The Ram 1500 Tungsten is the luxury truck to end all luxury trucks, being the coziest option in the class and maybe one of the nicest trucks on the market, full stop. In this review of the 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, we’ll go deep in depth on all the latest and greatest this luxury truck has to offer in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Tungsten is the ultimate in luxury, being the top of the 1500 lineup with its all encompassing features.
- Carrying the practicality of the 1500 lineup, the Tungsten sports best in class practicality when paired with the quality of life provided by the luxuriousness it offers.
- The Tungsten sports the same sporty engine layout of the other 1500 trims.
Will the 2025 Ram 1500 be redesigned?
For 2025, Ram gives its full-size truck a facelift and other upgrades. The Hemi V-8 has been dropped in favor of a new twin-turbocharged inline-six with either 420 or 540 horses. The truck’s exterior styling tweaks are minor, but they make it look more modern and as handsome as ever. New lighting elements, wheel designs, and a freshened color palette are all part of the refresh. Inside, the standard 8.4-inch touchscreen is replaced by a larger 12.0-inch one, and an even larger 14.5-inch display is now available. A 10.3-inch passenger-side screen is also now an option.
The Ram 1500 has been the fanciest truck on the road over the past few years, but a new range-topping Tungsten model promises to up the ante, with quilted-leather upholstery, massaging seats, and upscale features such as a 23-speaker Klipsch stereo. This year also marks the launch of the Ramcharger plug-in hybrid and the Ram 1500 REV EV, but we review those trucks separately.
What's the fuss about the 2025 Ram 1500 mileage?
According to EPA estimates, the 2025 Ram 1500 should return 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined, but real-world results can vary significantly due to physics and geography. Turbocharged engines like the new Hurricane inline-six are more sensitive to driving conditions than the outgoing naturally aspirated Hemi V-8.
While the Hemi typically delivers consistent fuel economy regardless of driving style, the Hurricane is said to struggle in scenarios like uphill driving, headwinds, or high speeds, which force it to work harder to move the truck’s considerable weight. In contrast, a downhill drive with a tailwind could see it match EPA numbers with ease.
That said, fuel economy aside, the 2025 Ram 1500 is a joy to drive. The standard-output Hurricane engine delivers 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque, providing smooth and confident performance. Combined with a comfortable interior, refined suspension, and excellent ride quality, the truck feels composed and powerful no matter the road.
Summary
The Tungsten is the ultimate in luxury, commanding a steep price tag but more than making up for it with its near total pursuit of excellence in comfort. You’ll be hard pressed to find a truck that’s better equipped than the Tungsten, as the sheer number of features that it covers in its extensive feature library is simply awe-inspiring.