Let’s get one thing straight—the 2025 RAM 1500 RHO isn’t here to replace the TRX. That glorious, supercharged V8 beast is dead. But before you start crying into your Monster Energy drink, hear this: The RHO might just be the smartest performance truck RAM’s ever built. It’s lighter, meaner, and (surprise) way more efficient—all while still being stupidly fast. But is it tough enough to win over the TRX faithful? We took it off-road to find out.

What Is the RHO, Exactly?

Think of it as a TRX Lite—but not in a bad way. Here’s the breakdown:

✔ Same Suspension, Less Weight – Keeps the TRX’s Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks and 13 inches of suspension travel, but drops 300+ lbs.
✔ New Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 – 540 HP / 521 lb-ft (only 100 HP less than the TRX, but way better MPG).
✔ Aggressive Styling – Hood scoop, flared fenders, and RHO-specific grille that screams “I eat Raptors for breakfast.”
✔ Starting at $72,000 – A $30K discount vs. the old TRX.

Performance: Turbocharged Chaos

Engine & Power:

• 3.0L Hurricane High-Output I6 – Revs to 6,500 RPM (unlike lazy V8s).
• 0-60 MPH in 4.5 sec – Only 0.3 sec slower than the TRX.
• Towing: 8,300 lbs – Still hauls your boat/jet skis/ego. Off-Road Prowess:
• 37-inch tires (optional) – Same size as a Raptor R.
• Baja Mode – Softens shocks, sharpens throttle, turns exhaust obnoxiously loud.
• Water-fording depth: 32 inches – Because why not? Fuel Economy?
• Est. 16 MPG combined – Still terrible, but better than the TRX’s 10 MPG. Interior: A Rebel With a Luxury Streak

RAM’s cabins are best-in-class, and the RHO is no exception:

✅ 12-inch Uconnect 5 HD Touchscreen – With wireless CarPlay and Amazon Alexa.
✅ Suede & Leather Seats – Heated/cooled, with RHO embroidery.
✅ 19-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio – For when “Free Bird” needs to hit harder.

The Quirks:
⚠ No Supercharger Whine – Turbo sounds are cool, but not TRX-cool.
⚠ Rear Seat Still Cramped – Crew cab only, but legroom’s tight for tall folks.

How Does It Compare?

Verdict: The RHO splits the difference—more power than a ZR2, cheaper than a Raptor R.

Final Verdict: The TRX’s Turbocharged Successor?

The 2025 RAM 1500 RHO isn’t just a consolation prize—it’s a smarter, more balanced performance truck that fixes the TRX’s biggest flaws (weight, fuel economy, price) while keeping 90% of the fun.

Buy it if: You want TRX-level thrills without the guilt (or gas station regrets).
Skip it if: You need a V8 soundtrack or must flex the baddest truck ever.

Rating: 9/10 – Proof that turbos can be just as fun as superchargers.