Ram's 2025 1500 with the new Hurricane twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six delivered strong performance over 40,000 miles of testing, though reliability concerns tempered enthusiasm for the engine swap that replaced the Hemi V-8.

The Big Horn 4x4 crew-cab model tested here produced 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. It hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and completed the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 100 mph. At 40,000 miles, the truck repeated its 60-mph time but slipped slightly to 13.8 seconds for the quarter-mile at 96 mph. This performance beat the 395-hp 5.7-liter V-8 from a 2019 Ram 1500 long-term test by 1.3 seconds to 60 mph.

Fuel economy averaged 15 mpg overall and 18 mpg on the 75-mph highway test, compared to 14 mpg and 17 mpg respectively for the V-8 model. The 33.0-gallon fuel tank regularly provided over 500 miles of range.

The four-corner coil-spring suspension delivered a smooth ride described as calm and composed, while the cabin offered comfortable seating for six with quiet highway cruising and a well-designed interior layout.

Five unscheduled service visits created reliability questions. Issues included a failed trailer-control module at delivery, forward-collision warning that stopped working near 18,000 miles, a wastegate actuator failure around 30,000 miles that disabled the turbochargers and threw a check-engine light, and an infotainment system requiring a dealer update near the end. Scheduled maintenance came at 10,000-mile intervals. Out-of-pocket maintenance and repair costs totaled $829, though a replacement tonneau cover priced at $2,200 was declined in favor of $148 in replacement parts.

The large tow mirrors from the Trailer-Tow package proved cumbersome without a trailer, blocking visibility at roundabouts. Passive entry was unavailable on this Big Horn trim. Remote start contained an overly cautious fuel-tank threshold and exhibited significant delay before engine ignition.

The truck's utility and driving experience ultimately kept it beloved despite the frustrations. Ram revived the Hemi for 2026 models.