The 2026 Ram 1500 is Ram's full-size half-ton pickup, with 4 engines running from a 305-hp V-6 up to a 540-hp High Output straight-six. It earned 5 stars overall in NHTSA crash testing, and the trucks are on the ground here in Hermitage, in Mercer County's Shenango Valley. What makes one worth shopping here is a term you can hold the brand to: Ram covers the powertrain for 120 months or 100,000 miles, what it calls America's Best Full-Size Truck Powertrain Limited Warranty.
2026 Ram 1500 for Sale in Western Pennsylvania
Ram 1500 Inventory at Our Hermitage Showroom
Crew Cab and 4x4 are how the valley buys trucks, and the 1500 is the deepest single line on our lot. Big Horn and Express sit at the everyday center of it, Laramie runs alongside, and the 540-hp RHO covers the off-road end. Crew Cab means 6 seats in a 3/3 layout and 44.8 in of rear legroom, which is what separates a truck that works from a truck a family can also live in. Front headroom and front legroom both measure 40.9 in. Have a look below, or shop all new Ram.
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)
Max payload/towing estimate ratings shown. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload/towing weights. See dealer for details.
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Crew Cab comes in 2 box lengths, and the one you pick changes the truck around you more than the trim badge does.
| Crew Cab 4x4 measure | 5'7" box | 6'4" box |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 144.6 in | 153.5 in |
| Overall length | 232.4 in | 241.3 in |
| Width | 81.2 in | 81.2 in |
| Height | ~77.5–77.6 in | ~77.5–77.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in without skid plate · 8.1 in with | 8.6 in without skid plate · 8.1 in with |
| Cargo box volume | 53.8 cu ft SAE | 61.3 cu ft SAE |
| Cargo width | 66.4 in | 66.4 in |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal standard · 33 gal optional | 26 gal standard · 33 gal optional |
2026 Ram 1500 Trims
The 2026 Ram 1500 comes in 10 trims, with one of them wearing two names: Big Horn is sold as Lone Star in Texas. What follows is the full lineup rather than what is on the lot today, so ask us which of these is here right now.
| Trim | Available engines | Also Included |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | 3.6L V-6 · 3.0L SST · 5.7L HEMI | Uconnect® 8.4-in radio |
| Express | 3.6L V-6 · 3.0L SST · 5.7L HEMI | Uconnect® 8.4-in radio |
| Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas) | 3.6L V-6 · 3.0L SST · 5.7L HEMI | — |
| Warlock | 3.0L SST · 5.7L HEMI | — |
| Laramie | 3.0L SST · 5.7L HEMI | — |
| Rebel | 3.0L SST · 5.7L HEMI | — |
| Limited Longhorn | 5.7L HEMI · 3.0L SST HO | — |
| Limited | 5.7L HEMI · 3.0L SST HO | — |
| RHO | 3.0L SST HO | RHO Level 1 Group: 14.5-in Uconnect®, Surround 360 camera, Head-Up Display, 33-gal tank |
| Tungsten | 3.0L SST HO | 23-speaker ultra-premium sound |
Engines and Capability
Every engine runs an 8-speed automatic. The HEMI V-8 is in the lineup for 2026, so if you heard the V-8 was gone, it isn't.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | EPA city/hwy/comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V-6 eTorque | 305 hp | 271 lb-ft | 8-spd 850RE | 20/25/22 (4x2) · 19/24/21 (4x4) |
| 3.0L Straight-Six Turbo SST | 420 hp | 469 lb-ft | 8-spd 8HP75 | 18/25/21 (4x2) · 17/24/19 (4x4) |
| 5.7L HEMI V-8 eTorque | 395 hp | 410 lb-ft | 8-spd 8HP75 | 16/20/18 (4x4); 4x2 figures coming later |
| 3.0L SST High Output | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 8-spd 8HP75 | 15/21/17 (4x4) |
| 3.0L SST High Output, RHO | 540 hp | 521 lb-ft | 8-spd 8HP75 | 14/16/15 (4x4) |
Tow ratings follow the exact truck you order, not the name on the tailgate. These are the configurations Ram spells out.
| Configuration | Payload | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Crew Cab Tradesman, 3.0L SST, 3.92 axle | 1,840 lb | 11,200 lb |
| 4x2 Quad Cab Tradesman, 3.0L SST, 3.92 axle | 1,930 lb | 11,610 lb |
| 4x4 Crew Cab Limited/Longhorn 5'7" box, 3.0L HO | 1,450 lb | 9,240 lb |
| RHO 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" box, 3.0L HO | 1,490 lb | 8,360 lb |
There is also an active-level four-corner air suspension on the Crew Cab. With the 5'7" box it sits at roughly 8.7 in of clearance and lifts to about 10.7 in in Off Road 2 mode. Ask us to confirm it on the specific truck rather than going by the trim name. Need more truck than this? See Ram 2500 inventory, Ram 3500 inventory, or commercial trucks and vans.
Warranty Coverage on the 2026 Ram 1500
The powertrain term is the headline here, and it reads better next to the rest of the coverage than it does alone.
| Coverage | Term |
|---|---|
| Powertrain limited | 120 months / 100,000 miles |
| Basic limited | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
| Corrosion perforation | 60 months / unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 60 months / 60,000 miles |
Ten years on the powertrain is Ram backing its own build, and it is the term a work-truck buyer feels in year 7. It applies to the 1500. Don't assume it carries over to a different truck; ask us what the coverage is on that one.
Financing and Leasing a 2026 Ram 1500
Starting MSRP is $42,025 at launch, excluding destination. The figure that matters is the one on the truck you actually want, with its cab, box, axle and options. Shape a payment with the Payment Calculator, put a value on your current truck with a trade appraisal, and Get Pre-Approved before you come in. Questions about terms go to our Finance Department. Current lease and finance offers sit on our new vehicle specials page.
Why Western Pennsylvania Drivers Choose the Ram 1500
This is truck and 4x4 country, and the winters are why. Sharon averages about 27 °F in January. The steel mills gave way to Wabtec, Joy Cone, and healthcare employers, but the trades never left, so plenty of buyers around here still need a truck that works Monday morning.
The BW 48-11 on-demand transfer case gives you a true 4WD Auto mode alongside 4WD High and Low Locked, with a 2.64 low range and 3.21, 3.55, or 3.92 axle ratios. Blind-spot Monitoring includes trailer coverage as standard. This store is the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership in Hermitage and the Shenango Valley, and I-80, I-79, or US-62 will get you here.
Every purchase carries Kelly Confidence:
- Discounted PA State Inspections
- Lifetime Kelly NitroFill Nitrogen Program
- Lifetime Car Washes with a Service Visit
- Lifetime Multi-Point Inspections
- Lifetime Pit-Stop Program
- Complimentary Shuttle Service (every 30 minutes)
See separate agreement for complete details. More at Kelly Confidence and our Service Department.
Used runs on its own program with its own terms. Certified Pre-Owned comes in two levels.
CPO Base (2020 to 2025, under 75,000 miles) adds a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty from the original sale date plus 3-month/3,000-mile Maximum Care. CPO GO (2015 to 2025, under 120,000 miles) carries the 3-month/3,000-mile Maximum Care. Both add a 125-point inspection, a CARFAX report, roadside, and a rental allowance, with a deductible per visit. Details on our CPO program page.
Schedule a 2026 Ram 1500 Test Drive
A Crew Cab 4x4 tells you more in fifteen minutes on North Hermitage Road than any spec sheet will. Schedule a Test Drive, and check Hours and Directions before you head over.
Frequently Asked Questions
120 months or 100,000 miles. Basic coverage runs 36 months/36,000 miles, corrosion perforation 60 months with unlimited miles, and roadside assistance 60 months/60,000 miles.
Four: the 3.6L Pentastar V-6 eTorque, the 3.0L Straight-Six Turbo SST, the 5.7L HEMI V-8 eTorque, and the 3.0L SST High Output.
Yes, rated at 395 hp and 410 lb-ft.
Depends on the configuration. A 4x4 Crew Cab Tradesman with the 3.0L SST and 3.92 axle is rated for an 11,200-lb trailer and 1,840 lb of payload. Ask us to confirm the rating on your truck.
Output and fuel. The SST makes 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, with 91 octane recommended. The High Output makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft, and it requires 91. It is offered on Longhorn, Limited, RHO, and Tungsten.
The 540-hp off-road version, on 35-in tires with 11.8 in of clearance, approach, departure, and breakover angles of 31.0/25.2/21.8 degrees, Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active shocks, and a full-time BW 48-13 transfer case with selectable torque splits.
Active Lane Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path, ParkSense park assist, and the ParkView® backup camera. The Advanced Safety and Advanced Technology Groups add a Surround 360-degree camera, Evasive Steer Assist, Intersection Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Drowsy Driver Detection, Head-Up Display, and Hands-free Active Driving Assist.
Starting MSRP is $42,025 at launch, excluding destination. Cab, box, axle and options move the price, so ask us for the figure on a specific truck.