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    2021 Ram 1500

    The 2021 Ram 1500 is a ute offered in cab-chassis (crew-cab) or pick-up (crew-cab) body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $132,990 for the Laramie variant and topping out at $159,990 for the Limited variant.

    There are 2 variants of the 1500 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2021.

    The 2021 1500 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Ram 1500 is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 291kW and 556Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $132,990 - $159,990
    Transmission
    8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Mhev
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    Retail Price
    $132,990 - $159,990
    Transmission
    8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    Mhev

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    2021 Ram 1500

    Available Variants

    The Ram 1500 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Laramie and the most expensive being Limited.

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    Power to Weight
    105.86 - 111.2 kW/t
    57.25 kW/t
    126.77 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    12.2 L/100km
    6.7 L/100km
    13.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    807 km
    688 km
    1,194 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    5 years
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,450 kg
    2,631 kg
    4,495 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    7,713 kg
    5,080 kg
    12,474 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    4,500 kg
    2,250 kg
    4,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    20.4 - 24.5°
    20.4°
    40.7°
    Departure Angle
    20.4 - 23.2°
    18°
    29.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    217 mm
    190 mm
    286 mm
    Payload Capacity
    701 - 833 kg
    527 kg
    1,483 kg
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    2021 Ram 1500

    Historical Information

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    Big Horn

    2023

    $129,990

    Laramie Sport

    2023

    $154,990

    Rebel Hurricane

    2025

    $159,990

    Laramie Sport

    2025

    $164,990

    Limited

    2023

    $172,990

    Limited

    2025

    $185,990

    TRX

    2024

    $274,990

    Year
    2025
    2024
    2023
    Engine Type
    3.0L Combustion
    6.2L Combustion
    5.7L Mhev
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Pickup
    Number of Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    313 kW
    403 kW
    523 kW
    291 kW

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    2021 Ram 1500

    Dimensions

    5,916 mm
    2,029 mm
    inc mirror: 2,474 mm
    1,971 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,916 mm
    Overall Width2,029 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,474 mm
    Overall Height1,971 mm
    Wheelbase3,672 mm
    Turning Circle14,080 mm
    Load Capacity833 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2021 Ram 1500

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ram 1500 is the Laramie variant that starts from $132,990.

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    The most expensive Ram 1500 is the Limited variant that starts from $159,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ram 1500 is 4500 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Ram 1500 is the Limited variant which measures 2029mm wide, 5916mm in length and sits 1972mm tall.

    All variants of the Ram 1500 have a maximum power of 291kW and 556nm of torque.

    The Ram 1500 is built in USA and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Ram 1500 is the Laramie variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3450 kg.

    The Ram 1500 uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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