Ram NZ announces 1500 Express Black Edition
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The Ram 1500 Express Black Edition is priced from $124,990. Photos: Ram NZ
The number one large-selling pick-up truck in New Zealand for the past 10 years has a new addition to the line-up with the arrival of the Express Black Edition, due in showrooms from August 2026.
Starting from $124,990 plus on-road costs, it is the most affordable large pick-up in NZ and MY26 addition to the Ram 1500 series in NZ.
“Ram has always been about strength and attitude, and the Express Black Edition takes that even further. Bringing this model to New Zealand for the first time, at this exceptional price point, along with RAM’s outstanding towing capacity of up to 4500kgs, is a milestone for us, and we can't wait to see it on Kiwi roads,” said Todd Groves, General Sales Manager of Ram Trucks NZ.
The Ram has a 5.7-litre V8 Hemi engine.
Standard equipment includes the Mopar sports performance hood, side steps, black mirror caps, black door handles, black badging, black grille, black headlights and black 20-inch wheels.
The Ram 1500 Express Black Edition is equipped with the same highly regarded ‘Hurricane’ twin-turbo in-line six-cylinder petrol engine (313kW/635Nm) and eight-speed automatic transmission as featured in the Ram 1500 Rebel and Laramie Sport.
The Ram 1500 ‘Hurricane’ engine has more power and torque than the previous 5.7-litre V8 Hemi (291kW/556Nm) and yet is more efficient.
The Ram has towing capacity of up to 4500kgs.
