Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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2026 RAM 1500 Express Black Edition review: 0-100 & POV test drive. The new 1500 Express Black Edition becomes the permanent entry variant, and the most affordable American pickup truck officially offered in Australia. It features the 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six petrol engine from the Laramie Sport, producing 313kW. For more details on this car you can read our full review here: https://drivingenthusiast.com.au/2026/07/2026-ram-1500-express-black-edition-review-australian-launch-video/

2026 RAM 1500 Express Black Edition specifications:
313kW (426PS) / 635Nm, 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-6
8-speed auto transmission with RWD/4WD and 4L
Claimed 0-100km/h: N/A
Official average fuel consumption: 10.7L/100km
Kerb weight: 2491kg
Power-to-weight ratio: 125.65kW:1000kg
Max towing/GVM/GCM: 4500kg/3505kg/7711kg
Price: AU$109,950 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)

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