If you have been shopping the Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn, there is one thing worth clearing up before anything else, because it will save you confusion on the lot. For the current model year the Longhorn is no longer paired with the Laramie name. Ram moved the western theme up to a trim now called the Limited Longhorn, and Laramie and Longhorn are separate trims. So the truck you are picturing still exists, it is just badged differently now, and you can see the current lineup on our new Ram 1500 inventory page. This post is the straight read on what that western luxury Ram genuinely is, and whether the premium buys real comfort for a Manitoba winter driver or leans on badge and theme.

The short version is that the Longhorn is a genuine luxury truck with a distinct personality, not a sticker package. But it sits near the very top of the range, so the honest question is not whether it is nice. It is whether it is the right nice for how you actually drive out here.

Key Takeaways

• The Longhorn is now the Limited Longhorn. For 2026 the western theme lives on the Limited Longhorn trim, described by Ram as the Limited with a western inspired identity. If you searched Laramie Longhorn, this is the truck you were looking for.
• The western luxury is real. It brings premium leather in a warm brown palette, real wood accents, a real wood steering wheel, and distinct Longhorn detailing. This is a character driven cabin, not a trim badge.
• It is built on the Limited's mechanical package. The Limited Longhorn comes standard with the 3.0 litre Hurricane high output twin turbo six at 540 horsepower and 521 lb ft, four corner air suspension, and four wheel drive.
• Towing on this trim is in the range of about 9,120 lb as configured. The Ram 1500 tops out higher in other configurations, so if maximum towing is the goal, ask us to match the engine and axle to the job rather than assuming the number.
• The honest read: the Longhorn is a true luxury truck, but a Laramie already gives a prairie winter driver most of the daily comfort for meaningfully less. The Longhorn is worth it if you want the top tier materials and the western character, not just heated seats. Canadian pricing moves by build, so ask us for the real number.

What the Longhorn Actually Is

Ram has offered a Longhorn for years as its western themed luxury truck, and the idea has always been the same. Take the top end Ram interior and give it a distinct personality drawn from ranch and western styling, rather than the darker, more contemporary look of the other premium trims. For the current year that theme rides on the Limited Longhorn.

Inside, the difference is immediate. The Longhorn uses a premium leather in a warm brown palette, paired with genuine wood accents and a real wood steering wheel. It is a cabin with a point of view. Where the Limited leans modern and monochrome, the Longhorn leans warm and handcrafted. Neither is better in the abstract. It comes down to which one you want to sit in every day.

Mechanically, the Longhorn is not a step down for the styling. It is built on the Limited's package, which means it comes standard with the 3.0 litre Hurricane high output twin turbo inline six making 540 horsepower and 521 lb ft of torque, the four corner air suspension that lets the truck kneel for easier entry and level itself under load, and four wheel drive. That air suspension is one of the genuinely useful pieces of hardware on a premium Ram, and it is standard here, not an extra you chase.

It is also worth saying the Ram 1500 has earned real recognition on the merits. It was named the MotorTrend 2025 Truck of the Year, which is an award you can put weight behind because it comes from a proper testing outlet, not a dealer blog. The Longhorn is the luxury expression of that truck.

To see what is on the ground and what we can order, the current new Ram 1500 inventory is online and updated as trucks move.

The Genuine Wins Worth Paying For

A luxury trim is only worth the premium if the premium buys real things. On the Longhorn, several of them are genuine.

The air suspension. Four corner air suspension is standard, and it earns its keep out here. It kneels the truck for easier entry, it levels the ride when you load the bed or hitch a trailer, and it smooths out the washboard gravel and frost heaved pavement that a prairie truck lives on. This is one of the clearest comfort upgrades on any full size truck.

The materials. The brown leather and real wood are not just for show. Premium hides and genuine wood age better and feel better through a long ownership than the synthetic materials lower in the range. If you keep a truck for years and spend real time in it, the cabin you actually enjoy is worth something.

The RamBox. The available RamBox lockable bed side storage is a genuine Ram class exclusive. It is weatherproof, lockable, drainable, and lit, and it turns dead bed space into secure storage for tools, gear, or a cooler. It is one of those features you underuse for a week and then cannot live without.

The Hurricane six. The high output Hurricane brings 540 horsepower and 521 lb ft, which is serious muscle for a luxury truck. You are not trading power for plushness. You get both.

If you want to see how the very top of the range compares, our writeup on the Ram 1500 Tungsten covers the luxury pinnacle above the Longhorn, and our Rebel versus Laramie comparison is a useful read if you are weighing a more mainstream trim.

The Honest Read for a Manitoba Winter Driver

Here is the part a straight dealer should say plainly. The Longhorn is a wonderful truck, but wonderful is not the same as necessary, and your money has a job to do.

For a prairie winter driver, the comfort features you use every single cold morning are heated seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, and a capable four wheel drive system. A Ram 1500 Laramie already gives you those, plus a very good cabin, for meaningfully less than the Longhorn. If your reason for stepping up is simply staying warm and comfortable in December, the Laramie likely already covers it, and we will tell you that across the desk rather than talk you into more truck than you need.

So who is the Longhorn genuinely for? The buyer who wants the top tier materials, the standard air suspension ride, and the western character, and who keeps a truck long enough to enjoy them. If you spend hours a day in the seat, tow regularly and value the self leveling ride, or you simply want the nicest version of a Ram short of the Tungsten, the Longhorn premium is buying real things, not just a badge. That is a legitimate reason to choose it. It is only the wrong call if you are paying for a theme you would not actually use.

Whatever trim you land on, a truck that works through a prairie winter runs best on a sensible maintenance schedule, and you can book service with us when it comes due. Every new Ram 1500 we sell also carries Dunn's Eh+ value stack, which includes the maintenance plan, anti theft protection, walkaway coverage, and zero dealer fees, so the price you see is the price you pay.

FAQs

Is there still a Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn for 2026?

Not by that name. The western Longhorn theme now lives on the Limited Longhorn trim, and Laramie and Longhorn are separate trims for the current year. If you searched Laramie Longhorn, the Limited Longhorn is the truck you were picturing.

What makes the Longhorn different from the other luxury Rams?

Its western inspired identity. The Longhorn uses a warm brown premium leather, real wood accents, and a real wood steering wheel, giving it a handcrafted, ranch inspired character where the Limited leans modern and monochrome. Mechanically it shares the Limited's package.

What engine and suspension does the Limited Longhorn have?

It comes standard with the 3.0 litre Hurricane high output twin turbo inline six at 540 horsepower and 521 lb ft, four corner air suspension, and four wheel drive.

How much can the Longhorn tow?

Towing on this trim as configured is in the range of about 9,120 lb. The Ram 1500 tows more in other configurations, so if towing is your priority, ask us to match the engine and axle to what you actually pull rather than assuming a single number.

Is the Longhorn worth it over a Laramie for a Manitoba winter?

It depends on what you want. A Laramie already delivers heated seats, a heated wheel, and strong winter comfort for less. Step up to the Longhorn if you want the top tier materials, the standard air suspension ride, and the western character, and you keep a truck long enough to enjoy them. Ask us to compare a Laramie and a Longhorn build side by side.

The Bottom Line

The Ram 1500 Longhorn, now the Limited Longhorn, is a genuine western luxury truck. Standard air suspension, premium brown leather, real wood, the RamBox, and 540 horsepower of Hurricane six add up to a truck that is a real pleasure to own, not just a badge above the Laramie. Whether it is right for you comes down to one honest question. Do you want the top tier materials and character enough to pay for them, or would a Laramie already give you the winter comfort you actually use.

The right next step is simple. Take a look at our new Ram 1500 inventory, tell us how you drive and what you tow, and we will lay a Laramie and a Longhorn build side by side with the real numbers so you can decide with your eyes open. If you are trading something in to step up, start with our instant cash offer on your trade.

Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie