Baker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Cadillac is happy to help drivers learn about the latest updates to our new Ram 1500 trucks. With the return of a fan-favorite powertrain, new customization options, and extended powertrain warranty coverage, the 2026 Ram 1500 is ready for work and play. Explore our brief comparisons below, or contact us to schedule a test drive in Cadillac, MI.
New Express Trim
2026 Ram 1500 models add a new value-oriented trim between the Tradesman® and Warlock to help Traverse City drivers receive the features they want. Express models are available in Crew Cab and Quad Cab configurations, both offering four-wheel drive capability. Standard features include a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 with eTorque, 20-inch wheels, body-color bumpers and grille, black-bezel LED headlamps, and interior accents with Liquid Graphite laser-etched paint and Gridiron colors. Ram 1500 Express trucks also come with enhanced safety features like Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Black Express Package
For those seeking a menacing look on their drives around Houghton Lake, the 2026 Ram 1500 Express offers a Black Express Package when paired with available four-wheel drive. With the Black Express Package, you'll receive a Sport hood, black exterior badges, 20-inch black-painted wheels, cabin-length side steps, and LED fog lamps. Inside the cabin, the Black Express Package also adds black cloth-trimmed bucket seats, a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster, and a spacious floor console for enhanced storage.
Return of the HEMI® V8
While the 2025 Ram 1500 offered impressive engine options like the 3.0-liter Hurricane engine, enthusiasts and owners near Lake City missed the roaring sound of a V8. Thankfully, the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup brings back the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with eTorque with 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Drivers receive up to 11,470 pounds of maximum towing capacity or up to 1,750 pounds of maximum payload capacity when properly equipped.
Nearly all trims can be equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, including Tradesman®, Express, Warlock, Big Horn®, Laramie®, and Rebel® (late availability). Limited and Limited Longhorn models offer the HEMI® V8 as a no-cost upgrade. Plus, the HEMI® V8 includes a performance-tuned exhaust system, 850-watt Pulse Width Modulation electric cooling fan, and 33-gallon fuel tank for highway trips beyond Tustin, MI.
Schedule Your Next Test Drive
When you're ready to get behind the wheel of a new 2026 Ram 1500 that matches your personality, we'll be here to help. Browse our current selection of new trucks online, research Ram 1500 models online, or visit our showroom today in Cadillac, MI!
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