At a glance
A premium full-size pickup for buyers whose towing, cabin and tub needs justify the size and cost.
- Full-size crew-cab pickup
- Petrol powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
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NZ ute model guide
RAM 1500
A premium full-size pickup for buyers whose towing, cabin and tub needs justify the size and cost.
Current published starting pointLaramie Sport offer from $149,990Prices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: Hurricane-powered 1500 variants are listed by RAM Trucks New Zealand.
- Towing
- Up to 4.2 tonnes braked on listed Limited variant
- Power
- Laramie Sport: 313kW
- Torque
- Laramie Sport: 635Nm
- Drive
- 4WD
Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
A premium full-size pickup for buyers whose towing, cabin and tub needs justify the size and cost. This work-first guide separates verified New Zealand information from the questions that still need a written answer for the exact vehicle.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo petrol
- Power
- Laramie Sport: 313kW
- Torque
- Laramie Sport: 635Nm
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Towing
- Up to 4.2 tonnes braked on listed Limited variant
- Cargo / tub
- Crew cab with 5'7" or 6'4" tub by grade
- Driveline
- 4WD
- Warranty
- 3 years / 100,000km
- Service / ownership
- 12 months / 12,000km on the current NZ 1500 programme
Price & variants
Laramie Sport offer from $149,990Compare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Heavy towing
- Rural
- Specialist work
Payload & towing
- Towing
- Up to 4.2 tonnes braked on listed Limited variant
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Engine / system
- 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo petrol
- Power
- Laramie Sport: 313kW
Best suited to
Heavy towingRuralSpecialist work
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- Payload after people, accessories and permanently carried equipment
- Service access, replacement transport and parts support
- Real delivery timing and any stock or allocation conditions
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 25 August 2026
RAM Trucks New Zealand 1500 ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field.
Warranty & ownership recordChecked 25 August 2026
RAM Trucks New Zealand warranty and service information ↗. Programme conditions, commercial-use limits and time-limited offers can change; confirm eligibility in the written dealer offer.
Image recordRAM Trucks New Zealand 1500 model page · verified 25 August 2026
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Common questions
RAM 1500 NZ FAQs
Is the RAM 1500 available in New Zealand?+
Hurricane-powered 1500 variants are listed by RAM Trucks New Zealand. This status was checked 25 August 2026; confirm current stock and order timing with the supplying dealer.
Is the RAM 1500 suitable for tradies?+
It can be if the exact body, payload, towing and accessory setup match the written work brief. The model name alone is not enough.
Can I request RAM 1500 offers?+
Yes. Add the model to your vehicle brief and allow alternatives if you want relevant dealers to explain another option. Response numbers vary with model, location, timing and participating coverage.