Limited-run 2024 RAM 1500 deal says goodbye to Hemi V8

Run-out versions of the 2024 RAM 1500 pickup truck has been launched to mark the beginning of the end of the legendary Hemi V8 that first entered production in the US back in 1951.

Announcing that the current mild-hybrid 5.7-litre Hemi V8 used in the RAM 1500 had begun its "farewell lap", RAM Trucks Australia said that it had introduced a run-out offer of complimentary on-road costs for utes currently in stock.

In its home market, the 2025 RAM 1500 has already switched to an all-new 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six that offers more power, lower emissions and improved fuel consumption.

The six-pot RAM line-up's arrival has yet to be confirmed for our market, but sales are expected to begin in 2025.

RAM's decision to ditch the V8 mirrors the Toyota Tundra that has already migrated to a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 that comes with or without hybrid tech, while the locally converted Ford F-150 offered Down Under gets a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, rather than the naturally-aspirated V8 offered in the US.

Once RAM drops the Hemi in the 1500, the only full-size pick-up truck left in Australia with the full-fat V8 will be Chevrolet Silverado.

Incentivising the last batch of V8s, the 2024 Ram 1500 Big Horn is now available for $114,950 drive-away, which adds up to significant savings of between $8000 and $13,000 over its usual $123,000 to $128,000 drive-away price.

Laramie, Laramie Sport and Limited variants are also between $8000 and $16,000 off their usual drive-away price depending on the state or territory.

Finally, a small number of Ram 1500 TRX Final Edition are said to be still available out of the batch of 130 trucks announced for Australia.

How much does the 2024 RAM 1500 cost?
1500 Big Horn – $114,950
1500 Laramie – $137,950
1500 Laramie Sport – $141,950
1500 Limited – $156,950
* All prices are drive-away

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