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Your vehicleHome›Ram›1500›2027› Express
2027 Ram 1500

Express 4X2

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What the Express adds over the Tradesman

Standard here, not on the base trim: Body-color Bumper — Front/rear bumpers painted body color, Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Group

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 clearance8.3 in
Overall height77.5 in
Overall length228.4 in
Overall width81.2 in
Wheelbase140.6 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3604 cc
Fuel injection systemSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Engine type (full description)3.6-liter Pentastar V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic
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 headroom39.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom40.9 in
Third-row legroom35.3 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)45.1 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

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety5 std · 2 opt

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
  • Integrated electronic controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailertow Group) optional
  • Active Lane Management (ALM) system
  • Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection
  • ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop

Infotainment2 std · 3 opt

  • Base — six-speaker
  • Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls optional
  • Uconnect 12-in. Radio optional
  • Wireless charging pad optional

Convenience0 std · 2 opt

  • Bed Utility Group optional
  • 120V 2kW on-board power (Pentastar V6 only) optional

Seating0 std · 3 opt

  • 8-way power driver seat optional
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel optional
  • 2-way power driver lumbar optional

Interior1 std · 2 opt

  • Heated front seats and steering wheel optional
  • Tradesman Level 1 Equipment Group
  • LED bed lighting optional

Exterior2 std · 6 opt

  • Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps optional
  • Body-color Bumper — Front/rear bumpers painted body color
  • Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase
  • Black Express Edition package 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 Pentastar® V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission
  • 4x2
  • Electronic part-time transfer case
  • 3.0-liter Hurricane I6 twin-turbo, Standard Output, eight-speed automatic transmission optional

Cargo0 std · 3 opt

  • Trailer-tow Group optional
  • Bed Utility Group optional
  • Towing Technology Group optional

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

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 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 2027 Ram 1500 Express add over the Tradesman?

Against the Tradesman, 2 features become standard that the Tradesman does not. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.