If I had to sum up this 2025 Ram 1500 H.O (High Output) review with one word, it would be, “WEEEEEE!,” But that probably wouldn’t be very helpful. So, instead, I’ll share a few highs and lows related to driving the refreshed Ram 1500. 

The best and worst parts of the 2025 Ram 1500 H.O 

I’m not blinded by luxury touches. The 2025 Ram 1500 H.O has a lot to offer with ventilated seats, adaptive air suspension, active noise canceling, a dual wireless phone charging pad, and a passenger screen. 

But I started in a 2004 Ford Ranger with a salvaged title and a broken radio. Beater trucks are the way to go, even if they’re too expensive to exist anymore. 

Anyways, here are a few negatives about the refreshed Ram 1500 to consider: 

• It’s massive, when are trucks considered to be too big? Parking in tight spaces takes a few extra seconds.
• This truck has massive blind spots. I relied more on the cameras and parking sensors than expected. 
• The model I tested was the Limited, with a base price of $75,455. The extras took the price up to $86,290. So, it’s another really expensive truck that I need a Sugar Daddy to buy for me. 
• My model didn’t have a sunroof. 
• The air suspension is a little slow compared to the one in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. 
• The liftover height is pretty tall but I’m only 5’1”
• The tech could be a little easier to understand. I couldn’t get my gauges to display miles and gallons instead of kilometers and liters. 
• It’s a thirsty truck with an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in the city and up to 21 mpg on the highway. 

Now, here’s what I like! The 2025 Ram 1500 Limited is the most comfortable truck that’s currently available. The seats are well-padded and supportive for hours of comfort. 

The cabin is incredibly quiet, especially compared to the Toyota Tundra. It also has an extremely smooth ride for a big monster truck with a heavy solid rear axle. 

This is the best truck for family trips because of the diverse number of passengers and storage space. My dog and I had an incredible amount of room to enjoy the back seat. 

In the Toyota Tundra, I felt crowded in the back seat which also had a 10-year-old and lanky 16-year-old along for the ride. 

There are eight cup holders available in the front row and even more in the back. The center console is super deep and wide, plus a centerpiece slides forward for organization. 

There is a passenger screen above the glove box that I have mixed feelings about, in other trucks that space is used for extra storage. However, all of my passengers quietly enjoyed using the screen. 

Also, the cabin floor is flat, so you have a perfect place to store items on the floor of the back seat. The seats fold up as well. 

I was told that this was the Rolls Royce of trucks, but I didn’t get it because I’ve never been near a Rolls Royce. I can only assume that this is related to the truck’s luxurious comfort and speed. 

That turbocharged 3.0-liter in-line six H.O engine cranks out 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.4 seconds. It has responsive steering, confident brakes, and smooth transmission shifts for an athletic time. 

The truck has no chill, meaning it’s always ready to go. It has a peppy acceleration and even reverses quickly. An Eco mode or Chill mode would be beneficial for when you don’t feel like gunning it. But the Sport mode is irresistible. 

It has a ground clearance between 8.4 to 11.8 inches thanks to the adaptive suspension. It automatically rides on the third height level and you can lower it to load heavy equipment. 

It feels solid and in control while off-roading. I expected it to be too heavy for some muddy sections, but it soldered through every obstacle without any problems. But I did have to account for the massive 23.1 to 24.35 foot turning radius in the woods. 

Last but not least, everything about this truck feels durable. The leather upholstery and interior materials seem like they’ll hold up to abuse and like its scratch resistant.

The bedliner feels thick and I wasn’t worried about it while filling the bed with random metal objects for the dump. 

Also, the multi-functional tailgate with the 60/40 split was helpful upon loading heavier objects. At my height, I wished there were retractable steps for easier bed access.

Overall, this truck is sporty, comfortable, and smart. However, you have to adjust your driving style to account for its size and the tech could be more intuitive. Also, thank the heavens for the surround-view camera and parking sensors.