Overview
- Ram Trucks Australia has launched the Ram 2500 Warlock with a 6.4‑litre HEMI V8 priced from $157,950 plus on‑road costs, and production of locally remanufactured right‑hand‑drive units began in Melbourne earlier this month ahead of first customer deliveries from October.
- The Warlock’s HEMI is a naturally aspirated 6.4‑litre V8 rated at 306 kW and 582 Nm, paired with an eight‑speed automatic gearbox and a dual‑range four‑wheel‑drive system.
- Ram positions the Warlock as an off‑road and touring focused Heavy Duty pickup, fitted with Bilstein off‑road dampers, 20‑inch alloys on 285/60 all‑terrain tyres, coil‑spring rear suspension and blacked‑out exterior trim.
- Manufacturer‑quoted capability figures include a kerb weight of 3,220 kg, payload of 1,275 kg, GVM 4,495 kg, GCM 10,001 kg and braked towing of 3,500 kg with a 50 mm ball rising to 6,700 kg with a gooseneck and air‑brake accessory.
- Ram says the HEMI return is deliberate but limited in scope, using the V8 for the Warlock and selected flagship 1500 performance models such as the TRX, while the Hurricane twin‑turbo six remains the core engine for the broader 1500 range and local remanufacturing will shape timing and availability.