Every 2027 Ram 1500 Is a 4x4 in Canada: What That Means for Buyers

Fall driving in New Brunswick means wet leaves, rain-slicked back roads and the first stretches of gravel-shoulder slush. A truck that already has traction sorted out makes those September commutes easier to trust.

That is the case with the 2027 Ram 1500. Every one comes with 4x4 in Canada.

Why the 2027 Ram 1500 Deserves a Spot on Your Shortlist

The 2027 Ram 1500 comes standard with 4x4 in Canada and offers a choice of eight powertrain configurations. You do not pick a trim and then hunt for a drivetrain add-on. You start with four driven wheels and choose the engine, cab and bed that suit your week.

That changes the shopping order. On a truck where 4x4 is optional, the drivetrain is one more line to negotiate. Here it is settled, so your attention goes to towing, payload and cab size.

Five cab-and-bed setups are on the menu: Quad Cab with a 5-foot 7-inch widebody bed, Quad Cab with a 6-foot 4-inch bed, Crew Cab with a 5-foot 7-inch bed, Crew Cab with a 5-foot 7-inch widebody bed, and Crew Cab with a 6-foot 4-inch bed. The gas-powered 1500 shows a box 1,711 mm long, 1,687 mm wide and 543 mm tall, with seating for five.

Strengths That Matter Day to Day

• Traction as the starting point: 4x4 is there for wet pavement, slush and rural routes without a package to add.
• Engines grouped by job: the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 eTorque makes 305 hp, the 3.0 L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 comes in 420 hp and 540 hp versions, and the HEMI V8s step up from there.
• Real towing range: the 3.0 L Hurricane SO tops the list at 11,530 lbs (5,230 kg), while the 5.7 L HEMI V8 eTorque reaches 11,370 lbs (5,157 kg).
• Bed power on the V6: the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 eTorque offers 2kW onboard power through two 120V outlets in the bed.

Matching the Powertrain to Your Week

For efficient everyday driving, the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 eTorque makes 305 hp and 269 lb-ft. It tows up to 8,100 lbs (3,674 kg) and carries a payload of 2,340 lbs (1,061 kg) (the highest payload figure in the powertrain lineup), which suits commuters and tradespeople who haul more than they tow.

For towing-focused use, the 3.0 L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6 delivers 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, with 11,530 lbs (5,230 kg) of towing and 1,880 lbs (853 kg) of payload. The 5.7 L HEMI V8 eTorque makes 395 hp and 410 lb-ft, tows 11,370 lbs (5,157 kg) and carries 1,680 lbs (762 kg).

For stronger performance, the 3.0 L Hurricane HO makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft. The 6.4 L HEMI V8 makes 470 hp and 470 lb-ft. Both trade some towing for power, at 9,480 lbs (4,300 kg) and 7,460 lbs (3,383 kg).

At the top, the Rumble Bee SRT uses a 6.2 L supercharged HEMI V8 with 777 hp and 680 lb-ft. It has a targeted top speed of 274 km/h and a 0-96 km/h time of 3.4 seconds.

Who the Standard 4x4 Ram 1500 Fits Best

Commuters on rural New Brunswick routes get 4x4 traction on wet roads and slush. A 14.5-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 10-inch head-up display keep the cab easy to read.

Contractors benefit from the V6’s payload and bed outlets. Heavier trailers point to the Hurricane SO or the 5.7 L HEMI V8 eTorque.

Families who need one truck for several jobs can look at the Crew Cab. Heated and cooled second-row seats are standard, and cargo volume behind the rear seats is 1,523 L.

Choosing a Trim Direction

The lineup spans several directions. Tradesman, Big Horn and Laramie lean toward work and daily use. Big Horn Crew Cab with the Level 2 Equipment Group adds passive entry, and Laramie adds standard rain-sensing wipers for wet fall drives.

For visibility, the surround 360-degree camera system is standard on Limited, Limited Longhorn and RHO, and optional on Laramie and Rebel Level 1 Equipment Groups. The Limited and Limited Longhorn also offer a RamBox delete for maximum bed width.

The Warlock with the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 eTorque is a value-minded entry to the off-road family. Rumble Bee, Rumble Bee 392 and Rumble Bee SRT variants cover the performance end.

The 2027 Ram 1500: Standard 4x4, Your Choice of Everything Else

The 2027 Ram 1500 removes the drivetrain question and lets you focus on the engine, cab and bed. That makes it the clear pick for New Brunswick drivers who want one truck to handle commuting, work and family duty in every season.

Visit Summit Dodge in Fredericton to walk through the cab-and-bed options and book a test drive of the Ram 1500 that fits your week.