2019 RAM 2500

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$33,395 - $65,700
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive towing and payload capabilities

Large size affects city maneuverability

Fully redesigned for 2019

Comfortable seats and ride quality

High-tech safety features are expensive

Powerful V8 engine

Specs & Features

$40,050

price

370 hp @ 2800 rpm

horsepower

429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2019 RAM 2500 Regular Cab competes with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab, the GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab, and the Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP $33,395 gets you a 6.4L V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $40,545, this single powertrain is found in all 2 trims. This engine produces 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8.3 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The 2019 RAM 2500 Regular Cab offers a single 8’2” cab with a payload capacity of 6,600 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 17,130 pounds.

Buying Advice

The 2019 RAM 2500 Regular Cab comes fully redesigned with some major upgrades. There are two trims available and we recommend getting the more feature-rich Big Horn/Lone Star trim.

Trims

    Tradesman
    $33,395 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Big Horn
    $37,645 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Lone Star
    $37,645 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Laramie
    $49,100 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Power Wagon
    $52,900 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 410 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Longhorn
    $56,300 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -
    Limited
    $61,000 onwards
    • Engine: 6.4L 8cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 370 hp @ 2800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 110 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

Compare to similar cars

Price

$49,050- $67,985

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.42

Horsepower

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

Capacity

8

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$33,150- $80,440

Gasoline

7.99

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

430 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

3

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$24,095- $34,850

Gasoline

7.55

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$32,990- $65,410

Gasoline

8.74

390 hp @ 5800 rpm

394 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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$22,840- $40,015

Gasoline

6.67

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

174 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$37,600- $59,000

Gasoline

8.61

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

3

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$34,845- $67,050

Gasoline

7.82

410 hp @ 5600 rpm

429 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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$29,600- $58,300

Gasoline

7.75

285 hp @ 5300 rpm

305 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

3

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$22,500- $32,100

Gasoline

6.93

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$38,200- $59,800

Gasoline

9.07

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

6

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2019 RAM 2500 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2019 RAM 2500

    Ranked #13

    9 sec-110 mph
    5.9 sec--
    6.1 sec14.8 sec110 mph
    6.6 sec15.4 sec115 mph
    6.8 sec14.8 sec110 mph
    7.1 sec15.5 sec-

    2019 RAM 2500 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2019 RAM 2500

      Ranked #7

      ---32 gal.-
      29 mpg41 mpg34 mpg14.5 gal.420.5/594.5 mi.
      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.481/647.5 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg16.5 gal.346.5/528 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.

      2019 RAM 2500 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2019 RAM 2500

        Ranked #2

        232 in.79.4 in.78 in.13 in.140 in.
        248.9 in.80.51 in.77.87 in.9.5 in.158.1 in.

        2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD

        Ranked #1

        248.9 in.96 in.77.6 in.-158.1 in.
        2019 RAM 3500

        Ranked #2

        232 in.83.5 in.77.8 in.11.2 in.140.2 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.8 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        231.8 in.80 in.77.9 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.

        2019 RAM 2500 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2019 RAM 2500

          Ranked #7

          -85 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          7.2 cu.ft.145.7 cu.ft.108.9 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-216.2 cu.ft.
          89.1 cu.ft.-89.1 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.

          2019 RAM 2500 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2019 RAM 2500

            Ranked #1

            74.7 cu.ft.-74.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            89.1 cu.ft.89.1 cu.ft.89.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2019 RAM 3500

            Ranked #3

            64.4 cu.ft.-64.4 cu.ft.98 ft.
            76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            49.6 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2019 RAM 2500 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2019 RAM 2500

              Ranked #3

              19780 lbs.14900 lbs.4050 lbs.5953 lbs.
              2019 RAM 3500

              Ranked #1

              26990 lbs.14810 lbs.4660 lbs.6037 lbs.
              21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4080 lbs.5909 lbs.
              18500 lbs.-4270 lbs.5683 lbs.
              14400 lbs.14400 lbs.3276 lbs.6009 lbs.
              12710 lbs.-2918 lbs.5682 lbs.

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