When you are looking at the top of the mountain for heavy duty trucks, the 2022 Ram 2500 Limited is usually what people point to. It is the fancy one, the one with all the bells and whistles, and arguably the most luxurious interior you can find in a pickup. But after spending some time with it here in Ephrata, I have realized that even a $92,000 truck has its fair share of quirks.
If you are shopping for a diesel truck in Lancaster County or anywhere within a few hours of our shop on Oregon Pike, you want to know what you are actually getting into. Here is the honest breakdown of the five things that make this truck a dream and the five things that might make you want to look at a Ford or GM instead.
What Makes the Ram 2500 Limited Shine
1. Auto-Leveling Rear Air Suspension
This is easily the best feature on the truck. Normally, if you hook up a heavy trailer to a Ford or a GMC, you get that classic rear-end squat. To fix it, most guys end up installing aftermarket airbags. Ram was smart enough to build it right into the factory design. When you hook up your camper or equipment trailer, the truck automatically levels itself out. It is a genius bit of engineering that makes towing much safer and more comfortable.
2. The Height of the Tow Mirrors
Ram mirrors are famous for a reason. While some people joke about them being flipped up like moose ears, that extra height is a lifesaver when you are towing a tall fifth wheel or a high-profile camper. Being able to see the top corners of your trailer helps you avoid low-hanging tree branches or obstacles that shorter mirrors from other brands just miss.
3. A Warranty That Actually Stands Its Ground
Ram offers a 5-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. To put that in perspective, Ford and Chevy only cover the diesel engine for that long; their actual powertrain warranty usually drops off at 60,000 miles. Seeing a manufacturer willing to stand behind the transmission and drivetrain for 100,000 miles gives you a lot of confidence that they aren't expecting things to fall apart the moment you leave the lot.
4. That Massive 12-Inch Touchscreen
Back in 2022, nobody was doing screens like this. It feels futuristic and high-tech, even a few years later. The layout is intuitive, and it controls everything from your navigation to the bed-lowering mode for the air suspension. It really sets the tone for the rest of the cabin.
5. High-End Interior Materials
The Limited trim is all about the "feel." You have real wood grain, genuine leather, and metal accents throughout the dash and doors. They even include floor mats with carpet inserts that feel more like a luxury sedan than a work truck. Ram was definitely ahead of the curve here, as other brands didn't start catching up to this level of interior detail until much later.
The Parts That Drive Me Crazy
1. The Hump in the Back Floor
One of the most annoying things about the Ram crew cab is the floor design. Unlike Ford or GM, which have completely flat floors in the back, the Ram has a massive hump in the middle. They try to fix it by giving you a fold-out plastic platform to create a flat surface, but it just feels like extra junk that can break. It really limits your interior storage options.
2. That Eye-Watering Price Tag
The MSRP on this specific truck was $92,230. That is a lot of money, even for a luxury diesel. For comparison, a similarly equipped GMC Denali 2500 from the same year was around $86,000. Paying an extra $6,000 to $7,000 just to have the Ram badge and interior is a tough pill to swallow for a lot of buyers.
3. Lower Power and Torque Ratings
Despite being the most expensive of the "Big Three," the Ram actually had the lowest horsepower and torque numbers in 2022. It puts out 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. While that is plenty for most tasks, it is objectively less than what you get from a PowerStroke or a Duramax. Plus, real-world fuel economy often lags slightly behind the competition.
4. Disappointing Payload Numbers
Because this truck has the heavy rear air suspension, the 5-link coil rear end, and the fancy Ram boxes in the bed, it is heavy. All that extra weight eats into your payload. This truck has a payload rating of only about 2,300 lbs. A Denali 2500 from the same year can carry around 3,600 lbs. If you are planning on hauling a heavy slide-in camper or a big gooseneck, that 1,300-lb difference is massive.
5. The Double Mirror Adjustment
The flip-up mirrors are great for height, but there is a catch: every time you flip them from the "driving" position to the "towing" position, you have to manually readjust the glass. You basically have to set your mirrors twice. On a $92,000 truck, you shouldn't have to fiddle with your mirrors every time you hook up a trailer. It is a small annoyance that becomes a big headache over time.
Is the Ram 2500 Limited Right for You?
If you want the best-riding, most luxurious truck on the market and you aren't worried about maxing out your payload, the Ram 2500 Limited is incredible. But if you are a numbers person who wants the most towing power and the highest payload for your dollar, you might find more value elsewhere.
If you want to see this truck in action and hear the engine for yourself, check out the full video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T--eU9ZWrEg