TRX Waiting Room

[Yossarian39]

I posed the same question in a FB RAM TRX group and I got this response from a journalist who is testing the truck this week:

"Ok, so the engineer who knew exactly why the power running boards wont work wasnt there, but the rest of the team provided basic details. Evidently, some portion of the rear suspension gets in the way of the mounting system for the power running boards, so they will not mount up comfortably."

I assume that eventually AMP or similar aftermarket product will be available, but it looks like we may be stuck with the fixed offroad running boards or rock rails for the immediate future.

 

[devildodge]

Info is starting to trickle in. Tonight at 6ish pm the embargo is completely off.

From tfl truck


Roman and Tommy put the new Ford Raptor and a Ram TRX to an acceleration test near Reno, Nevada (about 4,300 feet above sea level). The 2020 Ford Raptor clocks in the fastest 0-60 MPH time of 7.02 seconds. The new 2021 Ram TRX runs the same stretch at the same location in 5.17 seconds. That is a huge difference.

 

[devildodge]

RAM claimed 4.5 to 60


Car and driver just released their test. 3.7

Wow.

I love How Mopar plays with the fan boys. The RAPTOR crowd was saying the 4.5 was gonna be more like 5 flat...ha ha ha ha

 

[NDanecker]

Info is starting to trickle in. Tonight at 6ish pm the embargo is completely off.

From tfl truck


Roman and Tommy put the new Ford Raptor and a Ram TRX to an acceleration test near Reno, Nevada (about 4,300 feet above sea level). The 2020 Ford Raptor clocks in the fastest 0-60 MPH time of 7.02 seconds. The new 2021 Ram TRX runs the same stretch at the same location in 5.17 seconds. That is a huge difference.

Did they get their TRX? I know they had one on order but I didn't think any were delivered yet.

 

[devildodge]

Did they get their TRX? I know they had one on order but I didn't think any were delivered yet.

All of the major outlets have been able to test. I do not think it is a long term tester. They got invited to the press test

And the embargo ends tonight.

 

[SpeedyV]

Seen this review?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is Awesome Off-Road And Not So Great At Anything Else

The way I see it, the Ram TRX is pretty much the truck equivalent of a supercar. It’s way more powerful than it needs to be, it’s never going to be used to its fullest potential by the vast majority of people who buy them, and making it really good at one discipline pretty much ruins its...

jalopnik.com

 

[RSConsulting]

Seen this review?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is Awesome Off-Road And Not So Great At Anything Else

The way I see it, the Ram TRX is pretty much the truck equivalent of a supercar. It’s way more powerful than it needs to be, it’s never going to be used to its fullest potential by the vast majority of people who buy them, and making it really good at one discipline pretty much ruins its...

jalopnik.com

Yeah - I'm gonna rush out to buy it after a review like that...

Rick

 

[devildodge]

Seems that that guy has a beef against Mopar and doesnt have much ability to drive a truck around town. Other than that...he seemed impressed.

The guy at motor 1...he was extremely impressed.

 

[devildodge]

Tested: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX vs. 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew

Ram's Hellcat-powered beast finally confronts Ford's ultimate F-150.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[_StangPGH]

Tested: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX vs. 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew

Ram's Hellcat-powered beast finally confronts Ford's ultimate F-150.

www.caranddriver.com

Two observations. First, the Raptor looks small next to the TRX which is interesting. Second, the Ford interior looks REALLY DATED which, of course it is but it screams old/low tech.

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[popcenator]

Seen this review?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is Awesome Off-Road And Not So Great At Anything Else

The way I see it, the Ram TRX is pretty much the truck equivalent of a supercar. It’s way more powerful than it needs to be, it’s never going to be used to its fullest potential by the vast majority of people who buy them, and making it really good at one discipline pretty much ruins its...

jalopnik.com

That guy hardly ever has anything good to say about Mopar. Just tell us if the truck is great or not. When the new Raptor comes out, he'll be singing a different tune despite the concepts being exactly the same. I'm not a big fan of their articles, there's a lot of bias in them.

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[SpeedyV]

That guy hardly ever has anything good to say about Mopar. Just tell us if the truck is great or not. When the new Raptor comes out, he'll be singing a different tune despite the concepts being exactly the same. I'm not a big fan of their articles, there's a lot of bias in them.

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Read the article again...you’ll find some “backhanded compliments”, but there’s also some real praise for the truck’s capabilities. They tried to position the TRX as pointless, but they were impressed nonetheless.

 

[Neurobit]

Read the article again...you’ll find some “backhanded compliments”, but there’s also some real praise for the truck’s capabilities. They tried to position the TRX as pointless, but they were impressed nonetheless.

Well.... If we’re being honest, the TRX class of trucks is pointless... (same with the Raptor).

Cool? Absolutely, but still pretty pointless

 

[popcenator]

Read the article again...you’ll find some “backhanded compliments”, but there’s also some real praise for the truck’s capabilities. They tried to position the TRX as pointless, but they were impressed nonetheless.

I read it. There were a lot of critiques that were quite the opposite of other reviews I've read. Like driveability, sensitive throttle. They also mentioned how tall the hood was, which I imagine is the same issue with every lifted truck. Yes they praised it's off-road capability, but I think at this point, it would be unrealistic and unprofessional to deny it. My point is, I've read many of their Mopar and Ford reviews and they have very different tones to them. It's one thing to point out point out actual issues of the truck, and another to not get what the truck is meant to be and take jabs at a brand just because.

The TRX is kinda pointless, but that's what Mopar has always been. Who needs 700+ HP in anything? Nobody, but I'm glad we have it in whatever variety we choose.

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[NDanecker]

That guy hardly ever has anything good to say about Mopar. Just tell us if the truck is great or not. When the new Raptor comes out, he'll be singing a different tune despite the concepts being exactly the same. I'm not a big fan of their articles, there's a lot of bias in them.

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Sorry...but the pineapple who wrote this article is what's wrong with media today. He is extremely bias, and his personal agenda shines through hard. His name should be removed from every jury list in the US as there is no way he could give an impartial judgement. How dare he judge the truck and the person who this truck is marketed to. This is America. If I want a Big Mac biggie sized then allow me a Big Mac. Goes the same with the TRX. If you don't like it simply keep your unwanted comments to yourself or move along in your electric Nissan Leaf. The shear fact he is permitted to write articles is the bigger sin here. He should be banned.

EDIT: I was referring to Bradley Brownell of Jalopnik who wrote this article:

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is Awesome Off-Road And Not So Great At Anything Else

The way I see it, the Ram TRX is pretty much the truck equivalent of a supercar. It’s way more powerful than it needs to be, it’s never going to be used to its fullest potential by the vast majority of people who buy them, and making it really good at one discipline pretty much ruins its...

jalopnik.com

 

[devildodge]

What is fact is...the TRX isn't just better than a raptor...it eats it for lunch

 

[sdog]

Well.... If we’re being honest, the TRX class of trucks is pointless... (same with the Raptor).

Cool? Absolutely, but still pretty pointless

Orly?

They are as on point as a vehicle can get if one wants to get away from judgmental automotive 'journalists.'

 

[Jus Cruisin]

I can't wait for owners to start complaining about mpg once the trx is out. I'm pretty sure there will be plenty that will never see double digit mpg. 10 city 14 hwy

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX's Gas Mileage Is Hilariously Awful

This thing is comically thirsty.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

[NDanecker]

I can't wait for owners to start complaining about mpg once the trx is out. I'm pretty sure there will be plenty that will never see double digit mpg. 10 city 14 hwy

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX's Gas Mileage Is Hilariously Awful

This thing is comically thirsty.

www.roadandtrack.com

My Trackhawk floated between 8 to 9mpg average over multiple tanks hand calculated. True average not some 50 mile easy highway run. Never once did I complain. Ya just know that going into it, but I agree there will be countless threads on how bad MPG is with these TRX's just as people complain with the basic 1500s. SMH

 

[MarvsAMartian]

Any Canadians in here bite the bullet and pay that hefty price tag $$$? If there is, we should be friends.. wink wink, nudge nudge.