Ram 1500 The Dude debuts at SEMA 2025 with retro flair
Ram 1500 The Dude revives a 1970s look at SEMA 2025
Ram 1500 The Dude debuts at SEMA 2025 with retro flair
Ram unveils the 1500 The Dude at SEMA 2025: a Sublime Green, retro-styled Big Horn with black graphics, lowered stance, side-exit exhaust and a burly 5.7L V8.
2025-10-30T19:00:04+03:00
2025-10-30T19:00:04+03:00
2025-10-30T19:00:04+03:00
At SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas, Ram surprised the crowd by reviving the legendary The Dude look, inspired by the styling package offered on Dodge pickups in the 1970s. Back then, the model was promoted alongside actor Don Knotts with a message about toughness aimed at tough drivers — and today Ram is tapping into that era once again.The modern Ram 1500 The Dude is built on the Big Horn trim and wears a striking Sublime Green finish with black graphics, a contrasting roof, mirrors, and grille. The theme comes together cleanly: 20-inch black wheels, a side-exit exhaust, a lowered suspension, and a front splitter give it stance and intent rather than mere nostalgia.Under the hood sits a time-tested 5.7-liter V8 with a cold air intake, while the cabin carries the green theme with trim pieces and accents. A built-in safe in the center console for valuables adds a practical touch that stands out in a show-truck setting.For now, Ram hasn’t said whether The Dude will enter production, but enthusiast interest is strong: the blend of retro cues, an authentic V8 soundtrack, and bold styling could make it one of the most talked-about show trucks at SEMA 2025.
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Ram 1500 The Dude revives a 1970s look at SEMA 2025
Ram unveils the 1500 The Dude at SEMA 2025: a Sublime Green, retro-styled Big Horn with black graphics, lowered stance, side-exit exhaust and a burly 5.7L V8.
Michael Powers, Editor
At SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas, Ram surprised the crowd by reviving the legendary The Dude look, inspired by the styling package offered on Dodge pickups in the 1970s. Back then, the model was promoted alongside actor Don Knotts with a message about toughness aimed at tough drivers — and today Ram is tapping into that era once again.
The modern Ram 1500 The Dude is built on the Big Horn trim and wears a striking Sublime Green finish with black graphics, a contrasting roof, mirrors, and grille. The theme comes together cleanly: 20-inch black wheels, a side-exit exhaust, a lowered suspension, and a front splitter give it stance and intent rather than mere nostalgia.
Under the hood sits a time-tested 5.7-liter V8 with a cold air intake, while the cabin carries the green theme with trim pieces and accents. A built-in safe in the center console for valuables adds a practical touch that stands out in a show-truck setting.
For now, Ram hasn’t said whether The Dude will enter production, but enthusiast interest is strong: the blend of retro cues, an authentic V8 soundtrack, and bold styling could make it one of the most talked-about show trucks at SEMA 2025.
