2021 RAM 2500

The 2021 RAM 1500 Regular Cab is available in two trim options namely the Tradesman and Big Horn. The Tradesman is the base trim and offers features that are most necessary for doing heavy-duty tasks and creature comforts take a back seat. The Big Horn gets some added comfort features over the base trim and is a more balanced trim. 

Which trim should you buy?

We believe that the Big Horn trim makes more sense as it gets some aesthetic changes like exterior chrome trim and better interior features like cloth upholstery, illuminated beverage holders, illuminated vanity mirrors, cargo box light, etc. make it a better deal. Also, you get access to many optional features like LED reflector headlights, glove box lamp, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, tinted acoustic windshield glass, heated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable seats and the list goes on. 

All the trucks are fuel-guzzling monsters and they can’t be expected to offer decent fuel efficiency. They are equipped with V-8 engines and offer higher output figures, owing to which they deliver lower fuel economy. The RAM 2500 Regular Cab offers about 12 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg in combined driving conditions. With a fuel tank capacity of 32 gallons, it can travel up to 384 miles in the city, 576 miles on the highway, and 480 miles in mixed conditions. 

*As reported by users

The F-250 offers slightly better fuel efficiency than the competition and is equipped with a 34-gallon fuel tank. It offers a class-leading range of 527 miles, on a full tank of gas in mixed conditions. The GM twins are not much behind and despite a lower fuel efficiency of just 14 mpg in combined driving conditions, they offer about 504 miles of range on a full tank of gas. 

The interiors of the RAM 2500 are well laid out and ergonomically designed. The dashboard is modern and feels good to touch too. The vertical a/c vents with a multimedia touch screen in the center look very car-like. However, if you need a premium touch and better upholstery, you need to opt for the Big Horn trim only. It gets you seats with premium cloth upholstery and they are comfortable as well. They offer good support and are bolstered well too.

Both the trims can seat up to three passengers with the headroom and legroom being decent as per regular cab standards. You can opt for the Heated Seats and Wheel Group package for features like heated seats and heated steering wheel wrapped in leather as well. The Tradesman trim is focussed mainly on the commercial segment and misses out on some available creature comforts.

All the regular cabs come in the long bed version and offer more cargo capacity than you would expect. The GM twins blow away the competition with their class-leading 83.5 cargo capacity. The F-250 comes second with its 78.5 cu-ft of space and the RAM 2500 comes with a lesser 74.7 cu-ft of cargo capacity. Some of the standout interior features of the RAM 2500 are:

• Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
• 4-Way Manual Adjustable Driver Seat
• Optional heated front seats
• Manual air conditioning 
• Optional dual-zone climate control
• Speed sensitive door locks 
• Cluster 3.5" TFT B&W Display 

What’s in the 2021 RAM 2500 Regular Cab to keep you entertained?

The 2021 RAM 2500 is equipped with a pretty basic and easy-to-use infotainment system. The system is based on Uconnect 3.0 and comes with a 5.0-inch touchscreen display. The list of standard features includes AUX input jack, GPS antenna input, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, and USB port. For music, it gets a 4/6 speaker system as standard depending on the trim you select. 

You also get many optional features like a bigger 8.4-inch or 12.0-inch multimedia display with navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, steering mounted controls, SiriusXM satellite radio services, 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, HD radio, premium 7-speaker audio system, and some more. The Regular Cab is mainly focused on commercial use and despite that, it gets a long list of available infotainment features which were previously unheard of, in a work truck. Some of the standout infotainment features of the RAM 2500 are:

• Uconnect 3 with 5-Inch Display
• Media Hub-2 USB, Full Funct, Aux
• Integrated Voice Command
• 4/6 speaker audio system 
• Optional 8.4-inch or 12.0-inch multimedia display
• Optional 7-speaker premium audio system 
• Optional SiriusXM satellite radio 
• Optional Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 

The 2021 RAM 2500 model is distinctively RAM from any angle you look at it. The front fascia imbibes a huge, bold grille along with RAM lettering and a quad halogen headlight setup looks badass. You cannot mistake it for any other trucks. The fog lights are embedded in the lower front fascia The side profile is of a regular cab truck and no aggressive character lines can be seen. The rear profile includes a long cargo bed and two vertical tail lights with power -assisted opening and closing tailgate. 

The RAM 2500 gets a higher ground clearance than its rivals and it adds to better off-road capability. It also sits on a shorter wheelbase as compared to the rivals, leading to lesser legroom than the rivals. However, the turning radius is less for a truck of its size. The GM twins sit on a slightly longer wheelbase and are bulkier as well, leading to their lower fuel efficiency figures. The F-250 gets a lower ground clearance of just 10.2-inches which is the least in the segment. Some of the standout exterior features of the RAM 2500 are:

• Chrome headlamp bezel
• Quad halogen headlamps
• Power locking liftgate
• Automatic headlights 
• Power Black Trailer-Tow Mirrors
• Black grille with chrome surround

The frame of the 2021 RAM 2500 is made from high tensile strength steel and it provides protection against high energy impacts. The NHTSA has given it a 4-star safety rating in a rollover test. Besides a strong structure, the RAM 2500 is equipped with some active and passive safety features like hill start assist, trailer sway damping, forward collision warning, rearview camera, trailer brake controller, etc, to make your ride safer and ensure your peace of mind. The optional Safety Group Package adds some more modern and latest active safety technologies to your drive. Some of the standout safety features of the 2021 RAM 2500 are:

• Electronic roll mitigation
• Hill-start assist
• ParkView rear backup camera
• Tire Pressure Monitoring system 
• Trailer sway damping 
• Forward collision warning 
• Trailer brake controller
• Security alarm 

2021 RAM 2500 Regular Cab V/S 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab 

The 2021 RAM 2500 offers better performance and towing capacity as compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The Silverado offers a better-looking interior and is spacious as well. It is also equipped with a larger capacity fuel tank, giving it a better range than the RAM 2500. The list of safety features is more or less the same in both trucks. The Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab offers better cargo capacity than the RAM 2500. 

2021 RAM 2500 Regular Cab V/S 2021 Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular Cab

The RAM 2500 offers better performance and towing capacity than the Ford F-250 as well. It also gets a higher ground clearance than the F-250, making it more off-road capable than it. The F-250 offers slightly better fuel economy than the RAM 2500 and a larger fuel tank, offering a better range than the RAM 2500. The braking performance of the F-250 is underwhelming and the RAM 2500 shines in it, with less stopping distance than the F-250. 

2021 RAM 2500 Regular Cab V/S GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab

The GMC truck is based on the same platform as that of the Silverado 2500HD. So, it offers better fuel tank capacity and despite less fuel economy, it provides a better range. The RAM 2500 provides better performance and better off-road capability than the Sierra 2500HD truck. The Sierra’s interior cabin is well laid out and modern, just like its close cousin, the Silverado 2500HD. The Sierra gets MuitiPro tailgate as standard for better loading and unloading of cargo. 

The RAM 2500 is an extremely capable and well-built truck from the house of FCA. It offers class-leading towing capability and performance as compared to its competition. The list of standard safety features is also good enough, to provide you with peace of mind. In addition to it, you get many optional packages to muscle it up as you desire and make it more like a lifestyle product rather than a truck. The fuel efficiency is good as per truck standards and the price at which it is offered makes it a bargain.