We’re kicking off 2026 with a big one. A few months after the HEMI-powered Ram 1500 returned to strong reception, the brand is now turning the volume right up. After being dropped from the lineup in 2024, the Ram 1500 SRT TRX is back for the 2027 model year. The SRT team has gone back to the drawing board and has now retuned the 6.2-liter supercharged engine, boosting output to 777 horsepower and 680 pound-feet of torque. That power is fueled by massive 35-inch tires mounted on 18-inch beadlock-compatible wheels, backed by revised Bilstein dampers designed to handle jumps without hesitation.
Visually, the TRX remains one of the most intimidating trucks on the road. It’s wide, tall and unapologetic, with updated Ram design elements that prioritize airflow as much as presence. The prominent grille, finished in red, retains its continuous lettering, while hood scoops and a functional hood scoop work together to feed and cool the supercharged V8. Ground clearance is approximately 30 cm, reinforced by underbody protection and visible recovery hooks that underline its off-road intent.
Launch Control still does the heavy lifting if you want numbers. Switch it on and the TRX will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and have a top speed of 190 km/h, aided by an 8-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission and full-time all-wheel drive that reduces torque. With these numbers you are looking at the fastest and most powerful production gas pickup in the world. Compared to the outgoing 702-hp TRX, the gain isn’t just about output. The cooling, electronic calibration and suspension tuning have all been improved to support extended high-speed driving.
Inside, the TRX reflects how far the Ram 1500 platform has evolved. A fully modernized cabin offers a large central touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, carbon fiber trim, suede leather surfaces and a full suede headliner. Two wireless charging pads are within easy reach and storage space is integrated throughout the cabin. The black and red leather seats are heated, ventilated and massaging, finished with TRX embroidery, red seat belts and a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with a digital instrument cluster and head-up display.
We recently saw that focus on interior quality in our review of the 2026 Ram 1500 Limited, which paired the returning V8 with a truly premium cabin. The TRX takes that philosophy further, with sliding and reclining rear seats, integrated storage, cup holders and hidden compartments, along with heated and ventilated rear seats.
The full-size high-performance truck segment is no stranger to excess. The TRX competes against well-known names such as the Ford Raptor R and Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. All three work surprisingly well on pavement, but the real magic happens at speed in open desert terrain. This is where suspension control, cooling capacity and stability separate serious hardware from the rest.
Starting at $99,995 (excluding destination), the TRX sits between the Raptor R (720 hp) and Silverado ZR2 (402). It undercuts the Ford by about $13,000, but is just under $20,000 more than the Chevy.
The TRX is part of a broader recommitment of approximately $13 billion to North America by Stellantis, led by Tim Kuniskis and CEO Antonio Filosa. That strategy has already brought the HEMI V8 back into the Ram lineup, revived the SRT performance division and returned the truck brand to NASCAR competition. The TRX is not a standalone statement. It’s the loudest expression yet of where Aries wants to go.
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