2022 Ram 2500

　　

2022 Ram 2500 Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　The 2022 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is ready to serve when you need more payload and towing capacity than a light-duty Ram 1500 can deliver but you don't need the whole enchilada supplied by the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty. The Ram 2500 can handle up to 4,010 pounds of payload and offers 20,000 pounds of trailer towing capacity when properly equipped. There's also the Ram 2500 Power Wagon, which comes with a variety of modifications that considerably enhance its off-road capabilities.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　Not Available  for 2500 Tradesman

　　2500 Tradesman

　　Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $42,775 MSRPTradesman 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $45,705 MSRPTradesman 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $46,395 MSRPTradesman 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $46,595 MSRPTradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $49,325 MSRPTradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $49,525 MSRPLone Star 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $46,795 MSRPLone Star 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $49,725 MSRPLone Star 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $51,325 MSRPLone Star 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $51,525 MSRPLone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $54,255 MSRPLone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $54,455 MSRPLone Star 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $55,770 MSRPBig Horn 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $46,795 MSRPBig Horn 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $49,725 MSRPBig Horn 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $51,325 MSRPBig Horn 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $51,525 MSRPBig Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $54,255 MSRPBig Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $54,455 MSRPBig Horn 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $55,770 MSRPLaramie 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $58,275 MSRPLaramie 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $58,475 MSRPLaramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $61,200 MSRPLaramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $61,405 MSRPLaramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $62,715 MSRPPower Wagon 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $62,615 MSRPLonghorn 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $65,945 MSRPLonghorn 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $66,045 MSRPLonghorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $68,875 MSRPLonghorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $69,075 MSRPLonghorn 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $70,390 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $70,610 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $70,915 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $73,540 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $73,840 MSRPLimited 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A) - $75,355 MSRP

　　vs

　　$233/mo

　　Avg. Large Truck

　　Naturally, Chevrolet, Ford and GMC also field trucks in this segment, and the Ram sits smack dab in the middle of them when it comes to capability. What this means is you can choose the truck you like the most, confident that it will get the job done. And there is plenty to like about the Ram 2500. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for more opinions and analysis of the 2022 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the 2500 drive? For such a massive rig, the Ram 2500 accelerates, handles and stops reasonably well. Full-throttle acceleration is gradual but totally adequate. Our 4WD test truck needed 8.3 seconds to cover 0-60 mph at the zzdcar test track, which is respectable for the segment. A simulated-panic stop from 60 mph took 140 feet — which is also an average distance for a heavy-duty truck.

　　Around corners, the steering feels appropriately light, but the handling limits are low. If you ignore the 2500's size, it's actually pretty drivable in the city. For off-road use, the available Power Wagon model has some serious off-road capability that most other heavy-duty trucks don't offer.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the 2500? Both the front and back seats of the Ram 2500 are extremely comfortable. The seats are well padded and well bolstered, and they have lots of adjustments. Soft-touch surfaces are nice for hands and elbows. And the ride on the highway is as good as you can expect in a 2500 — which is to say bumpy but not disturbing.

　　Climate control is operated via touchscreen and some button controls, but the touchscreen functions are hard to find. With the optional diesel powertrain, there's a lot of vibration coming up through the pedals and steering wheel as well as a constant drone on the highway — that's not completely unheard of for the class but still annoying.

　　Continue reading zzdcar Expert Rating below