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UPDATED 24/08/25 08:00am:We’ve up to date this text, which was initially printed on March 21, 2025, to incorporate pricing and specs for the brand new Ram 1500 Insurgent introduced earlier this week.
The Ram 1500 has swapped its Hemi V8 engine for a twin-turbo ‘Hurricane’ six-cylinder, with the closely up to date and better-equipped pickup as a consequence of arrive in Australia mid-year.
Ram unveiled its turbo-six 1500 in November 2023, and the Hurricane-powered pickup has lastly gone on sale in Australia, bringing not solely a brand new and stronger engine but in addition new tools.
Initially launched in two grades, costs begin from $141,950 earlier than on-road prices for the Ram 1500 Laramie Sport, and $159,950 earlier than on-roads for the 1500 Restricted.
The brand new off-road-oriented Insurgent, introduced in August, can be priced from $141,950 earlier than on-roads. It’s accessible in showrooms from September.
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Whereas which means the value of entry has risen by $22,000 over the earlier base 1500 Massive Horn, the Laramie Sport is not any costlier than it was with Hemi V8 energy, regardless of scoring extra options and a extra highly effective engine.
With 313kW and 635Nm, the twin-turbo 3.0-litre ‘Commonplace Output’ Hurricane engine below the bonnet of the Laramie Sport and Insurgent is 22kW and 79Nm up on the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 from the pre-update mannequin.
The 1500 Restricted is now $3000 dearer, nevertheless it’s now powered by the ‘Excessive Output’ model of the Hurricane engine, which produces 403kW and 707Nm.
Six-cylinder engines aren’t all that’s new within the 1500, with refreshed appears for the pickup, coming with it an influence tailgate that may be closed with a contact of a button.

Inside, the cabin has obtained a big replace, with the digital instrument cluster rising from 12 to 12.3 inches, the infotainment touchscreen now measuring 14.4 inches (up from 12 inches), and the passenger now getting their very own 10.25-inch display.
This display can enable passengers to attach their smartphones to it by way of a HDMI port and show movies, or they will use it to program locations into the navigation system that may be proven on the infotainment display.
After all, it’s lined in a privateness movie so the motive force can’t have a look at it.
Additionally new contained in the cabin are massaging entrance seats for the Restricted.

Deliveries of the Ram 1500 commenced mid-year.
Beforehand printed authorities approval paperwork present Hurricane-powered Massive Horn and Laramie variations have been permitted on the market in Australia, which signifies these may arrive later.
Ram Vehicles Australia has additionally confirmed the Insurgent’s extra hardcore RHO sibling is below analysis, and that it’s eager to carry the posh Tungsten Down Underneath.
Pricing
Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
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2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport | $141,950 (up $22,000 over Massive Horn, no change vs V8 Laramie Sport) |
2025 Ram 1500 Insurgent | $141,950 |
2025 Ram 1500 Restricted | $159,950 (up $3000 over V8 Restricted) |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
The brand new twin-turbocharged ‘Hurricane’ inline six is offered in two completely different tunes.

Specs | Laramie Sport, Insurgent | Restricted |
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Engine | ‘Commonplace Output’ 3.0L twin-turbo straight-6cyl | ‘Excessive Output’ 3.0L twin-turbo straight-6cyl |
Energy | 313kW | 403kW |
Torque | 635Nm | 707Nm |
Transmission | Eight-speed torque-converter automated | Eight-speed torque-converter automated |
Drive sort | Switchable four-wheel drive | Switchable four-wheel drive |
Gas sort | 91-octane common unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
Gas consumption | 10.7L/100km | 11.8L/100km |
Gas tank capability | 98L | 125L |
Dimensions
Only one wheelbase size is offered, at the very least at first, with a 5’7” (1702mm) tub. Payload is up 113kg on the pre-facelift V8-powered Laramie Sport and 81kg on the outdated Restricted.

Insurgent | Laramie Sport | Restricted | |
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Size | 5916mm | 5916mm | 5916mm |
Width (mirrors folded) | 2057mm | 2057mm | 2057mm |
Peak | 2006mm | 1971mm | 1972mm |
Wheelbase | 3672mm | 3672mm | 3672mm |
Tub width | 1295mm | 1270mm | 1270mm |
Tub depth | 543mm | 543mm | 543mm |
Braked towing capability | 3500kg with 50mm tow ball, 4500kg with 70mm tow ball | 3500kg with 50mm tow ball, 4500kg with 70mm tow ball | 3500kg with 50mm tow ball, 4200kg with 70mm tow ball |
Payload capability | 893kg | 863kg | 782kg |
Kerb weight | 2612kg | 2642kg | 2722kg |
Gross car mass | 3505kg | 3505kg | 3505kg |
Method angle | 20.9 levels | 20.2 levels | 20.4 levels* |
Departure angle | 22.2 levels | 21.7 levels | 20.4 levels* |
Breakover angle | 19.2 levels | 18.7 levels | 18.6 levels* |
* In normal air suspension mode
Servicing and Guarantee
All Ram autos offered in Australia are backed by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Ram Vehicles Australia doesn’t supply capped-price servicing.
Servicing is required each 12 months or 12,000km, whichever comes first.
Security
The Ram 1500 hasn’t been examined by ANCAP.

Commonplace security tools throughout the vary consists of:
- Entrance, front-side and curtain airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Junction help
- Pedestrian and bicycle owner detection
- Adaptive cruise management
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Evasive steering help
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep help
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing digital camera
- Tyre strain monitoring
The 1500 Restricted provides:
- Driver fatigue detection
- Evasive steering help
- Intersection help
- Visitors signal recognition
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Entrance parking sensors
Commonplace Tools
There are three variants within the Ram 1500 lineup, although extra are anticipated to observe.
The Ram 1500 Laramie Sport is fitted with:
- Commonplace Output Hurricane engine
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 275/55R20 tyres
- Full-size alloy spare
- Reflector LED headlights
- LED entrance fog lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Panoramic sunroof
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- Energy tailgate with one-touch shut operate
- Energy sliding rear window
- Rear privateness glass
- Lockable, drainable and illuminated RamBox storage compartments
- Spray-in tub liner
- Digital parking brake
- Trailer brake controller
- Computerized reducing and retracting aspect steps
- 5 drive modes (Auto, Sport, Tow, Snow, Off-Street)
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.4-inch infotainment display
- 10.25-inch entrance passenger infotainment touchscreen
- Wired and wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Twin wi-fi smartphone chargers
- 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- 5 x USB-C shops
- 1 x HDMI port
- Energy-adjustable pedals
- Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
- Energy-adjustable entrance seats
- 8-way adjustment
- Driver’s reminiscence
- 2-way energy lumbar
- Heating
- Air flow
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Second-row in-floor storage bins with detachable liners
- Twin-zone local weather management
The Insurgent provides:
- 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels
- 32-inch Falken Wildpeak 275/65/18 all-terrain tyres
- Bilstein off-road dampers
- Underbody skid plates
- Distinctive grille
- Insurgent decals
- Powder-coated entrance and rear metal bumpers
- Pink and black inside
It misses out on RamBox cargo items, energy aspect steps, fold-down rear centre console and ventilated entrance seats.
Over the Laramie Sport, the Restricted provides:
- Excessive Output Hurricane engine
- 22-inch alloy wheels
- Air suspension with three modes (Regular, Aero and Off-Street)
- Projector LED headlights and tail-lights with unlock animation
- Daytime operating lights
- Proximity lighting with Ram brand projection
- Massaging entrance seats
- Ventilated outboard rear seats
- Digital rear-view mirror
Colors
All exterior finishes bar Vibrant White price an extra $950.

- Vibrant White
- Billet Silver (excludes Insurgent)
- Delmonico Pink (excludes Insurgent)
- Diamond Black (excludes Insurgent)
- Flame Pink (Insurgent solely)
- Hydro Blue (Insurgent solely)
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