2026 Ram 1500 Limited: Olathe Buyers Guide

The flagship that lets you pick your engine for free

Most of what defines the Limited is obvious the moment you open the door: premium leather, quiet high-end materials, and the widescreen technology the 1500 offers at its best. Less obvious, and more interesting to a lot of buyers, is what happens at the engine menu. On the Limited, the returning 5.7L HEMI V8 is a no-cost option rather than a paid upgrade. If you want the V8 back — its 395 horsepower, its 410 lb-ft, its unmistakable character — you can have it here without moving the price. Prefer the standard six or the boosted Hurricane torque? Those are yours too. Few trucks let the flagship buyer make that call without a surcharge.

The rest is flagship substance. Four-wheel drive is standard, the eight-speed automatic is universal, and a properly equipped 1500 still tows and hauls to the numbers that made the truck’s reputation. Select 2026 gas models carry the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, which reads differently on a truck you intend to keep a decade.

Limited or Limited Longhorn?

The two flagships sit within a few hundred dollars of each other and split on theme, not tier. The Limited is the modern, monochrome, non-western interpretation; the Limited Longhorn wraps the same flagship intent in saddle-style leather, wood, and western detailing. Both offer the HEMI at no cost. If the two are on your list, the choice is genuinely about taste — the Limited Longhorn guide lays out the western side.

The Kansas case for the Limited

Around Olathe the Limited is the truck for the buyer who has earned the nice one and does not need it shouting about heritage — the professional, the business owner, the household whose truck is also the vehicle that shows up to the client dinner. It tows the camper to the Ozarks and parks at the restaurant looking entirely at home, and the no-cost HEMI means the buyer who wants the V8’s sound gets it without a compromise on the sticker.

What owners say

A flagship purchase rewards a store that keeps the numbers honest, and the store’s reviews describe that. Kevin L.: “Very friendly and up front with all costs, no hidden fees, no pressure to get me to do what I didn’t want. Strongly recommend.” Straight, transparent dealing is what a buyer at this price is entitled to expect.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Ram 1500 Limited?

MSRP starts at $75,955 plus the $2,595 destination charge, before Kansas tax and fees. National incentives move monthly — see current specials and the pricing guide for the full math.

Is the HEMI really free on the Limited?

Yes — the returning 5.7L HEMI V8 is a no-cost option on the Limited, unlike the work and mid-line trims where it carries a charge. Buyers can choose the V8, the standard 305-hp V6, or a Hurricane inline-six without changing the base price.

What is the difference between Limited and Limited Longhorn?

Theme, mainly. The Limited is a modern, monochrome luxury cabin; the Limited Longhorn is the western-themed flagship with saddle-style leather and wood accents. They are priced within a few hundred dollars of each other, and both offer the no-cost HEMI.

Is the Limited four-wheel drive?

Yes — four-wheel drive is standard on the Limited, which suits both its flagship positioning and Kansas winters. The eight-speed automatic backs every engine choice.

Can the Limited tow like a work truck?

A properly equipped 1500 tows up to 11,610 pounds, and the Limited retains the full frame and powertrain capability. The exact rating depends on configuration, so spec against your trailer and confirm on the door placard.

The bottom line

The Limited is flagship Ram for the buyer who wants refinement without theatrics — and the rare luxury truck that hands you the V8 for free. If that combination is what you are after, Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram on W 117th Street can build or find it.