosts low-end power for improved towing and hauling. This engine delivers 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque for great starting performance. There is an available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, which you can get with the eTorque system or without, and it gives you 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. If you choose an engine with eTorque, then the hybrid system can boost performance with an extra 130 lb-ft of low-end torque, although the headline number remains the same.

If you prefer diesel, then there is an available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine that delivers 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, which is best-in-class diesel torque and makes for a fantastic driving experience. However, something you will only find on the 2021 Ram 1500 that blows away other trucks on the road is the available 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 engine, which gives you 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque for unbelievable performance. Affectionately known as the Hellcat, this engine allows the Ram 1500 to go from 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds and offers a top speed of 118 mph.

One of the biggest reasons to own a great truck like the 2021 Ram 1500 is for the kind of work it can help you get done. That usually comes down to two things: towing and payload. This is to say, the weight you can pull behind your truck and how much you can load onto it. As we look at the kind of capability the Ram 1500 has to offer, remember that it will vary depending on the configuration and engine you choose.

When properly equipped for it, the 2021 Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,750 lbs. To reach this limit, you will need the available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine with eTorque; if you choose the HEMI without eTorque, then you can get up to 11,610 lbs of maximum towing. The standard V6 engine can handle up to 7,750 lbs of maximum towing, while the available diesel engine can provide up to 12,560 lbs of towing capacity.

Thanks to its high-strength steel frame, the 2021 Ram 1500 also gives you excellent payload capacity, so you can load up with all of the passengers and cargo you need to take with you. Keep in mind that a wide range of factors will impact the maximum payload of your particular model, including the engine you pick and any other available options you choose. When properly configured, the Ram 1500 can have up to 2,300 lbs of maximum payload capacity, which includes weight in the bed and cab.

Looking at the exterior of the 2021 Ram 1500, not only does it look gorgeous, but it has a number of fantastic features and options to enhance your driving experience. For example, full LED exterior lights help improve visibility while driving at night, and the available power running boards deploy automatically to help you get into and out of the truck. The available 22-inch wheels not only look amazing but help improve ground clearance and traction.

We would argue that the highlight of the Ram 1500’s exterior is the multifunction tailgate. This can function as a standard tailgate, supporting up to 2,000 lbs on it so that you do not have to worry about overloading it, with an available assist function that allows you to easily open the back of your truck with the push of a button on the key fob. Most exciting of all, it features split 60/40 split swing-away doors that you can open to get easy access to everything in your truck’s bed, even while towing. The available RamBox cargo management system complements the multifunction tailgate, including weatherproof, lockable, illuminated storage bins on each side of the bed. They are even drainable, so that you can use them as coolers!

The inside of the 2021 Ram 1500 is absolutely stunning – it is honestly one of the most comfortable and sophisticated truck interiors we have ever seen. Keep in mind that the trim level you choose will have a major impact on the features and options you get inside this truck. That being said, the best-in-class rear legroom and available reclining rear seats are sure to be welcome by any passengers you have in the back seats of this truck.

Available options inside the Ram 1500 include premium cloth or leather seating, with Natura Plus leather available on the highest trims. There is no shortage of amazing comfort and luxury features inside this pickup, but the technology is truly exceptional. The available 12-inch portrait-oriented infotainment display, for example, immediately catches the eye and makes it easy to keep track of your entertainment system and navigation directions.

There is an available head-up display for added visibility and information, along with an available 7-inch full-color 3D digital cluster display for the driver, which you can configure to show you exactly the information you need. An available digital rearview mirror provides an unobstructed view of the road behind you through a real-time rear-facing camera, while an available wireless charging pad is great for compatible devices. There is a 10-square foot panoramic sunroof available for gorgeous views of the sky overhead, and an available noise cancellation system and 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system provide you with a remarkable audio experience.