Verified year comparison
What changed on the Ram 1500?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Add Custom Instrument-Cluster TilesVerified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque variants equipped with the configurable premium cluster; available categories depend on trim and equipment. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Back a Trailer With Reverse Steering ControlVerified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque variants equipped with TRSC and a compatible calibrated trailer. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Deploy and Stow the Bed Step SafelyVerified for 2024 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the extendable bed step; location differs by tailgate type. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Lock, Unlock and Secure the RamBox BinsVerified for 2024 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with RamBox bedside storage. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Open the 60/40 Multifunction TailgateVerified for 2024 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 60/40 Multifunction Tailgate. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Open, Close and Reset the Power TailgateVerified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque catalog variants equipped with the power tailgate; electronic-release-only trucks do not power-close. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use TOW/HAUL Mode for Heavy LoadsVerified for 2025 Ram 1500 gasoline and eTorque variants equipped with the TOW/HAUL switch. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.