Covert CDJR Bee Cave
Trim Guide
All ten 2026 Ram 1500 trims, side by side: pricing, engines, drivetrain, what each one tows, and which one fits how you drive.
The 2026 Ram 1500 comes in ten trims, a lineup that runs from a $42,025 work truck to a six-figure-adjacent luxury flagship. That spread serves very different buyers: the contractor pricing a fleet truck in Burnet, the family that wants one comfortable do-everything half-ton, the weekend off-roader headed for the ranch roads outside Kerrville, and the shopper who simply wants the most loaded pickup Ram builds. Starting prices run from $42,025 for the entry Tradesman, then climb across the range to $88,800 for the flagship Tungsten, with most buyers landing somewhere in the middle.
Covert CDJR Bee Cave stocks the Ram 1500 across that range. This page breaks down every trim in price order, what each one includes, which engines it offers, and what it tows, then gives you a side-by-side matrix, the comparisons shoppers ask about most, and a short decision guide. For the broader model picture, see our 2026 Ram 1500 research hub; for the full numbers, the Ram 1500 specs page.
At a Glance
Here is the full 2026 lineup in price order, with the starting MSRP and a one-line read on each. All prices are MSRP and exclude the $2,595 destination charge.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | from $42,025 | The value work truck and lineup base. |
| Express | from $44,150 | A styled-up value step above the base. |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | from $47,280 | The everyday sweet spot for most buyers. |
| Warlock | from $52,865 | Blackout looks and 4×4 grip on a budget. |
| Laramie | from $61,480 | Leather-lined premium with the turbo six. |
| Rebel | from $65,445 | The factory off-road trim with Bilstein shocks. |
| RHO | from $73,795 | High-speed desert performance, 540 horsepower. |
| Limited | from $76,405 | Quiet luxury with the high-output six standard. |
| Longhorn | from $76,900 | Western-themed luxury, top engine standard. |
| Tungsten | from $88,800 | The range-topping flagship, every box checked. |
MSRP excludes the $2,595 destination charge, tax, title, and license. Starting prices reflect each trim’s lowest configuration; Crew Cab and 4×4 raise the figure. Pricing per U.S. News and Cars.com, June 2026, and changes frequently.
Trim by Trim
A note on engines before the trims: four are offered for 2026. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque (305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft) is the standard engine on the lower trims. The 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo inline-six (420 horsepower, 469 lb-ft) is the step-up six and the standard engine from Laramie up through Rebel. The 540-horsepower, 521 lb-ft Hurricane HO is the top engine and the standard powerplant on the RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and Tungsten. The 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque (395 horsepower, 410 lb-ft) returns for 2026 as a paid option; per Ram’s powertrain data it is available across most of the lineup but is not offered on the RHO or Tungsten, which run the Hurricane HO exclusively. Every engine pairs with a TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic.
The Tradesman is the work-focused base trim and the lineup floor, starting from $42,025. It comes standard with the 3.6L V6 eTorque; the Hurricane SO and the HEMI V8 are available upgrades. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is available, and it can be ordered as a Quad Cab (6’4″ bed) or Crew Cab (5’7″ or 6’4″ bed). Standard equipment is built for jobs, not showrooms: heavy-duty vinyl upholstery, a front bench seat, an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system, and 18-inch steel wheels. It is the natural pick for fleets, trades, and anyone who wants Ram capability without paying for trim. Properly equipped with the Hurricane SO it can tow up to 11,610 lbs.
New as the value-style trim for 2026, the Express starts from $44,150 and takes over the affordable-with-attitude role, slotting just above the base work truck. It keeps the V6 eTorque as standard, with the Hurricane SO and HEMI V8 available, and offers rear- or four-wheel drive in Quad or Crew Cab. The available Black Express appearance treatment adds 20-inch wheels with body-color bumpers and grille for a cleaner monochrome look, and a 12-inch touchscreen and 12-inch digital cluster can be added. It is for the buyer who wants a sharp-looking truck and the lower price, without the comfort content of the Big Horn.
In Texas this trim wears the Lone Star badge; mechanically it is the Big Horn, and at Covert CDJR Bee Cave you will see both names on the same truck. Starting from $47,280, it is the volume trim and the one most shoppers should look at first. The V6 eTorque is standard with the Hurricane SO and HEMI V8 available, and you can pick rear- or four-wheel drive in Quad or Crew Cab. The Big Horn opens up the option catalog, including Level 1 and Level 2 equipment groups, a 12-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate, and a long list of tow and appearance packages. With the Hurricane SO and the 3.92 axle it reaches the 11,610-lb lineup tow maximum. It is the best balance of price, content, and configurability in the range.
The Warlock is the blackout, value-minded off-road trim, starting from $52,865. It comes standard with four-wheel drive and the V6 eTorque, with the Hurricane SO and HEMI V8 available, in Crew Cab form. Its calling cards are murdered-out exterior styling, all-terrain tires, and a rear electronic locking differential, giving it more genuine trail grip than its price suggests. Think of it as the rugged look and 4×4 hardware of a pricier truck without the leather-lined cost.
The Laramie is where the Ram 1500 turns premium, starting from $61,480. It steps up to the 420-horsepower Hurricane SO as the standard engine, with the HEMI V8 available, and is offered in Crew Cab only with rear- or four-wheel drive. Standard content moves to leather seating, a larger Uconnect 5 touchscreen, more driver-assist technology, and richer interior trim. For a buyer who wants real comfort and the strong turbo six without climbing into luxury-trim pricing, the Laramie is the value-premium pick and a popular choice for owners who tow in comfort.
The Rebel, from $65,445, is the factory off-road trim. It runs the Hurricane SO as standard with the HEMI V8 available, comes standard with four-wheel drive, and is Crew Cab only. From the factory it adds Bilstein shocks, a one-inch raised ride height, available four-corner air suspension, taller all-terrain tires, and off-road-tuned hardware, so it is ready for the trail without aftermarket work. It is the pick for the buyer who actually leaves the pavement on weekends but still wants a comfortable daily truck.
The RHO is the high-performance off-road halo of the lineup, starting from $73,795. It is powered exclusively by the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO, sends power through standard four-wheel drive, and comes as a Crew Cab. A widened track, Bilstein shocks, and 35-inch tires give it the high-speed desert ability that defines the trim, and Ram positions it as the most powerful engine in the 1500 lineup. The RHO is enough of its own truck that it has a dedicated page; see our 2026 Ram 1500 RHO guide for the full rundown.
The Limited is the quiet-luxury trim, from $76,405. It comes standard with the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO and four-wheel drive in Crew Cab form. The Limited pairs that power with full-grain leather, available four-corner air suspension, a large Uconnect 5 touchscreen, and a long roster of comfort and convenience technology. It is for the buyer who wants the most refined Ram 1500 driving experience along with the top engine, without the western styling theme of the Longhorn or the maximum-content price of the Tungsten.
The Limited Longhorn is the western-luxury version of the top trim, and it suits the Texas buyer who wants top-engine power with ranch-country character. It starts from $76,900 and comes standard with the high-output Hurricane HO, four-wheel drive, and a Crew Cab body, then layers on a distinctive western-themed interior with unique leather, wood, and metal detailing and Longhorn badging. Mechanically it matches the trim just below it; the difference is the look and feel of the cabin.
The Tungsten is the flagship and the most expensive Ram 1500, starting from $88,800. It comes standard with the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO and four-wheel drive in Crew Cab form. Ram loads it with 24-way power front seats with massage, a 23-speaker Klipsch premium audio system, the largest available touchscreen as standard, four-corner air suspension, and the lineup’s richest materials. Ram markets it as the most luxurious half-ton it builds. The Tungsten is for the buyer who wants every feature Ram offers in one truck and is not shopping on price.
Head to Head
The quick reference. Towing is set by engine and axle rather than by trim badge, so each figure below names the engine that achieves it.
| Trim | Standard engine | Drive | Cab options | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | 3.6L V6 (305 hp) | RWD std, 4×4 avail | Quad or Crew | up to 11,610 lbs (Hurricane SO) |
| Express | 3.6L V6 (305 hp) | RWD std, 4×4 avail | Quad or Crew | up to 11,610 lbs (Hurricane SO) |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 3.6L V6 (305 hp) | RWD std, 4×4 avail | Quad or Crew | up to 11,610 lbs (Hurricane SO) |
| Warlock | 3.6L V6 (305 hp) | 4×4 standard | Crew Cab | up to 11,610 lbs (Hurricane SO) |
| Laramie | 3.0L Hurricane SO (420 hp) | RWD std, 4×4 avail | Crew Cab | 11,610 lbs (Hurricane SO) |
| Rebel | 3.0L Hurricane SO (420 hp) | 4×4 standard | Crew Cab | 11,610 lbs (Hurricane SO) |
| RHO | 3.0L Hurricane HO (540 hp) | 4×4 standard | Crew Cab | up to 10,000 lbs (Hurricane HO) |
| Limited | 3.0L Hurricane HO (540 hp) | 4×4 standard | Crew Cab | up to 10,000 lbs (Hurricane HO) |
| Limited Longhorn | 3.0L Hurricane HO (540 hp) | 4×4 standard | Crew Cab | up to 10,000 lbs (Hurricane HO) |
| Tungsten | 3.0L Hurricane HO (540 hp) | 4×4 standard | Crew Cab | up to 10,000 lbs (Hurricane HO) |
The returning HEMI V8 (395 hp) is a lineup-wide option except on the RHO and Tungsten. For towing detail by engine, axle, and configuration, see our Ram 1500 towing capacity page.
Common Comparisons
This is the most common cross-shop in the lineup: the value sweet spot against the entry to premium. The Big Horn (Lone Star) starts from $47,280 with the V6 standard and a deep option catalog, so you build it up to taste. The Laramie starts from $61,480, makes the 420-horsepower Hurricane SO and leather seating standard, and is Crew Cab only. If you want the lower entry point and prefer to add only what you need, the Big Horn wins. If you want leather, the strong turbo six, and more standard technology in one jump, the Laramie is the cleaner buy.
Both are off-road trims, but they answer different questions. The Rebel, from $65,445, is the do-everything trail truck: Hurricane SO standard, Bilstein shocks, a raised ride height, available air suspension, and tall all-terrain tires. The RHO, from $73,795, is a high-speed performance machine built around the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO, a widened track, and 35-inch tires. If your off-roading is trails, ranch roads, and overlanding, the Rebel does it for less. If you want desert-running speed and the top engine, the RHO is the one, and our RHO page covers it in depth.
This is the classic step from premium into genuine luxury, and the price gap is real. The Laramie, from $61,480, gives you leather and the Hurricane SO with rear- or four-wheel drive. The Limited, from $76,405, makes the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO standard, adds four-wheel drive and available four-corner air suspension, and moves the cabin to full luxury materials and technology. The roughly $15,000 gap buys the top engine, the air ride, and a quieter, richer interior. If you mostly want comfort and value, stay with the Laramie; if you want the flagship powertrain and ride, move to the Limited.
Both run the standard Hurricane HO and four-wheel drive, so this comes down to content and presentation. The Limited, from $76,405, is the restrained luxury choice. The Tungsten, from $88,800, is the maximum-content flagship: 24-way massage front seats, a 23-speaker Klipsch audio system, the largest available screen as standard, and the lineup’s richest trim. The roughly $12,000 difference is comfort and prestige, not capability. Buyers who want luxury without the very top sticker pick the Limited; buyers who want every feature in one truck pick the Tungsten.
Pick Your Trim
Start with the Tradesman or Express. Both give you Ram capability, the standard V6, and the option to add the Hurricane SO for towing, without paying for comfort features you do not need.
Choose the Big Horn or Lone Star. It is the volume trim for a reason: enough comfort and technology to live with daily, the broadest option list, and a price that leaves room for the packages you actually want.
Order the Hurricane SO and the 3.92 axle, available on the Big Horn and standard on the Laramie, to reach the 11,610-lb lineup maximum. The Big Horn does it for less; the Laramie adds comfort for long hauls.
The Rebel is engineered for it from the factory, with Bilstein shocks, a raised ride height, and available air suspension. The Warlock is the budget alternative if you want 4×4 grip and all-terrain tires without the full Rebel package.
The RHO stands alone, with the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO, a widened stance, and 35-inch tires built for high-speed off-road driving. Nothing else in the 1500 lineup is set up the same way.
Look at the Limited, Limited Longhorn, or Tungsten. All three pair the standard Hurricane HO with the lineup’s richest interiors; choose the Longhorn for western styling and the Tungsten if you want every feature Ram offers.
Next Step
Covert CDJR Bee Cave stocks the 2026 Ram 1500 from the value Tradesman to the flagship Tungsten, and our team can match a trim to how you actually drive. We serve buyers from Burnet and Taylor down to Lockhart and Killeen, and pricing changes often, so check current inventory and ask about live offers before you decide. Find us at 16501 Sweetwater Vlg Dr Building 3, Austin, TX 78738, or call (512) 900-6192.
Questions
The 2026 Ram 1500 comes in ten trims. In price order they are Tradesman, Express, Big Horn (called Lone Star in Texas), Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and Tungsten. They share one platform, so the differences are in equipment, comfort, technology, engines, and drivetrain rather than the underlying truck.
There is no mechanical difference. The Lone Star is simply the name Ram uses for the Big Horn in Texas. Same trim, same equipment, same pricing, different badge. At Covert CDJR Bee Cave you will see the Lone Star name on the truck other states call the Big Horn.
The most powerful engine in the 2026 lineup is the 540-horsepower, 521 lb-ft Hurricane HO twin-turbo inline-six. It is standard on the RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and Tungsten. The RHO is the dedicated high-performance trim built around it, with a widened track and 35-inch tires for high-speed off-road use.
No. The 5.7L HEMI V8 returns for 2026 as a paid option and is available across most of the lineup, but per Ram’s powertrain data it is not offered on the RHO or the Tungsten. Those two trims run the 540-horsepower Hurricane HO exclusively. On the trims that offer it, the HEMI makes 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft.
Towing depends on engine and axle, not on the trim badge. The 3.0L Hurricane SO with the 3.92 axle reaches the lineup maximum of 11,610 lbs when properly equipped. That engine is available on the Big Horn and standard on the Laramie and Rebel, which makes those trims the common tow picks. For Burnet-area buyers who tow often, the Big Horn does it for less and the Laramie adds comfort.
The Tradesman is the lineup base, starting at $42,025 before the $2,595 destination charge. It is the work-focused trim with the standard V6, vinyl upholstery, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and 18-inch steel wheels. The Express sits just above it as the value-style alternative.
Four-wheel drive is standard on the Warlock, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and Tungsten. The Tradesman, Express, Big Horn (Lone Star), and Laramie come standard with rear-wheel drive and offer four-wheel drive as an option, so you can choose based on how and where you drive.
For most buyers the Big Horn (Lone Star), from $47,280, is the value sweet spot with the widest option list. The midtier Laramie, at $61,480, adds leather and the strong Hurricane SO, and Edmunds often steers shoppers there. The right answer depends on whether you would rather build up a Big Horn or step into the Laramie’s standard content.
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