Ever since the Ram Rebel TRX concept debuted at the Texas State Fair back in 2016, Ram fans have been chomping at the bit for a chance to buy one of the Hellcat-powered beasts. Our friend Charles went so far as to team up with Americas Most Wanted 4×4 to build his own, which I had the chance to drive earlier this year.
We first announced back in February 2018 that the TRX was going into production according to our sources. Later on that year, FCA officially announced it as part of their 5-year plan. Our sources told us that the off-roader would be offered in 2 flavors, TR with a new 7.0-liter (426 cubic inch) Hemi V8, and TRX which would be powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8.
Ram Rebel TRX confirmed (FCA photo)
Last February, we were told that the 426 Hemi program was shelved effectively killing the TR version, while the Hellcat-powered TRX continued development. Lots of heavily camouflaged TRX prototypes have been caught testing in recent months, but possibly the most exciting bit of TRX news is a phone call that I got the other day.
Dealerships are now being informed of their TRX allocations for production starting in the September/October timeframe. For those that have been waiting, now would be an excellent time to call your dealer and see if they have allocation.
2021 Ram 1500 Rebel TRX Prototype. (KGP Photography).
Here is what we know so far:
While the TRX concept was rated at 575 horsepower, we are told that the production TRX will put out at least 707 horsepower, that engine will likely be backed up by the ZF 8HP95 transmission found in the Dodge Demon and Jeep Trackhawk. It will feature a full-time four-wheel-drive system, with 4-auto, 4-hi, and 4-low modes, have selectable drive modes, and launch control.
While we don’t know a lot about the suspension setup, we do know that the TRX will feature a lift and a much wider track than the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup.
The interior gets a center console-mounted shifter, with large aluminum paddle shifters mounted to the leather and Alcantara wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel. Under the 12 inch Uconnect display, there are what looks to be six large buttons to control different vehicle functions. I would expect front seats that are much more heavily bolstered than the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup.
The exterior is changed up quite a bit as well, with a unique hood with a sizeable front scoop, flanked on either side by vents, and 6.2 supercharged badging. There is a unique front grille which I imagine has the flow-through RAM lettering first previewed on the OTG concept, fenders are quite a bit wider than the standard Rebel, and headlights look like they’re shared with the Limited Black edition with scoops between the headlight and widened front fender. The front bumper will be unique to the TRX as it has to be extended to fit the additional width.
Around the side, there will be fender flares unique to the TRX, vents behind the widened front fenders in front of the doors, widened box sides with additional vents beside the taillights, and what look to be 18-inch wheels with 35-inch tires. Around back expect different exhaust tips and tow hooks mounted under the bumper on the inside of each exhaust tip, the rear third brake light appears to be an all-LED unit and could contain a rear mount camera.
While initially scheduled to debut at the now-canceled North American International Autoshow, with production starting in the next four to five months, we expect to see the production TRX reasonably soon.
We first announced back in February 2018 that the TRX was going into production according to our sources. Later on that year, FCA officially announced it as part of their 5-year plan. Our sources told us that the off-roader would be offered in 2 flavors, TR with a new 7.0-liter (426 cubic inch) Hemi V8, and TRX which would be powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8.
Ram Rebel TRX confirmed (FCA photo)
Last February, we were told that the 426 Hemi program was shelved effectively killing the TR version, while the Hellcat-powered TRX continued development. Lots of heavily camouflaged TRX prototypes have been caught testing in recent months, but possibly the most exciting bit of TRX news is a phone call that I got the other day.
Dealerships are now being informed of their TRX allocations for production starting in the September/October timeframe. For those that have been waiting, now would be an excellent time to call your dealer and see if they have allocation.
2021 Ram 1500 Rebel TRX Prototype. (KGP Photography).
Here is what we know so far:
While the TRX concept was rated at 575 horsepower, we are told that the production TRX will put out at least 707 horsepower, that engine will likely be backed up by the ZF 8HP95 transmission found in the Dodge Demon and Jeep Trackhawk. It will feature a full-time four-wheel-drive system, with 4-auto, 4-hi, and 4-low modes, have selectable drive modes, and launch control.
While we don’t know a lot about the suspension setup, we do know that the TRX will feature a lift and a much wider track than the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup.
The interior gets a center console-mounted shifter, with large aluminum paddle shifters mounted to the leather and Alcantara wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel. Under the 12 inch Uconnect display, there are what looks to be six large buttons to control different vehicle functions. I would expect front seats that are much more heavily bolstered than the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup.
The exterior is changed up quite a bit as well, with a unique hood with a sizeable front scoop, flanked on either side by vents, and 6.2 supercharged badging. There is a unique front grille which I imagine has the flow-through RAM lettering first previewed on the OTG concept, fenders are quite a bit wider than the standard Rebel, and headlights look like they’re shared with the Limited Black edition with scoops between the headlight and widened front fender. The front bumper will be unique to the TRX as it has to be extended to fit the additional width.
Around the side, there will be fender flares unique to the TRX, vents behind the widened front fenders in front of the doors, widened box sides with additional vents beside the taillights, and what look to be 18-inch wheels with 35-inch tires. Around back expect different exhaust tips and tow hooks mounted under the bumper on the inside of each exhaust tip, the rear third brake light appears to be an all-LED unit and could contain a rear mount camera.
While initially scheduled to debut at the now-canceled North American International Autoshow, with production starting in the next four to five months, we expect to see the production TRX reasonably soon.
