From Pavement to Lease Road Without Missing a Beat.

Gravel roads chip paint, so Ram finishes the BackCountry’s lower body and both bumpers in Diamond Black Crystal Pearl, right where the stones hit hardest. The grille surround and accents above stay body-coloured for a clean look, while the badges and light bezels go Satin Black instead of chrome. Black fender flares add one more layer of protection around each wheel, and two front tow hooks give you a solid place to hook a strap when a lease road turns soft after a rainfall.

The 1-inch lift makes room for 32-inch off-road tires on five-spoke, 18-inch Satin Black aluminum wheels. Skid plates protect the front underbody, steering rack, transfer case and fuel tank from rocks and stumps, and a Satin Black BackCountry badge marks the tailgate. The Crew Cab rides with a 5-foot-7-inch (1,712 mm) box, and because the package builds on Ram’s Off-Road Group and Bed Utility Group, both trail and cargo gear come ready to use.

This is a cabin built for work boots. The front buckets are black vinyl with printed mesh inserts, all-weather rubber mats cover both rows, and MOLLE panels on the front seatbacks hold pouches for radios, maps or a small tool kit. A Satin Black BackCountry badge sits on the passenger side of the dash, and the Level 1 group adds second-row in-floor bins for straps, gloves and anything else you want out of sight.

There’s room for five behind four full-size doors. Level 1 brings heated front seats, a heated leather-wrapped wheel and power-adjustable pedals. Level 2 adds a 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and dual-zone climate control. Those upgrades make the long run down Highway 40 to Grande Cache a lot more comfortable, and the wipe-clean surfaces mean a day in the bush won’t stay in the truck.

The 5.7L HEMI V-8 eTorque makes 395 hp and 410 lb-ft. Instead of a regular alternator, it uses a 48-volt battery and belt-driven motor generator to run stop/start and add up to 130 lb-ft of extra torque, and cylinder deactivation shuts down four cylinders when you’re cruising. Across the 2027 Ram 1500 lineup, this engine is rated for up to 5,157 kg (11,370 lbs) of towing and 762 kg (1,680 lbs) of payload. Ratings for a specific BackCountry depend on its equipment, and our team can check any truck in stock.

The 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo inline-six makes 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, with lineup maximums of 5,230 kg (11,530 lbs) of towing and 853 kg (1,880 lbs) of payload. Both engines use a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic, and every Canadian 2027 Ram 1500 is a 4x4. The BackCountry adds a rear electronic locker that doubles as anti-spin when it isn’t engaged, plus Selec-Speed off-road cruise control for smooth, steady progress on slow trails.

The Level 2 group brings the screens: a 12-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a 7-inch cluster display and selectable drive modes with off-road info pages. It also includes class-exclusive dual wireless charging pads, a nine-speaker amplified stereo, a power tailgate release and, new for 2027, passive entry. Level 1 trucks get LED puddle lamps that light the ground at each door and a power-sliding rear window with defrost.

Every BackCountry comes with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitoring, a welcome extra set of eyes on two-lane highways busy with semis and gravel trucks. Level 1 adds heated, power-folding, auto-dimming side mirrors. Ram also offers Trailer Reverse Steering Control across the 2027 Ram 1500 lineup, and we can confirm exactly what’s fitted to each BackCountry on our lot.