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Quick Answer: What Is the 2026 Ram 2500?

The Ram 2500 is Ram’s heavy-duty pickup, sitting above the Ram 1500 in capability. It comes standard with a 6.4L HEMI V8 gas engine and offers an available High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six for serious towing power. Max towing ranges from roughly 17,740 pounds with the HEMI up to 20,000 pounds with the Cummins diesel, and the lineup spans everything from a work-focused Tradesman to the off-road-ready Power Wagon and the luxury-leaning Limited.

Quick answer: The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L share the same platform, engines, and rugged Jeep capability — the real difference comes down to size. The standard Grand Cherokee is a two-row SUV that seats five, while the Grand Cherokee L stretches the wheelbase to add a third row, seating up to seven. If you need extra seating or more total cargo flexibility, the L is the better fit. If you want a slightly smaller, easier-to-park SUV with more room behind the second row, the standard Grand Cherokee wins.

Whether you’re eyeing a new Ram 1500, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, or a Dodge Charger, one of the first decisions you’ll make isn’t about color or trim — it’s whether to lease or buy. Both paths get you behind the wheel, but they work very differently when it comes to monthly payments, long-term cost, and what happens when the agreement ends. Here’s how to decide which makes more sense for you.

After a brief hiatus when the previous-generation Charger was discontinued in 2023, a gas engine is back in the 2026 Dodge Charger. Called the SIXPACK, it replaces the old HEMI V8 with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L Hurricane inline-six, available in two power levels — a 420-hp Standard Output in the Charger R/T and a 550-hp High Output in the Scat Pack. Both come standard with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Jeep’s flagship SUV just went through its biggest update since launch. The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer isn’t just a styling refresh — it’s a full reset of the engine lineup, trim structure, and pricing, with an entirely new electrified powertrain arriving later in the model year. Here’s everything that’s changed.

Quick answer: The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500 are the three best-selling vehicles in the United States, with the Toyota Tundra close behind as the top import-brand competitor. The F-150 leads max towing at 13,500 pounds, the Silverado follows at 13,300 pounds, and the Ram 1500 tops out at 11,610 pounds — but the Ram wins where most buyers actually live day to day: interior refinement, ride comfort, and the return of a true V8 option. Here’s the full breakdown. 

Shopping the midsize and compact SUV market in 2026 means a lot of strong options are competing for the same spot in your driveway. If you've been cross-shopping the new 2026 Jeep lineup against rivals like the Ford Explorer, Ford Bronco, Honda CR-V, or Toyota RAV4, here's a straightforward breakdown of how each matchup actually plays out — on paper and on the road.