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2017 Ram 2500

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$149,500 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Ram 2500

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Ram 2500 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $149,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laramie variant and topping out at $149,500 for the Laramie.

There is 1 variant of the 2500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2018.

The Ram 2500 is only available with an diesel motor that produces 276kW and 1084Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2017 2500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

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Power to Weight

77.16 kW/t

53.42 kW/t

92.28 kW/t

Price

$149,500

$19,490

$149,500

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 4 years

2 years

3 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

4,490 kg

2,550 kg

4,490 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

11,479 kg

4,138 kg

11,479 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

6,942 kg

1,588 kg

6,942 kg

Approach Angle

21.8°

20.7°

35°

Departure Angle

22.3°

20.3°

29°

Ground Clearance Unladen

188 mm

279 mm

Payload Capacity

913 kg

864 kg

1,533 kg

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2017 Ram 2500 Price

Configuration	Price From*
6.7L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$149,500

*excl. on-roads

All Ram 2500 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$172,950	$180,950
2024	$172,950	$180,950
2023	$172,950	$175,950
2022	$157,950	$174,900
2021	$139,950	$150,950

*excl. on-roads

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2017 Ram 2500 Specs

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Laramie

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 9
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Length: Extended
- Body Type: Utility
- Cab Type: Double Cab
- Local Body Type: Utility
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Platform Code: Ds
- Rear Step Location: Rear
- Rear Step Type: Platform
- Roof Type: Standard
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Chrome
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Chrome
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.16
Cargo area
- Tray/tub Liner: Spray-in
- Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 21.8
- Cargo Area Height (in): 20.1
- Cargo Area Height (mm): 1687
- Cargo Area Length (in): 76.3
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 1939
- 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: 22.3
- Front Track (mm): 1735
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 188
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13380
- Overall Height (mm): 1974
- Overall Length (mm): 6027
- Overall Width (mm): 2009
- Rear Track (mm): 1732
- Wheelbase (mm): 3797
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
- Compressor: Turbo
- Engine (l): 6.7
- Engine (cc): 6690
- Engine Code: I-6 Cummins
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 90.9
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 117
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.4
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- 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: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- 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 Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 375
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 276
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 1084
- Power Measurement Standard: Sae
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 2800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
- 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
- Center Front Seat Location: Centre
- Center Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Type: 40/20/40 Split
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 6
- Seating Configuration: 3+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- 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: Beam
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.730
- 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: 66rfe
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- 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
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
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
- Front Axle Weight (kg): 2609
- Front Axle Weight (lb): 5752
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 6942
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Train Weight (kg): 11479
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4490
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 3577
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 7886
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Payload Allowance (kg): 913
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 3577
- Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3176
- Tare Weight (kg): 3486
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 126
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
- 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: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 126
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

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2017 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	4500Kg	4500Kg
2024	4500Kg	4500Kg
2023	4500Kg	4500Kg
2022	4500Kg	4500Kg
2021	6942Kg	6942Kg

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2017 Ram 2500 Fuel Economy

Ram 2500	Fuel Type	Combined
6.7L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	-

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Ram 2500?

The Ram 2500 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

2017 Ram 2500 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Ram 2500?

The Ram 2500 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.