2024 Ram 2500 Diesel

　　2024 Ram 2500 Review

　　byKurt NiebuhrSenior Vehicle Test Editor

　　Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of zzdcar' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.

　　6/12/2023

　　

What You Need to Know

No major changes expectedPart of the fifth Ram 2500 generation introduced for 2019

　　What is the Ram 2500?

　　Massive in both size and capability, the Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup offers more grunt and, well, more of everything than its smaller but still capable 1500 sibling. Available with your choice of a 6.4-liter gasoline burning V8 or a powerful 6.7-liter inline six-cylinder diesel, the Ram 2500 can be had in two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive configuration. The latter offers as options a rugged low-speed transfer case and locking differentials for serious off-road work.

　　Customization is the name of the game with the Ram 2500, and with its multitude of trim levels, and optional equipment, the 2500 can be dressed up with copious amounts of leather and wood trim, or dressed down to work its whole life on a 1,000-acre ranch. Most notably for 2023, Ram introduced the Rebel trim to the 2500 lineup. Bridging the gap between the standard truck and the ultra-rugged Power Wagon, the Rebel offered the option of the diesel powertrain with its serious off-road hardware — something not available in the Power Wagon.

　　We don't foresee the Ram 2500 getting anything in the way of major upgrades to either styling or its powertrain options for 2024, but that doesn't mean it's likely to lose much, if any, ground to the Ford F-250 or Chevrolet 2500. All three of these trucks offer far more payload and towing capability than most buyers will ever need and can each be optioned out to suit a multitude of requirements.

　　zzdcar says

　　Even if the Ram 2500 rolls unchanged into 2024, it's a highly capable, versatile and formidable truck. Whether you're towing a boat or managing a ranch, there's a Ram 2500 for the job.

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Ram 2500 Lone Star 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) 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 Lone Star

　　2500 Lone Star

　　Lone Star 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $64,995 MSRPLone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $69,725 MSRPBig Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $69,725 MSRPLaramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $79,405 MSRPLimited Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $85,510 MSRPLimited Longhorn 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $87,025 MSRPLimited Longhorn Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $85,710 MSRPLimited Fleet 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $89,355 MSRPLimited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) (Most Popular) - $89,405 MSRPLimited 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A) - $90,920 MSRP

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