Highlights
• Hurricane hits New Zealand with twin-turbo six-cylinder power for all-new Ram 1500
• Two models – Laramie Sport and Limited – due in showrooms next month
• Both variants are more powerful and economical than previous Ram 1500 Hemi V8
• Biggest infotainment screen in the class, plus one for the front passenger
• Massaging seats on flagship Limited, new power tailgate on both models
• Panoramic sunroof, 19-speaker audio, retractable side steps standard on both models
The Ram 1500 – New Zealand’s top-selling US pick-up for the past nine years in a row – has been given a power boost with the arrival of twin-turbo in-line six-cylinder power in the form of the new generation ‘Hurricane’ engine series.
The All-new Ram 1500 brings arrives in New Zealand with new front facias and grilles, a new class leading 14.4-inch infotainment screen – plus a personal interactive 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen for the front seat passenger, which is covered with privacy film so the display cannot be viewed by the driver.
Both models come with a power-operated tailgate which can be opened or closed at the press of a button on the key fob or closed with a prompt by hand.
The list of standard safety equipment has been supplemented with intersection collision avoidance, drowsy driver detection, and evasive steering assistance.
Ram says the new model is “taking luxury to a new level”, as the flagship Limited comes with massaging seats for the first time (for the driver and front passenger) with five settings and three speeds to make long journeys even more comfortable.
There are initially two models in the All-new Ram 1500 line-up – the Laramie Sport and the flagship model, the Limited. The Ram 1500 Laramie Sport is powered by the Standard Output (SO) version of the new-generation twin-turbo in-line 3.0-litre six-cylinder Hurricane engine.
With outputs of 313kW and 635Nm, the SO Hurricane has 7.6 per cent more power and 14.2 per cent more torque than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 (291kW and 556Nm).
The Ram 1500 Limited is powered by the High Output (HO) version of the new-generation twin-turbo in-line 3.0-litre six-cylinder Hurricane engine.
With outputs of 403kW and 707Nm the HO Hurricane has 38.5 per cent more power and 27.2 per cent more torque than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 (291kW and 556Nm).
“While the iconic 5.7-litre Hemi V8 has won fans all over New Zealand with its iconic sound, the all new Ram 1500 with the Hurricane engine brings more power, torque and performance to the Ram Trucks line-up” said Todd Groves, the General Sales Manager of Ram Trucks New Zealand.
“With 90% of the torque available from just 2,350rpm it also brings a smoother and more refined drive than we have ever experienced before, along with a whole host of new and enhanced upgrades both outside and in. We are looking forward to delivering our first customer sold vehicles next month.”
2025 RAM – PRICING
All New Ram 1500 Laramie Sport: $164,990 plus on-road costs.
Twin-turbo in-line 3.0-litre six-cylinder Hurricane engine (Standard Output) 313kW and 635Nm Eight-speed automatic.
All-wheel-drive or two-wheel-drive
All New Ram 1500 Limited: $185,990 plus on-road costs.
Twin-turbo in-line 3.0-litre six-cylinder Hurricane engine (High Output) 403kW and 707Nm Eight-speed automatic.
All-wheel-drive or two-wheel-drive
Air-suspension with three modes (normal, aero and off-road).
Four colour options: Bright White, Billet Silver, Delmonico Red, Diamond Black
2024 RAM – TECH
More about the 10.25-inch front seat passenger screen:
The front seat passenger can connect their phone via Bluetooth to access music controls using the 10.25-inch screen rather than their handheld device.
With a USB-C to HMDI cable, the 10.25-inch screen can mirror a smartphone screen and enable the front seat passenger to watch movies and video clips.
In co-pilot mode, the front seat passenger can access the vehicle’s embedded navigation system via the 10.25-inch screen to search for destinations or add stopovers – then, at the press of a button, transfer the route to the main 14.4-inch infotainment screen so the driver can view instructions.
The front seat passenger can access the camera view at any time on the 10.25-inch display – unless the main 14.4-inch infotainment screen is in camera mode, or the vehicle is in reverse.
The 10.25-inch touchscreen is covered with a privacy film so the display cannot be viewed from the driver’s point of view.
