RAM TRUCK has launched particulars of its 1500 RHO this week, the mannequin superseding the 1500 TRX because the model’s efficiency flagship and promising probably the most horsepower-per-dollar ratio of any off-road providing.
Powered by Ram’s new Hurricane 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine, the 1500 RHO develops 540hp (403kW) and 521lb-ft (706Nm) promising extra energy and torque than its V8 predecessor, in addition to decrease gas consumption and emissions.
With a payload of 1520lb (689kg), braked towing capability of 8380lb (3800kg) and as much as 32 inches (813mm) of water fording functionality, the Ram 1500 RHO is as a lot about work as it’s play.
US sellers can anticipate the 1500 RHO to reach shortly with orders now open. Pricing is listed at $US69,995 ($A105,537) excluding vacation spot charges and on-road prices.
Ram says the HO SST tune makes the 1500 RHO probably the most highly effective six-cylinder ‘truck’ within the phase, the unit coupled as commonplace with an eight-speed computerized transmission promising “fast, crisp gear modifications”.
The providing can be stated to be 150lb (68kg) lighter than the outgoing Hemi V8, and advantages from “quicker reflexes” aided by a high-flow air induction system, high-capacity radial air filter, and low-restriction exhaust system.
Energy is channelled through a Borg Warner full-time energetic switch case with upgraded internals for improved power and sturdiness. Additional, the Ram 1500 RHO contains a low vary of two.64:1 for rock crawling and will be flat-towed whereas in impartial.
The 1500 RHO is suspended by an impartial entrance association with energetic Bilstein Black Hawk e2 dampers. The higher and decrease management arms are constructed of solid aluminium with “particular consideration paid to the caster and camber angles throughout suspension biking”.
On the rear we discover a Dana 60 axle with full floating axle shafts, locking rear differential, five-link coil sprung suspension, and modified onerous factors permitting as much as 14 inches (356mm) of journey – 40 per cent greater than the remainder of the Ram 1500 line-up.
The Ram 1500 RHO affords 11.8 inches (300mm) of floor clearance thanks partially to a two-inch (51mm) elevate, and rides on 35-inch tyres on 18-inch bead-locked wheels enabling the automobiles to “clear floor obstacles simply and at excessive speeds”.
With an aggressive hourglass physique design and widened composite flares the RHO is six inches (152mm) wider in monitor than by-product 1500 fashions.
The variant is additional characterised by distinctive badging, entrance grille, bonnet, skid plates and metal bumpers, blackened LED lighting (with particular animation on strategy and start-up), the selection of rock rails or aluminium working boards, outsized tow hooks, and built-in five-inch (127mm) twin exhaust retailers.
Shifting inside, and RAM says the 1500 RHO combines “new options, know-how and genuine premium supplies with efficiency, class-leading high quality, consolation and sturdiness”.
Highlights embody an out there hand-wrapped instrument panel, VIN-specific centre console plaque, 12-way powered leather-based heated and ventilated entrance seats with reminiscence perform, carbon-fibre garnishing, efficiency ground shifter, aluminium shift paddles, and “over 50 inches (1270mm) of show screens”.
A Drive Mode selector affords fast entry to Auto, Tow, Mud/Sand, Rock, Snow, Sport, Baja, Customized, and Valet modes, in addition to Launch Management. Trailer Reverse Steer management can be fitted as commonplace.
Infotainment duties are dealt with by Ram’s fifth-generation Uconnect system that’s stated to supply 5 occasions quicker processing than that of the earlier system and with all anticipated options and connectivity choices.
Audiophiles are sure to understand the 1500 RHO’s class-exclusive 900-watt premium harman/kardon audio system with 19 audio system and a 10-inch subwoofer.
There are additionally “almost two dozen completely different instrumentation menus” out there, together with these for adaptive cruise management, energetic driving help, digital tachometer, drowsy driver detection and velocity restrict visitors indicators show – and personalisable head-up show choices.
“The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is the newest results of a relentless pursuit to engineer, design and ship a truck that prices into the phase head down and horn up,” stated Ram Truck CEO Tim Kuniskis.
“All that we’ve realized from creating each truck in Ram’s legendary lineup has led us to probably the most succesful light-duty pick-up truck, providing the perfect worth with extra horsepower per greenback than every other off-road truck.”
Whereas the 2025 Ram 1500 vary is shaping up as a certainty for the Australian market, it isn’t but recognized whether or not the RHO will make its method Down Below. Go to GoAuto for extra data quickly.
