Ram Trucks->ke4211 has officially begun production of the 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan. The newest trim level to the Ram fleet, the Rebel offers impressive off-road capabilities thanks to its laundry list of upgraded equipment.
Available in 2WD with the Hemi V-8 and 4WD with both the Hemi and Pentastar V-6, the Rebel offers increased ground clearance thanks to a one-inch suspension lift, 33-inch Toyo Open Country A/T tires, heavy-duty Bilstein shock absorbers, and an upgraded version of the Ram 1500’s air suspension. Of course, tow hooks are standard equipment. Both engine options come standard with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.
Beyond the mechanics, the Ram Rebel features a unique grille design, one-off wheels, and a custom interior treatment that signifies the Rebel as something special in the 1500 lineup.
Though Ram says the Rebel does not directly compete with the 2011 Ford Raptor, it does join the mix of off-road ready trucks.->ke242 The group includes the 2014 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Ram’s own 2014 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. Prices for the Rebel start at $42,790 for the 2WD, Hemi-powered version and increases to $46,370 for the 4WD version with the Hemi. The 4WD, V-6 version splits the gap at $44,720 before options. Customers will have to tack on another $1,195 for destination charges before leaving the dealership.
The Rebel is certainly an interesting combination of a usable truck and hard-core off-roader that will likely do well in the market.
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Why it matters
Ram Trucks and its parent company, Fiat->ke30 Chrysler,->ke21 are no strangers to making hard-core off-road machines. The Wrangler,->ke425 Grand Cherokee,->ke936 and Renegade->ke4827 from Jeep,->ke40 along with the Ram Power Wagon, are some of the most impressive in the industry. Now that the Rebel joins the cause, FCA furthers its diverse hold on the market. Look for the Rebel to enjoy a loyal following and garner plenty of aftermarket support in the off-road community.
2015 Ram 1500 Rebel
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