If you are choosing between a 2027 Ram 1500 Limited and a 2027 Ram 1500 Tungsten, start with what they share: both carry the 540 hp Hurricane HO and four corner air suspension, so the Ram 1500 Limited vs Tungsten choice is about the cabin, the bed and the wheels, not the engine. To see what we have listed now, browse new Ram 1500 inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
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Stellantis Canada calls the Tungsten the most luxurious 2027 Ram 1500 and lists its equipment as enhancements over the Limited. That makes this an easy comparison to read: the Tungsten keeps the Limited's engine and air suspension, replaces its seats, audio and wheels, and adds a list of its own. The real question is whether that list is worth it for the way you drive in Manitoba. Our 2026 Ram 1500 Tungsten guide covers that trim on its own.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the 2027 Limited if you want the full Hurricane HO truck with leather, massage seats and air suspension, and buy the 2027 Tungsten if you want the most luxurious Ram 1500 Stellantis Canada builds.
- The same engine: Stellantis Canada lists the 3.0L Hurricane HO twin turbo inline six, 540 hp and 521 lb ft, as standard on the 2027 Limited, and the Tungsten keeps it.
- What the Tungsten adds: 24 way power leather seats in place of the Limited's 12 way seats, a 23 speaker Klipsch audio system, a head up display, a dual pane panoramic sunroof and 22 inch wheels, among other items.
- What the Limited offers that the Tungsten does not: for 2027, Stellantis Canada says the Limited can be ordered with a RamBox delete for full bed width, and it rides on 20 inch wheels instead of 22s.
- New for 2027 on the Limited: the 360 degree surround view camera is now standard.
Ram 1500 Limited vs Tungsten Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Ram 1500 Limited | 2027 Ram 1500 Tungsten |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L Hurricane HO twin turbo I6, 540 hp, 521 lb ft, eight speed automatic | The same Hurricane HO |
| Suspension | Active Level four corner air suspension | Keeps the Limited's air suspension |
| Front seats | Premium leather bucket seats, 12 way power, heated and ventilated, with massage | 24 way power premium leather bucket seats, heated, ventilated, memory and massage |
| Audio | 19 speaker Harman Kardon | 23 speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere |
| Wheels | 20 inch | 22 inch painted and polished aluminum, 285/45R22 all season tires |
| Bed | RamBox, with a RamBox delete option new for 2027 | RamBox, spray in bedliner, tri fold tonneau cover |
| Camera | 360 degree surround view, standard for 2027 | 360 degree surround view |
Every line comes from Stellantis Canada's 2027 Ram 1500 information. Ask our team to confirm the equipment on the window sticker of the exact truck you are looking at, because the sticker is the final word on how a unit was built.
Where the Limited Wins
The Same Hurricane HO Engine
The Limited is not the lesser engine. Stellantis Canada lists the 3.0L Hurricane HO twin turbo inline six as standard on the 2027 Limited, with 540 hp and 521 lb ft through an eight speed automatic. That is the same engine the Tungsten carries. Ram's 2027 trailer towing chart lists the 4x4 Crew Cab Limited with the 3.92 axle at up to 4,191 kg (9,240 lb) of maximum trailer weight, with payload of 658 kg (1,450 lb) on the 5 foot 7 box and 626 kg (1,380 lb) on the 6 foot 4 box. The chart has no Tungsten row, so ask our team for the figure on a Tungsten. Payload and maximum trailer weight are mutually exclusive, so a truck towing at its maximum trailer weight is not also carrying its full payload. On the Trans-Canada Highway between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg, either trim has the same 540 hp to pull out and pass a grain truck. Our Hurricane engine explainer covers how the twin turbo six works.
Full Bed Width if You Want It
For 2027, Stellantis Canada says the Limited and Limited Longhorn now offer a RamBox delete option "for customers who require maximum bed width". The Tungsten lists RamBox as part of its package. If your truck hauls sheets of plywood to an acreage build or a quad on the weekend, the Limited is the trim that lets you choose the plain bed.
20 Inch Wheels
The Limited rides on 20 inch wheels, and the Tungsten on 22 inch wheels with 285/45R22 all season tires. A smaller wheel with a taller tire sidewall takes a frost heave on a Manitoba highway more kindly, and when you shop for a winter set, there is usually more choice in a 20 inch size. Ask our team which winter tire sizes fit the exact truck.
The Luxury Is Already There
Stellantis Canada lists Limited specific premium leather bucket seats with a wood interior treatment, 12 way power front seats with a power massage feature, heated front and rear seats, a 19 speaker Harman Kardon system, power deployable running boards and a power up and down tailgate on the 2027 Limited. For many buyers, that is the luxury truck they were looking for.
Where the Tungsten Wins
Seats That Adjust 24 Ways
Stellantis Canada lists 24 way power premium leather bucket seats on the 2027 Tungsten, heated, ventilated, with memory and massage, and a premium full length centre console. The Limited's 12 way seats already heat, cool and massage, so the difference is adjustment: the Tungsten's seat moves 24 ways, which counts on a long day in the cab at harvest or a cold drive at minus 30.
The Biggest Screen and a Head Up Display
Stellantis Canada lists the Uconnect 5 NAV system with a 14.5 inch touchscreen, a head up display, dual wireless charging pads, a suede headliner and a dual pane panoramic sunroof on the 2027 Tungsten. Add the 23 speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, and you have the truck Stellantis Canada calls its most luxurious Ram 1500 for the long drive to Brandon or Winnipeg.
More Driver Assistance
The Tungsten adds hands free Active Driving Assist, evasive steer assist, intersection collision assist, drowsy driver detection and traffic sign recognition to the list. Stellantis Canada lists Hands-On Active Drive Assist on the Limited. If you drive a lot of open highway, the Tungsten's assistance package is the bigger one.
A Bed Ready on Day One
Stellantis Canada lists a Mopar spray in bedliner, a tri fold tonneau cover, the RamBox cargo management system, a 12 way trailer connector and a 115 volt exterior outlet on the 2027 Tungsten. The bed comes covered, lined and wired for a trailer, so there is nothing to add before the first load.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
Air suspension in the cold. Both trims ride on Active Level four corner air suspension, which can lower the truck to make getting in easier and raise it for clearance on a drifted lane. Our guide to Ram 1500 air suspension in winter covers what to expect on a cold morning.
Winter tires. Neither trim comes on winter tires. The Tungsten's 285/45R22 tires are all season tires, and four wheel drive helps you get moving but not stop on glare ice. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program, and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. As of October 1, 2026, all weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works, and you can book a tire changeover with our service team.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Ram 1500 Limited if you want the 540 hp Hurricane HO, air suspension, massage seats and Harman Kardon audio, if you want the choice of a RamBox delete for full bed width, or if you would rather have 20 inch wheels for winter tire shopping and gravel roads around Portage la Prairie.
Buy the 2027 Ram 1500 Tungsten if you want the same Hurricane HO and air suspension with 24 way seats, the 14.5 inch screen, a head up display, the Klipsch audio, the panoramic sunroof and a bed that arrives lined and covered.
FAQs
Do the Ram 1500 Limited and Tungsten have the same engine?
Yes. Stellantis Canada lists the 3.0L Hurricane HO twin turbo inline six, 540 hp and 521 lb ft with an eight speed automatic, as standard on the 2027 Limited, and the Tungsten keeps it. Ask our team to confirm the engine on the window sticker of the exact truck.
What does the Tungsten add over the Limited?
Stellantis Canada lists 24 way power leather seats in place of the Limited's 12 way seats, a 14.5 inch Uconnect 5 NAV touchscreen, a 23 speaker Klipsch audio system, a head up display, a dual pane panoramic sunroof, 22 inch wheels, a spray in bedliner, a tri fold tonneau cover and more driver assistance features on the 2027 Tungsten.
Can I get a Ram 1500 Limited without RamBox?
Yes, for 2027. Stellantis Canada says the Ram 1500 Limited and Limited Longhorn now offer a RamBox delete option for customers who need maximum bed width. Ask our team whether a 2027 Limited can be ordered that way for you.
Is there a new Ram 1500 Limited or Tungsten for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Ram 1500 inventory page shows any Ram 1500 we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If the trim you want is not listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Ram 1500 can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Ram 1500 Limited and Tungsten share the 540 hp Hurricane HO and four corner air suspension. The Limited brings leather, massage seats, Harman Kardon audio and, new for 2027, a standard 360 degree camera and a RamBox delete option; the Tungsten adds the 24 way seats, the Klipsch audio, the head up display, the sunroof and a finished bed. These details are for the 2027 model year, so if the truck you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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