Ram 1500 Classic Production Discontinued for Canada
Anyone looking for cheaper full-size pickup will likely be disappointed to learn that production of the Ram 1500 Classic for Canada is now over.
The news comes directly from Stellantis, which said in a brief statement that Ram dealers will sell the current inventory through the rest of 2024.
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It should be noted that things are different south of the border, as production for the U.S. and Mexico will continue.
The Ram 1500 Classic is the previous-gen model that the company has kept making alongside the new Ram 1500 since 2019. Even today, it still accounts for a large portion of Ram pickup sales.
This is no surprise. For customers who don’t necessarily need the latest tech and gadgets, the Ram 1500 Classic proves extremely attractive with a base price below $38,000, including freight and PDI as well as huge rebates from the manufacturer. The lineup consists of Tradesman, SLT, Express, Night Edition and Warlock models, with a choice of a 3.6-litre V6 and a 5.7-litre HEMI V8.
As for the standard Ram 1500, which has been largely updated for 2025, prices are once again going up and starting at $62,740 in Canada—freight and PDI included—with no juicy rebates to sweeten the deal. By comparison, the 2024 model retailed from $54,115.
Let’s see how these changes affect total Ram pickup sales, which have slipped to third place among the best-selling vehicles in Canada behind the Ford F-Series and Toyota RAV4. The GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, currently ranked fourth and fifth, are on the verge of closing the gap, too.
