The 2026 Dodge RAM 1500 Longhorn just broke cover and wow, it looks ready to own the full-size truck segment again. Dodge took everything people loved about the old Longhorn – the western-style luxury, the chrome, the real wood inside – and turned the dial up even higher. This isn’t just a pretty truck; it’s fast, smart, and surprisingly efficient for its size.
Performance
Under the hood, the big news is the return of the mighty 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six. The high-output version pumps out 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque – that’s more power than the old 5.7L HEMI V8 with the eTorque system! Pair it with the smooth 8-speed automatic and available 4×4, and the Longhorn will tow up to 11,580 pounds while sprinting to 60 in the low-5-second range. Yes, a full-size luxury truck that can embarrass some sports cars.
Mileage
Thanks to the new Hurricane engine and lighter materials, fuel economy actually got better. Expect around 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway with the rear-wheel-drive model (real-world tests are showing 22–23 mpg combined for most drivers). That’s excellent for a truck that can seat five adults in total comfort and haul a boat on weekends.
Features
Step inside and it feels like a $90,000 cowboy palace. Real open-pore wood, premium leather with Longhorn branding burned into the seats, heated/ventilated front and rear seats, a massive 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, and the new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. You also get the latest hands-free driving tech (Level 2+), a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree cameras, and even a built-in safe under the rear seat. The exterior gets new 22-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, and more chrome than a Texas belt buckle.
Price
The 2026 RAM 1500 Longhorn starts at $68,950 for the 4×2 model. Loaded 4×4 versions with every option will push past $82,000 before destination. Yeah, it’s expensive, but when you sit inside and fire up that twin-turbo six, most buyers say it feels worth every penny.
