Ram 1500 TRX - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
| Our Rating | 3.9/5 |
| Price | $83,890 |
| Engine | 6.2-liter supercharged 8-cylinder |
| Power | 702 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
Pros | Wicked quick, super capable off-road, still rides well on tarmac too |
Cons | Size of small condo, a new level of thirsty, needs high-speed dune action to really shine |
Bottom Line | A Hellcat-engined Ram 1500 with the ability to pull off sweet jumps all day long? Yes please. |
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2021 Ram 1500 TRX Review: First Drive
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the Bugatti Chiron of trucks. No, really.
Think about it: both of them are ridiculously extra. They’re over-engineered, over-powered, and single-mindedly built for a specific purpose. The Bug’s goal is ultra-high-speeds; the TRX’s is about being fast too, just over entire dunes instead of around VW’s Ehra-Lessien oval.
I haven’t driven the Chiron, so I can’t say what it feels like to drive it. I did spend a day flinging Ram’s 702-horsepower, Raptor-hunting TRX around on the road and a dedicated off-road course though. In that short time, I learned the TRX is an incredibly accomplished feat of engineering, capable of traipsing over rocks and sticking landing after landing off sweet, Napoleon-would-approve jumps. For those willing to shell out at least $71,790 ($96,590 CAD), the TRX will produce a steady stream of incredulous laughs—up to and including when this thirsty dino needs a refuel.
Detailed Specs
| Price | $83,890 |
| Engine | 6.2-liter supercharged 8-cylinder |
| Power | 702 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Transmission | 8AT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 10 mpg / 14 mpg |
| Cargo Capacity | 53.9 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Ram 1500 TRX
Overall | 3.9 |
| Performance | 10.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 8.0 |
| Styling and Quality | 8.0 |
| Value | 5.0 |
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