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2023 Ram 1500

Big Horn/Lone Star 4X2

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What the Big Horn/Lone Star adds over the Tradesman

SpecTradesmanBig Horn/Lone Star
Third-row headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Third-row legroom35.6 in45.2 in
Overall height77.6 in77.5 in
Overall length228.9 in232.9 in
Wheelbase140.5 in144.6 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: Electronic on-demand transfer case

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter378 mm
Front brake typevented disc
Rear brake diameter375 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.8 in
Overall height77.5 in
Overall length232.9 in
Overall width82.1 in
Wheelbase144.6 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3604 cc
Fuel injection systemSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Engine type (full description)3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower305 hp
Torque271 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)20 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg
MPG (highway)25 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity26 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.9 in
Third-row headroom39.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom40.9 in
Third-row legroom45.2 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity6

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room66 in
Third-row shoulder room65.7 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)46.2 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeUpper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeFive-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle

Tires

Tire size275/55R20

Transmission

Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety2 std · 3 opt

  • Lane Departure Warning-Plus (included in Advanced Safety Group) optional
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
  • Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection optional
  • ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop optional

Infotainment1 std · 7 opt

  • Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group) optional
  • Base – six-speaker sound system
  • Advanced Technology Group — Head-up Display, Digital Rearview Mirror, LED cargo box light optional
  • Premium – 10-speaker sound system optional
  • Uconnect 12-in. radio optional
  • Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio optional

Seating0 std · 4 opt

  • Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline) optional
  • Heated front seats optional
  • Rear seat, heat (three adjustment levels each) optional
  • Four-way power driver lumbar (fore/aft, up/down) optional

Interior0 std · 4 opt

  • Heated steering wheel optional
  • Big Horn Level 1 Equipment Group — Switchable rear dome lamp, Glove box lamp, Upper closed glove box with painted hard door, Automatic-dimming interior rearview mirror, Exterior power-folding mirrors, Universal garage door opener, 3.5-in. color display, Power-adjustable pedals, Rear defroster, Uconnect 8.4, Eight-way power driver seat, Four-way power driver lumbar, In-floor storage, Class IV hitch receiver optional
  • Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group — Remote start, Security alarm, ParkSense front and rear park assist, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Automatic temperature control (two-zone), Rear USB ports, Front seat 115-volt outlet, Rear seat 115-volt outlet, 400W inverter, Fully dampened/assisted tailgate, 7-in. programmable cluster display, Rear backlight power sliding optional
  • LED cargo box light optional

Exterior1 std · 14 opt

  • Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps optional
  • Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase (on Rebel models, only available as 4x4)
  • 4x4 Off-road Group — Tow hooks, Front suspension skid plate, Transfer case skid plate (on 4x4 models only), Electronic power steering skid plate, Fuel tank skid plate, Rear electronic locking axle, Front/rear off-road calibrated shocks, Hill-descent Control, Off-road decals, All-terrain tires optional
  • Back Country Equipment Group — Body-color grille surround, Black tu-tone exterior paint, Black accents, Running boards, Tonneau cover, Bed Utility Group, Off-road Group optional
  • Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase optional
  • Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase optional

Powertrain5 std · 8 opt

  • 26-gallon fuel tank
  • 3.21 axle ratio
  • 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque
  • 4x2
  • Electronic on-demand transfer case
  • 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, eight-speed automatic transmission optional

Chassis0 std · 1 opt

  • Active-level four-corner air suspension system (Rebel: optional on 4x4 Crew Cabs with 5.7-liter only) optional

Cargo0 std · 7 opt

  • Class IV hitch receiver optional
  • Bed Utility Group — Upper adjustable tie downs, Bed extender (available with RamBox only), Bed step deployable, Bed lighting, Spray-in bed liner optional
  • Diesel Max Towing Package (available on 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel 4x2 Quad Cab only) — Max towing 9.75-in. axle with 3.92 axle ratio, Rear stabilizer bar, Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Group, 18 x 8-in. cast aluminum base wheels, 18-in. OWL on-/off-road tires optional
  • Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group) optional
  • Max Towing Package (available on 5.7-liter eTorque 4x2 Quad Cab only) — Max towing 9.75-in. axle with 3.92 axle ratio, Rear stabilizer bar, Trailer-tow Group, 18 x 8-in. cast aluminum base wheels, 18-in. OWL on-/off-road tires optional
  • Trailer Reverse Steering Control optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 1500. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Big Horn/Lone Star

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star add over the Tradesman?

Against the Tradesman, 1 feature becomes standard that the Tradesman does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.