RAM 1500 Big Horn Night Off-Road Crew 5pi 7po | V8 Hemi *ARRIVAGE NOVEMBRE*2027 RAM 1500 Big Horn Night Edition Crew Cab 4x4 with the 5.7L HEMI and Off-Road Package: The V8 Is Back, Dressed in Black
Some buyers simply want a V8 under the hood of their pickup. This 2027 RAM 1500 Big Horn is built for them. Its 5.7L HEMI makes 395 horsepower with the deep exhaust note that no V6 or turbo six can quite match, paired with an 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. Diamond Black Crystal Pearl paint, the blacked-out details of the Night Edition and the Off-Road Package give it a purposeful stance that works on gravel back roads and in the office parking lot alike. Under that dark finish is a truck set up for everyday life: heated seats and steering wheel, a factory trailer brake controller and a box already equipped for work.
Performance and Driving: A V8 the Way You Like It
The 5.7L HEMI produces 395 hp and 410 lb-ft (556 N·m) of torque. As a naturally aspirated engine, it responds right away and pulls in a smooth, linear way, with no waiting for a turbo to spool. You feel it from the first metres, coming out of a corner or passing on a two-lane road through the Beauce.
It features variable valve timing and a cylinder deactivation system that lets part of the engine rest when demand is light, such as cruising at a steady speed on Autoroute 73. You keep the V8 character when you want it, and the engine becomes more frugal when you are simply driving.
The 8-speed automatic shifts smoothly and keeps the engine in its sweet spot, loaded or empty. The 3.92 rear axle ratio helps launches and passing power with weight behind you, a sensible choice for a truck that will pull a trailer.
Off-Road Package: Taller, Tougher, Better Protected
This Big Horn comes with the Off-Road Package, which changes how it handles logging roads, cottage driveways and soggy spring ground.
- Raised suspension for more clearance under the truck
- Heavy-duty front and rear shocks to absorb potholes and ruts
- Electronic locking rear differential that forces both rear wheels to turn together when one loses grip
- 275/55R20 all-terrain tires on the Night Edition's 20-inch wheels
- Full-size spare tire, a real asset far from town
- Skid plates and tow hooks
- Off-road cruise control and off-road information pages on the display
The result is a truck that shrugs off May mud and soft gravel without giving up its highway comfort.
Towing: Muscle With the Right Tools
When properly equipped, this RAM 1500 HEMI can tow up to 10,170 lb (4,613 kg). That covers a good-sized travel trailer, a boat, a pair of snowmobiles in an enclosed trailer or a load of building materials. The integrated trailer brake controller is factory installed, so you adjust trailer braking right from the driver's seat with no add-on required.
The exact payload rating for this unit appears on the label inside the driver's door frame. Keep in mind that payload and towing capacity are not additive: the weight of passengers and cargo reduces what you can tow. In Quebec, a vehicle and trailer combination of 3,000 kg or more must also stop at brake inspection areas, according to applicable regulations.
Design: Black From the Grille to the Exhaust Tips
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl is a pearl-coat finish that gives the black real depth, especially in sunlight. The Night Edition carries the theme all the way with a black mesh grille and black surround, a black RAM emblem, black exterior badging, black headlamp and tail lamp bezels, black mirror caps and dual black exhaust tips. The front and rear bumpers are body colour, as are the fender flares, for a clean and solid profile.
LED headlamps, daytime running lamps and fog lamps light up country roads after dark. Heated, foldable power mirrors with courtesy lamps and integrated turn signals make tight parking easier. At the back, rear wheel well liners protect the body from gravel and road salt.
Comfort and Cabin: A Real Crew Cab
The Crew Cab gives you full-size rear doors and a 60/40 folding rear bench with a centre armrest. Kids, co-workers or hunting partners ride in comfort. Storage bins under the second-row floor keep tools and straps out of sight.
Up front, the black cloth bucket seats are heated, and the driver's seat offers 8-way power adjustment with power lumbar support. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is heated, the pedals adjust electrically and a full-length console separates the two seats. On January mornings, remote start takes care of the rest.
The power sliding rear window with defroster lets in fresh air or clears your view in a single move. An auto-dimming rearview mirror and illuminated vanity mirrors round things out.
Technology and Connectivity
The Uconnect 5 system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen is easy to use, with audio controls on the steering wheel. SiriusXM satellite radio broadens your listening options on long drives, and a universal garage door opener is built in.
For work or camping, this Big Horn supplies power: a 115-volt outlet in the cabin and a 400-watt inverter to charge a laptop or a tool. The active grille shutters close at cruising speed to improve aerodynamics.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Big Horn is well equipped as standard. Forward Collision Warning Plus with active braking can step in if you are slow to react. Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection is a real help when backing out of a busy parking lot. Adaptive cruise control with stop and go manages the gap to the vehicle ahead, even in heavy traffic. Front and rear park assist sensors guide you through tight manoeuvres.
A Box Ready for Work
The Bed Utility Group adds a spray-in bedliner that resists scratches and keeps cargo from sliding, four adjustable tie-down cleats, box lighting for loading after dark and an exterior 115-volt outlet, handy for an extension cord or a power tool on the job site.
Why Buy From Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler
Choosing a truck also means choosing who will support you after you sign. At our Ste-Marie and St-Malachie locations, our team knows RAM trucks inside out and takes the time to understand how you will really use yours: towing, job site, cottage or daily commute. You get clear advice on the right configuration, financing options that fit and after-sales service from people who know you. Here, we treat you like a neighbour, because that is often exactly what you are.
Seven Details That Set This Big Horn Apart
- A naturally aspirated 395 hp 5.7L HEMI with the sound and instant response of a true V8
- Cylinder deactivation that trims fuel use at steady cruising speeds
- An electronic locking rear differential to get out of a muddy trail without a push
- A full-size spare tire, a real advantage far from services
- A 3.92 axle and factory trailer brake controller ready to tow up to 10,170 lb (4,613 kg)
- A consistent blacked-out look, from grille to exhaust tips, over pearl-coat paint
- A lined, lit and powered box, ready to work from day one
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the 5.7L HEMI over the Hurricane six-cylinder?
To be straight with you, the 420 hp Hurricane is more powerful and tows more. The HEMI is for drivers who want V8 character, V8 sound and response without a turbo. It is an engine RAM owners have trusted for years, appreciated for its mechanical simplicity.
What fuel consumption should I expect?
The official 2026 rating for the RAM 1500 4x4 with the 5.7L, used here as a reference, is 14.7 L/100 km city, 11.6 highway and 13.3 combined. All-terrain tires, driving style and towing will push real-world numbers higher.
How much can it tow, and what is the payload?
When properly equipped, it can tow up to 10,170 lb (4,613 kg). The exact payload for this unit is listed on the label in the driver's door frame. The two figures are not additive: whatever you put in the box reduces what you can pull.
Does the Off-Road Package make the ride less comfortable on the highway?
No. The Big Horn keeps its coil-spring rear suspension and settled ride. The heavy-duty shocks and all-terrain tires add a slightly firmer feel and a bit of tire noise, but nothing that spoils a long drive.
How does it handle a Quebec winter?
Four-wheel drive with low range, the locking rear differential, heated seats and steering wheel and remote start make it well suited to our winters. All-terrain tires are not a substitute for winter tires, which are mandatory in Quebec from December 1 to March 15, so plan on a winter set.
Is black paint hard to keep clean?
Black shows off the bodywork, but it also shows gravel dust and road salt more readily. Regular winter washes and a paint protection treatment at purchase make upkeep much easier. The body-colour bumpers also spare you the chrome maintenance.
What does the Level 1 Equipment Group on this unit include?
Highlights include heated front seats, a power driver's seat with lumbar support, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, a power sliding rear window, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 400-watt inverter, SiriusXM radio and under-floor storage bins in the rear.
Why buy this RAM from Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler?
Our teams in Ste-Marie and St-Malachie offer a no-pressure test drive, an honest appraisal of your trade-in and clear financing solutions. After the sale, our service department looks after your RAM with technicians who know the HEMI and its 4x4 system inside out.
