RAM 1500 TRX: SUPERCHARGED

The RAM Rebel is FCA’s answer to give the Ford Raptor some friendly competition. RAM is stepping up their game big time with the announcement of the new 2021 RAM 1500 TRX. The TRX combines off-road agility, speed and power into one sweet package!

Let’s start with the new 702-horsepower 6.2 Supercharged HEMI V-8 engine. RAM boasts this truck can move from zero to sixty in 4.5 seconds. The truck can run the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds at 108 mph. Oh, and it has a top speed of 118 mph. Impressive numbers for a halfton pick-up truck. Look closer at this beast. It has a high torque capacity Torque Flight eight speed automatic transmission.

The air filter was designed with the dirty, harsh environment of off-road in mind. It was designed to use dual filter elements to trap dust. The TRX has 11.8 inches of ground clearance which is 2-inches more than the rest of the 1500 line-up. The upgraded

Bilstein Black Hawk E2 performance shocks come standard on the TRX.

clearance will accommodate the most popular 35-inch tires. Goodyear Wrangler Territory All-Terrain tires come standard from the factory on the TRX. Five skid plates protect critical components on the truck such as front axle, transfer case, transmission pan and fuel tank.

An all-new independent front suspension system uses active damping for overall strength and durability. Front upper and lower control arms are made of forged aluminum. In the rear, the RAM TRX has a Dana 60 rear axle that helps increase durability and travel. Larger coil springs help the truck with greater payloads. The TRX comes standard with Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks with a custom tune for both on-road and off-road handling. RAM’s proprietary Active Terrain Dynamics suspension system controls everything via an onboard computer on the truck. RAM doesn’t stop there. The TRX is equipped with a custom Borg-Warner 48- 13 active transfer case.

RAM gives you five dynamic drive modes on the TRX. Auto, Sport, Tow, Snow and Custom. The settings allow drivers to put the truck into the mode for their specific driving conditions. The different settings control the four-wheel drive system, throttle response, transmission, paddle shifters, suspension

and electric power steering. Active slip control is engaged which prevents binding and excessive front to rear slip. In custom mode, you are able to set parameters on your own for your specific condition. There are also three dynamic off-road modes the truck can be set to that include Mud/Sand, Rock and Baja.

Pricing for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX starts at $69,995. A special launch edition has already been sold out. Only 702 units of the launch edition will be made.

The interior is spacious with premium colors and materials.

The 12-inch touch screen on the TRX can be customized to display all of your drive modes, truck performance, apps, media and climate.

Three dynamic off-road modes can be selected for the specific terrain you are driving on.

Ford released the much anticipated 2021 Bronco in July. Since then, aftermarket companies have been busy designing special edition Bronco vehicles.

Saleen Big Oly Bronco Saleen is celebrating the Bronco by making available a limited edition Big Oly Bronco. The vehicle comes with livery that represents the original Big Oly Bronco, raced by Parnelli Jones in 1968. The vehicle features a modern touch with Saleen’s custom front bumper, LED light array. Other custom Saleen parts include a power hood, rear fenders and quarter panel, roof spoiler and rear tire carrier.

Maxlider Motors Midnite Edition Bronco Maxlider Motors is currently taking deposits for the Midnite Edition 2021 Bronco. The vehicle is a tribute to the 1991-1992 model year Nite Bronco. The Nite edition was basically a very limited appearance package that was available. The Maxlider version will be available in two and four-door configurations. A BDS and Fox suspension package will be added to the Midnite edition. Instead of the multicolored stripe down the side of the vehicle, Maxlider is adding a Grey one.