Dodge Ram evolution

Full-size pickup line launched by Dodge; the 1994 big-rig redesign revived its fortunes, and though the Ram nameplate spun off into its own marque in 2010 the trucks are continued here through the current DT 1500.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

First generation (D/W)1981–1993
1981
Dodge Ram First generation (D/W)ⓘ
New generation
First generation (D/W)
📅 1981–1993

Facelifted Dodge D-Series with square styling; the Cummins 5.9L diesel arrived in 1989.

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Second generation (BR/BE)1994–2002
1994
Dodge Ram Second generation (BR/BE)ⓘ
New generation
Second generation (BR/BE)
📅 1994–2002

Big-rig redesign that won 1994 MT Truck of the Year and added the Quad Cab in 1998.

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Third generation (DR/DH)2002–2008
2002
Dodge Ram Third generation (DR/DH)ⓘ
New generation
Third generation (DR/DH)
📅 2002–2008

All-new frame and powertrains, introducing the 5.7L Hemi, Mega Cab and Viper-V10 SRT-10.

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Fourth generation (DS)2009–2018
2009
Dodge Ram Fourth generation (DS)ⓘ
New generation
Fourth generation (DS)
📅 2009–2018

Coil-spring rear suspension and RamBox launched for 2009 as the Dodge Ram; rebadged Ram 1500 in 2011 and sold on as the 'Ram 1500 Classic' through 2024.

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Fifth generation (DT)2019–present
2019
Dodge Ram Fifth generation (DT)ⓘ
New generation
Fifth generation (DT)
📅 2019–present

All-new DT platform under the spun-off Ram marque; class-first coil/air rear suspension, a 12-inch touchscreen, eTorque mild hybrids and the 702 hp supercharged TRX.

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