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Ram Revives Value with the 2026 1500 Express: A Practical Pickup for a Premium Market

Ram is reintroducing the 2026 Ram 1500 Express as a value-oriented alternative in today’s high-priced new car market, with a starting price of $44,495—below the national average.

Offered in Quad or Crew Cab configurations with rear- or four-wheel drive, the Express comes well-equipped with features like laser-etched trim, LED headlights, body-colored bumpers, 20-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, and a standard 305-hp V6 engine, with an optional 420-hp turbocharged inline-six for increased towing capacity.

The $995 Black Express Package adds sporty, blacked-out styling and additional features, and is limited to 4WD models.

The Express replaces the discontinued Ram Classic, reviving a practical, no-frills truck option and aligning with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis’ strategy to launch 25 product updates within 18 months. Orders are open now, with deliveries expected in Q3 2025.

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