Limited Longhorn 4X4
What the Limited Longhorn adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | Limited Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5077 lbs | 5708 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4836 lbs | 5652 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 2993 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | gdi mpi |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 540 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 521 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque | 3.0-liter Straight-Six Turbo High Output (SST HO) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal | 33 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7200 lbs | 7100 lbs |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.3 in | 44.8 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Overall height | 77.5 in | 77.6 in |
| Overall length | 228.4 in | 232.4 in |
| Payload capacity | 2360 lbs | 1450 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 140.6 in | 144.6 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, High Output (SST HO), eight-speed automatic transmission, 3.92 axle ratio, 33-gallon fuel tank, 4x4, 8-way power passenger seat, Active-level four-corner air suspension system (RHO includes Active Damping Suspension), Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase, Electronic on-demand transfer case, Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, Premium Plus — 19-speaker sound system, 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 | 8.6 in |
| Overall height | 77.6 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 High Output (SST HO) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 540 hp |
| Torque | 521 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 33 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 |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5708 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5652 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7100 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1450 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
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
Infotainment3 std · 5 opt
- Dual wireless charging padoptional
- Premium Plus — 19-speaker sound system
- Premium — 10-speaker sound system
- Uconnect 12-in. Radio
- Advanced Technology Groupoptional
- Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group)optional
- 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
Seating1 std · 1 opt
- 8-way power passenger seat
- 2nd-row heated seatsoptional
Interior0 std · 2 opt
- Digital rearview mirror with tow modeoptional
- Power-adjustable pedalsoptional
Exterior2 std · 4 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps
- 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
- Rain-sensing wipersoptional
Powertrain5 std · 4 opt
- 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, High Output (SST HO), eight-speed automatic transmission
- 3.92 axle ratio
- 33-gallon fuel tank
- 4x4
- Electronic on-demand transfer case
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmissionoptional
- Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive)optional
- Electronic-locking differentialoptional
- High-torque-capacity rear axle (included with 3.0L I6 HO)optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Active-level four-corner air suspension system (RHO includes Active Damping Suspension)
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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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 12 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.