*HEMI UPDATE* 2026 Ram 1500 Factory Orders @ MARK DODGE

[anonymous63081]

OK thanks. Yeah, I was planning on a Limited or so level as well, so it sounds like the new colors won't apply.

Per the build sheet Anthony provided at the beginning of this thread, the new colors do apply to Limiteds. Here's a screenshot

 

[anonymous63081]

It’s usually a month or two behind when the ordering starts for the next year model. Only trouble with those nice new colors, they are really only for Laramie and below. And if you want the Rambox option ( automatically on Tungstens ) that also restricts what colors you can opt for.
From what I saw, there are no new colors that I could order. I usually have the Limited ( which I believe is gone for’26, it’s now the Longhorn, then the Tungsten.

Double check the build sheets Anthony provided at the beginning of this thread. The new colors are available on the Limited and Tungsten trims (excluding Canyon Lake on Tungsten).

As far as the Limited/Longhorn - it's basically the Longhorn that is "gone" not the Limited. While still available, it's no longer a separate trim but an optional package for the Limited as they have the same model code. I think the only difference is you get the bison brown interior and Longhorn badging while being restricted against other options (no Night Edition on the Longhorn, for example). I believe this change happened for the 2025 MY as prior years they were separate trims with more differences in standard features.

 

[mikeru82]

Double check the build sheets Anthony provided at the beginning of this thread. The new colors are available on the Limited and Tungsten trims (excluding Canyon Lake on Tungsten).

As far as the Limited/Longhorn - it's basically the Longhorn that is "gone" not the Limited. While still available, it's no longer a separate trim but an optional package for the Limited as they have the same model code. I think the only difference is you get the bison brown interior and Longhorn badging while being restricted against other options (no Night Edition on the Longhorn, for example). I believe this change happened for the 2025 MY as prior years they were separate trims with more differences in standard features.

I don't think that's correct. At least on the Ram build site for 2025 models, Limited Longhorn and Limited are separate models. But it's not uncommon for the build site to contain errors.

 

[kt4hx]

Unfortunately the Ram site build tool has not been updated for 2026, so there could definitely be some changes once they get it squared away for the new model year. For the time being I would trust what Anthony provided for the 2026 models as the dealership would be more in the know about what is going on presently.

 

[mikeru82]

With that being said, I have a few questions. I am worried about the electronics on the 2026.

Is the etorque system covered under the 10 year power train warranty?

Do all 1500 still have the MDS, if so can it be disabled?

Most importantly about how long do orders normally take and about how much notice do you get? I will need to be sure and order so I will be available to fly in to get it.

I would love to get the same truck I have but in a 2026.

I can answer a couple of your questions, but not the question about placing an order.

The etorque components are covered under the 8/80 emissions warranty. Not all dealerships are aware of this and some have tried to deny claims. But it's expressly written in the warranty paperwork.

All 1500's with the Hemi V8 have MDS. The 3.6l V6 and Hurricane engines do not have MDS. It can be temporarily disabled using the "shift" buttons on the steering wheel. But because it always re-enables if you shift out of D you need to do that every time you shift into D. To permanently disable it requires mechanical changes to the engine.

 

[WXman]

I did some experimenting with my 5.7L non-eTorque. I would run through an entire tank with MDS off all the time, then run through a tank with MDS on, then another tank with MDS off, then a tank with MDS on.... so on and so forth. Hand calculating each tank and filling up at the same gas pump with the same driving circuit each week. After a month or two went by I looked at the results. MDS on resulted in a gain of 0.3 MPG.

I would gladly give up 0.3 MPG to have a more reliable engine. I wish Ram would listen.