Ram 1500 Trims Explained
The 2026 Ram 1500 lineup offers one of the widest trim ranges in the half-ton pickup segment. Whether you need a dependable work truck, a capable off-road pickup, or a premium daily driver, there’s a Ram 1500 trim designed to match your needs.
Below is a clear breakdown of the 2026 Ram 1500 trims available in Canada and what each one is best suited for.
Ram 1500 Tradesman 4x4
The Tradesman is the most work-focused Ram 1500 trim, built for durability, capability, and value. However, it is still full of advanced safety features and must have convenience features.
Best for: Contractors, fleets, and drivers who need a no-nonsense work truck.
Key highlights:
- Practical, easy-to-clean interior with Vinyl 40/20/40 Bench Seat
- 8.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone & Audio
- LED High/Low Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps w/High Beam Control,
- Electric Shift On The Fly Transfer Case so you can engage the 4x4 system as you drive and only when you feel you need it.
- Great Safety Features like Active Lane Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Full Speed Collision Warning, Advanced Brake Assist, Pedestrian Emergency Braking, Front/Rear Park Sensors, Backup Camera, Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, and more!
The Tradesman is ideal if your priority is getting the job done efficiently.
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Ram 1500 Express 4x4
The Express builds on the Tradesman with a more comfortable interior and sporty looking exterior.
Best for: Driver's that want the look of a Sport without paying for extra upgrades.Â
Key highlights:
- Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat with Center Seat Cushion Storage
- Body Colour Bumpers and Grille Surround
- 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels, Front LED Fog Lamps, Rear Power Sliding Window
- Available Black Express Package with Sport Performance Hood, Black Badging, Black Grille, Black 20" Wheels, Black Tubular Side Steps, and Upgraded Interior with Black Cloth Bucket Seats, 7" Gauge Cluster, Full Length Center Console, and more!
The Express is ideal if your priority is getting the job while looking good doing it!
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Ram 1500 Warlock 4x4
The Warlock builds on the Tradesman with a more comfortable interior and features to make it more capable off-road.Â
Best for: Driver's that want to have a truck that is capable on all-terrains.
Key highlights:
- Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat with Center Seat Cushion Storage and All-Weather Mats
- E-Locker Rear Axle, All-Terrain Tires with 18" Black Alloy Wheels
- Performance Tuned Shocks, and Raised Ride Height for Increased Ground Clearance
- Skid Plates, Front Tow Hooks, Full Size Spare Tire, Black Dual Exhaust, and more!
The Warlock is ideal if your priority is being able to go off-road!
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Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4
The Big Horn adds comfort, technology, and styling upgrades while maintaining strong capability.
Best for: Drivers who want a work-ready truck with everyday comfort.
Key highlights:
- Upgraded interior materials with Cloth Bucket Seats, Full Length Floor Console
- Bright Exterior Features like 18" Alloy Wheels, Bright Bumpers, Bright Headlamp Bezels, Bright Ram Grille Badge, and Bright Premium Power Mirrors with Auto Power Folding, Auto Dimming, Memory Setting, Courtesy Lamps, and Turn Signals
- Electric Shift On Demand Transfer Case - this is our On Demand 4x4 System, which doesn't require driver intervention - it will engage the 4x4 system when it senses slippery road conditions.
Popular Options:
- Available Level 1 Group will add Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Power Driver Seat, 115V Power Outlet, Body Colour Fender Flares, and more!
- Available Level 2 Group will add the 12" Touchscreen with Navigation, &" Customizable In Cluster Display, 9 Alpine Speakers with Subwoofer, Wireless Phone Charging Pad, Configurable Drive Modes, 20" Chrome Clad Wheels, Remote Tailgate Release, Security Alarm, and more!
Big Horn strikes a great balance between work and daily driving.
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Ram 1500 Sport 4x4
The Sport trim focuses on bold styling and a more refined interior, making it one of the most popular trims in Canada.
Best for: Drivers who want capability with a sportier, more upscale look.
Key highlights:
- Exterior Features such as Body-Colour Bumpers, Black Grille with Body Colour Surrounds, Black Badges, 20" Black Alloy Wheels, Black Headlamp Bezels, and Body Colour Door Handles. As well as Remote Proximity Entry, Remote Tailgate Release, and Pickup Box Lighting.
- Upgraded Interior with 12" Touchscreen with Navigation, 12" Colour In Cluster Display, 9 Alpine Speakers with Subwoofer, Heated Seats & Steering Wheel, Power 8 Way Driver Seat, Power Pedals, A/C w/Dual Zone Auto Temp Control, 115V Power Outlet
- Enhanced Safety Features like 360 Surround View Camera, Active Driving Assist System, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Assist System, Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, Configurable Drive Modes, and more!
Popular Options:
- Available Level 1 Group gives you Leather Seats, Ventilated Seats, Second Row Heated Seats, 14.4" Touchscreen, 19 Speaker Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System, Front Passenger Display, Dual Wireless Charging Pads, Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers, Power Tailgate, and Driver Seat/Power Pedals/Exterior Mirrors with Memory.
The Sport is perfect if you want a truck that looks great and drives comfortably every day.
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Ram 1500 Rebel 4x4
The Rebel is built for drivers who want off-road capability straight from the factory.
Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts and off-road adventurers.
Key highlights:
- Off-Road focused features like Front/Rear Performance Tuned Shocks, E-Locker Rear Axle, Configurable Drive Modes, Skid Plates, 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio, and Raised Ride Height.
- Aggressive appearance with Sport Performance Hood, Off-Road Fender Flares, Black Dual Exhaust, Black Badging, Black Headlamp/Taillamp Bezels, Black Grille, Black Front/Rear Bumper, and Tow Hooks.
- Unique Rebel Cloth/Vinyl Front Bucket Seats, Heated Seats & Steering Wheel, 12" Touchscreen w/Navigation, Alpine Speakers with Subwoofer, and more!
The Rebel is ideal for trails, cottage roads, and challenging terrain.
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Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4
The Laramie blends strong truck capability with premium comfort and technology.
Best for: Drivers who want luxury features without going fully top-tier.
Key highlights:
- Upgraded interior with Leather Faced Bucket Seats with Front Ventilated and Heated Seats, Heated Second Row Seats, Power 8 Way Driver and Passenger Seats, and Rear 60/40 Reclining Seat.
- 20" Premium Painted/Polished Wheels, Body Colour Fender Flares, Body Colour Door/Tailgate Handles, Bright Premium Power Mirrors, Bright Grille, Dual Exhaust with Bright Tips.
- 12" Touchscreen with Navigation, 9 Alpine Speakers with Subwoofer, and more!
Laramie offers a refined experience that still feels like a true truck.
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Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 4x4
The Limited Longhorn adds western-inspired luxury and unique interior details.
Best for: Buyers who want premium materials with a distinctive design.
Key highlights:
- Unique leather and trim finishes
- Premium interior craftsmanship
- Advanced comfort and technology features
- Available 4×4
This trim combines luxury and character in a full-size pickup.
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Ram 1500 Limited and Longhorn 4x4
The Limited is the most luxurious Ram 1500 trim, delivering top-level comfort, technology, and refinement. And the Longhorn has all of the same features just with a more Cowboy/Western vibe.
Best for: Drivers who want the most premium Ram 1500 available.
Key highlights:
- 3.0L Hurricane Twin Turbo High Output is standard with 540 HP and 521 LB-FT of Toque
- Premium Quilted Leather Bucket Seats with Massaging Seats, Second Row Ventilated and Heated Seats
- 19 Harman/Kardon Speaker System, Dual Wireless Charging Pads, Ambient LED Lighting
- Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps, LED Taillamps, Exterior Front Lighting Animation
- Smooth, quiet ride quality with 4 Corner Air Suspension, Active Driving Assist System
- Power Deployable Running Boards, Power Tailgate, Spray Bedliner
- Longhorn changes the interior with Brown Leather Seats, Unique Longhorn Instrument Cluster, and Lighter Wood Accents
Popular Options:
- Available Level A Group upgrades to the 14.4" Touchscreen, Head-Up Display, RamBox Cargo Management System, Hands-Free Driving Assist, Evasive Steer Assist, Surround View Camera, Traffic Sign Recognition, Drowsy Driver Detection, and more!
- Available Night Edition gives you the Sport Performance Hood, 22" Wheels with Pirelli All-Season Tires, Black Dual Exhaust Tips, Black Exterior Badging, Headlamp Bezels, Black Grille, Black Mirror Caps, and more!
The Limited turns the Ram 1500 into a luxury vehicle with truck capability.
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Ram 1500 Tungsten 4x4
The Tungsten is in a class of it's own. Even though it carries the Ram 1500 badge, it's next level luxury that has standard all of the features that come with the Limited and most of what would be optional.
Best for: Drivers who want the most luxurious pickup in the market.
Key highlights:
- Premium Leather Massaging/Ventilated/Heated Seats, Power 20 Way Driver/Passenger Seats with Power 4 Way Head Restraints.
- Panoramic Power Sunroof, Suede Headliner, Jeweled Rotary Shifter, Premium Wrapped Assist Handles
- 14.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, 23 Speaker KLIPSCH Sound System, Head-Up Display, 12" Colour In Cluster Display, Dual Wireless Charging Pads, Active Noise Control System, and Front Passenger Interactive Display
- Exterior features like 22" Wheels, RamBox, Power Running Boards, Power Tailgate,
- Active Level 4 Corner Air Suspension, Active Lane Management, Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, and so much more!
Winner of the Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX Award!
The Tungsten turns the Ram 1500 into the most luxurious pickup you've ever seen!
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Ram 1500 RHO 4x4
The RHO is the most capable off-road and highest performance truck Ram offers.
Best for: Drivers who want to drive fast on all terrains
Key highlights:
- Electronic Full-Time 4WD Mode, Adaptive Damping Suspension, High Performance Brakes, Front/Rear Active Performance Shocks, E-Locker Rear Axle, High Output Engine Controller, Raised Ride Height, Configurable Drive Modes
- Unique Exterior with 18" Polished Aluminum Wheels, Blackout Hood Decal, Black Badging, Black Exhaust Tips, Black Powder Coated Front Bumper, Off-Road Fender Flares, and Performance Hood
- 12" Touchscreen with Navigation, 12" Colour In Cluster Display, Wireless Charging pad, Performance Pages, and Performance Shift Indicator
- Premium Leather Bucket Seats w/Suede, Heated Seats, and Heated Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
Popular Options:
- Available Level 1 Group gives you the 14.4" Touchscreen, Front Passenger Display, 19 Harman/Kardon Speakers, Dual Wireless Charging Pads, Head-Up Display, Massaging/Ventilated Front Seats, Heated/Ventilated Second Row Seats, Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, Surround View Camera, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Assist, and more!
The RHO turns the Ram 1500 into a very mean driving machine!
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Which 2026 Ram 1500 Trim Is Right for You?
- Work & value: Tradesman
- Work + comfort: Big Horn
- Sporty daily driver: Sport
- Off-road capability: Rebel
- Premium comfort: Laramie
- Distinctive luxury: Limited Longhorn
- Top-tier luxury: Tungsten
- Most Aggressive Looks and Superior Off-Road Performance: RHO
No matter the trim, every 2026 Ram 1500 delivers capability, comfort, and confidence.
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