Ram has added a new entry point to its Australian full-size pick-up range with the MY26 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition, due in local showrooms from June 2026.

Priced from $109,950 plus on-road costs, the Express Black Edition is the most affordable variant in the updated MY26 Ram 1500 lineup, powered by the brand’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six Hurricane petrol engine producing 313kW and 635Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic and part-time four-wheel drive.

“The Ram 1500 Express Black Edition brings a new entry price to the updated MY26 Ram 1500 Series,” said Jeff Barber, General Manager, Ram Trucks Australia. “With the Ram 1500 Express Black Edition we have reduced the price gap between mid-size utes and our full-size Ram 1500 range.

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“The Ram 1500 Express Black Edition delivers the benefits of a US pick-up in terms of size, space, comfort and capability – at an attainable price point. In addition, the Ram 1500 Express Black Edition has many of the styling upgrades from our flagship models – such as the Sports Hood and black highlights. Our customers have been asking for a package like this and we’re pleased to be able to deliver it,” added Barber.

Towing capacity is rated at 4500kg with a 70mm tow ball or 3500kg with a 50mm tow ball. Payload is 1014kg, maximum combined tub and towball load is 520kg, GVM is 3505kg, GCM is 7711kg, and a 98-litre fuel tank is fitted as standard.

The Express Black Edition gets a blacked-out styling package including Ram’s power bulge sports hood, black mirror caps, door handles, badging, grille and 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/55R20 tyres. LED headlights are standard.

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Six exterior colours are available: Diamond Black, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, Bright White, Molten Red and Forged Blue. Metallic paint adds $950 to the price.

Like the rest of the Australian Ram range, the Express Black Edition is imported from the United States in left-hand drive before being converted to right-hand drive in Melbourne.

Ram 1500 Express Black Edition feature highlights:

  • ‘Power bulge’ Sports Hood
  • Black grille
  • Black badging
  • Black side mirror caps
  • Black door handles
  • Black exhaust tips
  • Black side steps
  • Black 20-inch wheels
  • Body-coloured bumpers
  • Spray-in bed liner
  • Damped tailgate
  • ‘Kick down’ bed step on passenger side
  • Power operated sliding rear window port
  • Tinted rear windows
  • LED headlights and fog lights
  • Cargo area light
  • Cloth trim
  • Black interior highlights
  • Large centre console with internal sliding tray
  • 8.4-inch infotainment screen
  • 7.0-inch digital instrument display
  • Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 6-speaker audio
  • Sensor key with push button start
  • Remote engine start
  • Gear selector dial
  • Electric park brake
  • Rear underfloor covered storage pockets x 2
  • Storage space under the rear seats
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Forward collision alert with AEB
  • Lane-keeping assistance 
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera
  • Trailer brake control
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Pricing: MY26 Ram model line-up (before on-road costs)

  • Ram 1500 Express Black Edition: $109,950
  • Ram 1500 Rebel: $141,950
  • Ram 1500 Laramie Sport: $141,950
  • Ram 1500 Limited: $159,950
  • Ram 2500 HD Laramie: $172,950
  • Ram 3500 HD Laramie: $177,950
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