What's Included in the 2026 Ram Black Express Package

The 2026 Ram lineup includes two value-driven sport truck options: the Ram 1500 Black Express and Ram 2500 Black Express. Both packages deliver blacked-out styling and essential upgrades at a competitive price point, targeting buyers who want a custom look without premium trim costs.

The Black Express package takes the proven Tradesman foundation and adds appearance-focused upgrades. For buyers seeking a distinctive truck without every luxury feature, the Black Express balances affordability and style.

Ram 1500 Black Express Overview

The Ram 1500 Black Express is available on Crew Cab 4x4 models with the 5-foot, 7-inch bed configuration. This package builds on the Tradesman trim with appearance upgrades.

Available Exterior Colours:

• Diamond Black
• Bright White
• Granite Crystal
• Silver Zynith
• Forged Blue
• Flame Red
• Ceramic Grey
• Molten Red

The Ram 1500 Black Express feature list is not detailed in available documentation. For complete specifications, contact Grand Prairie Chrysler Jeep Dodge.

Ram 2500 Black Express Features

The Ram 2500 Black Express extends the same design philosophy to Ram's heavy-duty lineup. Available in Crew Cab 4x4 configuration with either short bed or long bed options, the 2500 Black Express includes:

• Sport Performance Hood
• Body-colour bumpers and grille surround
• Class-exclusive power convex trailer-tow mirrors
• 20-inch black wheels
• Black tubular cab-length side steps
• Cloth bench seat with carpet floor covering and carpet floor mats

The 2500 Black Express is offered in the same eight exterior colours as the 1500, allowing buyers to choose between all-black or high-contrast combinations.

Powertrain Options

Both Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 Black Express models offer multiple powertrain choices.

Ram 1500 Black Express Powertrain

The Ram 1500 Black Express is available with the 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 engine featuring eTorque mild hybrid technology. This powertrain delivers:

• 395 horsepower
• 410 lb-ft of torque
• Towing capacity up to 4,613 kg (10,170 lb)
• Maximum payload capacity of 748 kg (1,650 lb)

The eTorque system provides up to 130 lb-ft of supplemental torque while enabling engine start/stop operation for improved efficiency. All HEMI-powered Ram 1500 models come standard with a performance-tuned exhaust system.

Ram 2500 Black Express Powertrain

The Ram 2500 Black Express offers two engine options, both paired with the Torqueflite HD eight-speed automatic transmission:

6.4-Litre HEMI V-8 (standard):

• 405 horsepower
• 429 lb-ft of torque

6.7-Litre Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel:

• 430 horsepower
• Best-in-class standard 1,075 lb-ft of torque

Both heavy-duty engines are engineered to handle serious towing and hauling demands while maintaining the refinement expected from modern trucks.

Ride Quality and Capability

The Ram 2500 Black Express benefits from Ram's exclusive link-coil rear suspension system. This suspension design improves driver comfort and handling whether the truck is loaded or unloaded, addressing a traditional compromise of heavy-duty truck ownership.

The suspension system maintains stability during towing while delivering a more composed ride during daily driving compared to traditional leaf-spring setups.

Warranty Coverage

All 2026 Ram Black Express models are backed by Canada's best full-size truck limited powertrain warranty: 10 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. This warranty covers the engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, differentials, and axles.

The extended warranty addresses the reality that nearly 80% of new truck loans now exceed five years. The warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original retail purchaser or lessee. Warranty coverage includes retail purchases and leases to individuals and businesses, excluding fleet purchases.

Value Proposition

The Black Express package adds $3,995 to the base Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 short bed on the Ram 2500, delivering visual impact and functional upgrades for a modest investment.

This pricing strategy allows Ram to offer entry-level sport truck options in two varieties - the Black Express for those who prioritize appearance, and the Warlock for buyers seeking more off-road capability. Both packages contribute to Ram's expanding sport truck lineup, which now includes eight distinct models across the 1500 and 2500 ranges.

Availability

The 2026 Ram Black Express models arrived at Canadian dealers in the third quarter of 2025. Both the Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 Black Express are assembled in Saltillo, Mexico.

The Black Express package strengthens Ram's position in the sport truck segment, offering dealers additional flexibility with price points while giving customers more choices in the fastest-growing segment of the pickup market.

Explore the Black Express Lineup

The 2026 Ram Black Express models deliver distinctive style and proven capability in a value-oriented package. Whether you need the lighter-duty versatility of the Ram 1500 or the heavy-duty strength of the Ram 2500, the Black Express package provides an attractive entry point into Ram's sport truck lineup.

Visit our team at Grand Prairie Chrysler Jeep Dodge to explore the Black Express models and learn how Ram's combination of appearance, capability, and warranty coverage delivers long-term value.