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    2021 Ram 3500

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    $144,350 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

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    About the Ram 3500

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Ram 3500 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $144,350 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Laramie variant and topping out at $169,950 for the Laramie.

    There is 1 variant of the 3500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2018.

    The Ram 3500 is only available with an diesel motor that produces 276kW and 1084Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 3500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    2021 Ram 3500 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ram 3500

    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
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • 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): 76.75
    • 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
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • 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): 1720
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 218
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13380
      • Overall Height (mm): 2027
      • Overall Length (mm): 6027
      • Overall Width (mm): 2009
      • Rear Track (mm): 1704
      • 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
    • 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
      • Two Tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • 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
    • 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: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • 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: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • 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): 2722
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 6001
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 6171
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 11479
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4490
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 3596
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 7928
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 894
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 3596
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3176
      • Tare Weight (kg): 3505
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 118
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • 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: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 118
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
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    2021 Ram 3500 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ram 3500?

    The Ram 3500 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2021 Ram 3500 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ram 3500?

    The Ram 3500 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 3500 FAQs

    The cheapest Ram 3500 is the Laramie that starts from $144,350.

    The most expensive Ram 3500 is the Laramie that starts from $169,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Ram 3500 is offered by the Laramie which can tow 6171 kg

    The largest Ram 3500 is the Laramie which measures 2009mm wide, 6027mm in length and sits 2027mm tall.

    The most powerful Ram 3500 is the Laramie which has 276kW of power from its 6.7L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection engine.

    The Ram 3500 is built in Mexico and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ram 3500 is the Laramie which weighs 5309 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ram 3500 uses Diesel.