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Bold, Blacked-out and Trail-tuned: 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Fortifies Ram Off-road Lineup in Canada

2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry
Ram strengthens Canada’s leading off‑road lineup with the 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry. The BackCountry builds on the popular Big Horn trim level with factory‑customized style and trail‑ready hardware.
- Positioned between the Warlock and Rebel trims, the 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry builds on the popular Big Horn 4×4 Crew Cab with added off‑road capability and distinct exterior styling
- Functional off‑road upgrades include a 1‑inch suspension lift with heavy‑duty shocks, underbody skid plates, front tow hooks, a rear electronic locking differential (ELocker), Selec‑Speed off‑road cruise control and 32‑inch off‑road tires
- The BackCountry sports body‑color accents and grille surround, black-painted lower body and bumpers, contrast black fender flares and Satin Black wheels
- Inside, the BackCountry offers a durable, hard-wearing cabin with black vinyl bucket seats with alloy printed mesh inserts, a MOLLE panel seatback storage system, standard front and rear all‑weather rubber floor mats and BackCountry badging on the passenger-side instrument panel
- Priced at $3,495, the BackCountry package is available as an upgrade to the Ram 1500 Big Horn with either the Level 1 or Level 2 Equipment Group and 5.7-liter HEMI® V‑8 eTorque or 3.0-liter Hurricane S.O. Twin Turbo I‑6
- Orders are now open for the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn BackCountry with pricing starting at $78,375 (including destination)
“The off‑road segment has been growing for a while now and Ram has been leading that charge with Warlock, Rebel, RHO and TRX,” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of American Brands, SRT Performance, NA Marketing and Retail Strategy. “BackCountry is another option from Ram for customers looking to get into this growing part of the market without breaking the bank.”
2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry
The 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry is a purpose-built, off-road package that slots between the entry-level 1500 Warlock and premium 1500 Rebel. The comprehensive package builds on the popular Off-Road Group and Bed Utility Group with colour-matched exterior trim, blacked-out details, unique interior upholstery and functional off-road accessories.





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