Ram has opened the order books for the updated 2023 Ram 2500 Diesel, and you can order one now. The new one is one of the most awaited new trucks in 2023. For 2023, it has updated its heavy duty trucks with many cool new features and looks. Should you dive in and order one now?
What’s new in the 2023 Ram 2500?
The most noticeable difference with the new model is its new styling which updated the look of the hood, most notably the hood and front clip on the Laramie and Limited models. Inside, though, you’ll see the most changes. For the 2023 model year, the Ram 2500 gets a new optional 12-inch digital gauge cluster, new trailer reverse steering controls, and a new camera system that allows for behind-the-trailer and blind-spot vision.
He lives in the big trucks. Cummins continues to put out impressive torque numbers for the tow and in 2023 it produces an impressive 1,075 lb-ft of torque. This means that with the right towing package, Ram Heavy Duty trucks can tow 37,090 pounds on the 2500 version, or up to 20,000 on the 2500 version.
Of course, fans of gasoline engines can order the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that delivers 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque for 2023. You can also forget about any range worries with these trucks. You can also order a massive 50-gallon tank on the 2023 Ram 3500 Crew Cab.
Will the 2023 Ram get an Allision transmission?
For 2023, the diesel-powered Ram 2500 trucks come with an old-school Ram 68RFE six-speed transmission. General Motors trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and the GMC Sierra HD come with a more modern 10-speed transmission. For 2023, Ford’s newly updated Super Duty trucks also get a new 10-speed transmission. With more gears, large Chevy and Ford trucks can stay in the powerband longer, which helps with acceleration and strenuous tasks like hill climbing, especially when towing.
However, Ram issued a recall recently due to overheating issues with the 689RFE, according to .
What is the price of the 2023 Ram 2500 or 3500?
The new Ram trucks saw a slight price increase over the 2023 models by about $1,000. Pricing for the new 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman, the base work truck, starts at $44,390. The top-of-the-line 2500, Limited, starts at $85,555. There are so many options available, it’s almost impossible to list them. However, all-wheel drive is a $2,900 option, the towing package adds $1,695, and the Level 2 equipment package is another $4,910.
For the 3500, it starts at $46,495. It has similar options, but is rated for greater towing capacity. The 3500 has rear leaf springs for durability, while the 2500 has an easy-to-ride four-wheel independent suspension. The new Rebel package is a similar premium off-road version that can also be ordered with the diesel.
