2026 Ram 1500
Laramie 4X2
What the Laramie adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | Laramie |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 2993 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | gdi mpi |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 420 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 469 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque | 3.0-liter Straight-Six Turbo (SST) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.3 in | 44.8 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Overall height | 77.5 in | 77.4 in |
| Overall length | 228.4 in | 232.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.6 in | 144.6 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission, Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase, Electronic on-demand transfer case, Premium — 10-speaker sound system, Uconnect 12-in. Radio
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc with two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | disc with single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 77.4 in |
| Overall length | 232.4 in |
| Overall width | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.6 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2993 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0-liter Straight-Six Turbo (SST) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 469 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 44.8 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 65.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 23.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, 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 |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety5 std · 7 opt
- Surround 360-degree cameraoptional
- Evasive Steer Assistoptional
- Drowsy Driver Detectionoptional
- 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
- Advanced Safety Groupoptional
- Hands-free Active Driving Assistoptional
- Intersection Collision Warningoptional
- Traffic Sign Recognitionoptional
Infotainment2 std · 6 opt
- Dual wireless charging padoptional
- Premium — 10-speaker sound system
- Uconnect 12-in. Radio
- Advanced Technology Groupoptional
- Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group)optional
- Premium Plus — 19-speaker sound systemoptional
- Uconnect 14.5-in. Radiooptional
- Wireless charging padoptional
Convenience0 std · 2 opt
- Memory (seats, exterior mirrors, power adjustable pedals, radio presets)optional
- Smartphone as key (late availability)optional
Seating0 std · 2 opt
- 2nd-row heated seatsoptional
- 8-way power passenger seatoptional
Interior0 std · 4 opt
- Digital rearview mirror with tow modeoptional
- Laramie Level 1 Equipment Groupoptional
- Laramie Level 2 Equipment Groupoptional
- Power-adjustable pedalsoptional
Exterior1 std · 6 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lampsoptional
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase
- 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Warlock and Rebel models)optional
- Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbaseoptional
- Dual pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only)optional
- High Sport Packageoptional
- Night Edition Packageoptional
Powertrain5 std · 6 opt
- 26-gallon fuel tank
- 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 4x2
- Electronic on-demand transfer case
- 3.55 axle ratiooptional
- 3.92 axle ratiooptional
- 33-gallon fuel tankoptional
- 4x4optional
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmissionoptional
- Electronic-locking differentialoptional
Chassis0 std · 1 opt
- Active-level four-corner air suspension system (RHO includes Active Damping Suspension)optional
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
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Ram 1500 Laramie add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 5 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.