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    2019 Ram 1500

    New from

    $79,950 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.9 - 12.2 L / 100km

    About the Ram 1500

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Ram 1500 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $79,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Express variant and topping out at $109,950 for the Laramie.

    There are 3 variants of the 1500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2019.

    Engine options include 5.7L multi-point injection (291kW/556Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (179kW/569Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2019 1500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ram 1500 models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    65.93 - 111.71 kW/t
    49.52 kW/t
    111.71 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.9 - 12.2 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    12.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    807 - 992 km
    658 km
    1,270 km
    Price
    $79,950 - $109,950
    $20,990
    $139,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 4 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,450 kg
    2,700 kg
    4,491 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    6,692 - 7,237 kg
    4,435 kg
    9,801 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 - 4,500 kg
    1,800 kg
    5,890 kg
    Approach Angle
    15.2°
    15.2°
    35°
    Departure Angle
    23.7°
    15°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    221 mm
    190 mm
    283 mm
    Payload Capacity
    735 - 845 kg
    724 kg
    1,483 kg

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    2019 Ram 1500 Specs

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    Express

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
      • Total Number Of Rear Usb Connections: 1
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Ds
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.71
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Liner: Spray-in
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 1
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Telematics Breakdown Assistance
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 15.2
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 1600
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 56.5
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 20.1
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1687
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 76.3
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1939
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 33.3
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 847
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 66.4
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1687
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 51.0
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1295
      • Departure Angle: 23.7
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 82.6
      • Front Track (mm): 1742
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1924
      • Overall Length (mm): 5817
      • Overall Width (mm): 2017
      • Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2097
      • Rear Track (mm): 1727
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3569
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 283
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 5.7
      • Engine (cc): 5654
      • Engine Code: Ezh
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 90.9
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 121
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.5
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 992
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 396
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 291
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 556
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.920
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
      • Transmission Code: 8hp70
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 4500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 7237
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3450
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 845
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2605
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2522
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 115
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 115
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

    Express Black Pack

    Adds to Express:
    • Convenience
      • Telematics Concierge Number Of Months Inc: Unlimited
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.210
    Removes from Express:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13900
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.920

    Laramie

    Adds to Express Black Pack:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Chrome
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.81
    • Convenience
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 1400
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 49.4
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 20.0
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 67.4
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1712
      • Overall Height (mm): 1917
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 98
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.4
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 807
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 800
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2650
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2584
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy Chrome
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy Chrome
    Removes from Express Black Pack:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
      • Total Number Of Rear Usb Connections: 1
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.71
    • Convenience
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 1
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Telematics Breakdown Assistance
      • Telematics Concierge Number Of Months Inc: Unlimited
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 1600
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 56.5
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 20.1
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 76.3
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1939
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 82.6
      • Overall Height (mm): 1924
      • Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2097
    • Engine
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 121
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 3.5
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 992
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 845
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2605
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2522
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
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    2019 Ram 1500 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ram 1500

    The most fuel efficient Ram 1500 is the Laramie with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 11.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Ram 1500Fuel TypeCombined
    5.7L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded12.2 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ram 1500?

    The Ram 1500 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2019 Ram 1500 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ram 1500?

    The Ram 1500 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Ram 1500 FAQs

    The cheapest Ram 1500 is the Express that starts from $79,950.

    The most expensive Ram 1500 is the Laramie that starts from $109,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Ram 1500 is 4500 kg offered by the following variants: Express, Express Black Pack and Laramie.

    The largest Ram 1500 is the Express which measures 2017mm wide, 5817mm in length and sits 1924mm tall.

    The most powerful Ram 1500 is the Express which has 291kW of power from its 5.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ram 1500 is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ram 1500 is the Express which weighs 3450 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ram 1500 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.