I made a quick stop on the muddy trail. Up front, a pair of trees on either side forced the track into a narrower spot than I expected. A Wrangler looks like it will pass easily, but i’m driving the 2022 RAM 1500 TRX, the widest terrain road vans Business. I peered into the void with slight apprehension as a terrain friend pulled up to me as they stood side by side.
“We used to fit our full-size trucks through that gap,” he assures me.
I gestured to the TRX, which is essentially a full-size truck in super-wide panoramas, and responded to my concerns about width. However, his confidence gave me some determination, and I decided to trust the park regularly and submit it. And by sending it, I mean idle along slowly looking at each side of the truck – it’s a long way to the passenger side corner – to make sure I don’t return the test truck. The Ram’s experience with the fenders is slightly narrower than when I received it.
Finally, the advice of strangers has been proven, and I just Crossed the gap and continued on to the next part of the trail, where I was quickly plowed through a large puddle with a winning V8.
Large puddles are also the main source of entertainment at ORV The Mounds Park. There are a variety of sizes and depths for you to try, which is exactly what I did with the 702-horsepower TRX, trusting its 32-inch wading depth to be my friend for the day.
TRX hardware is solid in the field of absurdity, allowing it to strike any terrain or surface – assuming it can physically pass. The 6.2-liter turbocharged V8 delivers 650 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels allowing it to work out of the mud and muck by slamming it into the air as if it were an object. against both the sky above and the Earth below. This type of driving is best done in Mud/Sand mode, as it puts the four-wheel drive, throttle response, transmission, suspension and steering into the ideal settings for the ultimate in fun. shiny things. It works like advertised.
Accelerating 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds in an oversized truck is already an incredible experience, but getting the right traction and off-road capability is what the TRX really is. making a difference. Those 35-inch Goodyears Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires, specially developed for TRX, dig into the dirt, taking you forward with far less scrambling and shopping than you’d expect from a towing surface. drop like that. The Dana 60’s solid rear axle, axle-hop dampers and electronic limited-slip differential that Ram claims helped make those debuts all deliver the performance they need. No matter the terrain, the TRX will dig deep, growl and shoot where you point it. If you want to move sideways, a quick slam into the traction control knob will help the truck’s nannies do just that.
The suspension system is also annoying with Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive dampers and their remote tanks make this 6,396-pound lead weight of a truck more agile than usual, but at the same time forgiving. Its damping properties don’t offer the smooth and graceful off-road feel of the much lighter Multimatic shock absorbers. Colorado ZR2 but that’s comparing apples to oranges on a weight scale. Cracks and uneven terrain convey a degree of harshness to the cabin, but it’s a manageable harshness that you can live with over long periods of impact. It may sound counter-intuitive, but off-road riding can be likened to a trip sport car with adaptive dampers. The TRX is stiff and controlled when you want it to, but you can then adjust the damping back to a more forgiving level when you’re simply sitting still. Ram has tailored off-road enthusiasts with this one.
The TRX’s 11.8-inch ground clearance makes tycoons happy and gives you the confidence to point it anywhere and trust the truck to overtake it. And even when you do end up scraping, the five skid plates and steel bumpers will ensure you don’t come home with any pieces missing.
Sitting in the driver’s seat is like ruling from a leather throne atop an impregnable fortress. The truck feels invincible, which can lead to dangerous overconfident off-roading, but it’s certainly an enjoyable experience. Other hikers stare as you pass. Those stomping on the gas can break necks and wildlife on the track. It’s actually pretty ridiculous, but that’s what makes it so fun.
Even if you never exceed the limit of the TRX, you will still have a hard time with this truck because it exceeds everything completely. Are you moving at a slow speed crawling through a trail for too long? Open the front door to increase the throttle and hear the sound of Mopar and the supercharger echo through the woods around you. Does the truck look too clean after the first hour of dumping? Find an empty area and make some of the most delicious mud doughnuts you’ve ever made. Better yet, look for somewhere where you can safely hop the truck. The Mounds don’t have such an area, but I had experienced the air in another TRX just a few months before – it landed softly and didn’t seem to mind jumping continuously with no breaks between attempts. Your stomach endurance will likely be achieved before TRX is taken for the day.
And when you’re ready to call it giving up, the fun doesn’t stop on the sidewalk. That is, if you have a wallet deep enough to keep the TRX bucket full. My week of off-roading, highway walking, and lots of trips around town saw the average eventually come in at 11 mpg. Highway matching the TRX’s 14 mpg highway seemed impossible in Michigan with our 70 mph limit, as even driving at that speed, we barely hit 12 mpg during the trip. go 150 miles. There’s no such thing as a terrible road overlay, but since it’s going to be brutal no matter how you ride it, you should be able to harness all 702 horses as much as you can.
Lightening your wallet at Shell won’t be the only pain to go through along the way. While it’s certainly possible you’ll get used to its width in a single lane, even after a week, I’ve never felt comfortable with the size. It takes up the entire lane of whichever lane you’re in, leaving very little room for either side. Take your eyes off the road to take in the scenery, and any wandering distance will cause you to cross into the next lane. At times, it can be frustrating how much work has to be done to keep the truck where it needs to be, but it’s reasonable to surmise that some people may find the presence on the road domineering and fraught with obstacles. TRX’s fear is a plus. Flared fenders and I want to eat you unmistakable scary face for other drivers.
And while we’re easy to use, TRX, along with the rest of the Product line Ram 1500, there is a major upgrade for 2022: Uconnect 5. This infotainment is definitely an upgrade over the upcoming Uconnect 4, and it’s also our first look at it paired with Ram’s vertical display. Load times are noticeably faster – especially for Performance Pages and Terrain Pages – but a great new feature is the ability to bring Apple CarPlay or Android Auto into full-screen portrait format. That means you now have the option to really get the most out of smartphone connectivity technology instead of having it take up only half of the screen while another menu takes up the rest.
At $91,575 when equipped, the TRX is both a performer and luxury truck because it has a lot of equipment compared to the standard Ram 1500of furniture. The leather stitching is wide and comfortable, but holds you well off-road. Heated seats and a heated steering wheel mean you can stay comfortable on the trails in winter. And the optional Harman/Kardon sound system is a box worth checking out. You’d expect those giant 35-inch tires to cause major irritation on the highway, but they’re not as loud as you might expect and there’s no wobbling or unsteady effect from the steering wheel due to their results. Instead, you just enjoy the firm ride, but forgive those Bilstein dampers.
Ford didn’t hit us with CHEAP Raptor however, that means this TRX is still on top of Mt. And while that may be ridiculous, the TRX is almost guaranteed to make you laugh and ecstatic every time you drive it. Whether that joy comes from hearing the remote start up from a block away, or the hilarity of such frantic acceleration, just depends on the day. This truck will do almost anything you could want, as long as your fuel budget and road ahead are big enough.
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