The 2026 Ram 2500 builds on the 2025 full refresh with some innovative new additions to widen its appeal. Two exciting sport-truck options are joining the Ram 2500 family: the budget-friendly Black Express and the off-road-ready Warlock. Ram blows away the competition with its new, game-changing warranty program, which also gives you peace of mind for your investment. Meanwhile, the mighty Cummins diesel engine, which made last year's model such a success, remains available within the lineup.
The Details on What's New for the 2026 Ram 2500 Redesign
Let's take a closer look at the details of the 2026 Ram 2500's brand-new trim levels. The sporty, city-ready Black Express boasts black-accented urban styling, a sport hood, body-colored bumpers and grille, 20-inch black wheels, class-exclusive power convex trailer tow mirrors, and side steps for city appeal.
If you enjoy off-roading but want something a little sportier, you'll love the Warlock's four-wheel-drive (4WD) short bed setup, transfer case skid plates, limited-slip differential, 34-inch tires, and specialized shocks.
New Warranty Program
For 2026 models, Ram offers a new 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. This warranty beats its competitors by five years and covers engine, transmission, and drivetrain parts.
2026 Ram 2500 Engine Options
Ram offers two power choices for 2026. The standard 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine produces 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. When paired with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, this engine offers refined electronic operation and on-the-fly shift mapping.
The High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 engine delivers 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. This diesel engine pairs with a Ram TorqueFlite heavy-duty transmission to provide enhanced durability, minimal noise, low vibration, and seamless shifting — it doesn't get much better than that for pulling heavy trailers around Texas.
Exterior Design: Bold New Styling Updates
The 2026 Ram heavy-duty truck carries over last year's fresh styling while introducing new front ends, LED lighting, updated taillamps, expanded wheels, and new colors, including Forged Blue Metallic and Molten Red. The 2025 Ram 2500 Black Express rocks its urban styling with all-black accents, including a blacked-out grille, satin-black hood, matching badges, and black wheels and side steps. It boasts a slick monochrome look that's perfect for city driving.
The Warlock goes in a different direction with its rugged appeal. You get a matte black grille surround, bumpers, fender flares, classic Warlock bed graphics, and 20-inch diamond-cut wheels with 34-inch all-terrain tires. Both trims offer seven colors: Diamond Black, Bright White, Granite Crystal, Silver-Zynith, Forged Blue, Ceramic Gray, and Molten Red.
Interior Upgrades and Technology Features
The 2026 Ram 2500 offers multiple screen options. Base models come standard with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, mid-level trims offer 12-inch displays with digital gauges, and higher-end models feature a class-leading 14.5-inch touchscreen. There's also an optional 10.25-inch front passenger screen with independent controls.
The digital dash displays 3D graphics with color customization, safety alerts, and real-time navigation. Uconnect five stores up to five driver profiles and provides towing-specific navigation, Ram Connect services, and Apple CarPlay support.
The variety of audio options includes a four-speaker system in the base trim, progressing to nine Alpine speakers with a subwoofer in mid-range trims, and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound system in the Limited Longhorn trim.
Power options include a 400-watt inverter or a best-in-class 2.4-kilowatt onboard power system, while wireless charging pads offer cooling vents, which are fantastic for our hot Texas weather. Seating options are a 40/20/40-split folding bench or bucket seats up front, and three 60/40-split folding configurations in the rear. Mega Cab models offer class-exclusive reclining and fold-flat rear seats.
Towing Capacity and Payload Specifications
Towing capacity depends on the engine you choose. The Cummins diesel engine can pull up to 20,000 pounds when properly equipped and has a maximum payload of 3,600. The HEMI V-8 engine can handle up to 17,750 pounds with a maximum payload of 3,930 pounds.
Available innovative towing features include an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer steering control, and a trailer stability control system.
2026 Ram 2500 Trim Levels and Packages
The 2026 Ram 2500's complete lineup of trims includes the Tradesman, Big Horn, Power Wagon, Laramie, Rebel, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and the new Black Express and Warlock.
Each trim level offers its own exclusive features and accents, as well as available packages that can be added to the standard components. As the trim levels get higher, so does the quality of interior materials and the quantity of standard features, with the highest trims offering heated and ventilated premium-leather front and rear seating, RamBox cargo management, power heated memory mirrors, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, luxury floor mats, real wood and metal interior accents, and more.
2026 Ram 2500 Pricing
Starting prices range between $46,485 and $74,245. The new Black Express comes in with a starting price of $52,600, while the Warlock begins at $56,030. The fact that these new trims are coming in at under $60,000, yet still deliver on power and towing muscle, makes them solid choices within the heavy-duty market.
If you'd like to learn about financing options available to you, contact our finance team at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (CJDR) in Lewisville. They will provide all the information you need and find you the best possible rates, while guiding you every step of the way.
Experience the 2026 Ram 2500 at Huffines CJDR in Lewisville, Texas
Whether you're running construction crews, working ranches, or pulling weekend campers, the 2026 Ram 2500 has everything you need for handling Texas highways and job sites. Visit us at Huffines CJDR in Lewisville to explore the 2026 Ram 2500 lineup and build your perfect truck. You can also browse the Ram 2500 models we currently have in stock while we await the arrival of 2026 models.
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