Introduced as a 2019 model, the DT-generation Ram 1500 was treated to a mid-cycle refresh for 2025. The latest member to join the party is the so-called RHO, which is essentially a V8-less TRX. Now available to configure, this 3.0L twin-turbo I6 truck also happens to be way more affordable than its Hellcat-engined predecessor.
The 2024 model continues to be listed at $96,585 from the outset, whereas the RHO is a steal at $69,995 sans destination charge and options. Coming in Crew Cab flavor with the 5'7" box exclusively, the off-road pickup carries a destination charge of $1,995, thus bringing the net price to $71,990 in either Flame Red Clear-Coat with Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat or Bright White Clear-Coat with the aforementioned black.
Said two-tone paint choices are joined by four other, with prices ranging from $245 to $295. Prospective customers are further presented with a monotone finish in the form of Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat. Mopar bedside and hood graphics will set you back $495 and $895, respectively, whereas black power-folding trailering mirrors add a further $795 to the price.
Because it's an off-road machine, this fellow can obviously be optioned with rock rails for a cool $995. The build & price tool also shows beadlock-capable aluminum wheels at $1,895. Said wheels feature the very same 325/65 by 18-inch rubber boots as the standard design. Those who intend to use the RHO as intended should consider the bed-mounted tire carrier at $1,095.
Off-road running boards by Mopar and a tri-fold tonneau cover are also available at $1,195 and $695, respectively. Regardless of paint color, the leather-wrapped interior comes in black by default. Prospective customers can spruce up the cockpit in two ways, namely dual-pane panoramic sunroof ($1,595) or some red accents ($1,495).
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$995 will get you the on-board power system, $95 an engine block heater, $590 trailer camera wiring prep, and $595 the Trailer-Tow Group. Three more groups need to be highlighted, beginning with the $645 Towing Technology Group and $945 Bed Utility Group. The latter includes a 115-volt AC outlet, a deployable bed-step, a spray-in bedliner, as well as four adjustable tie-downs.
The most expensive of all extras is the $9,995 RHO Level 1 Equipment Group. Is it worth it? Considering the tons of kit you're getting for that money, with said goodies including stuff that one would actually use, that would be a yes if you care about resale value and if you want to feel great while driving your RHO. How great? Think real carbon-fiber accents for the interior, massaging front seats, a leather and carbon-fiber steering wheel with a flat bottom, head-up display, front-passenger display, dual wireless charging pad, 19 speaks from Harman Kardon, a 12-way/1-way trailer connector, driver seat memory, and many more.
Under the hood, you'll find the high-output Hurricane with 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet (706 Nm) to its name. It's connected to a familiar eight-speed automatic that rocks a proper shifter. Maximum towing and payload? Make that 8,380 and 1,520 pounds, respectively, meaning 3,801 and 689 kilograms in the metric system.
The only true rival for the RHO is – naturally – the F-150 Raptor with the standard V6. While it may not pose a threat to the Ram in terms of peak horsepower, torque, and MSRP, Ford's dune-bashing truck has the upper hand in other respects. The most telling advantage is 37-inch rubber that adds $11,470 to the $78,440 base price.
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