2027 Ram 2500 Overview: What’s New, Engines, and Interior at Fontana CDJR
The 2027 Ram 2500 is on dealership lots now, and the headline change is one heavy-duty shoppers have asked about for years: the Power Wagon can finally be ordered with Cummins power. Here is the high-level view, with links below for more depth. We serve truck shoppers across Fontana, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, West Covina and Riverside.
What Changed for 2027
Ram’s 2027 heavy-duty effort went into capability and ordering flexibility, not a redesign.
Power Wagon With Cummins Power
For the first time, the Power Wagon is available with the 6.7L Cummins High-Output turbo diesel. Power Wagon models with the 6.4L HEMI V8 also regain an optional beadlock-capable wheel.
Payload Upgrade Package
An $835 MSRP† option on most HEMI V8 trucks raises GVWR from 10,000 lbs to 11,040 lbs, producing a best-in-class 2500 payload of 4,580 lbs§. It is offered on Tradesman, Big Horn, Lone Star, Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn.
† Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Ram 2500 ERV
Ram’s first pursuit-capable three-quarter-ton truck, offered to fleet customers.
Easier Ordering
A Warn electric winch on Rebel and Power Wagon and an anti-spin rear differential on Tradesman no longer require an equipment group. Laramie adds expanded RamBox availability and body-color fender flares.
Cited Source: Stellantis Media — What’s New for 2027: Ram Heavy Duty — model-year changes, payload package and lineup
Performance and Powertrain
Every 2027 Ram 2500 comes standard with the 6.4L HEMI V8, and the 6.7L Cummins High-Output turbo diesel is the available upgrade. The High-Output is the only diesel Ram offers this year, and both engines run an eight-speed automatic.
| Specification | 6.4L HEMI V8 (standard) | 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel (available) |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp | 430 hp |
| Torque | 429 lb-ft | 1,075 lb-ft |
| Transmission | TorqueFlite 8HP75-LCV eight-speed automatic | TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic |
| Maximum towing§ | 17,740 lbs | 20,000 lbs |
| Maximum payload§ | 4,580 lbs (with Payload Upgrade Package) | 3,990 lbs |
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
The HEMI carries more in the bed; the Cummins pulls more behind it. Our 2027 Ram 2500 performance and towing guide breaks these ratings down by configuration.
Cited Source: Stellantis Media — What’s New for 2027: Ram Heavy Duty — powertrain outputs and maximum ratings | Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 FAQ — towing and payload confirmation
Exterior Colors and Design
Two colors are new for 2027: Serrano Green Metallic and Tank Clear-Coat, both late availability. HEMI V8 trucks also wear a new HEMI V8 fender badge, finished in Satin Black on Tradesman, Black Express, Warlock, Rebel, Power Wagon and Night Edition trucks.
LED headlamps and fog lamps are standard, with available LED taillamps and a Mopar Sport Performance Hood. The bed can be ordered with a 400-watt inverter or a best-in-class 2.4-kilowatt inverter that turns the truck into a jobsite generator.
Cited Source: Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 Design — exterior design, lighting and onboard power | Stellantis Media — What’s New for 2027: Ram Heavy Duty — new colors and badging
Interior Comfort and Storage
Interior Treatment by Trim
| Trim | Interior treatment |
|---|---|
| Laramie | Black or bison brown leather-trimmed seats |
| Limited | Leather seats with real wood and aluminum accents, in black ebony red or all-black |
| Limited Longhorn | Southwestern styling with laser-etched filigree seat detailing and premium bison brown leather trim |
Seating and Storage
Front seating is a 40/20/40 split-folding bench or available bucket seats, with three 60/40 split-folding rear configurations, and Mega Cab adds class-exclusive reclining and forward fold-flat rear seats. Storage is a strength: a center console cubby bin with a 115-volt outlet, an available fold-flat load floor with under-seat storage, and class-exclusive rear in-floor Ram Bins on Crew Cab models.
Cited Source: Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 Design — interior appointments, seating configurations and storage
Technology and Entertainment
Uconnect 5 Screen Sizes
Uconnect 5 is standard on every 2027 Ram 2500, with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. Ram offers three touchscreen sizes.
| Uconnect 5 touchscreen | Availability |
|---|---|
| 8.4-inch | Standard |
| 12-inch | Available |
| 14.5-inch | Available — largest in class |
Audio and Connected Services
Also available are a 10.25-inch passenger display, a 12-inch digital cluster display and dual wireless charging pads. An available 900-watt Harman Kardon system adds 17 speakers and Interior Active Noise Cancellation. Connect One brings ten years of connected services at no cost, including remote start and over-the-air updates.
Cited Source: Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 — largest-in-class 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen | Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 Design — premium audio | Stellantis Media — What’s New for 2027: Ram Heavy Duty — screen sizes and connected services
Trim Lineup and Starting Price
Nine trims make up the 2027 lineup: Tradesman, Black Express, Warlock, Big Horn (sold as Lone Star in Texas), Laramie, Rebel, Power Wagon, Limited and Limited Longhorn. Pricing opens at $50,835 MSRP† for the Tradesman.
† Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.
Cited Source: Stellantis Media — What’s New for 2027: Ram Heavy Duty — model lineup | TrueCar, Cars.com — 2027 Ram 2500 starting MSRP
Explore the 2027 Ram 2500 in Depth
Our 2027 Ram 2500 performance and towing guide breaks the engine ratings down by cab, bed and axle configuration. Not sure you need a three-quarter ton? The 2027 Ram 1500 overview covers the light-duty half-ton, and the 2027 Ram 3500 performance and towing guide is the next step up if the trailer is heavier than a 2500 can handle. For a commercial purchase, start with the Ram work truck lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new on the 2027 Ram 2500?
The biggest change is the Power Wagon, which can now be ordered with the 6.7L Cummins High-Output turbo diesel for the first time. Ram also added a Payload Upgrade Package for HEMI V8 trucks that lifts payload to a best-in-class 4,580 lbs§, introduced a pursuit-capable Ram 2500 ERV for fleet customers, and added Serrano Green Metallic and Tank Clear-Coat to the color palette.
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Where can I see the 2027 Ram 2500 near Fontana?
Fontana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is located at 16263 S Highland Ave, Fontana, CA 92336. Browse our new Ram 2500 inventory online at any time, or call 909-675-1186 to confirm availability and set up a test drive before making the trip.
See the 2027 Ram 2500 in Fontana
Our sales team can walk you through how cab style, bed length and engine choice change what the truck will actually do.
Disclaimers
† Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles includes manufacturer and distributor options and delivery, process and handling fees, which may be subject to change at any time. MSRP excludes taxes, title, license and dealer installed options, accessories, fees and charges. MSRP is not the dealer advertised price. Dealer price will vary. The dealer sets the final price.
§ Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner’s manual and the vehicle’s door-jamb label for specific capacities.
Cited Sources
Stellantis Media — What’s New for 2027: Ram Heavy Duty — model-year changes, lineup, powertrain outputs, maximum towing and payload, new colors
Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 — largest-in-class 14.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen and best-in-class payload
Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 Design — interior appointments, seating, storage, premium audio, exterior design and onboard power
Ram — 2027 Ram 2500 FAQ — towing and payload confirmation
TrueCar, Cars.com — 2027 Ram 2500 starting MSRP