Ram has confirmed that the Ram 1500 Classic will drop out of production later this year, moving the plant from two general assembly shifts to one. However, some operations in the plant will remain on two shifts to support the Jeep Wagoneer family, which is continuing at the plant.
The 1500 Classic has supplied the cheapest full-sized Ram pickups since the dawn of the “DT” body. The company’s statement notes that the 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman has “incredible value and content” including an updated electrical architecture aimed at commercial fleet upgrades; and the optional Hurricane engines provide more power with better economy than the 1500 Classic’s optional V8 did.
The Wagoneer is slated to be updated in 2025 as it moves to the new STLA Frame platform. An electric version and gasoline refresh will be launched in 2027, according to a timeline given to the UAW in 2023.
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