2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn / Lone Star
2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn / Lone Star: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn / Lone Star
Big Horn is the volume seller of the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup, MSRP $46,830 — brighter exterior trim than Express, an upgraded interior, and the widest range of engine choices in the catalog including the returning 5.7L HEMI V8. Lone Star is the identical truck at the identical price, badged for Texas markets; New Jersey buyers get the Big Horn name and the same equipment either way. A limited-run America 250th Anniversary Edition is available on this trim, with exclusive paint and Denim Soul fabric. If you want the Ram most people picture when they picture a Ram — chrome accents, a real touchscreen, a comfortable cab — this is the trim, and it's the one Manahawkin CDJR moves the most of.
The mainstream trim, done right
Big Horn moves the 1500 from work truck to family and weekend truck. Over Express you get brighter exterior chrome trim, an upgraded interior with better materials, and stronger available tech — this is where most buyers first see the 14.5-inch touchscreen option and the 10.25-inch passenger display Ram offers further up the lineup. Engine-wise, Big Horn is the first trim where every powertrain in the catalog is realistically on the table: the standard V6, either Hurricane six, and the 5.7L HEMI V8 as an option. That flexibility is a big part of why it outsells everything else on the lot.
Lone Star is the same truck
If you've cross-shopped online and seen a "Lone Star" trim at a Texas dealership priced identically to Big Horn, that's not a different truck — it's the same Big Horn spec under a regional name. Nothing to reconcile, and nothing you're missing by buying the Big Horn badge here in Manahawkin.
Built for Route 72 and the causeway run
Big Horn's blend of everyday comfort and real capability suits the way most Southern Ocean County owners actually use a half-ton: commuting Route 72, hauling a trailer of yard debris to the transfer station, or towing a boat over the causeway to Long Beach Island for the weekend. It's not a stripped work truck and it's not a $75,000 luxury cab — it's the truck that does both jobs competently.
What buyers say
CJ W. bought a Big Horn Night Edition after a previous Wrangler purchase at the same dealership: "I just went back and picked up a RAM 1500 Big Horn Night Edition, and of course, Erik was my guy once again. Just like the first time, he was knowledgeable, honest, friendly, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free... This dealership has earned a customer for life!" That kind of repeat business — a buyer's second and third purchase from the same salesperson — comes up again and again in Manahawkin CDJR's review history.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Big Horn and Lone Star?
Nothing but the name and the badge. Lone Star is the Big Horn trim marketed under a Texas-region name at an identical MSRP and equipment level.
Can I get the HEMI V8 on a Big Horn?
Yes — it's available as roughly a $1,200 option, the same as on Tradesman, Express, and Warlock. Confirm the exact figure at quote time, since bundled equipment can shift the option price.
Is the America 250th Anniversary Edition worth it on a Big Horn?
It's a styling package — exclusive paint colors, exterior decals and badging, a Sport Performance Hood, and Denim Soul fabric seating — on a limited production run. It doesn't change performance, so it comes down to whether the look is worth the premium to you; ask Manahawkin CDJR about current availability since it's not unlimited production.
What does a Big Horn typically tow?
It depends entirely on the engine and cab/bed configuration you order — Big Horn spans everything from the base V6 to the HEMI V8, and each has a different rating within the lineup's 11,610-lb maximum. Get the specific number for the build you're buying.
The bottom line
Big Horn is the reason "Ram 1500" and "family truck" are practically synonyms around here. It's not trying to be a work truck or a luxury cab — it's the trim built for everyone in between, which is most people.
MSRP excludes the $2,595 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Towing and payload are maximums for specific configurations "when properly equipped." Equipment and availability can shift with production timing; confirm current specs and pricing with Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.