The 2024 Ram Heavy Duty has been an enduring presence in the pickup market and while it’s starting to show its age against the segment’s best, it’s still a viable option for those that want capability but with a distinct flavor that only Ram can provide. With a recent trend of embracing lunar themes taking root in the automotive industry, Ram has decided to jump in on the trend with the 2024 Ram 2500 Lunar Edition.
New color defines Lunar Edition
As the phoned-in name implies, the Lunar Edition focuses on a new paint color called Ceramic Grey with the color being paired with gloss black accents for a somewhat distinctive look. That includes blacked-out wheels and graphics as well as body-colored badges while the equipment lineup gets enhanced slightly with the Lunar getting towing mirrors and upgraded LED head and taillights. The interior gets black accents with Surf Blue contrast stitching and faux carbon fiber trim.
You also get a special metal plaque in the center console denoting its otherworldly origins but buyers hoping for a more extensive suite of updates will not find it here with the core DNA otherwise being largely unchanged when viewed alongside other Ram 2500 models. That includes the performance hardware with the full lineup of powertrains carrying over largely unchanged.
When can I buy one?
The Lunar Edition is only available on the 2500 Rebel and Power Wagon with a base Power Wagon Lunar starting at $75,205 which gets you the 6.4-liter Hemi V8. Buyers looking for diesel power get to move to the Rebel which has a higher base sticker of $85,490. The Heavy Duties are slated to get the same updates as their 1500 counterparts and look for more of these special editions to emerge as Ram attempts to milk every last dollar out of the current truck before it’s replaced with the new one.
Carl Malek has been an automotive journalist for over 10 years. First starting out as a freelance photographer before making the transition to writing during college, his work has appeared on numerous automotive forums as well as websites such as Autoshopper.com.
Carl is also a big fan of British vehicles with the bulk of his devotion going to the Morgan Motor Company as well as offerings from Lotus, MG, and Caterham. When he is not writing about automobiles, Carl enjoys spending time with his family and friends in the Metro Detroit area, as well as spending time with his adorable pets.