2023 Ram 1500
Laramie 4X2
What the Laramie adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | Laramie |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 5654 cc |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 395 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 410 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with eTorque |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | OHV, 16 valves |
| Third-row headroom | 39.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.6 in | 45.2 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Overall height | 77.6 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 228.9 in | 232.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 144.6 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque, Electronic on-demand transfer case, Forward Collision Mitigation (Adaptive Emergency Braking), Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Premium – 10-speaker sound system, Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 232.9 in |
| Overall width | 82.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.6 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 5654 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with eTorque |
| Valve configuration | OHV, 16 valves |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 395 hp |
| Torque | 410 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 45.2 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 65.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 46.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/55R20 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety3 std · 6 opt
- Forward Collision Mitigation (Adaptive Emergency Braking)
- Surround View camera (included in Advanced Safety Group), not available with ParkView rear backup camera optional
- 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
- Advanced Safety Group — Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop Go and Hold, Blind-spot Monitoring, Head-up Display, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Pedestrian Protection, Surround View camera, SmartBeam headlamps, Rain-sensitive wipers, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist optional
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection optional
- ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist (included in Advanced Safety Group) optional
- ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop optional
Infotainment2 std · 6 opt
- Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group) optional
- Premium – 10-speaker sound system
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio
- Advanced Technology Group — Head-up Display, Digital Rearview Mirror, LED cargo box light optional
- Premium Plus – 19-speaker sound system optional
- Uconnect 12-in. radio optional
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL optional
- Wireless charging pad (available with bucket seats only) optional
Seating1 std · 4 opt
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline) optional
- Rear seat, heat (three adjustment levels each) optional
- Rear seat, ventilation (three adjustment levels each) optional
- Four-way power driver lumbar (fore/aft, up/down) optional
Interior1 std · 3 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Laramie Level 1 Equipment Group — Automatic high beams, Rain-sensing wipers, Passenger auto-dimming mirror, Blind-spot Monitoring, Tailgate ajar warning, Power tailgate release, 60/40 stadium-folding bench, ParkSense front and rear park assist optional
- Laramie Level 2 Equipment Group — Uconnect 8.4 NAV/HD/CELL, Wireless charging pad, Premium Plus sound system, Rear seat heat, Rear under-seat storage optional
- LED cargo box light optional
Exterior0 std · 14 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps optional
- 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
- Body-color Bumper Group (Front/rear bumpers painted body color) optional
- Chrome Appearance Group (Laramie) — Monotone paint, Body-color wheel flares, Chrome daylight opening moldings, Front bumper chrome, Chrome wheel inserts, Chrome wheel-to-wheel side steps 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
- Dual pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only) optional
- GT Equipment Group — Sport performance hood, Black grille, GT decals, Cold air intake, Cold end exhaust, Bucket seats, Performance steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters, Performance floor shifter, Performance screens, Metal pedal kit, All-weather floor mats optional
- Heated outside mirrors optional
- Night Edition Package — Monotone paint, Body-color front/rear bumper, Black badging, Black grille and surround, Body-color door handles/mirror caps, Dark headlight bezel, 20 x 9-in. cast aluminum black wheels (Big Horn), 20-in. OWL all-season, 18 x 8-in Gloss Black wheels (Rebel), 22 x 9-in. forged aluminum black wheels (Laramie), 22-in. BSW all-season optional
- Protection Group (4x4 models only) — Tow hooks, Front suspension skid plate, Transfer case skid plate, Electronic power steering skid plate, Fuel tank skid plate optional
- Rain-sensing wipers optional
- Snow Plow Prep Package (4x4 only; not available on 3.6-liter with eTorque) — 220-amp alternator, Truck-side plow wiring harness, Rear power-sliding window with defroster optional
- Sport Appearance Group (Laramie) — Monotone paint only, Body-color front/rear bumper, Body-color grille surround, Body-color door handles/mirror caps, Sport hood, 20 x 9-in. cast aluminum premium paint/polished/insert, 20-in. OWL all-season, Leather front bucket seats optional
Powertrain5 std · 8 opt
- 26-gallon fuel tank
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 4x2
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque
- Electronic on-demand transfer case
- 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, eight-speed automatic transmission optional
- 3.55 axle ratio optional
- 3.92 axle ratio optional
- 33-gallon fuel tank optional
- 4x4 optional
- Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) optional
- Electronic-locking differential (raised ride height available on all axle ratios; standard ride height available only on 3.92 axle ratio; included with 4x4 Off-road Group) optional
- Max towing 9.75-in. axle with 3.92 axle ratio (included in Max Towing Package) 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 · 5 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
- Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group) optional
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control optional
- Trailer-tow Group — Class IV receiver hitch, Integrated trailer brake controller, 7 x 11-in. trailer tow mirrors, Trailer hitch light 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 Laramie
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 7 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.