1500 Express Black Edition Hurricane SO
$109,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO)
- Towing
- 4,500 kg
Ram
2026 Ram 1500
Full-size pickup
On sale nowPetrol
From $109,950 plus on-road costs
The Ram 1500 is the full-size American pickup that defined the Australian remanufacture market.
From$109,950+ORC
Engine3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO)
Towing4,500 kgbraked
Drive4X4
Warranty3 yrs / 100,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the 1500 yet. On paper, confirm garage width and driveway turning circle before signing. The 5'7" tub on Crew Cab is shorter than a dual-cab ute owner might expect at 1,712 mm, factor your tradie or tour loadout in.
Why consider it
- 4,500 kg braked tow rating, more than any mid-size 4x4 ute.
- Hurricane I6 makes 403 kW in Limited HO trim, the Hemi V8 stays on Big Horn for buyers who still want the eight-cylinder soundtrack, and the Walkinshaw RHD conversion is the OEM-backed pathway in Australia.
What to know
- 3-year / 100,000 km warranty trails the 5-year norm for new utes.
- Kerb weight over 2.4 tonnes pushes fuel use into 11 L/100 km territory, the 2,083 mm width complicates inner-city parking, and there is no ANCAP rating, occupant safety relies on FMVSS plus conversion sign-off.
Who it suits
Heavy tow rigs running big caravans or boats, trade owners after a crew cab with the optional RamBox 220 L lockable side storage, toy haulers running side-by-sides or motocross gear, and country buyers wanting open-road comfort over potholed back roads.
Towing
4,500 kg braked
Adventurers
4X4 with real capability
Keen drivers
Pace and poise
Towing, capability and ownership
What it can haul and how.4,500 kg
Braked towing
4X4
Drivetrain
Warranty 3 yrs / 100,000 km.
Grades and pricing
5 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Towing | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Express Black Edition Hurricane SO | $109,950 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO) | 4,500 kg | |
| 1500 Rebel Hurricane SO | $141,950 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO) | 4,500 kg | |
| 1500 Laramie Sport Hurricane SO RamBox | $141,950 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO) | 4,500 kg | |
| 1500 Laramie Night Hurricane SO RamBox | $141,950 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO) | 4,500 kg | |
| 1500 Limited Hurricane HO RamBox | $159,950 +ORC | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane HO) | 4,500 kg |
1500 Rebel Hurricane SO
$141,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO)
- Towing
- 4,500 kg
1500 Laramie Sport Hurricane SO RamBox
$141,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO)
- Towing
- 4,500 kg
1500 Laramie Night Hurricane SO RamBox
$141,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane SO)
- Towing
- 4,500 kg
1500 Limited Hurricane HO RamBox
$159,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six petrol (Hurricane HO)
- Towing
- 4,500 kg
Practicality and safety
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
4X4
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a 5-year warranty (the segment norm for new utes), kerb weight under 2.4 tonnes, or a vehicle that fits standard inner-city parking bays at 2,083 mm wide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Ram 1500 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $109,950 plus on-roads for the 1500 Express Black Edition Hurricane SO and tops out at $159,950 plus on-roads for the 1500 Limited Hurricane HO RamBox, across 5 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What engines are offered in the 2026 Ram 1500?
Two engines. The 5.7-litre Hemi V8 eTorque continues on Big Horn (291 kW / 556 Nm), and the 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six covers the rest of the range in Standard Output (313 kW / 635 Nm) or High Output (403 kW / 707 Nm) tunes.
What is the Ram 1500 towing capacity?
4,500 kg braked across the range, more than any mid-size 4x4 ute.
Has cartell.live reviewed the Ram 1500?
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The Ram 1500 in full
The Ram 1500 is the full-size American pickup that defined the Australian remanufacture market. Every truck lands as a left-hand-drive cab from Sterling Heights, Michigan, then heads to Walkinshaw at Clayton in Melbourne for a full RHD conversion. The DT-series moved to the 3.0-litre Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six as its lead engine, with the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 kept on Big Horn. Four core variants in Australia, 4,500 kg braked tow across the line.
From$109,950+ORC
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