The V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX died, but from its ashes rose the new inline-six 1500 RHO.
Dam was officially revealed 1500 RHO in the United States, as the new flagship product of this product line.
At this stage, it’s unclear whether the Ram 1500 RHO will come to Australia. We’ve reached out to Ram Trucks Australia and will update this story when we hear back.
This new heavy-duty Ram 1500 RHO is powered by a version of the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder Hurricane engine manufacture 402kW power and 706Nm of torque.
That’s 121kW and 176Nm less than the 6.2-litre turbocharged V8 in the now-defunct 1500 TRX.
Ram notes that the 1500 RHO’s 3.0-liter inline-six makes more power than the Ford F-150 Raptor. However, the Blue Oval still offers the V8-powered F-150 Raptor R, which produces 134kW more power than the 1500 RHO.
The Ram 1500 RHO comes standard with 35-inch all-terrain tires and 18-inch beadlock wheels, large wheel arches, dual 5.0-inch black-painted exhaust tips, RHO badging, a power tailgate, and Integrated electrical system and many other features. featured.
The vehicle is also equipped with an off-road suspension system with Bilstein shock absorbers. The 1500 RHO has a ground clearance of nearly 30 cm, front suspension travel of 33 cm and rear suspension travel of 35 cm.
There are nine riding modes – Mud/Sand, Rock, Baja, Valet, Auto, Tow, Snow, Sport and Custom – to choose from as well as a launch control mode.
Inside the Ram 1500 RHO is a 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the front passenger.
Other interior features include a center console-mounted shift knob, flat-bottomed leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-trimmed seats, 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, dual wireless phone chargers and side mirrors. digital post, among many other features. .
In the United States, the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO starts at $69,995 (~$107,500) before on-roads. By comparison, the V8-powered 1500 TRX cost $224,950 before on-roads when it was offered in Australia.
The Ram Trucks Australia pickup truck was converted from left-hand drive to right-hand drive by Walkinshaw in Melbourne after being imported by Ateco.
Walkinshaw also remanufactured the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado 2500 HD, as well as the Toyota Tundra.
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