Four years after launching the concept, Ram has finally unveiled the 2021 Ram Rebel TRX. The truck comes with a big V-8 engine under the hood, an advanced four-wheel-drive system, a strong suspension system, and a luxurious cabin. It will be available with a host of optional accessories as well, and with a starting price of $69,995, you won't have to break the bank to have an amazing off-road truck. Although it seems very impressive on paper, can be live up to its ‘Raptor-killer’ nickname?

What Powers The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX?

The supercharger has 11 psi of maximum boost pressure. The engine is mated to Ram’s TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission. A heavy-duty four-wheel-drive system is in place as well.

The Ram 1500 TRX comes with impressive performance figures. It takes merely 4.5 seconds to hit the 60 mph mark from a standstill, and the top speed is rated at 118 mph. Thanks to these numbers, the 1500 TRX is officially the “Quickest, Fastest and Most Powerful Mass-produced Truck in the World”. There is also a launch control to help with the perfect straight-line launches. According to the company, the truck completes the quarter-mile run in 12.9 seconds at 108 mph.

This will be immensely helpful and give a lot of confidence to take it fast on rough terrains.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX specifications

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Suspension System

It features full-floating hubs and axle-hop damper for improved traction on rough surfaces. An electronic rear differential is standard. The 1500 TRX also comes with new front and rear 2.5-inch Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks. Wheel travel range comes in at 13 inches on all four corners, making it a perfect desert runner. It is also equipped with a BorgWarner full-time active transfer case.

How Is The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX On The Outside?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is heavily inspired by the Rebel and the Power Wagon, and will be available only in the crew cab body style. It is based on the company’s Free-flow design philosophy that not only serves for the aesthetics, but also aids performance. Since the truck features a huge V-8 mill under the hood, the company has paid special attention to its breathing capabilities. Ram has said that 50-percent of air intake to the engine will be through the massive hood scoop, whereas the other 50-percent airflow will be through the grille. A dual-path air induction system with a 92 mm throttle body and the segment’s largest air filter is present as well. The mill is capable of 2.38 liters of air intake per revolution. There’s a 29-liter airbox to filter out the dirt and sand and avoid it from getting into the engine.

It also comes with integrated composite fender flares that add eight inches to the width of the truck over the standard 1500. The track is also six inches wider. Full-LED Adaptive Front-lighting System in all-black headlamps is offered as well. Ram has also installed marker lights in the hood scoop and on the fenders, which is a must as per the law for trucks wider than 80 inches. It also features 15-inch brakes in the front, which are a segment-best. Ram will offer the 2021 1500 TRX in six different shades. To top it all, namesake graphics and badges will be present all around the body. It must also be noted that the truck doesn’t feature a MultiFunction Tailgate. Instead, there’s a simple power tailgate in place.

Apart from all this, there are four oversized two hooks in the front and the rear and dual five-inch exhaust outlets. Spend some extra moolah and you can get off-road side steps, factory-installed rock rails, a bed-mounted spare-tire carrier that can accommodate up to 37-inch tire, and a rambar. The ground clearance is rated at 11.85 inches, thanks to the 35-inch tires and a two-inch higher ride height compared to the standard Ram 1500.

How Is The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX On The Inside?

Ram stressed on how its trucks have changed the game when it comes to premium and luxurious cabins in this segment. The same continues here as well. The 1500 TRX comes with a flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters. The seats are heavily bolstered to keep you in place when you take this beast hard around the corners. The automaker is offering the truck in three interior options:

-* Cloth and vinyl

-* Leather and suede

-* Leather and suede with red and carbon fiber accents

You can also find a wireless charging dock and five USBs, including Type A and C ports below the center console. In place of the rotary knob, the truck features a control panel that has Ram TRX-specific transfer case switches (4WD High/Low, Axle Lock, etc.) along with Drive Mode selector and Launch Control button.

A new color Head-Up Display is also available that can be customized with five different contents as per your needs. You can also opt for a digital rearview mirror with a 9.2-inch-wide LCD monitor instead of the convention mirror. This is something we saw on the Land Rover Defender as well, but in that, you could switch between both views. A forward-facing camera is available as optional as part of the 360-degree camera system. There is a custom specs plate on the console lid that lists the engine, type of supercharger, boost output, horsepower, and VIN.

The truck also throws up performance pages on the seven-inch display in the instrument cluster that can be monitored and recorded. It showcases stuff like:

-* Reaction time

-* Quarter-mile time

-* 0-60 and 0-62 mph acceleration times

-* Dyno page

-* G-Force meter

Five different drive modes are available – Auto, Sport, Tow, Snow, and Custom. There are three more off-road dynamic modes, namely - Mud/sand, Rock, and Baja. These drive modes control the four-wheel-drive system, throttle response, transmission, paddle shifters, suspension, and the electric power steering. Trailer Reverse Steer Control is also available, which is similar to Ford’s Pro-Trailer Backup Assist. It makes use of a dial to point the trailer in the desired direction while the system controls the steering wheel.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Safety Features And Optional Accessories

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is available with more than 100 advanced safety and security features. Stuff like a rear backup camera, electronic stability control with electronic roll mitigation, and six standard airbags are offered as standard. You can further opt for features like Available features include Blind-spot Monitoring, adaptive cruise control, Ready Alert Braking, and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus. Mind you, the Ram 1500 was the first full-size pickup truck to earn a Top Safety Pick + rating from the IIHS. So, the TRX will be equally competent in that aspect.

Will There Be A Special-Edition 2021 Ram 1500 TRX?

Other than this, a namesake special red and brushed aluminum badge is also a part of this package. Some of the stuff offered on the Launch Edition include:

-* Carbon Fiber interior trim with color accent package

-* Head-up Display

-* Dual-pane panoramic sunroof

-* 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system

-* Memory seats and mirrors

-* Remote start

-* Parking sensors

-* Power tailgate

-* Wireless charging pad

Ram is also offering a three-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty on the TRX, and a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty on the powertrain.

Final Thoughts

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX will be built at the company’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan. Bookings will be open from 18 August and the truck is expected to reach the dealerships early next year.

FAQ

Q: How Much Can The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Tow?

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX come tow up to 8,100 pounds and haul up to 1,310 pounds.

Q: How Much Does The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Cost?

The automaker has announced a starting price of $69,995 plus a $1,695 destination charge for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. The Launch Edition is priced at $90,315 plus destination. In comparison, the Ford F-150 Raptor starts at $53,455.