Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For 2025 RAM dropped the HEMI V8. But, turns out, it's buyers want the V8 option in their light-duty 1500-series trucks, so for 2026 it's back! Does it make any sense today? We drive the 1500 HEMI V8 on-road and off-road to find out!

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