2024 Ram 1500 Classic
When Ram Truck released the new generation of the Ram 1500 light duty pickup truck as an adventure and lifestyle vehicle, pickup truck owners rejoiced and lamented all at once. There were the consumers excited to take their new Ram 1500 off-road and on their next road trip. Other consumers didn’t want to drive around a 2500 or 3500 HD pickup truck to get difficult jobs done. So, Ram Truck did the only logical thing and kept a version of the old generation still around as the Ram 1500 Classic to offer the same ol’ work truck the Ram 1500 name was known for. Still alive, check out the specs for the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic.

410 lb-ft
Max. Torque
5.7L HEMI® V8
Avail. Engine Type
Uconnect 5
Avail. Tech
Performance
Engine Types
The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic still only comes with two trims, the Tradesman and the Warlock. Able to be customized depending on the drivetrain, cab size, and truck bed box, consumers can get a 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrain on either trim. Regardless, the Tradesman has access to a Crew Cab with a 5’7” bed box or a 6’4” bed box, or a Quad Cab with a 6’4” bed box. The Warlock has the options of a Crew Cab with a 5’7” bed box or a Quad Cab with a 6’4” bed box.
Engineering
As opposed to previous model years, two powertrains are available. The standard is still the 3.6-liter V6 optimized with variable valve timing (VVT), able to generate 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Both can opt-in for the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine optimized with VVT, and a multi-displacement system (MDS) to improve fuel economy, able to generate 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. Both come with an 8-speed transmission. The V6 delivers a fuel economy 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, whereas the V8 offers a fuel economy of 15/21 mpg city/highway. The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic had a maximum payload capacity of 1810 pounds when properly equipped and a towing capacity of 10,520 pounds when properly equipped (and with a Quad Cab with a 6’4” bed box only).
Style
Exterior Features
An assortment of features are standard on the exterior of the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic, including heated exterior mirrors, automatic headlamps, a rear fixed-window, tinted glass windows and windshield. The Warlock also comes with Bi-Function Halogen Projector Headlamps. A lot of the other options come down to customization choices, such as front LED fog lamps (Warlock only), badges and decals, wheel flares (Warlock only), side steps by Mopar, a tri-fold tonneau cover, and more. 17-inch wheels are the standard, but 20-inch wheels are available for both trims.
Interior Features
A work truck, the interior of the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic also feels a little limited, featuring a 40/20/40 split bench seat with Heavy-Duty Vinyl or Cloth that can be switched out with a rear 60/40 split folding seat and manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats. There are again options consumers can opt-in for, such as premium-cloth trimmed bucket seats for the driver and front passenger (Warlock only), a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic a/c, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power sunroof (Warlock only), and more.
Technology
Entertainment
A 5-inch touchscreen display is the standard with a six-speaker sound system and Uconnect 3. The Tradesman and Warlock trims can opt-in for Uconnect 5 on a 9.4-inch touchscreen, or Uconnect 4C with navigation (NAV); Warlock only). If upgraded to Uconnect 4C or Uconnect 5, both trims come with Bluetooth integrated voice command, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, HD Radio, and can opt-in for Ram Connected Services via Ram Connect and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Only the Warlock can opt-in for an Alpine nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer.
Safety Features and Warranty
The 2024 Ram 1500 Classic comes with the following basic safety features – advanced multistage front airbags, supplemental front-mounted and side-curtain airbags, traction and stability control systems, a trailer brake controller, and a rear back-up camera. The Warlock trim also comes with a ParkSense rear park assist system. Both trims can also add full-speed forward-collision warning plus to the 2024 Ram Classic 1500 light duty pickup truck.
All Ram trucks are covered by a basic 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile diesel powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile gas powertrain warranty, roadside assistance for 5 years or 100,000 miles, and rust-through warranty for 5 years and unlimited miles.