The 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star rolls modern utility, premium power, and a comfy cabin into one affordable package. Let’s take a closer look at this popular light-duty truck.
What’s the difference between the 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star and Big Horn?
In Texas, the Big Horn trim model is called the Lone Star. That’s of course a reference to Texas’s nickname, the Lone Star State. Other than its wink at Texas’s official flag and some exterior badging, there’s no difference between the Big Horn and the Lone Star trucks.
Both offer the same standard features. And both of these Ram trucks are available with either the extended Quad Cab or the larger Crew Cab. Quad Cab models are paired with a 6-foot-4-inch box. Lone Star Crew Cab shoppers can choose between a 5-foot-7-inch box and the 6-foot-4-inch box.
How much can the 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star tow?
The answer to this question varies according to which body style, equipment, and powertrain you select. However, the Lone Star can tow the Ram 1500’s maximum capacity, 11,650 pounds. To accomplish this feat, you’re going to need the Quad Cab and the HEMI V8 engine. With the base V6 engine, crew cab, and short 5-foot-7-inch bed, the Lone Star can haul payloads weighing up to 2,020 pounds.
Ram 1500 Lone Star powertrain features include:
- Standard 3.6L V6 engine with eTorque hybrid system (305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft of torque)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional four-wheel drive
- Class IV receiver-hitch and seven-pin wiring harness
- Standard 26-gallon fuel tank
- Optional 33-gallon fuel tank
Optional engines for the Lone Star:
- 5.7L HEMI V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) with or without eTorque hybrid system
- 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 (260 hp, 480 lb-ft)
Which features come with the Ram 1500 Lone Star?
In the Ram 1500 lineup, the Lone Star sits one level up from the base model, the Tradesman. It might not be super luxurious, but the Lone Star adds to the base lineup with modern conveniences (like fog lamps) and a little extra style (chrome bumpers and carpeted cabin flooring).
Compared to the base model, the Lone Star adds:
- 18-inch cast aluminum wheels
- Cloth seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Chrome bumpers
- Fog lamps
- Body-colored door handles
- Carpeted floors
The Lone Star also includes standard features that you’ll also find on the base Tradesman:
- Automatic headlamps
- Heated, power-adjustable exterior mirrors
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows and door locks
- 5-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Six-speaker stereo
- Trailer sway damping
How much should I spend on the Ram 1500 Lone Star?
The Lone Star trim model starts at $40,955. That’s just a little bit more expensive than the base Tradesman (starting at $35,900), but its modern upgrades are well worth the bigger price tag.