2025 RAM 1500 REBEL SST | Exterior, Interior & OFF-ROAD TESTING
Channel: Ogada On Reviews
Date: 2024-02-24

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For 2025, Ram gives its full-size truck a facelift and other upgrades. The Hemi V-8 has been dropped in favor of a new twin-turbocharged inline-six with either 420 or 540 horses. The truck’s exterior styling tweaks are minor, but they make it look more modern and as handsome as ever. New lighting elements, wheel designs, and a freshened color palette are all part of the refresh. Inside, the standard 8.4-inch touchscreen is replaced by a larger 12.0-inch one, and an even larger 14.5-inch display is now available. A 10.3-inch passenger-side screen is also now an option. The Ram 1500 has been the fanciest truck on the road over the past few years, but a new range-topping Tungsten model promises to up the ante, with quilted-leather upholstery, massaging seats, and upscale features such as a 23-speaker Klipsch stereo. This year also marks the launch of the Ramcharger plug-in hybrid and the Ram 1500 REV EV, but we review those trucks separately.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Ram 1500 offers V-6 and twin-turbo inline-six gasoline powertrains that pair with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. The base V-6 is assisted by a 48-volt hybrid system and makes 305 horsepower. The twin-turbo inline-six—which Ram calls Hurricane—makes either 420 or 540 horsepower. After sampling a loaded Tungsten trim with this engine we're convinced it's more than enough power for truck duty. For adventurous folk, the rugged Rebel model provides beefier looks and legitimate off-road capability. Every Ram 1500 has an impressive ride thanks to a rear suspension that uses standard coil springs versus the traditional leaf-spring setups found on domestic rivals. Models with the optional air suspension have an adjustable ride height, which aids fuel efficiency and off-road performance.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the Ram 1500 has supremely functional cubby stowage and cavernous passenger space. Higher trims add upscale materials and creature comforts, making the Ram feel more like a luxury vehicle than a pickup truck, especially the new Tungsten flagship trim. Most models are available with upscale features such as heated and ventilated seats and a panoramic sunroof, while the fanciest versions have premium leather surfaces and genuine wood accents. The Tungsten model boasts 24-way adjustable front seats with massage as well as a 23-speaker Klipsch stereo system and many other luxuries. As with most full-size pickup trucks, the Ram 1500's crew cab is supremely spacious. It also has vast amounts of interior storage and a unique split-folding tailgate. Both the five-foot-seven-inch and six-foot-four-inch cargo beds are available, but the extended cab body style only pairs with the latter.

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