CAUGHT: 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab 4×4

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CAUGHT: 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab 4×4​

Regular Cab Model Returns For 2025 Model Year...​

Ram is gearing up for a mid-cycle action (MCA) of its 2500/3500 Heavy Duty lineup for 2025, sticking with its reliable fourth-generation series introduced in 2010.

The latest spy photos reveal a camouflaged 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab Long Box 4×4, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come. Notably, the Regular Cab model continues to be part of the lineup for 2025, much to the delight of many Ram enthusiasts.

CAUGHT: 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab 4x4 - HD Rams

Ram is gearing up for a mid-cycle action (MCA) of its 2500/3500 Heavy Duty lineup for 2025, sticking with its reliable fourth-generation series introduced in 2010. The latest spy photos reveal a camouflaged 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab Long Box 4x4, giving us a glimpse of what's to come...

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[Units]

Lol, I know it’s hard to really tell but that front end makes me think of this but ugly design

 

[LegendaryLawman]

Those GMS are ugly- the ford are too, love my Ram styling

 

[Nick]

It looks like the grill may resemble the Tundra .

 

[UglyViking]

Still not a fan of those new mirrors, really thought they would grow on me because they seem more functional.

New split headlight is not something I'm interested in. GM tried that with Chevy and then quickly half-reverted by extending the running light and not splitting the headlight with the grille.

Eager to see what it looks like, but honestly, not super thrilled.

 

[whitexc]

Still not a fan of those new mirrors, really thought they would grow on me because they seem more functional.

New split headlight is not something I'm interested in. GM tried that with Chevy and then quickly half-reverted by extending the running light and not splitting the headlight with the grille.

Eager to see what it looks like, but honestly, not super thrilled.

Agree on the headlights and the mirrors. I would like to use the mirrors and see the difference. Moose ears work well in tow mode but not so great when down in daily mode. I drive a Super Dookie for work and get too used to those mirrors. When I get in the Ram I’m confused for a bit lol.


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[UglyViking]

Agree on the headlights and the mirrors. I would like to use the mirrors and see the difference. Moose ears work well in tow mode but not so great when down in daily mode. I drive a Super Dookie for work and get too used to those mirrors. When I get in the Ram I’m confused for a bit lol.


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I was super close to buying a SD before I bought my Cummins (the heart wants what the heart wants, haha), and the mirrors were great. The Dodge mirrors are ok, and I like them in moose mode. Overall, I am fine with them.

 

[Units]

I was super close to buying a SD before I bought my Cummins (the heart wants what the heart wants, haha), and the mirrors were great. The Dodge mirrors are ok, and I like them in moose mode. Overall, I am fine with them.

I have the new style mirrors, I think they work great. I had a 22’ with the flip out style, didn’t care for them. The ones on my ‘22 weren’t power and they were a PITA to manually adjust

 

[johanh13]

I saw a video on youtube today where the host was saying the 2025 Ram Cummins will have 450HP and more than 1,100 ft. lbs. of torque. Has anyone seen any official info on this?

 

[superjoe83]

I saw a video on youtube today where the host was saying the 2025 Ram Cummins will have 450HP and more than 1,100 ft. lbs. of torque. Has anyone seen any official info on this?

Very possible, that's only a 30hp and 25lbft of torque increase from the current HO. It's weird that it's this late on the year with no teasers. But I think the '19 HD's were revealed late also. I remember that because I just bought a '18 in September and they released the 2019's just after that.

 

[johanh13]

Very possible, that's only a 30hp and 25lbft of torque increase from the current HO. It's weird that it's this late on the year with no teasers. But I think the '19 HD's were revealed late also. I remember that because I just bought a '18 in September and they released the 2019's just after that.

With 450HP in the 2500's and an increase to 11,000 lb. GVWR, that would make the 2500's a lot more competitive. Of course, I am completely happy with my 370HP and 10,000 lb. GVWR. I don't care much for 'appearance only' updates, give me something functional instead, like better reliability and efficiency. Also, give me some options are far as transfer cases and gears. Also, do what Ford did, increase the clearance for 37" tires and let me choose from 3.73, 4.10, 4.30 or 4.56 gears... And, make the wheels at least 8.5" wide so that a 12.5 tire fits within design parameters. Think about how easy it would be to go to 37's if the vehicle had the right width wheels, clearance with said wheels, and you could get 4.30 gears? just swap tires and reprogram speedo! Of course, i would also like to see a 1.5" front lift as an option and factory 2.5" shocks.... HaHa, keep on dreaming?
P.S. Also make sure there is room for a 37" spare under the bed.

 

[UglyViking]

With 450HP in the 2500's and an increase to 11,000 lb. GVWR, that would make the 2500's a lot more competitive.

I just don't understand the desire to pump the GVWR up to 11k. They already have an option for a higher weight rating, it's called the 3500. Every company will still make a 10k to stay under CDL requirements for trailers, and for purposes of registration, most states allow you to buy a 3500 and rate it lower GVWR or there is no increase in cost for personal use right? I'm not sure if any states specifically call out the 3500 class as a different registration, my understanding is that class is all by weight anyway.

 

[johanh13]

I just don't understand the desire to pump the GVWR up to 11k. They already have an option for a higher weight rating, it's called the 3500. Every company will still make a 10k to stay under CDL requirements for trailers, and for purposes of registration, most states allow you to buy a 3500 and rate it lower GVWR or there is no increase in cost for personal use right? I'm not sure if any states specifically call out the 3500 class as a different registration, my understanding is that class is all by weight anyway.

The latest Chev/GMC 2500 4x4 Diesels are rated at 11,350, which gives them great deal more payload than the Ram 2500. I wanted the multilink coil spring in the back, so that is why I stuck to the 2500. For me, the ~ 2,000 lb. payload has always been enough, but I would rather have more than enough.

 

[tchur1]

The latest Chev/GMC 2500 4x4 Diesels are rated at 11,350, which gives them great deal more payload than the Ram 2500. I wanted the multilink coil spring in the back, so that is why I stuck to the 2500. For me, the ~ 2,000 lb. payload has always been enough, but I would rather have more than enough.

The axle ratings on the 2500s are right in the same ballpark as the chevy, which is really all that matters. There is no need to "rate" them above 10k, the trucks already have that capability.

 

[johanh13]

I [may] have towed a GN trailer with 3,000 lbs on the ball, this puts me right at the rear axle weight rating. However, my vehicle weighs 8,000 lbs empty... you see where this is going?

 

[AH64ID]

I just don't understand the desire to pump the GVWR up to 11k. They already have an option for a higher weight rating, it's called the 3500. Every company will still make a 10k to stay under CDL requirements for trailers, and for purposes of registration, most states allow you to buy a 3500 and rate it lower GVWR or there is no increase in cost for personal use right? I'm not sure if any states specifically call out the 3500 class as a different registration, my understanding is that class is all by weight anyway.

Even 11K is light for what the truck is actually capable of, 10K is just a joke. While GVWR is essentially meaningless for personal use there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding around it among owners and law enforcement. Having a 2500 with a proper GVWR would increase sales. Years ago I made a new door sticker for my 2005 (perfectly legal to modify), not because I felt I needed it but rather it wasn’t uncommon at the time for LEO’s to tell private owners they were over GVWR despite GVWR not being a legal weight limit here.

Sure, some commercial use (not CDL) does need a 10K GVWR but that’s why it should be an option and not the standard. For those applications it doesn’t matter what is on the registration, it matters what’s on the door sticker.

States care about weight as you drive down the road, not GVWR. For example here in Idaho I can register my truck, personal use, for 8K lbs, 16K lbs, or 26K lbs. That is GCW, aside from RV weight, and has nothing to do with GVWR. I’m registered for 26K lbs, the highest I can go for private use aside from a heavy RV.

Bottom line is the 10K GVWR on 2500’s is a pathetic insult to the vast majority of 2500 owners.

 

[Brutal_HO]

The latest Chev/GMC 2500 4x4 Diesels are rated at 11,350, which gives them great deal more payload than the Ram 2500. I wanted the multilink coil spring in the back, so that is why I stuck to the 2500. For me, the ~ 2,000 lb. payload has always been enough, but I would rather have more than enough.

11,050 on the diesel 2500.

GM is weird. you can option a 2500 diesel with max tow to 11,900 - it has a 3500 frame, springs etc. I don't get how it's still badged 2500...

Ford does it the other way offering a 3500 de-rated to 10K.

Ram only offers that in a SRW 3500 Chassis cab config.

 

[AH64ID]

11,050 on the diesel 2500.

GM is weird. you can option a 2500 diesel with max tow to 11,900 - it has a 3500 frame, springs etc. I don't get how it's still badged 2500...

Ford does it the other way offering a 3500 de-rated to 10K.

Ram only offers that in a SRW 3500 Chassis cab config.

Marketing. People want the 2500 ride even if it’s identical to a 3500.

 

[RockaRhyme]

As someone who has upgraded from a 2500 to a 3500, I totally get the "if you need more payload, buy a 3500" argument; they are the same truck with a different rear suspension. However, the bulk of truck buyers these days don't get that. When they compare 3/4 ton options from the big three and see that the Ram has far less payload, they move on. There's just guys out there that don't consider a 1-ton... "it's overkill"

It's an issue of perception that's far easier to cater to than change. Ram could just relabel the SRW 3500 to 2500, package the coil sprung 2500 as a "10k GVWR" option, and keep the DRW as the only 3500.... essentially changing nothing but plastic hood badges and all the sudden they're competitive in the number game.