One Turbo Gasoline And Three Turbo Diesels, Including A New 3.0 V6 Diesel
One of the main highlights of the new 2022 Ford Ranger is the introduction of a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine. Unfortunately, Ford did not give any horsepower figures for this engine, or for any engine to be offered for that matter. The only detail that the company shared is that it “feels really tough in the sense that it’s got endless power and torque, which is exactly what our customers wanted”.
Considering that diesel engines are not that popular here in North America, the chances of Ford offering this engine on our market are slim. Nevertheless, it wouldn’t hurt for us to imagine what a torquey diesel-fed V-6 Ranger would feel like.
As for the other diesel engines, this will be a 2.0-liter diesel in single- and twin-turbo configurations. In the outgoing Ranger, the single-turbo motor produced 180 horsepower and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque, while the twin-turbo diesel produced 210 horsepower and 370 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque.
Ford will also continue to offer the 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo gasoline engine, though just like the other engines, Ford did not provide any power figures. For the outgoing model, it produced 269 horsepower and 310 lb-ft (410 Nm) of torque.
Transmission options for the new 2022 Ford Ranger include a 10-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic, and a 6-speed manual.
Upgraded T6 Platform, Increased Capability
The new 2022 Ford Ranger rides on an upgraded T6 platform that offers increased capability and better comfort, and it can also support electrification in the future
Ford confirmed that the Ranger rides on an upgraded T6 platform that features a 50 mm (1.97 in) longer wheelbase and a 50 mm (1.97 in) wider track compared to the outgoing model. The company also says it has a hydro-formed front-end structure that’s designed to accommodate the bigger V6 engine while also allowing a high degree of electrification. Additionally, this structure enables more airflow to the radiator, which helps keep operating temperatures low when towing or carrying heavy loads.
Ford also improved the Ranger’s ride and handling through its 1.97-inch longer wheelbase and 1.97-inch wider body, revised suspension, among other structural improvements
Ford also made improvements to its ride and handling capabilities. By moving the front wheels forward by 50 mm (1.97 in), its approach angle and wheel articulation has been improved. The rear leaf spring suspension dampers have also been moved outboard of the frame rails as a way to improve its ride both on- and off-road. Off-road recovery is also made easier with the prominent dual recovery hooks in the front bumper.
Two four-wheel drive (4WD) systems will be offered—an electronic shift-on-the-fly system and an advanced full-time 4×4 system that Ford says has a “reassuring set-and-forget mode”.
Lastly, two four-wheel drive (4WD) systems will be offered—an electronic shift-on-the-fly system and an advanced full-time 4×4 system that Ford says has a “reassuring set-and-forget mode”.
If The Ford Maverick And F-150 Had A Child, The Ranger Would Be It
From the outside, the new 2022 Ranger looks like the lovechild of the Maverick and the F-150, with its C-shaped lights, horizontal grille, sculpted hood, and imposing front end.
From the outside, the new 2022 Ranger looks like the lovechild of the Maverick and the F-150. It’s not a bad thing, mind you, because the pickup looks properly modern and sleek. Shown here is the global model, though whichever region the Ranger will be sold, all models now have a more imposing front end that’s characterized by a horizontal grille that’s flanked by C-shaped headlights. Higher variants even come with LED daytime running lights and headlights with Matrix LED technology.
The side profile is more on the evolutionary side of things, while the rear end gets a more sculpted tailgate, new taillight designs, and an integrated step on the sides of the rear bumper
Covering its engine bay is a more prominent hood, while the side profile is more on the evolutionary side of things. Moving towards the rear, there’s a new set of taillights, with higher variants featuring LED lighting. The tailgate is also more sculpted than before, and for the first time, the global Ford Ranger has an integrated step board at the sides of the rear bumper.
A Modern And Technologically-Advanced Interior
Ford calls this pickup the “smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger ever”. The “smartest” part is evident in the interior, where it debuts a number of firsts for the Ranger nameplate.
Whereas the Ranger pretty much arrived in the North American market with an outdated interior, that isn’t anymore the case with this new model. Most variants come with the latest SYNC4 infotainment that first debuted in the Mustang Mach-E. In the case of the new Ranger, this is controlled via a 10.1- or 12-inch portrait touch screen. Despite having a larger screen, Ford still kept its hard buttons, which is what you would prefer to interact with especially when going through rough roads.
Working in conjunction with the SYNC4 infotainment system is a fully-digital instrument cluster, though Ford has not given any details on how big the screen is. There’s also a built-in modem for the FordPass telematics system that lets owners control vehicle functions and access Ford’s concierge service via their smartphones. Other interior features that the Ranger has are a wireless charging pad and more clever storage solutions, though Ford did not release full details yet on how these work.
Other new features for the 2022 Ford Ranger include a small electronic gear shifter and an electronic parking brake
Apart from these tech features, the new 2022 Ford Ranger’s overall interior design looks far more interesting and appealing compared to the outgoing model. One of its highlights is its small electronic gear shifter and electronic parking brake, for better or worse. There are also various interior color and trim choices available depending on the variant.
The Ford Ranger Is Ready For Your Next Adventure
Thanks to the 1.97-inch increase in width, Ford is proud to highlight that despite being an incremental increase, this provides a noticeable improvement in cargo volume. Ford, however, did not say how much has the bed size increased over the outgoing model, but they say it’s enough to add another “sheet of building plywood or a full-size pallet”.
Speaking of the bed, the new Ranger offers a cargo management system that consists of dividers that can hold various items. Owners can create different compartments using a system of ultra-strong spring-loaded cleats that clip into rails bolted to each side of the cargo box. The tailgate can also double as a mobile workbench with an integrated ruler and clamp pockets, just like in the F-150.
Lastly, the 2022 Ford Ranger comes with Zone Lighting, which provides exterior lighting on all four corners of the Ranger that can be controlled via the FordPass app or the SYNC4 infotainment
Lastly, the Ford Ranger is also available with a feature called Zone Lighting, which first made its debut in the F-150. This set of lights that surround the vehicle can be controlled via the FordPass app or the SYNC4 infotainment system, and this can be useful in your next camping adventure or your construction work.
When Will It Go On Sale?
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Production of the 2022 Ford Ranger will begin in 2022 in Thailand and South Africa. Ford has not yet revealed when it will arrive in the North American market, but we expect it to arrive for the 2023 model year and look slightly different from the global version. The next-generation Volkswagen Amarok will also be based on the new Ford Ranger, which means its unveiling should also happen quite soon.
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In the red corner, we have the stunning Venom 775, SWB F1-50 single cab Venom, with the heritage package. Under the hood lies a 5.0-liter Coyote engine that produces 775 hp & 685 lb-ft
In the red corner, wet have a beautiful two-door VENOM 775 F-150 sport truck that features the Heritage livery package and it really is a looker, with the contrasting white bits adding dollops of character to this truck. Under the hood of this single cab pickup lies a Coyote 5.0 liter Supercharged V-8 engine that produces 775 horsepower and 685 pound-feet of torque. It weighs in at 6050 pounds. You can switch between two or four-wheel drive. To top it off, the lowered suspension gives this sport truck a better stance.
Jeep’s Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
In the silver corner, we have a stock Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk that’s rocking a 6.2 liter supercharged V-8 under the hood and turns out 707 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels and tips the scales at 5356 pounds. Now out of the box, the Trackhawk is a beast and is mega when it comes to getting off the line.
Round One
The pair turn around and line up for a second pass. The driver in the Trackhawk switches it up to Track mode. Will that make a difference?
Now that we’ve looked at the numbers, let’s see how all this performance translates to on the track. They line up for the first pass. The hammer drops and despite being the heavier of the tow vehicles, here, it’ the Venom that took the lead from the get-go, and that gap only got bigger as the pair approached the quarter-mile line. Now the Venom is not your average Ford work truck and has even previously given the GT500 a tough time. So that’s round one to the sport truck.
Round Two
And it was a lead that only got bigger
For the second round, the driver in the Jeep switches it up to Track mode to see if that makes a difference. Well, long story short. It was. The Jeep had a much better launch this time around and it was neck and neck for quite some time, however, beyond 120, the F-150 began to pull away from the Trackhawk and mashed to clinch the win once again.
Final Thoughts
Now both vehicles employ a supercharger and pack AWD traction. The Jeep is lighter, but the Ford packs more power. Lets see how these numbers translate on track
This particular example of the Trackhawk is going to soon get an upgrade, taking its power output to 1000 horses. Can’t wait to see these two go head 2 head again to see if the added ponies make a difference.
Up front, it features skid plates, steel bumpers, two tow hooks, a massive hood scoop, and a grille unique only to the TRX in Ram’s lineup. The hood scoop and the grille play a major role in the air intake. Ram noted that 50-percent of air intake to the engine will be through the massive hood scoop, and the rest through the grille. The truck also comes with adaptive LEDs.
The truck rides on 18-inch beadlock wheels wrapped in 35-inch, 325/65 section Goodyear Wrangler Territory All-Terrain Tires developed specifically for this beast.
It also features 15-inch brakes at the front. It comes with dual five-inch exhaust outlets and two tow hooks on its derriere. Ram offers the 1500 TRX in just one body style – Crew cab with a 5.7-foot cargo bed. Surprisingly, Ram has ditched its MultiFunction Tailgate in favor of a simple power tailgate.
Our Ram 1500 TRX test truck was finished in Bright White and Diamond Black Crystal dual-tone exterior shade. The other colors on offer are:
Flame Red with Diamond Black Crystal
Hydro Blue with Diamond Black Crystal
Granite Crystal Metallic with Diamond Black Crystal
Billet Silver with Diamond Black Crystal
Single-tone Diamond Black Crystal
An Ignition Orange shade was announced at the truck’s launch as a late availability, whereas an Anvil Grey shade was offered exclusively on the TRX Launch Edition.
How Big Is The Ram 1500 TRX?
The Ram 1500 TRX is 232.9 inches long, 88 inches wide, and 80.9 inches tall. The wheelbase measures 145.1 inches. The ground clearance, with the skid plate, is rated at 11.8 inches. As for the tracks, the front track is 74.5 inches wide whereas the rear track is 74.1 inches wide. To put things into perspective, this is roughly six inches wider than the standard Ram 1500.
2021 Ram 1500 TRX exterior dimensions
Length
232.9
Width
88
Height
80.9
Wheelbase
145.1
Front Track
74.5
Rear Track
74.1
Bed Length
67
Ground Clearance
11.8
When compared to the F-150 Raptor, the TRX is almost the same size. The Raptor measures 232.6 inches in length, 96 inches in width with the wing mirrors unfolded, and 80.7 inches tall. Although the TRX is 0.3 inches longer, the Raptor has a longer wheelbase by the same length. It measures 145.4 inches. The tracks are 0.2 inches narrower at the front as well as back, measuring 74.3 inches and 73.9 inches, respectively.
The F-150 Raptor takes the cake when it comes to the angles. The TRX’s approach angle is rated at 30.2 degrees, breakover angle at 21.9 degrees, and departure angle at 23.5 degrees. The Raptor’s approach angle is rated at 33.1 degrees, departure angle at 24.9 degrees, and breakover angle at 24.4 degrees. Despite having a slightly longer wheelbase, the Raptor boasts of a better breakover angle because it sits 1.3 inches higher off the ground when compared to its rival. The TRX comes with a 5.7-foot cargo bed, whereas the Raptor features a 5.5-foot bed.
How Much Does The Ram 1500 TRX Weigh?
The TRX is pretty heavy, weighing in at 6,350 pounds. This makes it 610 pounds heavier than the Raptor which stands at 5,740 pounds.
How Much Can The Ram 1500 TRX Tow and Haul?
The towing capacity on the Ram 1500 TRX is rated at 8,100 pounds, whereas the payload capacity is rated at 1,310 pounds.
The 2021 F-150 Raptor beats the TRX on both counts. The towing and payload capacities are rated at 8,200- and 1,400- pounds respectively. This is an increase of 200 pounds in both capacities over the 2020 F-150 Raptor, which means the TRX had better ratings when it was launched. That doesn’t really matter now, though; does it?
Ram 1500 TRX Interior
It wouldn’t be wrong to say Ram revolutionized the truck segment when we speak of the interior. Ram started offering luxurious interior on trucks that can even put sedans to shame. In fact, the company recently launched a 10th Anniversary Edition of the Ram 1500 Limited, a model known for its plushness.
Step inside and you’ll be welcomed to a cockpit with a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters. You can spend extra money and get this finished in suede and carbon-fiber accents. Behind the steering wheels is an instrument cluster with a multi-information display. The seven-inch screen throws up more data than you would need most of the time. It comes with performance pages, too, to record your off-road and on-road performances. It shows stuff like:
Reaction time
0-60 and 0-62 mph acceleration times
Quarter-mile time
Dyno page
G-Force meter
Going against the trend of offering slim bucket seats, Ram has offered heavily bolstered cushies for your tushies. They are designed well to keep you in place when you take this beast hard around the corners or during severe off-roading.
You can have them in cloth and vinyl, or leather and suede, or leather and suede with red and carbon fiber accents.
Fortunately, Ram has ditched the rotary knob gear shifter on this truck. Instead, you get the conventional floor-mounted gear shifter. You get a control panel in place of the knob and it features TRX-specific transfer case switches, like 4WD High/Low, Axle Lock, etc. Even the Drive Mode selector and Launch Control button are here.
Ram offers a dual-pane panoramic sunroof on the TRX. There are some other pretty sweet things, like ventilated seats, power-adjustable seats, etc. that you can opt for.
On the center console sits a 12-inch UConnect 4C touchscreen system that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sirius XM. It can be upgraded to UConnect 5 software in the future. For now, it is slated to come in 2022. The upgrade would support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apart from this, the truck also comes with a wireless charger, five USB ports, including Type A and C ports, and a 10-speaker sound. For audiophiles, Ram offers a 19-speaker, 900-Watt Harman-Kardon audio system as an option.
Apart from this, the other tech stuff that can be had includes:
A new color Head-Up Display
9.2-inch wide Digital Rearview Mirror
Trailer Reverse Steer Control, similar to Ford’s Pro-Trailer Backup Assist
How Spacious Is The Ram 1500 TRX?
On the inside, the Ram TRX is mighty spacious; just like any other pickup truck. In the first row, it offers 40.9 of headroom, 40.9 inches of legroom, 66 inches of shoulder room, and 63.4 inches of hip room. The Raptor is almost just as spacious. It comes with better legroom up front, thanks to the longer wheelbase. It offers 40.8 inches of headroom, 43.9 inches of legroom, 66.7 inches of headroom, and 62.5 inches of hip room.
In the second row, the Ram TRX offers headroom of 39.8 inches, legroom of 45.2 inches, shoulder room of 65.7 inches, and hip room of 63.4 inches. The Raptor offers 40.4 inches of headroom, 43.6 inches of legroom, 66 inches of shoulder room, and 62.6 inches of hip room.
Ram TRX vs Ford F-150 Raptor interior dimensions
Ram TRX
Ford F-150 Raptor
1st Row Headroom
40.9
40.8
1st Row Leg Room
40.9
43.9
1st Row Shoulder Room
66
66.7
1st Row Hip Room
63.4
62.5
2nd Row Headroom
39.8
40.4
2nd Row Leg Room
45.2
43.6
2nd Row Shoulder Room
65.7
66
2nd Row Hip Room
63.4
62.6
Ram 1500 TRX Drivetrain
The 2012 Ram 1500 TRX is powered by a 6.2-liter, supercharged V-8 HEMI Hellcat engine that churns out 702 ponies and 650 pound-feet of twist.
Power is routed to the wheels via an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic gearbox. The truck comes with a heavy-duty advanced four-wheel-drive system as well.
2021 Ram 1500 TRX specifications
Ram TRX
Engine
6.2-Liter V-8
Fuel
Premium
Horsepower
702 HP
Torque
650 LB-FT
Transmission
8AT
Drive
4WD
Towing Capacity
8,100 LBS
Fuel Economy
10/14/12
Curb Weight
6,350
Fuel Capacity
33 Gal
There are multiple pre-set drive modes on offer that control the throttle response, four-wheel-drive system, transmission, suspension, and electric power steering. The modes include – Sport, Snow, Auto, Tow, Custom, Mud/Sand, Rock, Baja. With all the power it makes, the truck can also fly, and Ram knows there will be times you’ll keep it off the ground for a few seconds. To make sure this doesn’t cause any adverse effects, the company has introduced something known as ‘Jump Detection’. Jump Detection derives wheel-speed and ride-height data from the sensors and accelerometers at each corner to identify when the vehicle is airborne and acts to prevent driveline-damaging power spikes.
As for the performance specs, it can sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 118 mph, which is why the 1500 TRX is officially the “Quickest, Fastest and Most Powerful Mass-produced Truck in the World” for now. It comes with a Launch Control, too, in case you plan to take it to the drag strip. Ram says the truck can do a quarter-mile run in 12.9 seconds at 108 mph. We have seen it in action in the past.
A truck that’s capable of doing all these things needs to have a strong suspension setup. The 1500 TRX comes with a front independent suspension system with active damping. It also features a Dana 60 solid rear axle. The TRX has a front-wheel travel range of 13 inches and a rear-wheel travel range of 14 inches.
A BorgWarner transfer case and an electronic locking rear differential are also in place.
It also comes with 2.5-inch Bilstein Performance Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks at the front and rear. According to the automaker, this will help traverse over harsh terrains even with speeds greater than 100 mph, thus making it a competent desert runner.
The Ram’s final drive ratio is 3.55:1 whereas the low-range four-wheel-drive ratio is rated at 2.64:1. Back-of-the-envelope calculations suggest the truck has a crawl ratio of 44:1.
How Fuel-Efficient Is The Ram TRX?
Asking how much a 6,000+ pound truck that features a 702-horsepower supercharged V-8 returns per gallon is a cardinal sin. But, if you really want to know, then the truck delivers 10 miles in the city, 14 miles on the highway, and 12 miles combined for every gallon of fuel consumed. Expect this to dip into single digits when going off-roading or driving with a heavy foot and expect it to burn a hole in your pocket.
If you want something more efficient, the Raptor V-6 will serve you better. It delivers 15 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway, and 16 mpg combined.
How Much Does The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Cost?
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX comes with a base price of $70,325 plus $1,695 destination. The cheapest exterior shade you can get is Diamond Black Crystal that’s priced at 100 bucks. So, the starting price of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is essentially $72,120.
Our test model came finished in dual-tone Bright White and Diamond Black Crystal shade, which is a $250 option.
Ford introduced the third-gen F-150 Raptor around the same time it launched the fourteenth-gen F-150. While it comes with a lot of new, impressive stuff, like the suspension setup, bigger tires from the factory, and exhaust system, Ford didn’t make any changes to the powertrain. It continues to be powered by the same 3.5-liter, twin-turbo, V-6 EcoBoost mill that puts out 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via the same 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. It comes with a whole lot of other stuff, like:
Electronic locking rear differential
Two-speed transfer case
Independent front suspension system
New five-link rear suspension setup
Panhard rod and 24-inch coil springs
3.1-inch Fox Live Valve dampers
Front suspension travel range of 14 inches
Rear suspension travel range of 15 inches
Available Torsen front limited-slip differential with 4:10 final drive ratio
It is based on the 2021 F-150 and is available only in the SuperCrew body style now. The Raptor rides on 17-inch wheels shod in 35-inch tires standard. You can also have 37-inch tires as an option from the factory itself. On the inside, you get stuff like a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12-inch touchscreen SYNC4 infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa, and 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, to name a few. You can even opt for Recaro bucket seats for extra moolah.
When the TRX was launched, Ford had the second-gen F-150 Raptor on sale. It started at $53,455 for the Regular Cab and $56,440 for the SuperCrew. This made it significantly cheaper than the Ram truck.
The 2021 F-150 Raptor, however, saw a big price jump. It now starts at $65,840 including destination, which closes the price gap between the two to barely a little over $6,000. Ford is also working on a V-8 rendition of the truck called the Raptor R. It will most-likely be priced well over the starting price of Ram 1500 TRX. This way, the Raptor R won’t cannibalize into the standard Raptor’s sales, and Ford will sandwich the TRX between both these models. This way you’ll have not one, but two alternatives for the TRX – one cheaper, and the other even more expensive.
Ram had rolled out the TRX Limited Edition when the truck was launched. It came with numerous stuff that set it apart from the standard TRX. Priced at over $90,000, it didn’t seem worth the extra $20,000 at the onset, but it came with a whole lot of stuff. Not to mention, you would be the owner of an exclusive edition that’s limited to just 702 examples. It was sold out within three hours after the bookings opened. In case you’re curious what made it special, here’s the additional stuff it came with:
Exclusive Anvil Grey Exterior Shade
TRX Exterior Graphics
TRX Hood Graphics
18- x 9.0-inch Beadlock-Capable Alum Wheels by Mopar
19 Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
Four-Adjustable Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
Adaptive Cruise Control
Deployable Bed-Step
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Head-Up Display
Lane Keep Assist
Leather and Carbon Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel
LED CHMS Lamp
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
Pick-Up Box Lighting
Real Carbon Fiber Interior Accents
Rear- View Auto-Dimming Digital Display Mirror
Spray-In Bedliner
“TRX Launch Edition” Console Badge
“TRX” Red Interior Accents
TRX Level 2 Equipment Group (more on it below)
Priced at $90,315 plus destination
Ram 1500 TRX Packages
The 1500 TRX is offered with many optional packages, something that’s not uncommon with the Stellantis products. Some of those include:
TRX Level 2 Equipment Group – $7,920
Body-Color Door Handles
Wrapped Driver and Passenger Assist Handles
Front Door Accent Lighting
Full-Length Premium Upgraded Floor-Console
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Instrument-Panel LED Ambient-Light Piping
Leather and Suede Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel
Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
Luxury Front Door-Trim Panel
Pick-Up Box Lighting
Eight-Way Power Driver and Passenger Seats
Four-way Power Lumbar Adjustable Driver Seat
Four-way Power Lumbar Adjustable Passenger Seat
Four-way Front Headrests
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory Function
Premium Wrapped Instrument- Panel Bezel
Rain-Sensitive Windshield Wipers
Rear-Door Accent-Lighting
Rear Under-Seat Storage Compartment
Rear Window Defroster
Sun-Visors with Illuminated Vanity-Mirrors
Universal Garage-Door Opener
Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
Driver-Seat Memory
Exterior Mirrors with Memory
Heated Second-Row Seats
ParkSense Front and Rear Park-Assist with Stop
Driver-Seat/Radio/Mirrors/Pedals Memory Pre-Sets
Remote-Proximity Keyless –Entry
Remote-Start System
Remote Tailgate-Release
Rear 60 / 40 Folding Split Recline Seat
Surround-View Camera
Trailer Brake-Control
Ventilated Front Seats
Ventilated Rear Seats
Wireless Charging-Pad
TRX Carbon Fiber Package – $1,295
Leather and Carbon Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel
Real Carbon Fiber Interior Accents
Technology Group – $1,095
Head-up Display
Rear-view Auto-Dimming Digital Mirror
LED Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
Advanced Safety Group – $995
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Lane Keep Assist
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
Bed Utility Group – $845
Four Adjustable Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
Deployable Bed-Step
Spray-in Bedliner
Trailer-Tow Group – $395
Trailer Brake Controller
Trailer Light Check
Trailer TPMS
Ram 1500 TRX Warranty
Ram is 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
So, to answer the question we posed at the beginning of this article – the Ram 1500 TRX is a fantastic buy if money is no object. It doesn’t necessarily perform as well as a conventional pickup truck or a conventional sports car. However, it infuses the characteristics of both the stark-different vehicles very well. It can tow and haul on a workday, and can be unleashed for quick sprints or desert runs over the weekend.
The 1500 TRX is well-loaded in the base form, but you can pamper yourself even more with the numerous accessories and packages that are available as optional. People looking for a frugal option will find the F-150 Raptor’s comparatively fuel-efficient engine better. The 2021 Raptor even comes with an improved suspension setup, a loud exhaust system, and massive tires from the factory. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is manufactured at the company’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.
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6.2-liter, supercharged V-8 that makes 700+ horses
Of the four trims offered on the Hummer EV, two trims come with a tri-motor setup and electric four-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring.
In these models, GMC has offered something known as the WTF or Watts To Freedom mode. It is essentially a launch control with a fancy name. Activate this and you’ll be able to sprint from naught to 60 mph in three seconds flat! On the electric Hummer SUV, it takes 3.5 seconds for the same sprint.
This is mind-blowing because the Hummer EV weighs over 9,000 pounds and isn’t aerodynamically efficient exactly. It goes unsaid that it will take a toll on the range.
What Does GMC Show In This Video?
The 30-second video shows the WTF mode in action. When engaged, there are some nice graphics shown inside. Instead of using the words ‘Activated’ or ‘Engaged’, the truck prompts ‘Armed’. It then guides you to launch successfully, which requires you to floor the pedals and then release the brake to launch. Nothing out of the box here, but the way it’s presented makes the whole process feels special and surreal. The truck even lowers its stance before sprinting to glory.
What’s The GMC Hummer EV All About?
The GMC Hummer EV comes with a whole lot of impressive things. Here are its salient features in a nutshell:
Tri-motor setup
1,000 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque
0-60 mph in three seconds
Watts to Freedom
DC Fast Charge up to 350 kW, which means 100 miles of recuperation in 10 minutes
White exterior
Illuminated grille
22-inch wheels, 35-inch tires
MultiPro tailgate
‘Infinity Roof’ – Transparent Sky Panels
Adaptive Air Suspension with six inches of travel
Diagonal movement using ‘CrabWalk’ feature
‘UltraVision’ function with 18 different camera views
Exclusive Interior Badge
13.4-inch touchscreen system
12.3-inch screen digital instrument cluster
14-speaker Bose audio system
Super Cruise hands-free driving
Extreme Off-Road Package
GMC managed to hype something as common as a Launch Control so well. So, kudos for that! The truck is still some time away. This is the estimated schedule for now:
Hummer EV Edition 1 – Fall 2021
Hummer EV 3X – Fall 2022
Hummer EV 2X – Spring 2023
Hummer EV2 – Spring 2024
If you’re wondering how much they cost, this is the trim-wise split-up:
If you were in the market to buy a Hummer EV, which one would you pick – the truck or the SUV? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. Lastly, happy Independence Day!
