2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 12  1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | 2 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Express Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | 3 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Tradesman Heavy Duty Pickup 2D 8 ft | 4 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Tradesman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | 5 of 12 1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 8 ft | 6 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Tradesman Pickup 2D 8 ft | 7 of 12 1500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | 8 of 12 1500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | 9 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Sport Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | 10 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Outdoorsman Pickup 2D 8 ft | 11 of 12 1500 Regular Cab Outdoorsman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | 12 of 12 1500 Regular Cab R/T Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,956 | $9,890 | $10,721 | $11,610 | $12,282 | $12,452 | $12,918 | $13,977 | $15,330 | $16,170 | $16,265 | $16,427 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 13/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 13/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 215 @ 5200 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5650 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | 390 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | 407 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 9,100 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 11,500 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 10,450 lbs | 10,250 lbs | 10,200 lbs | 8,900 lbs | 5,050 lbs | 10,200 lbs | 8,900 lbs | 5,050 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,507 pounds | 1,507 pounds | 3,100 pounds | 1,507 pounds | 1,909 pounds | 1,568 pounds | 1,567 pounds | 1,483 pounds | 1,412 pounds | 1,567 pounds | 1,483 pounds | 1,412 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,518 pounds | 4,707 pounds | N/A | 4,760 pounds | 4,691 pounds | 5,032 pounds | 5,033 pounds | 4,867 pounds | 4,788 pounds | 5,033 pounds | 4,867 pounds | 4,788 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 330 @ 5650 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM | 407 @ 5600 RPM |
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.33 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 6.33 feet | 8 feet | 6.33 feet | 6.33 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4518 pounds | 4707 pounds | Not Available | 4760 pounds | 4691 pounds | 5032 pounds | 5033 pounds | 4867 pounds | 4788 pounds | 5033 pounds | 4867 pounds | 4788 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | 63 cubic feet | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 35 gallons | 26 gallons | 32 gallons | 32 gallons | 32 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 32 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | 40.3 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.6 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.6 inches | 9 inches | 9 inches | 9 inches | 9.7 inches | 9 inches | 9 inches | 9.7 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 209 inches | 209 inches | 231 inches | 209 inches | 231 inches | 231 inches | 231 inches | 209 inches | 209 inches | 231 inches | 209 inches | 209 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1507 pounds | 1507 pounds | 3100 pounds | 1507 pounds | 1909 pounds | 1568 pounds | 1567 pounds | 1483 pounds | 1412 pounds | 1567 pounds | 1483 pounds | 1412 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 57 feet | 58 feet | 75 feet | 58 feet | 74 feet | 75 feet | 74 feet | 57 feet | 58 feet | 75 feet | 58 feet | 58 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 39.5 feet | 39.5 feet | 45.1 feet | 39.5 feet | 45.1 feet | 45.4 feet | 45.4 feet | 39.8 feet | Not Available | 45.4 feet | 39.8 feet | 39.3 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 120.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 140.5 inches | 120.5 inches | 120.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches | 79.4 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab have a turbo?
No, the 2012 1500 Regular Cab does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 2012 1500 Regular Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab specs page.
Is the Ram 1500 Regular Cab underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 1500 Regular Cab ranges in power from the ST Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft with 215 horsepower to the R/T Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft with 390 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 1500 Regular Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2012 1500 Regular Cab have?
The 2012 1500 Regular Cab ranges in power from the ST Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft with 215 horsepower to the R/T Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft with 390 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 1500 Regular Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab specs page.
All 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Trims and Styles
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Express Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Tradesman Heavy Duty Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Tradesman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Tradesman Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab SLT Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Sport Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Outdoorsman Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab Outdoorsman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
- 2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab R/T Pickup 2D 6 1/3 Ft
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