First Look: 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten

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Written By: Amy Plemons | Oct 11, 2024 9:13:57 AM

This week we bring you our first look at the most luxurious Ram 1500 ever - the 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten! I had the opportunity to check it out at the Texas Auto Writers Association's 2024 Texas Truck Rodeo in Decatur, Texas in September.

The Tungsten, shown here in Bright White Clear-Coat paint, is the new pinnacle of the 1500 lineup. From its once-piece front fascia, chrome grille and 22-inch aluminum wheels, to its its premium leather bucket seats, real wood accents and carbon fiber trim in the cabin, this is a luxury pickup with the detailed craftsmanship, design and premium materials to back up its luxury status.

Comfort abounds. How could it not with its 24-way adjustable front seats with first-ever massage functionality, along with heated and ventilated seats for both rows, and an incredible 23-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System, the most powerful audio system to ever grace a Ram pickup. Wow does it sound incredible! Tungsten also features a huge 14.5-inch multimedia screen, a 12-inch digital driver display and there's even a passenger display in here.

Ram Light Duty Pickups Brand Manager Brant Combs shows me some of the Tungsten highlights, including the standard power tailgate and rear bumper step.

The 3.0-liter Hurricane H/O SST engine in the new Tungsten really is outstanding. In fact, as tested in the Tungsten by Wards Auto, it recently earned a spot on the 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion System list. In the Tungsten, it delivers 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is fantastic. The Tungsten is also equipped with air suspension and the smooth ride and drive is incredible, something essential in a luxury pickup.

A power tailgate is standard but you can opt for a multi-function tailgate. The Tungsten features the lineup's RamBox® Cargo-Management System and a Tonneau Cover, along with a spray-In Bedliner by Mopar.

An Emmy nominated tv producer, Amy enjoys reviewing and writing about cars almost as much as driving them. At CarProUSA, Amy brings her production and photography skills to auto journalism, creating new content each week. In addition to supporting our on-air duo, Amy often serves as our on-the-ground reporter from auto shows. If she could have any superpower, she would like to be able to detect speed traps because as she says, "life is better in sport mode."