The upcoming 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman will arrive with mid-cycle refreshments. This heavy-duty pickup truck will look modern, and the manufacturer will provide even more upright design. As for the Tradesman, it is a trim level for those who need a real workhorse. It comes with three powertrain options, two types of gasoline, and a single diesel engine.
The interior will also provide a couple of updates, and it will provide better comfort. As for the changes, RAM will introduce new high-tech features and it will return a couple of exciting features and packages in the offer.
RAM 2500 Tradesman Exterior Facelift
New RAM 2500 will get numerous smaller updates, and that includes all of its trim levels. Thanks to that, the 2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman will benefit from the latest visual improvements. For a start, this pickup truck will get new headlights and the sharper front fascia. Grille will also suffer smaller modifications.
The headlamps are thinner, and the grille will host new bisecting bars. We still don’t know what will happen in the back. Tradesman model will also offer new Hydro Blue and Olive Green exterior paints. That means the Black Forest Green and Blue Streak colors are gone.
Return of the Night Edition Package
New 2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman will offer a couple of packages and a lot of optional equipment. However, the return of the Night Edition Package is undoubtedly big news. Ram confirmed this news and many customers are surely excited about it. This package will be available on RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 models.
It comes with plenty of blacked-out features, numerous badges, and unique 20-inch aluminum wheels. Moreover, black bezel headlamps, black taillights and so much more will be in the offer. Inside the cabin, Night Edition is similar to the Sport packages, but it adds an all-black interior scheme.
Infotainment and Safety
Next 2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman is primarily a workhorse. However, that didn’t stop the manufacturer from providing an upscale cabin. The layout will remain simple and generally, the cabin design is unchanged for 2021. On the other hand, RAM will provide numerous tech updates. For a start, an 8.4-inch touchscreen is standard now. On top of that, you can buy an optional 12-inch unit.
The hard-working Tradesman will also offer lane keep assist and adaptive steering. The list goes on with the Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring and the auxiliary camera system. Blind-Spot Monitoring is also available on the Tradesman trim level. As for the infotainment system, RAM will provide all of the critical updates. As a result, a new system will be much quicker and responsive.
Engine Choices
Just like the base trim level, new 2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman will also offer three engine options. There will be two gasoline and a single diesel powertrain in the offer. A 5.7-liter V8 is producing 385 horses and 400 lb-ft of torque. Optional 6.4-liter Hemi V8 is good for 410 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque.
However, optional diesel is the most popular choice on the workhorse such as Tradesman. A 6.7-liter Cummins delivers 370 horsepower and an impressive 930 lb-ft of torque. This pickup truck offers both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission.
2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman Price and Release Date
The approaching 2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman will keep its current price. Tradesman, as a working truck that focuses on performances, will cost $35,000. If you want a 4×4 model, you’ll have to pay almost $38,000. RAM will release its new heavy-duty lineup in the second half of 2020.