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A New Ram Truck for Every Job in Yucca Valley

The new Ram truck lineup at Joshua Tree CDJR runs from the light-duty Ram 1500 to the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickups. For 2026, the Ram 1500 offers four distinct powertrains, including the returning 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, while the Heavy Duty trucks pair a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with an available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel. Whether you commute from Yucca Valley, tow toward Twentynine Palms or haul equipment across the high desert, there is a Ram built for the work.

Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner's manual and the vehicle's door-jamb label for specific capacities.

Ram 1500: Four Ways to Power a Half-Ton

After a one-year absence from the 2025 lineup, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with eTorque is back in the 2026 Ram 1500, joining the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six in Standard and High Output tunes and the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque. The Pentastar V6 remains standard on the entry trims, paired with a TorqueFlite® 8 eight-speed automatic, and returns an EPA-Estimated 19 mpg city / 24 mpg highway in four-wheel drive and an EPA-Estimated 20 mpg city / 25 mpg highway in rear-wheel drive.

EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.

The 11,610-pound maximum is a build specification, not a trim level: it requires the Standard Output Hurricane, Quad Cab with the 6-foot-4-inch box, a 4x2 drivetrain, the 3.92 rear axle ratio and the Trailer-Tow Group. Maximum payload runs up to 2,360 pounds with the lighter Pentastar V6, though maximum tow and maximum payload cannot be achieved in the same configuration. The High Output Hurricane’s 540 horsepower is what Ram substantiates as Best-in-Class available six-cylinder horsepower.

Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner's manual and the vehicle's door-jamb label for specific capacities.

2026 model-year specifications, equipment and availability are preliminary and subject to change. Ram 1500 powertrain, towing and payload figures shown are sourced from Ram’s official 2026 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing Guide. The Best-in-Class available six-cylinder horsepower claim is Ram’s; class is based on FCA US LLC Large Light Duty Pickups and the latest available competitive information, excluding battery-electric vehicles.

Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty: When the Trailer Gets Bigger

Every 2026 Ram Heavy Duty pickup starts with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8, rated at 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque and paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic. The available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six steps up to 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque through a TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic, a figure Ram markets as Best-in-Class available base diesel torque.

The two Heavy Duty models ride differently. The Ram 2500 uses a five-link coil rear suspension with an available automatic-leveling rear air suspension, while the Ram 3500 keeps a Hotchkiss leaf-spring rear with an available supplemental air suspension for heavier loads. For 2026, select Heavy Duty models also gain up to 850 pounds of gross vehicle weight rating through revised testing and certification procedures.

If your weekends point toward dirt instead of a job site, the Ram 2500 offers three off-road options. The new-for-2026 Warlock adds an anti-spin rear differential, Bilstein® shocks, underbody skid plates and 34-inch all-terrain tires; the Rebel® balances trail hardware with everyday comfort; and the Power Wagon remains Ram’s most off-road-capable production full-size pickup.

Maximum towing and payload capacity figures are based on properly equipped vehicles and vary by configuration. Do not exceed any weight rating. See your owner's manual and the vehicle's door-jamb label for specific capacities.

2026 model-year specifications, equipment and availability are preliminary and subject to change. Ram Heavy Duty powertrain, towing and payload figures shown are sourced from Ram’s official What’s New for 2026: Ram Heavy Duty release.

The 2026 Ram Truck Trim Lineup

Ram offers ten trims on the 2026 Ram 1500, and the HEMI V8 is available across most of them.

The 2026 Ram Heavy Duty lineup spans nine trims. Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn are offered across the 2500 and 3500, while the value-focused Black Express and the off-road Warlock, Rebel and Power Wagon are Ram 2500 models. Heavy Duty buyers can choose Regular Cab, Crew Cab or Mega Cab configurations in 4x2 or 4x4, with Mega Cab offered in 4x4 only.

2026 model-year specifications, equipment and availability are preliminary and subject to change. Trim and engine availability shown is sourced from Ram’s official 2026 Ram 1500 product information and the 2026 Ram Heavy Duty model lineup. Confirm the configuration of any specific vehicle before ordering.

Warranty Coverage on Every New 2026 Ram Truck

Every new 2026 Ram pickup carries a three-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance for five years or 60,000 miles. For 2026, Ram extended powertrain coverage on the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 to ten years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the original retail owner — coverage the brand markets as America's Best Full-Size Truck Powertrain Limited Warranty. Battery-electric models are excluded. The extension is non-transferable; second and subsequent owners revert to Ram’s standard five-year powertrain terms, and fleet and commercial purchases are excluded. At Joshua Tree CDJR, that coverage sits alongside our High Desert Promise, which includes Lifetime Powertrain Protection on all new vehicles.

Source: Ram warranty coverage and the Mopar® Ram Powertrain Warranty Extension terms.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation.

The High Desert Heroes Package

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is a short drive up the highway, and a large share of our customers are active-duty, retired or veteran service members. The High Desert Heroes Package is our standing thank-you, and it applies to any new Ram truck the same as anything else on the lot.

• $500 off our advertised price on any new or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle.
• Priority service scheduling, including same-day appointments when the schedule allows.
• Free tire rotation with the purchase of an oil change.
• 15% off accessories through our parts department.

High Desert Heroes Package benefits are offered by Joshua Tree CDJR and are subject to change. Eligibility, proof-of-service requirements and program terms are set by the dealership; see dealer for complete details.

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