2027 Ram 1500 2WD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Ram 1500 2WD is a standard-size pickup with rear-wheel drive, a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 17 MPG, with 15 MPG city and 23 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $4,450, and tailpipe emissions at 510 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Buyers wanting a rear-drive gasoline pickup Drivers who split travel between city and highway

What it is

The 2027 Ram 1500 2WD is a pickup in the EPA’s Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class. It uses rear-wheel drive and a gasoline 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

Its combined EPA rating is 17 MPG. The city figure is 15 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 23 MPG. Your actual result will depend on how much of your driving is in town or on open roads.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,450. That figure reflects the truck’s 17-MPG combined rating and gasoline powertrain. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 510 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The 1500 2WD is identified as a rear-drive, standard pickup rather than a four-wheel-drive model. To look at other Ram models alongside it, see Ram cars.

Who it suits

This truck suits a buyer who wants a gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive and accepts a 17-MPG combined rating. It fits drivers whose use includes both city and highway travel and who can plan for the stated annual fuel expense.

Trade-offs

The 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine and pickup body come with a 15-MPG city rating and a $4,450 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. Highway use is more efficient at 23 MPG, but the combined figure remains 17 MPG.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Ram 1500 2WD if a rear-drive gasoline pickup is the right shape and layout for your needs. Its key ownership number is 17 MPG combined, with a notable gap between 15 MPG city and 23 MPG highway. Budget around $4,450 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. This is a straightforward match for buyers comfortable with the running cost of a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder gasoline pickup.