2022 Ram 2500 Review

Under the Hood

Under the hood of the Ram 2500, you’ll find one of two engine options. The standard engine is a 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine that generates 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission works in tandem with this gas engine.

The other option is a diesel engine. The available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine produces 370 horsepower and a whopping 850 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that focuses on controlled transmission with gear ratio optimization.

Towing and Payload Capacity

When you’re getting a workhorse, like the Ram 2500, you want to be able to tow as well as fill up the truck bed with whatever you might need to get the job done.

The maximum towing capacity of the Ram 2500, when properly equipped, comes to 20,000 pounds. This towing capacity lets you haul construction equipment, large horse trailers, and even multi-car trailers.

To view your trailer hitch day or night, opt for the available Trailer Hitch Light, combined with the available Trailer 360° Surround View Camera. You can see around your trailer to find any obstacles that might be in the area.

The Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System lets you know how the trailer tires are doing and if they need more air.

To get the most out of the truck bed, the Ram 2500 offers 4,010 pounds of maximum payload capacity.

Exterior Features

The exterior of the Ram 2500 has impressive features to aid you in working and using your truck bed in various ways. The available 115-V/400-Watt Bed Outlet helps power any tools you need onsite.

The available LED bed lighting lets you load the truck bed day or night, since you can see everything. You can also opt for the available RamBox® Cargo Management system to organize your truck bed and utilize lockable storage space with LED lighting.

Want to make it easier to get in and out of the truck bed? Get the available bed step. It deploys from the bumper with one kick, so you can access or load your truck bed with ease.