Ram 1500 Classic
2020–2023 model years · Generation introduced 2019
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- Available years
- 2020–2023
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $28,200–$32,345
The overview
Starting from the 2019 model year, the previous-generation Ram 1500 continues to be sold under the name “Ram 1500 Classic” alongside the redesigned Ram 1500. This is the most comfortable-riding full-sized pickup on the market, yet the Ram 1500 Classic is also plenty capable of grunt work. Its coil-spring rear suspension helps cushion the ride, and the spacious cab is luxury-car quiet. Our Big Horn Crew Cab, with its smooth 5.7-liter V8, averaged 15 mpg. The base 3.6-liter V6 is no weakling, but it tows less. Rear-seat room is generous, and the Uconnect 8.4-inch touch-screen infotainment system is easy to use.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 ↗ Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $32,345 | Not rated | Not rated | 17 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $30,235 | 2/5 | Not rated | 17 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $29,510 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 17 MPG |
| 2020 ↗ Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $28,200 | 2/5 | 3/5 | Unavailable |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2023 model
Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $32,345 - $50,235
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 17 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 21 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,270
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 141 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 229 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 79 in
- Wheelbase
- 141 in
- Weight
- 5,495 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,270 lb
- Towing capacity
- 10,620 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 7 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 26303 First published: May 17, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $30,235 - $48,425
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 17 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 21 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,270
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 141 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 229 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 79 in
- Wheelbase
- 141 in
- Weight
- 5,495 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,270 lb
- Towing capacity
- 10,050 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 7 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23466 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $29,510 - $46,150
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 62%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 21 MPG
- EPA combined
- 17 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 21 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,270
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 141 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 229 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 79 in
- Wheelbase
- 141 in
- Weight
- 5,495 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,270 lb
- Towing capacity
- 10,050 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 7 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22223 First published: May 5, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2020 model
Express crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2020 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $28,200 - $44,380
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 52%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 15 MPG
- EPA highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 21 MPG
- Tested overall
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,270
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 141 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 47 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 229 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 79 in
- Wheelbase
- 141 in
- Weight
- 5,495 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,270 lb
- Towing capacity
- 10,050 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 7 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 2/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 16286 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
