Review and specifications
2023 Ram 1500 Classic
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.
- Market value
- $32,345
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 6
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- 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
- $2,655
- 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
Brand context
About Ram
In our road tests, compared to other full-sized pickups, the Ram 1500 is exceptionally comfortable. It has coil-spring suspension that cushions the ride against rough roads, and a large cabin that’s as quiet as those we’ve found in expensive luxury cars. Compared to many other vehicles, its screens and controls are exceptionally simple and intuitive to operate. Outside of the cabin, Ram’s trucks will meet most professional’s requirements for moving things like lumber or heavy equipment, though competitors like Ford and Chevrolet have higher tow ratings. New Ram trucks sit in the middle of our reliability ratings. Used Ram trucks score on the low end for reliability.
Vehicle ID: 26303 First published: May 17, 2023 Updated: December 4, 2025
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