2026 Ram 1500 Chicago IL
2026 Ram 1500 at Bettenhausen CDJR of Tinley Park
The Ram 1500 is back in the 2026 model year, and it’s buzzing with the re-introduction of the HEMI V8 engine. That’s right, the HEMI is here, and we know you will want all of the latest information on how the HEMI can transform every single ride that you go on. At Bettenhausen CDJR of Tinley Park, we’re here to make sure you stay up-to-date on all of the happenings from Ram, which includes the 2026 Ram 1500 pickup truck. Our goal is to keep everyone in the Chicago and Oak Lawn areas informed on what exactly they stand to gain when this model is in their garage. All you have to do is keep reading as we go through the top need-to-know facts about this truck. You can always contact us for more information!
MEET THE STRONGEST RAM 1500 EVER
STRONG FROM THE GROUND UP
Made of steel, yet it moves with ease:
• 98% steel frame construction
• Available Class-Exclusive Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension System (Available on Crew Cab models only) automatically lowers to help reduce drag and offer maximum efficiency.
• 98% steel frame construction
• Available Class-Exclusive Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension System (Available on Crew Cab models only) automatically lowers to help reduce drag and offer maximum efficiency.
GO BIG. GO HEMI® V8.
Now available on select 2026 Ram 1500 models, the HEMI® V8 engine you’ve been craving is back. Go get it.
POWER GOES PREMIUM
INTEGRATED TRAILER HEALTH MONITOR
Get valuable information about trailer updates and trailering performance at any given time. This helpful feature takes the guesswork out of towing and helps provide confidence while towing heavy loads.
HANDS-FREE ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST
Using sensors, camers and radar, this available innovative system helps maintain a set speed and a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
THE MOST LUXURIOUS RAM 1500 EVER
CLASS-EXCLUSIVE AVAILABLE 10.25-INCH FRONT PASSENGER TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
Engage your copilot. The available 10.25-inch Passenger Interactive Display allows the front passenger to view navigation, access vehicle cameras, stream content and more.
HEAD-UP DISPLAY
The available Head-Up Display projects helpful information like vehicle speed, navigation, incoming calls and more all within your line of sight on the vehicle’s windshield.
Trim Levels of the 2026 Ram 1500
What can you tell me about the Ram 1500’s HEMI V8 engine?
We won’t put off the discussion on the HEMI V8 any longer! We know why everyone is here, and we’re just as excited as you are about what the 2026 model year is bringing with it. Select Ram 1500 models this year are available with the HEMI V8, which allows you to satisfy that craving. This engine can output as much as 410 pound-feet of torque and 395 horsepower. We also have to mention that the maximum towing capacity sits at a stunning 11,330 pounds. No matter where you are headed, know that you can always count on this HEMI engine to get your Ram 1500 there without any delays or issues. Have more questions? Feel free to ask our sales team more about the HEMI, and make sure you understand just what you’re getting yourself into.
What does the 2026 Ram 1500 offer for capability?
Thanks to the four available engines you can choose from, including a Pentastar, two Hurricane, and a HEMI V8, it’s easier than ever before to get the capability you need from your Ram 1500. We also want to mention a few other key components that help make this the kind of truck you will not want to go without. Everything begins with the 98% steel frame construction, with the availability of a class-exclusive active-level four-corner air suspension system. Other perks you can enjoy with the 2026 Ram 1500 include Selec-Speed control, 33-inch tires, a lifted suspension, a 1-inch raised ride height, and front and rear performance-tuned shock absorbers. We know you will enjoy having a truck that can quite literally handle anything.
What features are offered with the 2026 Ram 1500?
You know more about the power and capability of this pickup truck, but there is far more to enjoy about the Ram 1500 than just those two facets. Ram has crafted something truly special for the 2026 model year. You’ll have access to a long list of features like hands-free active driving assist, five driving modes, integrated trailer health monitor, a digital rearview mirror with tow mode, trailer reverse guidance with dynamic gridlines, telescopic tow mirrors, trailer auto hitch assist, Ram digital key, class-exclusive available dual wireless charging pads, a 14.5-inch touchscreen, a front passenger touchscreen display, a head-up display, an available 23-speaker Klipsch Reference audio system, customizable LED walk-up animation, and distinct LED headlamps. You can have it all with this truck!
View Our Latest Ram 1500 Inventory at Bettenhausen CDJR of Tinley Park
Now that you have a better idea of what you can gain with the 2026 Ram 1500, we hope you will consider shopping with us! Everything we do here at Bettenhausen CDJR of Tinley Park is with you in mind. No matter how many questions you have or when you want to take a test drive, we’ll be here to facilitate it all. Feel free to even use the form below to send in more questions for us! Let’s get started on this journey!