Ram 2500

The 2022 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is ready to serve when you need more payload and towing capacity than a light-duty Ram 1500 can deliver but you don't need the whole enchilada supplied by the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty. The Ram 2500 can handle up to 4,010 pounds of payload and offers 20,000 pounds of trailer towing capacity when properly equipped. There's also the Ram 2500 Power Wagon, which comes with a variety of modifications that considerably enhance its off-road capabilities.

Naturally, Chevrolet, Ford and GMC also field trucks in this segment, and the Ram sits smack dab in the middle of them when it comes to capability. What this means is you can choose the truck you like the most, confident that it will get the job done. And there is plenty to like about the Ram 2500. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for more opinions and analysis of the 2022 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty.

Which 2500 does MatoCar recommend?

The Ram 2500 is available in three cab styles: regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab (an extended crew cab). The seven trim levels are Tradesman, Big Horn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited.

Engine selections include gasoline and diesel powerplants:

• Standard 6.4-liter V8 (410 horsepower, 429 lb-ft of torque)
• Available turbocharged 6.7-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque)
• High-output version of that diesel engine (420 hp and 1,075 lb-ft)

Four-wheel drive is optional on all trims except for the Power Wagon, which has 4WD as standard equipment.

Tradesman Ram equips the base Tradesman model with features such as:

• 17-inch steel wheels
• Cruise control
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Front bench seat
• Vinyl upholstery
• 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Six-speaker sound system
• Two USB ports
• Class V receiver hitch
• Seven-pin wiring harness

Big Horn/Lone Star Big Horn and Lone Star trims build on the Tradesman with:

• 18-inch chrome steel wheels
• Heated mirrors
• Trailer brake controller
• Power windows and locks
• Remote keyless entry
• Cloth bench seat
• 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Ram Connect connected services

Laramie Adds to the Big Horn's features with:

• LED foglights
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Acoustic front windows (helps to quiet the interior)
• Active noise cancellation (helps to quiet the interior)
• Power-sliding rear window with defroster
• Dampened tailgate
• Dual gloveboxes
• LED interior lighting
• Upgraded driver information display
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable pedals
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable and heated front seats
• Nine-speaker sound system
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Trailer light check system

Limited Longhorn Adds a few more luxury-oriented features, including:

• Rain-sensing wipers
• LED bed lighting
• Spray-in bedliner
• Remote tailgate release
• Ambient interior lighting
• Premium leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• Driver's seat memory settings
• Rear floor storage bins
• Integrated navigation system

Limited The Limited is the most luxurious version of the Ram 2500 you can buy thanks to:

• 20-inch wheels
• Power-deploying running boards
• Adjustable tie-down hooks
• RamBox in-bed storage bins (short bed only)
• Upgraded interior trim and floor mats
• 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless charging pad
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Power Wagon The Power Wagon is a dedicated off-road version that includes Big Horn and some Laramie equipment, plus:

• Four-wheel drive with manual-shift transfer case
• Black exterior badging and fender flares
• Powder-coated front and rear bumpers
• 17-inch aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
• Disconnecting front stabilizer bar (can increase wheel articulation for off roading)
• Hill descent control
• Off-road performance suspension tuning
• Locking front and rear axles (can enhance available traction when off roading)
• Underbody protective skid plates
• Electric winch

Many features found on the upper trim levels can be added to the lower trims as part of optional packages. One significant optional package to look for is the Safety Group that adds:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ram 2500 and the car in front)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)