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2026 Ram 1500

Express 4X4

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What the Express adds over the Tradesman

SpecTradesmanExpress
Ground clearance8.3 in8.6 in
Second-row headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Second-row legroom35.3 in44.8 in
MPG (city)20 mpg19 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg21 mpg
MPG (highway)25 mpg24 mpg
Overall height77.5 in77.6 in
Overall length228.4 in232.4 in
Wheelbase140.6 in144.6 in

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter378 mm
Front brake typevented disc with two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Rear brake diameter375 mm
Rear brake typedisc with single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.6 in
Overall height77.6 in
Overall length232.4 in
Overall width81.2 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 eTorque
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower305 hp
Torque271 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)19 mpg
MPG (combined)21 mpg
MPG (highway)24 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity26 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.9 in
Second-row headroom39.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom40.9 in
Second-row legroom44.8 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity6

Shoulder Room

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

Steering

Steering typeElectric power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)23.1 ft

Suspension

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

Tires

Tire size275/55R20

Transmission

Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
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Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety5 std · 0 opt

  • Active Lane Management system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection
  • ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop
  • ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines

Infotainment2 std · 1 opt

  • Base — six-speaker sound system
  • Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio
  • Uconnect 12-in. Radiooptional

Exterior1 std · 4 opt

  • Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase
  • 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Warlock and Rebel models)optional
  • Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbaseoptional
  • Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbaseoptional
  • Protection Group (4x4 models only)optional

Powertrain5 std · 8 opt

  • 26-gallon fuel tank
  • 3.21 axle ratio
  • 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 4x2
  • Electronic part-time transfer case
  • 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmissionoptional

Cargo0 std · 5 opt

  • Bed Utility Groupoptional
  • Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group)optional
  • Trailer Technology Packageoptional
  • Trailer reverse steering controloptional
  • Trailer-tow Groupoptional

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 1500. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Express

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2026 Ram 1500 Express add over the Tradesman?

Against the Tradesman, 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.