The white space between the Ram 1500 Warlock and 1500 Rebel off-road models is about to turn the color of mud with the arrival of the 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry.
The BackCountry is based on the Ram 1500 Big Horn 4×4 Crew Cab with either the Level 1 or Level 2 Equipment Group. Level 1 includes power-folding heated mirrors, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, second-row in-floor storage bins, and power-sliding rear window. Level 2 adds a seven-inch instrument cluster display, 12-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, Off-Road Info Pages, wireless charging pad, dual-zone climate control, power tailgate-release, nine-speaker audio system, and more.
BackCountry upgrades consist of a variety of cosmetic changes and off-road-focused hardware. On the outside, the BackCountry features front tow hooks, body-color grille surround and accents, Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat bumpers and lower body, and Satin Black 18-inch aluminum wheels. A one-inch suspension lift, electronic locking/limited-slip rear diff, and 32-inch off-road tires work together to get the BackCountry where it needs to go. Skid plates protect the front underbody, power steering rack, transfer case, and fuel tank as it gets there.
Inside, there are vinyl bucket seats with printed mesh inserts, MOLLE storage panels on the front seatbacks, rubber floor mats, and Selec-Speed off‑road cruise control. Of course, special badges and emblems are also part of the package.
Don’t worry, Hemi-lovers — you can get the BackCountry with the Hurricane 3.0-liter twin-turbo I-6 or the mild-hybrid 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 eTorque. Either way you go, the truck will come with Ram’s 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Ram is currently accepting orders for the 1500 BackCountry. Opting for the BackCountry trim will add $2,995 to the price of a Big Horn, bringing the starting price of one with the Level 1 Equipment Group to $62,410.
