Body Styles

The Ram 2500 was offered in Regular Cab, Crew Cab, and Mega Cab configurations, with 6’4” or 8’ beds. The truck’s design featured a bold forward-canted grille, signature crosshair (and later “RAM”-lettered) fascia, sculpted fenders, and a high beltline. Higher trims like Laramie Longhorn and Limited featured chrome bumpers, LED lighting, premium two-tone paint schemes, and distinctive badging. Power Wagon models (available only with the 6.4L HEMI) included off-road upgrades like a factory winch, locking front and rear differentials, disconnecting sway bar, and aggressive graphics.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

“Ram” evokes strength and power, while “2500” denotes its three-quarter-ton heavy-duty classification. This model was part of Ram’s split from Dodge in 2009, which rebranded Ram as its own division focused entirely on pickups and commercial vehicles. The naming underscores the vehicle’s workhorse mission and heavy-duty credentials.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The Ram 2500 was available in a wide range of exterior colors: Bright White, Brilliant Black Crystal, Delmonico Red, Granite Crystal, Blue Streak, Flame Red, Pearl White, and Maximum Steel Metallic. Trims like Laramie Longhorn introduced unique two-tone finishes with metallic gold or silver lower panels. The Power Wagon received exclusive decals, body-colored or blackout grilles, and higher clearance bumpers.

Interior trims ranged from utilitarian vinyl and durable cloth in Tradesman and SLT to premium leather and real wood in Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited trims. Mega Cab variants delivered immense rear-seat legroom and underseat storage. Uconnect infotainment with a 5-inch or 8.4-inch touchscreen, digital gauge clusters, woodgrain accents, and Alpine premium audio gave top trims luxury-grade comfort.

Wheel options ranged from 17-inch steel on work trims to 18- or 20-inch aluminum wheels on higher trims. Power Wagon and off-road packages introduced black alloys with all-terrain tires and beadlock-capable designs, adding trail-ready toughness.

Top Expensive Options

• 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine: $9,300
• Aisin Heavy-Duty 6-Speed Automatic Transmission: $2,695
• Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension System: $1,595
• Laramie Longhorn Package (Leather, Nav, Chrome, Wood): $4,200
• Power Wagon Package (Winch, Lockers, Off-Road Suspension): $8,100
• 8.4-Inch Uconnect with Navigation and Alpine Audio: $1,095
• Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory: $795
• Rear View Camera with Trailer Assist: $495
• Spray-In Bedliner with LED Cargo Lighting: $545
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller and Tow Mirrors: $495

vs Competitors

The Ram 2500 went head-to-head with the Ford F-250 Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, and GMC Sierra 2500HD. The 6.7L Cummins offered more torque than GM's Duramax (up to 1,220 Nm) and better long-term reliability than Ford’s earlier Power Stroke diesels. Ram’s rear coil-spring suspension set it apart in terms of ride quality, particularly when unloaded—an advantage over the harsher-riding F-250 and Silverado HD.

In luxury trims, the Ram 2500 arguably offered the most premium cabin of the HD segment, while Power Wagon stood out as the only factory off-road HD truck with a winch and front/rear lockers. Though Ram’s max towing was slightly lower than Ford’s, its daily livability, technology, and drivetrain options kept it firmly competitive.

Fun Fact

The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is the only production heavy-duty truck to come standard with a factory-installed WARN winch, front and rear locking differentials, and electronic sway bar disconnect, making it the most off-road-capable HD pickup of its time.