--- title: "2018 Ram 1500 Truck Lineup – Engines, Trims, New Highlights" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2017/09/2018-ram-1500-truck-lineup/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2017-09-01T12:14:53+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:25:57+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RM018_050FNbdl8ocb3893usfl21fpg2kkc2a.jpg" --- # 2018 Ram 1500 Truck Lineup – Engines, Trims, New Highlights By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2017-09-01T12:14:53+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:25:57+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![2018 Ram 1500 Truck Lineup - Engines, Trims, New Highlights]() 2018 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited Crew Cab 4×4 Ram trucks has announced what’s new and available on 2018 Ram 1500 trucks including the new [Harvest edition trucks](). Here is a quick snapshot of what consumers can expect to find. ## **New for 2018 Ram Trucks** - Ultra-luxurious Limited Tungsten edition - Sport model appearance upgrade - Factory-installed leather interior option on Rebel models - Premium Limited Tungsten model - 8.4-inch radios with 4G LTE, HD Radio, Android Auto, Apple Car Play, USB Flip, pinch to zoom and improved resolution - Sirius Guardian with SOS Call, Roadside Assistance, Remote Services, Send and Go, and Vehicle Finder - Remote exterior switch in truck bed to activate LED bed lights - Backup camera now standard on all models - Fleet Telematics Module for vehicle tracking efficiency ![2018 Ram 1500 Truck Lineup - Engines, Trims, New Highlights]() 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 ## **2018 Ram 1500 Highlights** - Ram 1500 exclusive 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine at 29 miles per gallon (mpg) - Industry’s leading infotainment system with Uconnect 8.4 - Exclusive link coil suspension with four-corner air suspension option for best ride and handling - Best-in-class aerodynamics, Coefficient of drag (Cd) at 0.360 - The Ram 1500 uses several fuel-saving features to lead the segment in efficiency with 29 mpg. Although a standard eight-speed transmission and exclusive EcoDiesel yield double-digit percentage improvements, other components are optimized, such as accessory drives to reduce parasitic loss and advances in thermal dynamics engineering, which contribute to America’s most fuel efficient full-size truck ![2018 Ram 1500 Truck Lineup - Engines, Trims, New Highlights]() 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel Blue Streak Crew Cab 4×4 ## **Engine options include:** - 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine, delivering 29 mpg, 240 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque - 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, delivering 25 mpg, 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque - 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with variable-valve timing (VVT) provides up to 22 mpg, 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque The Ram 1500 retains its ruggedly-handsome appearance with an award-winning interior, exterior design aesthetics and segment-leading technology. Every Ram 1500 truck benefits from content specifically designed to match each model’s unique style **Configurations in 2WD and 4WD:** - Regular Cab 8-ft. bed - Regular Cab 6-ft. 4-in. bed - Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. bed - Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. bed - Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. bed ### **2018 Ram 1500 Model Lineup** The Ram 1500 offers 11 models: - Tradesman - Express - SLT - HFE - Big Horn/Lone Star - Lone Star Silver - Sport - Night - Rebel - Laramie - Laramie Longhorn - Laramie Limited - Limited Tungsten ![2018 Ram 1500 Truck Lineup - Engines, Trims, New Highlights]() 2018 Ram Power Wagon Crew Cab 4×4 (left) and 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 (right) ## **Exterior Colors**(some colors available in two-tone) - Black Forest Green - Blue Streak - Bright Silver Metallic - Brilliant Black - Bright White - Delmonico Red - Flame Red - Granite Crystal Metallic - Maximum Steel Metallic - Pearl White - RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic - True Blue Build your 2018 Ram 1500 truck [here](). ## Related vehicle coverage - 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