Why the 2027 Ram 2500 Rides Smoother Than You’d Expect From a Heavy-Duty Truck

Heavy-duty trucks have a reputation: strong on the job, stiff on the road. For New Brunswick shoppers who want a truck that works hard all week and still rides well on the drive home, the 2027 Ram 2500’s rear suspension is where that reputation starts to change.

Here’s how the setup works, how it differs from the Ram 3500, and what to pay attention to on a test drive.

What Suspension Does the 2027 Ram 2500 Use?

The 2027 Ram 2500 offers two segment-exclusive rear suspensions: a five-link coil system and an available automatic-leveling rear air suspension.

Ram says the five-link coil rear suspension delivers segment-leading ride quality. The available automatic-leveling rear air suspension is class-exclusive, and Ram says it improves ride comfort, load-leveling, bed loading convenience, fuel efficiency and off-road capability.

How the Two Setups Work in Plain Language

Five-link coil rear suspension: coil springs support the rear of the truck, and five links hold the rear axle in position as the wheels move over bumps. The result is a rear end that moves in a controlled way instead of bouncing freely.

Automatic-leveling rear air suspension: air springs at the rear adjust to keep the truck sitting level. Load the bed or hitch a trailer, and the system works to bring the rear back to level instead of letting it squat.

Both setups aim at the same goal: a heavy-duty truck that stays composed whether the bed is empty, loaded with tools or carrying the family on a weekend trip.

How the 2500 Differs From the 3500

The 2027 Ram 3500 takes a different approach. It uses a rear Hotchkiss leaf spring system, with an exclusive supplemental air suspension offered on top of it. Ram sets the 3500 up for the heaviest ratings in the lineup, including up to 37,020 lbs (16,792 kg) of towing with the Cummins and up to 7,580 lbs (3,438 kg) of payload with the HEMI V8.

The 2500 uses coil springs at the rear instead. For buyers whose loads fit within the 2500’s ratings, that’s the setup Ram says brings segment-leading ride quality to the heavy-duty class.

What the 2500 Still Tows and Carries

A comfortable ride doesn’t mean giving up capability. The 2027 Ram 2500 is rated for:

Both engines use an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Why It Matters on New Brunswick Roads

New Brunswick pavement is rarely uniform. Frost heaves, patched seams and rougher secondary roads are part of daily driving, and a heavy-duty truck that jolts over every one of them wears on the people inside.

Suspension also shows up on longer drives. Highway stretches between Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John feel calmer when the truck stays settled instead of bouncing through every imperfection. That’s why ride quality deserves attention alongside any towing or payload number: it decides how the truck feels on the days it isn’t working.

Who Benefits Most

Owners who split their time between work and personal driving get the most from the 2500’s setup. One truck handles job-site duty during the week and family errands or weekend trips without feeling like a compromise.

Contractors, farmers and tradespeople who log long hours behind the wheel will notice a composed ride at the end of a full day. Owners who load the bed or hitch a trailer often are the ones who will get the most from the automatic-leveling rear air suspension.

What to Check on a Test Drive

Ride quality is personal, so judge it yourself. Pay attention to three things:

• Body control over uneven pavement, rough patches and frost-heaved sections
• Steering feel at highway speed and in tight parking areas
• Cabin comfort on a longer loop, not only a quick trip around the block

If you’re choosing between the five-link coil setup and the automatic-leveling air suspension, ask the team to walk you through how each one suits the way you load and tow.

The 2027 Ram 2500 for Heavy-Duty Buyers Who Want a Comfortable Ride

The 2027 Ram 2500 pairs a five-link coil rear suspension, which Ram credits with segment-leading ride quality, with an available class-exclusive automatic-leveling rear air suspension. Add ratings of up to 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg) of towing, and it’s a heavy-duty truck built for both the work week and the drive home.

Plan a test drive with Summit Dodge in Fredericton, and put the 2027 Ram 2500’s ride to the test on the New Brunswick roads you drive every day.