The 2022 Ram HD trucks return with a few enhancements and packages. Because this is a snapshot of the Ram HD, we won’t wade through all of them.
You can’t tell the players without a program. Nowhere is that more true than when shopping for full-size trucks.
Here we are looking at the Ram HD trucks. They are separated into classes, including 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500. Their primary differences are in how much they can haul and tow.
For the most part, the standard features of each grade are similar for each class.
Here we will primarily concentrate on the 2022 Ram 2500 and 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. The 4500 and 5500 are primarily commercial-grade trucks suitable for any small business need.
The Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 trucks are almost strictly commercial trucks. Ram markets them as a cab and chassis. Customers then pick what to add to the back of the cab.
There is little daylight between them, but the Ram 5500 can do a little more work than the Ram 4500.
Because there are so many variables in the way of cab configurations, cargo-box lengths, engines, classes, drive wheels, and so on, we will try to keep it simple.
The Regular Cab seats three with two doors. The Crew Cab seats five or six with four doors. The Mega Cab also seats five or six with four doors but is a longer cab with more interior space.
Then, of course, there are the trim levels. For 2022, the grades are Tradesman, Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), Power Wagon, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited.
Only the Tradesman and the Big Horn offer the Regular Cab. All trims offer the Crew Cab. Only 4WD versions of the top four grades offer the Mega Cab.
Although there are several changes among these trims, classes, and configurations, most are very limited in scope. That is, they apply to just one trim or class.
A universal enhancement is the all-new Uconnect 5, standard on all 2500 and 3500 models grades except Tradesman.
Ram says Uconnect 5 is four times faster with three times more memory than the previous Uconnect. It also features Wi-Fi capability.
For all but the Power Wagon trim, you may choose between rear-wheel drive (RWD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD). The Power Wagon is 4WD only.
Likewise, for all but the Power Wagon, you may pick among three powertrains.
The standard engine for all grades is a 6.4-liter V8. Ram mates it with an 8-speed transmission.
Available on all but the Power Wagon are two versions of an inline 6-cylinder Cummins Turbodiesel. One is high-output. Both use a 6-speed automatic transmission to rotate the wheels.
The government doesn’t estimate mileage for heavy-duty trucks. However, don’t expect anything outside of the teens.
Pricing for the 2500 is listed first: 2500 price/3500 price.
2022 Ram HD 2500/3500 Tradesman (starting at $35,690/$37,140 )
The posted prices are for the Tradesman Regular Cab RWD with the 8-foot cargo box. You can also get the Tradesman with the Crew Cab for roughly $3,555.
The Tradesman, a work truck, comes with 17-inch steel wheels, a vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench seat, air conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel.
Other standard features include a 4-way manually adjustable driver seat, auto on-off halogen headlights, manually operated door locks, windows, and outboard mirrors, and a backup camera.
The infotainment content includes the Uconnect 3 interface with a 5-inch touchscreen, a 4-speaker audio system, and two USB ports.
Several equipment groups are available across the entire trim-level lineup.
For the Tradesman, you can pick up extras like power windows, outboard mirrors, and door locks. Also among the options are adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, and forward-collision warning.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the 2500 Tradesman base price brings the total to $37,385. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $672. See 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman models for sale and See 2022 Ram 3500 Tradesman models for sale
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Tradesman includes:
Cruise control – This is a basic system that will maintain the set speed. You must brake manually and then resume the cruise control as traffic dictates.
Uconnect 3 – A basic infotainment system, it has a 5-in. touchscreen.
Auto on-off headlights – Sensors recognize the loss of daylight and automatically engage the headlights. They automatically turn off when daylight returns.
2022 Ram HD 2500/3500 Big Horn (starting at $39,760/$41,210)
The Big Horn (Marketed as Lone Star in Texas.) is the Ram HD value grade. The prices are for the Regular Cab.
Opting for the Crew Cab will add about $4,400 to the total.
The Big Horn builds on the Tradesman with 18-in. steel wheels, cloth seating, power outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, power locks, power windows, and remote keyless entry.
Improvements in the infotainment system are by way of the Uconnect 5 with its 8.4-in touchscreen, 6-speaker audio system, Wi-Fi capability, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the 2500 Big Horn base price equals $41,445. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $745 per month. See 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn models for sale and See 2022 Ram 3500 Big Horn models for sale
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Big Horn includes:
Power accessories – This includes power windows, power door locks, and power outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals.
Remote keyless entry – If you can see your vehicle, you can lock and unlock it with the key fob.
Uconnect 5 – With its 8.4-in. touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, this infotainment interface allows you to access your smartphone apps.
2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon (starting at $55,105)
Only available as a 4WD 2500 Crew Cab, the Power Wagon is the Ram HD off-roading specialist.
It features unique elements like black exterior accents, a front-disconnecting stabilizer bar, a front electric winch, and Bilstein performance-tuned shocks.
Front and rear locking differentials are also standard.
Also included are 17-in. alloy wheels, skid plates, special all-terrain tires, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, heated folding outboard mirrors, and LED exterior lighting (headlights, taillights, and fog lights).
A 115-volt outlet, a 7-in. driver-info display, a dampened tailgate, an 8-way power driver’s seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror are among the other standard fare.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the Power Wagon base price brings the total to $56,800. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing that amount works out to $1,021. See 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon models for sale
2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon includes:
Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind. It then automatically dims the reflection of those lights.
LED exterior lighting – This includes headlights with auto on-off, taillights, daytime running lights (DRLs), and fog lights. LEDs illuminate a wider and longer area than regular incandescent lights. That means they are also easier for other drivers to see.
Skid plates – These help protect the underpinnings like the fuel tank and transfer case.
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Laramie (starting at $51,105/$52,455)
Laramie is the bread-and-butter grade within the Ram trim lineup. The prices listed here are for the Crew Cab with RWD.
Gone are all the Power Wagon’s off-roading elements beginning with 4WD and including the skid plates, power winch, locking differentials, Bilstein shocks, and so on.
Laramie, however, does add 18-in. aluminum wheels, a 115-volt rear power outlet, a 9-speaker Alpine audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat.
Also included are heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, rear power-sliding window, front-rear park assist, and a locking tailgate,
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the 2500 Laramie base price totals $52,800. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $949 per month. See 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie models for sale and See 2022 Ram 3500 Laramie models for sale
2011 Ram 2500/3500 Laramie includes:
Dual-zone automatic climate control – A set-it-and-forget-it system, it divides the vehicle into left and right regions. It provides separate temperature settings for each region. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
Heated steering wheel – It keeps those digits warm in cold weather.
Power-adjustable pedals – Engineered to help you find exactly the ideal driving position, they adjust, moving closer or farther away.
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Laramie Longhorn (starting at $58,600/$59,950)
The prices listed here are for the Crew Cab with RWD.
To the Laramie, the Laramie Longhorn adds high-beam assist, front bucket seats, convex auxiliary outboard mirrors, outboard mirrors with memory, and chrome running boards.
Also included are a navigation system, HD radio, heated second-row seats, leather-wrapped grab handles, spray-in bed liner, and power-adjustable pedals with memory.
Other upgrades include rain-sensing windshield wipers, a remote tailgate release, ventilated front seats, LED bed lighting, and a wood-leather steering wheel.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the 2500 Laramie Longhorn base price brings the total to $60,295. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing that amount works out to $1,083 per month. See 2022 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn models for sale and See 2022 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn models for sale
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Laramie Longhorn includes:
Rain-sensing wipers – When the system senses moisture on the windshield, it automatically engages the wipers. The wiper speed adjusts according to the volume of the rain.
Ventilated front seats – Blowing cool air, they help keep you comfortable in hot weather.
Navigation system – Providing turn-by-turn directions, this system helps you get where you are going.
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Limited (starting at $63,620/$64,970)
The Limited grade is the ultimate in HD luxury at the top of the mountain of Ram HD trucks.
Building on the Laramie Longhorn, the Limited adds 20-in wheels, a 12-in. touchscreen, adjustable cargo tie-down hooks, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Also included are power-deployable running boards, the Rambox cargo management system, wireless phone charging, and real wood and aluminum interior accents.
Adding the $1,695 destination fee to the 2500 Limited base price brings the total to $65,315. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $1,174. See 2022 Ram 2500 Limited models for sale and See 2022 Ram 3500 Limited models for sale
2022 Ram 2500/3500 Limited includes:
Blind-spot monitoring – This radar-based system warns off traffic approaching your flanks. It also includes rear cross-traffic alert to warn of vehicles crossing behind you when in reverse.
Power running boards – Automatically deploying as soon as you open the doors, these running boards also automatically retreat once the doors are shut.
Ram Box – A cargo-management system, Ram Box consists of lockable storage bins along each side of the cargo box. You can stow all sorts of items in them, from 120 cans of soda to fishing poles.
