Meet the Ram 1500 Lineup

The Ram 1500 is known for its smooth ride, upscale interiors, and serious capability, making it a favorite for Kansas City‑area drivers who need a truck that can work hard during the week and stay comfortable on longer highway drives. Whether you are towing equipment out of Platte City, commuting into downtown Kansas City, or heading toward the Missouri River for a weekend getaway, there is a Ram 1500 trim designed around your needs.

The Ram 1500 lineup includes trims like Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, RHO, Limited, Limited Longhorn, and the new range-topping Tungsten, each offering its own blend of features, style, and performance.

Engine Options and Capability

The current Ram 1500 models are offered with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque and a pair of 3.0L Hurricane twin‑turbo inline‑six engines (standard‑output and high‑output), all paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission for smooth, confident performance. The V6 delivers around 305 horsepower and 269 lb‑ft of torque, while the Hurricane engines step things up to about 420 or 540 horsepower depending on configuration, giving drivers options that range from efficient daily driving to serious towing and high‑performance power.

Towing capacity varies by engine and configuration, but properly equipped Ram 1500 models can tow over 10,000 pounds, making them well‑suited for trailers, boats, and work equipment around Platte County and beyond.

Ram 1500 Tradesman: Hardworking Value

The Tradesman is the entry‑level Ram 1500, built for drivers who want a no‑nonsense work truck with modern tech and safety. It typically comes standard with the 3.6L Pentastar V6, vinyl or durable cloth seating, easy‑to‑clean floors, and practical features that make it ideal for job sites around Platte City and Kansas City.

Inside, you will usually find features like Bluetooth, a touchscreen with smartphone integration, USB ports, and a rearview camera, giving you essential connectivity and confidence without pushing the price too high. For small businesses, contractors, and fleet buyers in the Kansas City area, the Tradesman is a smart starting point.

Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE: Efficiency First

The Tradesman HFE (High Fuel Efficiency) takes the base Tradesman concept and optimizes it for better mpg, making it ideal for drivers who rack up a lot of highway miles. It generally builds on the same durable work‑ready foundation but adds features and configurations focused on aerodynamics and efficiency‑minded equipment.

If you spend your days running between job sites in Platte City, Parkville, and Kansas City, the Tradesman HFE helps keep operating costs down while still giving you Ram 1500 capability.

Ram 1500 Big Horn: Comfort and Style on a Budget

The Big Horn (also known as Lone Star in some regions) is one of the most popular Ram 1500 trims because it hits the sweet spot between price, comfort, and style. It typically adds upgraded cloth seating, carpeted floors, chrome or alloy wheels, and exterior chrome accents, giving you a more polished look without jumping straight into luxury pricing.

Inside, Big Horn models often offer an upgraded touchscreen, more available driver‑assist features, and extra convenience options like power‑adjustable driver’s seats and additional storage solutions, making it a great choice for families and daily drivers in the Kansas City metro.

Ram 1500 Laramie: Upscale Everyday Luxury

Step into the Laramie, and you start to feel the Ram 1500’s reputation for premium interiors. This trim usually adds leather‑trimmed seating, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual‑zone automatic climate control, and upgraded audio, creating a quiet, comfortable cabin for commutes and road trips.

The Laramie also tends to bring larger digital displays and more advanced connectivity features, giving Platte City drivers a truck that feels just as at home in downtown Kansas City as it does at a job site or boat ramp.

Ram 1500 Rebel: Off‑Road Attitude

For drivers who want a truck that looks ready for the trail and backs it up with real capability, the Rebel is the off‑road‑focused trim in the Ram 1500 lineup. Rebel models typically include off‑road‑tuned suspension, skid plates, all‑terrain tires, and a more aggressive stance, along with unique exterior styling cues like bold grilles and blacked‑out trim.

Inside, the Rebel blends durable materials with comfort features and modern tech, making it a great option if your weekends include exploring gravel roads and trails around Missouri or heading out on camping trips, but you still want a truck that’s easy to live with during the week.

Ram 1500 RHO: High‑Performance Off‑Road

Newer Ram 1500 lineups introduce the RHO trim as a high‑performance off‑road option, designed to deliver serious speed and control over rough terrain. This trim often features a long‑travel suspension, adaptive shocks, and large all‑terrain tires, giving it the hardware to handle challenging off‑road conditions.

With a powerful Hurricane engine and unique exterior design cues, the RHO is aimed at drivers who want near‑halo‑truck performance and presence, without stepping into a supercharged V8 like past TRX models.

Ram 1500 Limited: Refined Luxury and Tech

The Limited trim pushes the Ram 1500 firmly into luxury‑truck territory with premium materials, advanced technology, and a more sophisticated exterior look. Inside, you will typically find high‑grade leather upholstery, detailed stitching, extensive soft‑touch surfaces, and larger digital displays that elevate the driving experience on every trip to Kansas City or Liberty, MO.

Limited models also focus on advanced towing and safety technology, often offering features like enhanced camera systems, driver‑assist tech, and trailer aids that make it easier to tow confidently around Platte County and beyond.

Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn: Rugged Western Luxury

The Limited Longhorn trim blends the upscale feel of the Limited with a distinctive western‑themed design. You can expect premium leather with unique textures and colors, wood‑grain accents, branded interior details, and stylish wheel designs that give the truck a “ranch‑ready” yet refined personality.

For drivers who want a truck that looks at home at a country property one day and a nice dinner in Kansas City the next, the Limited Longhorn delivers both flair and function.

Ram 1500 Tungsten: Top‑Tier Flagship

At the top of the current Ram 1500 lineup sits the Tungsten trim, designed as the most luxurious Ram 1500 ever built. This model typically includes ultra‑premium leather seating, high‑end audio such as a 23‑speaker Klipsch system, a large portrait‑style touchscreen, and details like a suede headliner and jeweled rotary shifter, showcasing just how upscale a full‑size pickup can be.

If you want the most comfort, technology, and craftsmanship Ram offers, while still enjoying serious capability and towing potential, the Tungsten is the ultimate expression of Ram 1500 luxury for Kansas City‑area drivers.

Find Your Ram 1500 in Platte City

Every Ram 1500 trim offers its own blend of performance, comfort, and style, so the right choice depends on how you drive around Platte City and greater Kansas City. From the hard‑working Tradesman to the luxurious Tungsten and off‑road‑ready Rebel and RHO, there is a Ram 1500 for job sites, family duty, and weekend adventures alike.

Visit us at Airport CDJR in Platte City, we can help you compare Ram 1500 trims in person, go over engine and towing options, and match you with the truck that fits your budget and lifestyle, whether you shop our showroom or browse our online inventory from home.