The Ram 1500 is a full-size, light-duty pickup that’s been part of the Ram lineup since 1981. However, if you’re looking at a Ram 1500 for sale today, you’ll find a truck that’s a far cry from the first model. The profile of the truck driver has changed drastically over the years. Pickup trucks were originally made for work. They were designed for farmers, construction workers, carpenters, and a variety of other blue-collar professions where a powerful pickup was crucial to completing daily tasks.
Often with limited seating capacities and massive engines roaring beneath their hoods, the pickups of yesteryear were unapologetically work-oriented beasts made for towing and hauling on rough job sites. However, trucks like the Ram 1500 redefine what a pickup truck can be today. They’ve really committed to elevating the pickup with their 2024 1500, a truck Ram is calling its “most luxurious” ever. Are they correct? Let’s take a look. We’ll go over the stand-out features of each trim below.
Seating Materials
Some of the Ram’s upper trims enjoy some stunning and luxurious cabin materials, from the seating upholstery to the paneling, which creates a welcoming and striking cabin, unlike its competitors. Throughout the trims, you’ll find stunning leather seats. The Limited, for example, features beautiful black leather seats boasting accent stitching. Move over to the Limited Longhorn, and you will get beautiful tan and black leather on the seats, creating a Western-chic look.
The Laramie has leather-trimmed front bucket seats with suede inserts, making this a terrific choice for drivers who put kids or four-legged companions in the back and only want upscale upholstery in the front. The Rebel has premium leather-trimmed front bucket seats, too. Only the Tradesman and Big Horn do not have some sort of leather on their seats. Still, these two lower trims do benefit from high-quality vinyl and cloth seats, which still give the cabins a distinct look.
Other Stylish Cabin Accents
In addition to high-quality seating materials, the 1500’s seats also have attractive stitching. The Limited has medium graystone accent stitching, as do the Laramie and Limited Longhorn. The Laramie’s accent stitching continues onto the upper dashboard, door panels, and center armrest. Both the Limited and the Limited Longhorn have open-pore wood panels — these are black for the Limited and natural for the Limited Longhorn. The Limited’s all-black motif, between its seating and paneling, gives it a more modern look, while the Longhorn’s tan and natural parts create a more earthy aesthetic.
The Cabin Is a Technological Masterpiece
The most demanding tech lovers should be satisfied with what they find in the cabin of the 2024 1500. It has an available tablet-style, 12-inch touchscreen that is like having a small computer built into your dash. With crisp, clear graphics and a quick response time, it makes it easy to view several data points, like your next turn in the navigation and current playlist. If you love listening to music on the road, then you might want to opt for the available 19-speaker Harmon Kardon Premium Audio System. Ram says this system offers the most available speakers in its vehicle class. Even without that knowledge, it’s easy to see how 19 speakers spread throughout a two-row cabin will deliver an incredible listening experience to every passenger.
Look up at the rearview mirror, and you might notice something different: it’s digital.
Yup, the rearview mirror can display real-time footage from your rear-facing camera. You can switch it back to mirror mode when you want to use it as a regular mirror. If you have to plug in and charge a variety of devices on the go, you’ll love the media center. Here, you’ll find an available wireless charging station so you can power your phone and leave the cords at home. However, if you do want to bring your cords, this center can boast as many as four ultra-fast Type-C USB charging ports. There are even as many as three 115-volt outlets for more common household (or job site) appliances and electronics.
Spacious Seating
There’s no bad seat in the 2024 Ram 1500. The front bucket seats are spacious, with plenty of adjustability. Even the middle rear seat boasts generous dimensions to avoid a cramped feel. The middle second-row seat also gets a full headrest. Ample legroom in all rows should keep tall passengers comfortable, too.
A Huge Sunroof for Enjoying the Natural Light
You shouldn’t feel cooped up in the Ram 1500 when you get the available dual-pane panoramic sunroof. Offering 10 square feet of glass paneling, this sunroof will make the cabin feel brighter and cheerier. Plus, since light makes a space appear larger, it will make the already cavernous cabin of the 1500 feel even bigger. It’s a nice perk to have on road trips or even just nice weather days in town.
More Storage Than Your Apartment
Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but the 2024 Ram 1500 is rich with storage. Having tons of storage compartments means there’s no reason to keep items strewn about the cabin. You can put everything in its place for a really clean, open-feeling cabin. It all starts with a reconfigurable center console that’s basically like having a work cubby in the vehicle. It has room for a 15-inch laptop, so if you have to handle admin tasks between job sites or want a discreet place to stash your device, you can do so in here. It can even accommodate hanging file folders, making it excellent for contractors who travel with blueprints, invoices, contracts, and similar documents.
Moving down to the floor, you can add the available in-floor storage. It has removable liners for cleaning, a 15-inch molded-in ruler for measuring on the go, tie-downs for securing your items, and room for a four-inch drop hitch. The front seat passenger will find two glove compartments. There is one upper, unlocked one that’s great for regularly stashing items you need. Then there is a lower, lockable one, perfect for storing valuables like your wallet or smartphone.
The 2024 Ram 1500 Will Make You Rethink What You Know About Pickup Trucks
The Ram 1500 has come a long way from its more basic, work-ready origins. Its cabin boasts SUV-level comfort and amenities, making it perfectly appropriate for families looking for a road trip or carpool vehicle. It retains its workhorse roots, with terrific towing and payload figures, but the inside is pure luxury. And for drivers who truly are just looking for a reliable, powerful work truck, the Tradesman trim has you covered with great capabilities.
On some pickups, the cabin feels like an afterthought, designed for nothing more than transporting passengers from point A to point B safely. But that’s it — just safely. Not in style and not super comfortable. So, is Ram accurate in calling its 2024 1500 the “most luxurious” truck to date? We think so. Plus, this claim will probably spark some healthy competition amongst competitors. Don’t be surprised if, for 2025, the likes of Ford and Chevrolet put out what they call the “Most luxurious” pickup of all time in an attempt to steal back the spotlight. For now, Ram pretty much has that spotlight on lockdown.
