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About the Ram 1500
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Ram 1500 is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x4 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $79,950 for the Express variant and topping out at $139,950 for the Limited.
There are 6 variants of the 1500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2021.
Engine options include 5.7L multi-point injection (291kW/556Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (179kW/569Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 1500 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2021 Ram 1500 Price
Laramie
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $109,950 |
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $114,950 |
Express
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $79,950 |
Warlock
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $104,450 |
Express Black Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $84,950 |
Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $139,950 |
Limited Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | $139,950 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Ram 1500 Dimensions
1924mm
2017mm
5817mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Ram 1500 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ram 1500
The most fuel efficient Ram 1500 is the Laramie with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 11.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Ram 1500 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 12.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 11.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Ram 1500 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Ram 1500 FAQs
The cheapest Ram 1500 is the Express that starts from $79,950.
The most expensive Ram 1500 is the Limited that starts from $139,950.
The best towing capacity of a Ram 1500 is 4500 kg offered by the following variants: Express, Express Black Pack, Warlock, Laramie, Limited and Limited Launch Edition.
The largest Ram 1500 is the Limited which measures 2017mm wide, 5916mm in length and sits 1972mm tall.
The most powerful Ram 1500 is the Limited which has 291kW of power from its 5.7L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Ram 1500 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ram 1500 is the Limited which weighs 3450 kg (kerb weight).
The Ram 1500 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.