RAM TRUCKS 2500 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

RAM refreshed the 2500 lineup for the 2016 model year and brought several improvements in all the areas. In the regular cab shape, the well-known pickup provided what was necessary for a hard-working truck.

While most private customers looked for the bigger versions of the vehicle, the companies that needed a simple, no-nonsense workhorse ticked the Regular Cab version. They did that not only because it was the most affordable but also came with a longer bed.

The car's exterior varied depending on the trim level. While the base models sported black bumpers and were offered only in white, the other versions were provided with various colors and chromed bumpers. Moreover, the base model featured steel wheels. Still, the carmaker provided an option for a few alloy wheels for the upper trim levels.

RAM knew that most work trucks were used for daily dirty jobs, and that's why it provided the vehicle with either fabric or vinyl upholstery. The latter was offered on the Tradesman version along with a set of cranked windows. Moreover, the plastic on the dashboard was sturdy and designed to be wiped clean with a piece of cloth. But if the customers asked for more, the carmaker provided higher quality trims and an 8.4" Uconnect infotainment unit with reversing camera.

Under the hood, the Regular Cab received a wide engine choice starting with a 5.6-liter V-8 and going up to a 6.4-liter Hemi. The diesel versions sported towing hooks at the front, and Cummins provided the 6.7-liter inline-six engines. Moreover, the carmaker provided an option for a CNG V8 powerplant.

RAM Trucks introduced a new facelift for the 2500 lineup in 2015 as a 2016 model and further improved the pickup in all areas.

While the 2010 model was a completely new vehicle, the 2016 version expanded the customers' options for the big 2500. Unlike other competitors, the four-door Crew-Cab was not the biggest in its family. That award went to the Mega Cab version, which provided a lunge-sized rear seat area. But the Crew Cab was fit for a family and could tow more than any other pickup in its class.

The exterior looked different depending on the trim level and options. While the base models featured black bumpers and were only available in white, the top-spec model featured chromed front fascia and bumper. It sported more chrome on the front than many regular cars on the entire bodywork. From its sides, the grille and the headlights looked raked-forward due to the turn signals shape. On top of its class was the Power Wagon, which was built for difficult off-road situations. It sported 32" BF Goodrich tires, a 12.000 lbs (5.4 tons) electric winch, and two-tone paint.

Inside, the base model was the Tradesman, which featured cranked windows and vinyl seats both front and back. That was the workhorse of the family, but for the higher trim levels, such as the Laramie, Big Horn, or Lone Star, featured heated steering wheels, Uconnect 8.4" touch-screen, and power everything. RAM built those for work and personal use as well.

Under the hood, the Crew Cab received a wide engine choice starting with a 5.6-liter V-8 and going up to a 6.4-liter Hemi. The diesel versions sported towing hooks at the front, and Cummins provided the 6.7-liter inline-six engines.

RAM 2500 was the only pickup on the market which offered a bigger cabin than a double-cab version and named it Mega Cab.

The carmaker introduced a new generation in 2010, and it took it six years to get an updated version. It was the kind of vehicle where the owner didn't even need a tent if it went camping. The Mega Cab version was large enough to be considered a motorhome.

RAM offered different looks for different trim levels, but the Mega Cab was not available in the base levels with black bumpers. Most customers went for the Limited version, which sported a new crosshair styling with the bold RAM lettering. The full-options version wore a chromed mesh as well, while on the lower versions, it was black. Its extended cabin featured a thicker C-pillar.

Inside, the carmaker installed an interior fit for up to five adults. Behind the rear bench, the Mega Cab featured a storage area ideal for fishing rods, rifles, or tools for a job. For the Laramie, Big Horn, or Lone Star trim level, RAM installed heated steering wheel, the Uconnect 8.4" touch-screen infotainment system, and power seats.

Under the hood, the Mega Cab offered a wide engine choice starting with a 5.6-liter V-8 and going up to a 6.4-liter Hemi. The diesel versions sported towing hooks at the front, and Cummins provided the 6.7-liter inline-six engines.

Designed as a heavy-duty pickup contender, the RAM 2500 Regular Cab was, unlike its four-door siblings, the workhorse of the family.

RAM introduced the new 2500 lineup in 2013 and placed it between the 1500 and the 3500 lineups. It was a Jack of all trades. Depending on the cabin, it could serve as a family vehicle with a boat attached behind it or as a workhorse. Since the Regular Cab version was the cheapest, naturally, it became a regular tool on construction sites.

Like the rest of the range, the Regular Cab was available in a few trim levels. While the lowest version featured black bumpers and front grille, at the other end of the scale was a version fitted with chromed bumpers and grille, alloy wheels, and foglights. The 2013 front fascia featured a new grille layout, with the cross-hair formed by thicker slats that sported the brand's badge. In addition, the quad headlight system featured bi-functional halogen projectors and LEDs for parking lights and turn signals.

Inside, RAM installed either a pair of bucket seats or a seat plus a bench seat for two. The middle seat could have been converted by folding down the seatback into a table with three cupholders. On the center stack, the carmaker offered a basic sound system, but that could have been upgraded to an 8.4" infotainment system that could show the image from the rear-view camera mounted on the tailgate's handle. All versions featured column-mounted shifters for the automatic transmission.

The 2500's underpinnings featured a newly developed chassis with 8 hydroformed cross-members and high-strength steel. Thus, the RAM 2500 boasted the highest towing capacity. Moreover, the RAM 2500 was offered with a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel powerplant mated to a six-speed manual. It was the only vehicle in the segment to offer that engine-tranny combo.

A big pickup-truck with a Heavy Duty rating on it is always good for carrying heavy stuff around and will tow a boat without tearing up a sweat. If it offers a large cabin, then it is even better.

The pickup-truck market in the U.S. is big and it is contested by more car-manufactures. The FCA offered the RAM, a brand that lost the name Dodge and used only the model name RAM for the commercial vehicles. Like the other two American car giants, GM and Ford, it offered the RAM in heavy-duty version, but with a cab fit for travel long distances with the whole family.

Not all the pickup-trucks were built to be used as daily drivers, but the 2500 RAM Mega Cab was designed to do that. Its massive appearance resembled the rest of the RAM 2500 range, but its four-door cabin was extended behind the rear doors.

Inside, there was not only luxury but also many utility features. A 115 volts power outlet was available in the center stack, a bench designed for three big adults was placed in the back. It was reclining too, so the passengers could take a nap on a long journey. Behind that, there was a small storage area for some fishing rods or other small tools. The center armrest between the front seats was huge.

Under the bodywork, there was a newly developed chassis with 8 hydroformed cross-members and high-strength steel. In the rear portion of the frame, the structure included fully boxed rear rails and a factory-installed rear axle cross-member with provisions for 5th wheel and gooseneck hitches. A new conventional trailer hitch system was upgraded to Class 5 with a 17,000-lb. load capability.

A big pickup-truck with a Heavy Duty rating on it is always good for carrying heavy stuff around and will tow a boat without tearing up a sweat. If it offers a large cabin, then it is even better.

The pickup-truck market in the U.S. is big and it is contested by more car-manufactures. The FCA offered the RAM, a brand that lost the name Dodge and used only the model name RAM for the commercial vehicles. Like the other two American car giants, GM and Ford, it offered the RAM in heavy-duty version, but with a cab fit for travel long distances with the whole family.

Not all the heavy-duty pickup-trucks were built to be used as daily drivers, but the 2500 RAM Crew Cab was designed to do that. The four-door version was offered for both family and work use. Due to its long wheelbase, the Crew Cab offered enough room inside the cabin for up to six passengers, depending on the seat layout and trim level.

Inside, there was not only luxury but also tons of utility features. A 115 volts power outlet was available in the center stack, a bench designed for three big adults was placed in the back. The legroom was big and if two passengers were there a wide center armrest with cupholders offered more comfort.

Under the bodywork, there was a newly developed chassis with 8 hydroformed cross-members and high-strength steel. In the rear portion of the frame, the structure included fully boxed rear rails and a factory-installed rear axle cross-member with provisions for 5th wheel and gooseneck hitches. A new conventional trailer hitch system was upgraded to Class 5 with a 17,000-lb. load capability.