I bought a brand new Level 2 fully loaded BigHorn with LEDs and big screen and everything in 2019 for $38,000 OTD. Paying $65,000 for basically the same truck today with the edition of adaptive cruise control and HUD is crazy... JUST CRAZY!!!!!

60k plus for a big horn/lone star is crazy.

My local Ram dealer had 5 new Hurricanes in. I stopped and looked at them and checked prices. They had a nice Big Horn, no leather, $63,000. Had a real nice Larime and it snickered for $70,500. These truck prices are out of control!!!

$50,000 truck selling for $67,000 is bullshit

I just drove over 700 miles in my 2023 Ram HEMI I got 20.1 with half on the e way. I will keep my HEMI

No dipstick, no buy! No can read the codes and fix myself, no buy! By by Ram!

5:11 "no dipstick" Just fantastic. Thanks a lot Stellantis!?

I like the design, I like that it still has analog gauges, but this plain spec sure looks like $47k, not $67k.

I'll be keeping my 2020 Tundra Platinum with the bullet-proof 5.7.

To test the oil level sensor it should be full KOEO ! At idle it should be a a lil lower and driving even lower ! Some trucks are already reported to have been overfilled and underfilled ! Who's the dipstick that decided the truck didnt need one ?

I 100% agree with the small turbo engines being less consistent.

The straight 6 is an inherently great design whether its NA, Turbo gas, or Diesel. This is the most interesting thing Ram has done in years and its no surprise after GM's slam dunk on the 3.0 Duramax and Rams own failure with the v6 ecodiesel. The numbers make me skeptical of reliability with that much power in such a small engine. And there is no question that having no oil dipstick is completely unacceptable.

I emailed 3 different RAM Dealers with a few simple questions on Autotrader. The first one wouldn't answer my question on the 24'Ram and just tried to get me to the dealership. Never heard from the other 2. I guess they don't want to sell any trucks. The past few years it seems these dealers do not want to sell trucks very bad. Maybe its a blessing.

There are 3 things Stellantis Chrysler Dodge engineering has mastered over the decades: 1) how to keep mechanics/technicians employed 2) how to make motorists spend more at the gas pump 3) how to build vehicles that drop in resale faster than any other auto maker.

Bought a 25 bighorn night edition i now have 1600 miles on it so far no issues...plenty power..comfortable ride and cabin im getting around 23-24 on my trips to work...no rattling or wind noise so far its doing good 👍 🤞

The median family income in the USA for "23 was $74k according to the Census Bureau. That is only slightly more than the as-tested price here. Does it seem wise to spend a whole year's income on a depreciating item (even if it spread out over 6 or 7 years)? My answer for most people is no, not this truck or any brand new one (with the possible exception of the Maverick). Instead, buy one 3 or 4 model years old (often coming back from a lease) for around 50% of the sticker then which may be 60% or more of a discount to the MSRP for the current model year. Make this your standard plan vehicle after vehicle and in 20 or 30 years you'll be much, much more wealthy.

Lets hope Ram's inline 6 TT doesn't suffer the same reliability disaster as the v6 TT in the new Tundra's.

I've been having Rams since they became ram trucks. I was always a GM guy. I couldn't part with my ram truck no matter how good looking on the outside some of the GMCs are. All of my Ford and GM buddies have had way more issues than I have. None of them, not a single one talks shit anymore.

For that price.....i will keep my 19.

When you put the blinkers on to turn, and you are less than 25 mph, the fog light on the side you are turning lights up for you to see around the corner.

I'll hold on to my 2021 Classic Hemi for much longer. Thanks for posting this and great idea to upgrade to the RHO, when time comes, I'll do the same! 👍👍

Tim, pretty sure you can disable the remote start honks in the screen menu.

Seems like pretty good mileage for where you are driving it and going 75.

Ram has really raised their game in the last decade. I hope this engine doesn't fall on it's face like most of their others. This could be a great time for Ram with Toyota falling on their face with the Tundra (and soon Tacoma). If Ford wasn't having some QC issues, THEY would be in first place but they slipped a little so Ram ... time to step up. Too bad Ram is clueless with their stupid high prices.

Man I wish it got better fuel economy. Then I could justify the crazy complex engine. But as it sets the v8 will be missed

I swear eco mode on any turbo engines should just make sure wastegate of turbos stays open then never builds any boost

I am 100% for having an oil level sensor on any combustion engine. However did they really save much by omitting the dipstick? Make the dipstick optional I would pay an extra $50 for a redundant way to ensure my oil level is not low. The dipstick does not have any downsides and in reality it probably costs the manufacturer a few cents to add. Time will tell if the SST is going to be reliable. I suspect that after the first few years they will work out the bugs and it will be a fine powerplant. I still love my 22 Limited with the HEMI and this does not tempt me to trade it in.

I have the trailer backup steering on my 2022 Ram 1500 and I use it with my toy hauler camper every time I take a trip. Is it necessary? No. Is it super nice to have? Sure is.

It sounds like my grannies lawn mower.....

Wouldn’t get that model when you get RHO for similar money. If reliable, the RHO is a game changer.

What rear gear? 3:55 or 3:92? I am assuming with all the tow stuff it is a 3:92

The headlights come one when you remote start?? I could see the parking lights but why the low beam headlights?? That’s annoying! Wonder if there is a setting for that ?

No more need to comment on the dipstick issue any more. Most don't care. The few who change their own oil will complain - agree w/ that.

Ram has an opportunity to become the number 1 pickup truck maker in terms of reliability considering how bad the other manufacturers are doing now, but will they do that?

$67K for a bighorn is robbery

I have never had issues getting good fuel economy out of turbo-charged engines. We have a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe with 2.0L turbo that consistently gets 27 to 29 mpg hwy on the gas engine alone. Though a strong head wind does affect it more than other vehicles I've owned. I think mostly due to aerodynamics and weight of the vehicle with the hybrid batteries. However, with the hybrid drivetrain doing mostly in town driving, we have driven over 800 miles on a tank of gas in it. Most of the turbo-charged vehicles I have owned were/are all Mopars. My 86 Daytona Turbo Z consistently gets 24 mpg in town with a 3 spd automatic even when driving it pretty hard laying into that boost. And they have all been very reliable vehicles.

I cannot use a 6 cylinder gas engines in my trucks, I need a V8 and or diesel for towing trailers and vehicles. 6’s are extremely under powered for my needs.

thx for the vid. great review. truck looks neat ... be honest this is in HD price territory so for me it just make more sense to get one of those at these price points ...

Hey I will the Hemi. Thought they would have did an update upgrade on the Hemi. Looking and hearing about this new Hurricane with turbo’s hoping it will be a nice dependable hard working engine.

Man that Lone Star sticker alone must be worth 10 grand more, and everybody gets 20+ MPG on all of them trucks, the 5.3, 5.6, 5.7 6.2, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 6.7 all of them 3/4 and 1 Tons Yeah Right call it what it is B.S. 425 H.P @ 15000 RPM if it don't Blow. No oil stick whoa the Bun Boys won't like that Lol

Thanks for telling us those were golf clubs, had no idea.

I lost all comprehension after you said 67,000 and not even leather

The small block v8 requires more fuel to maintain idle than the small displacement turbo engines. So it makes sense the smaller displacement engine is better at “downhill mpg”. When the small turbo displacement gets put under load “uphill”it acts more like a big block in power and consumption. NA small block with cylinder deactivation tried to due this but GM DFM/AFM failures and “Hemi tick” warranty repairs has scared OEMs away from messing with cylinder deactivation. Market wants MPG and power in new trucks.

Nice truck. Looks like the new Laramie with that stitched dash and features. Should sell for $8-10k off sticker, solid value.

I hope the hurricane works out. Straight sixes are great. Hope it becomes as iconic as the 4.0 inline 6. Having driven a turbo engine, I did find they can drink a lot of gas when under load (road trips on the highway going uphill or against the wind for example). They really do make a difference in stop and go and steady driving. With the 5.7 Hemi, the mileage has been pretty consistent and it doesn’t downshift/shift gears as often under load.

So when you say the V8s are getting consistent fuel mileage on that drive, are they getting consistently bad, good, or so-so mileage? Been driving the same gen1 Ecoboost F150 for going on 12 years now, and its inconsistency in mpg still drives me up the wall!

I just don't understand why they had to remove the dipstick entirely. I can understand including the sensor, but for what these damn trucks cost, they could include the dipstick too.

75mpg at altitude is definitely affecting the mpg as well. As for the lack of a dipstick, it is not a big deal if you change your oil every 5k.

It has only been six months but so far I am impressed with the Hurricane TY Inline 6……..Power is there and very minimal turbo lag. Even cruising in mid 70’s the ride is solid, smooth and minimal road NVH. I still say that the inline engine and “centerline” thrust helps in cutting down vibration and noise. Granted mine is a Grand Wagoneer but definitely a decent engine. The lack of dipstick is definitely a “Zonk” In my opinion but a learning curve that eventually owners will adapt to. I was skeptical about the power running boards but again, I am getting Used to being spoiled. I have my HEMI fix with my Charger Daytona!! I feel safe and comfortable AA d as long as your eyes stay about 3-5 minutes ahead of the vehicle and traffic, you should be fine. My remarks are about the Hurricane engine and JGW, but same engine and is planned to be the next “Global Platform ICE with a simple addition of the two extra cylinders and the second Tirbo. One other drawback besides the no oil dipstick is the Direct Injection engine…..sorry fight all you want , but it’s the way of the future for ICE e gone to be the future as long as we fight to keep the option. 50-60-75K+ mileage engine could be a good investment in SeaFoam but until then should be turn and burn! I am not basing the RM Pickups, just I am a four door SUV person!

Love the truck, but can they sell them with all the 2024’s still on dealer lots.

Gonna keep my 2017 Longhorn, Looks like Ram just priced themselves out the market.

Nice truck 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

How does it compare to the 2019 equivalent in price and otherwise?

Well, I don't know about you guys(and Jill) but I think its worth every penny and very good value for the money.

I assume with the tow package it has a 3.92 gear ratio?

I guess my opinion on the fuel economy, I only care that my truck gets what is typical for that model, as anything much worse suggests I have a problem with it.

You can turn off the beeping for remote start. Tim you know when you get into the turbo boost these engine suck the gas. Not in the boost they get better mpg.

I dont believe the big horn offers cooled seats, just heated. Can you confirm?

paid 45 for my 20 laramie with the 5.7. Big horn for 65 feels insane haha.

So we have to go to Texas to find a Lone Star or is it the same truck with a stupid name?

Did you say that you have a short bed chwvy trailer?? (when talking about trailer back up)

They should make a TT 5.7L DOHC truck.

Just bought a GMC AT4 with the Mini diesel. So far great truck. Looked at ford but decided on the 3.0 diesel. Out of the big 3 doge is my last choice

Is this comparable/equivalent to a Ford XLT or an STX

Surprised to hear you refer to the onboard computer for fuel economy, they are notoriously inaccurate. My 2017 Ram & 2023 F150 are typically off by at least 2mpg. $67K should be a Laramie trim.

Although I grew up with checking the oil and doing maintenence myself, newer vehicles require sooo much less of that. I haven't cheched the oil level in my '21 F150, maybe ever and in my wifes Explorer, maybe once. Id ask anyone thats freaking out, how many times have you checkwd the oil level in your 5 year old vehicle and NEEDED to add oil? Its really not that high a %.

Everything I have seen online shows the new six doesn’t get as good of mileage as the hemi and it’s a no for me on the dipstick.

Guess we should monitor battery/alternator voltage with an under hood terminal clip on reader vs. a voltage gauge in cab? Maybe we should have a mercury thermometer under the hood to read water temps vs an in cab gauge? How about oil pressure monitored only by looking at an engine block screw in reader versus an in cab gauge? I can go on and on. The ability to easily check your oil level anytime without popping the hood from the comfort of the cab deviates from the norm, but if you stop and think about it, what's one more electrical system in a sea of them? Love or hate it ehatever, but i think sometimes we just like to bitch about things, and im not immune from that either. But I personally like this. And the rotary shift knob!

I’ll never pay these prices or interest rates😂

My 14 ram hemi 5.7 gets 21-22 mpg with 3.92 gears. Also its a Laramie that only cost me 42k brand new. These prices since the so called "chip shortage" is rediculous

Is this your new truck?

Does it require premium gasoline?

You should really fill up and divide the number of actual miles per gallons to get true number. I find that on my 18 3500 the true number is always worse than what the computer shows.

That’s wild…my Tundra gets 17-19 with 35’s…before lift and tires I got 20+ all day. Not super efficient ram

you shared superb traveling-catch you later!🙌

If you look at that truck from the from the front, you have a 4x4 sail on your port and starboard.

I’m a big fan of the straight 6 cylinder engines. I had plenty of ford f150s and broncos and jeeps but this straight 6 cylinder has been proven not reliable early on. It will take a while to get them to be reliable.

Simple fix... keep the new method and return the dip stick as well. Keep the customers happy.

My Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8 does better. I get 20-24 MPG on the highway and 13-15 in the city.

You can get rid of the beeps with the auto start. I figured everyone knew that.😮

You never mentioned what the final drive gear ratio was in that truck. It can make a big difference. My 4th gen Ram had 3:21 gears and averaged around 21.5 mpg & my 5th gen has 3:92 gears and averages around 20.5 and it drops quickly depending on the environment. The 4th gen stayed more consistent.

Ask Toyota about changing to a small displacement twin turbo.

All those small displacement turbo engines, when you find it fast and get bad fuel economy, you are running it pretty hard and I don’t think they will last, but if you are sensible and get decent fuel economy, I think you will extend the life of that engine. The problem is when the second owner our third get one they really don’t know how it was really driven? So could be great or a lemon 😂

Not having the dip stick isn't a big deal . l find myself not checking my oil anyways with the dip stick so maybe having the convenience of checking the onboard will be better for me

Shoot I think I hate small mirrors on trucks just as much as you hate the big ones! Lol it's funny how one thing can differ so much between people.

Trailer steering? Like seriously? Im speechless!😶

Nice cheap seats for 80 grand wow I’ll keep my TRX monster

Always appreciate the content - more and more I feel conflicted about the new truck and suv reviews. I can only imagine what it is like for you and other reviewers who are trying to bridge the gap between genuine excitement around some features, while having to contend with pricing that is absent of reality along with questionable quality and a real absence of overall value. I suppose if you're the guy or gal sitting on $70K trying to figure out what to do with it and you love technology for the sake of it.. this is a great time to buy a new truck.

I don't get those mpg with a tacoma ... time will tell if it's reliable

Excellent review Tim… …I hope all 84 people that buy one of these enjoys it. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Glad it has analog gages,I would take that dumb step off the back , wish they would get rid of the dial shifter and go to center console shifter.

I'm glad I bought a 2019 for what I thought was a high price then. I wouldn't pay that money now,especially without the V8. No way.

I’m a Toyota fan always have but I honestly like dodge especially the big horn

This Big horn/Lone star seems to be a dead ended rabbit hole in the RAM model line up.. I think the fresh model is the RAM REV for this class. RAM should make up its deficit in sales with the REV line up. The smart money will pass on the Big Horn all together and make the jump into the REV line up. Pricing will be the key on RAM wins or loses with the REV line.

How is the trans. The Ford 10 speed is always hunting for gears when it's not slamming gears due to poor design. I hate the 10 speed. Hope Rams 8 speed is better.

Which engine was it ..... 420 hp or 520 hp?

lol 67k for a big horn… I remember when I got my 2020 limited for 53k brand new after rebates

According to good morning KZfaq the hurricane as had issues in the wagoner. Requires removing body to repair.

The most awarded most reliable pickup RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS 👌 Im still waiting for a Tungsten or Limited but no show so far in Canada 😮

Can't see trading my 21 f150 V8 given new truck prices and depreciation. Best mpg 25.8, worst (towing) 11.5.