2019 Ram 1500 Classic review
Ram 1500 Classic highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Quiet cabin
- Smooth transmission
Cons
- Limited feature availability
- Lacking many driver-assist technologies
- Limited trim level selection
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is the continuation of the last-generation Ram pickup
Ram introduced the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup in 2019. But with the previous generation still selling in high numbers, the company continued offering the older model under the Ram 1500 Classic moniker. Considering the Ram 1500 Classic was last fully redesigned in 2009, the truck delivers impressive utility and a comfortable, spacious cabin. However, the Classic is stripped-down and offered in fewer trim levels with just two engine options available.
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is available in trims ranging from the basic Tradesman to the well-equipped Laramie. Ram also added a Warlock edition to the Classic lineup with bold styling and a one-inch lift kit. Offered with a regular, quad, or crew cab, the Classic gets either the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with rear- or four-wheel drive. With unique features like the RamBox® bedside storage and a flat load floor in the cabin, the Ram Classic remains a strong competitor to the stalwarts in the category—the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado—and, to some extent, its newer replacement.
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2019 Ram 1500 Classic trims
Tradesman:
- 395-hp, 410-lb-ft of torque 5.7L
- 240-hp, 420-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- 305-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- 3.0L
- 5.7L
- Cruise Control
- Vinyl Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Tow Hitch
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Warlock:
- Includes all features available on the Tradesman
- Parking Sensors
- Cloth Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Alloy Wheels
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Bluetooth Technology
- Satellite Radio Ready
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SLT:
- Includes all features available on the Warlock
- No significant upgrades found on the SLT
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Express:
- Includes all features available on the SLT
- 120 inch wheelbase
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Bighorn:
- Includes all features available on the Express
- 3.6L
- 305-hp, 410-lb-ft of torque 5.7L
- Remote Start
- Power Seats
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Lonestar:
- Includes all features available on the Bighorn
- 305-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 5.7L
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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Laramie:
- Includes all features available on the Lonestar
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
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SSV:
- Includes all features available on the Laramie
- Quad Seats
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic
What We Like
Driving: The Ram 1500 Classic may be riding on an old chassis, but it remains one of the smoothest-driving trucks on the market. Even on rougher pavement, the big truck soaks up the bumps, delivering a stable, confident ride. Steering and handling are also exemplary for a pickup truck, and the cabin remains surprisingly quiet.
Comfort: It may not be up to the level of the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, but the Classic features stylish seats—both front and rear—that are supportive and comfortable. There’s plenty of space in the cabin, especially in the crew-cab variants, and the ride is smooth enough to keep fatigue to a minimum. The automatic dual-zone climate control adds to the overall comfort.
Utility: You would think that since the Ram 1500 Classic is an older design it wouldn’t have the capability of some of the newer models on the market. However, this big truck holds its own with a towing capacity of 10,710 pounds.
The RamBox integrated storage spaces and plenty of locations for storing smaller items in the cabin add to the truck’s overall utility.
What Needs Improvement
Technology: Technology is often the first feature to show its age, and the Ram 1500 Classic is no exception. Most trims get just a five-inch touchscreen display with limited phone integration. However, those who opt for the higher Laramie trim can get a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Ram 1500 Classic an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Ram 1500 Classic 1st out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
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Tradesman 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Vinyl Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Alloy Wheels
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Long Bed
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
305
Torque (ft-lbs)
269
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
32
Wheelbase
140"
Overall length
231"
Width
79.4"
Height
74.4"
Leg room
F 41"
Head room
F 39.9"
Front tires
P265/70SR17
Rear tires
P265/70SR17
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
483/4830 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Ram 1500 Classic FAQ
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Tradesman : 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Tradesman : 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SLT : 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Laramie : 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Warlock : 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Lonestar : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- SSV : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Bighorn : 15 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Express : 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Ram 1500 Classic received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Ram 1500 Classic as 0 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2019 Ram 1500 Classic has a maximum towing capacity of between 4250 and 8510 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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