Ram Unveils Special 2026 Ram 1500 Trucks to Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary

Ram is debuting three new special editions to celebrate America’s huge birthday on July 4th. The America250 editions of the 2026 Ram 1500 will celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. The Red, White and Blue trucks will be decked out with flag graphics, decals and special interior details. The special editions will be available on the 1500 Big Horn, Laramie and Rebel trim packages. Ram is partnering with America250 for the special pickups. 

“For 250 years, this country has met every challenge head on with the flag flying high,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of American Brands, SRT Performance, NA Marketing and Retail Strategy. “The Ram 1500 America250 special editions honor America with that same passion and patriotism. They’re unapologetically tough and unmistakably American because nothing stops America and nothing stops Ram.”

The Ram 1500 America250 Special Editions

The America250 special-edition trucks have commemorative emblems, black badging, a Sport Performance hood with Satin Black American flag graphic and American flag bedside graphics. The trucks will also have blacked-out details on wheels, bumpers, fender flares, mirror caps, door handles and tailgate handle. I'm not surprised that Ram is offering special patriotic editions. Over the years, Ram has featured a number of "Built to Serve" campaigns, even featuring special editions for all military branches.  

All of the America250 special-edition trucks feature a “splash” start-up graphic in the digital instrument cluster display.  America Made Us aluminum door sill scuff plates, Ruby Red seat belts and front upper seatbacks with Velcro patches embossed with the official America250 logo.

The patriotic details continue on the interior. The Big Horn America250 is highlighted by a Black Onyx Chrome America250 emblem on the upper glove box door, Denim Soul blue fabric upholstery with contrast stitching, and red, white and blue stitching on the center console lid, door armrests and steering wheel.

The Laramie and Rebel America250 trucks have a Satin Chrome America250 emblem on the passenger side instrument panel, leather performance seats with perforated Blue Crust inserts. The more expensive trucks also have contrasting red, white and blue stitching on the seats, leather-wrapped dashboard, door uppers and armrests, center console lid and steering wheel.

Each America250 special-edition truck is built in Michigan at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and comes with a custom leather key tag with embossed America250 and Ram logos on one side and an American flag printed cloth graphic on the other side.

More America250 Special Edition Vehicles are Expected

The Ram's America250 trucks are just the first special editions to debut. There will be a series of special edition introductions across Stellantis'  U.S. brands as part of the exclusive America250 automotive partnership.

Buyers can choose from Ram’s three popular engines. Options include the standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on Big Horn or the 3.0-liter S.O. Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six and 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque on Big Horn, Laramie and Rebel.

Ram 1500 Big Horn America250 Special Edition Details

On the outside, the Ram 1500 Big Horn America250 special edition builds on the Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group with distinctive styling elements. Exterior upgrades include:

• Body-color grille surround
• Front and rear bumpers, fender flares, mirror caps, door handles and tailgate handle painted in Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat
• Satin Black badging, including America250 commemorative emblems on the front doors
• Sport Performance hood with Satin Black American flag graphic
• Satin Black American flag rear bedside graphics
• Mopar spray-in bedliner
• Choice of Molten Red Pearl-Coat, Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat or Bright White Clear-Coat
• Bucket seats finished in Denim Soul blue fabric upholstery with contrasting red and white stitching
• Red, white and blue stitching on the center console lid, door armrests and steering wheel
• Black Onyx Chrome America250 emblem on the passenger side upper glove box door
• America Made Us aluminum door sill scuff plates

Additional equipment and technology features come courtesy of the Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group, which adds a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display, 12-inch Uconnect 5 center touchscreen, configurable drive modes and a nine-speaker amplified audio system. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display is available as an optional upgrade.

Ram 1500 Laramie and Rebel America250 Special Editions

The Laramie and Rebel America250 special editions feature similar exterior details to the Big Horn, with significant upgrades.

Laramie:

• Premium Gloss Black-finish billet grille with body-color surround
• 22-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with 285/45R22XL tires

Rebel:

• Mesh texture grille with Satin Black surround
• Powder-coated black front bumper with integrated tow hooks; low-gloss black rear bumper and fender flares
• Available Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat lower body
• Leather performance seats with perforated Blue Crust inserts and bolsters with contrasting red, white and blue stitching
• Red, white and blue stitching on the leather-wrapped dashboard, door uppers and armrests, center console lid and steering wheel
• Satin Chrome America250 emblem on the passenger side instrument panel
• America Made Us aluminum door sill scuff plates

The America250 special-edition package is available on Laramie with the Level 1 or Level 2 Equipment Group and Rebel with the Level 2 Equipment Group.

The Level 2 Equipment Group on both models includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system. Class-exclusive technologies, such as a 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display and dual wireless charging pads, are also present.

Availability and Pricing

Available in limited quantities, orders are now open for the Ram 1500 America250 special editions. Pricing, including destination, starts at $61,415 for Big Horn, $70,365 for Laramie and $72,830 for Rebel. The 2026 Ram 1500 America250 special-edition trucks will be built at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan and are backed by America’s best full-size truck and van limited powertrain warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles.

America250

America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s semiquincentennial. The aim is to unite Americans as a nation. America250 intends to foster shared experiences that spark imagination and inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America.

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