What the TRX SRT Is, and Where It Sits
The TRX nameplate returns for 2027 after being dropped at the end of the 2024 model year, a two-year absence from the market. The official name is now Ram 1500 TRX SRT, marking it out as the successor to the original Ram 1500 TRX rather than a simple facelift.
It sits at the very top of Ram’s performance pickup range alongside the RHO. The two trucks share range-topping status but take very different routes to get there. The RHO carries over to 2027 unchanged, which makes the TRX SRT the focus of this year’s updates.
Powertrain and Performance: 777hp of Supercharged V8
The headline numbers belong to the TRX SRT. Its supercharged 6.2-litre Hemi V8 delivers 777hp and 680 lb-ft (about 922Nm) of torque, up from 702hp and 650 lb-ft (about 881Nm) on the previous TRX. For UK readers more used to metric outputs, that is roughly 788PS and 922Nm, though these remain US figures for a US model.
The RHO takes a different approach with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six, a tuned version of the engine found in the standard Ram 1500, producing 540hp. Both trucks use an eight-speed automatic, and the RHO comes with standard four-wheel drive.
Car and Driver’s testing found the new TRX to be 0.1 seconds quicker than the previous 702hp version, a small but telling gain given the extra power. The publication did not quote an outright 0 to 60mph time for the new truck. The same publication notes the RHO is quicker than the six-cylinder Ford F-150 Raptor, which is a useful benchmark for anyone weighing up the two approaches to fast pickups.
Chassis, Suspension and Off-Road Hardware
Both models run long-travel suspension with Bilstein Blackhawk e2 adaptive shock absorbers and a specially tuned air-spring system. Rear axle travel reaches up to 14 inches (about 356mm) on the RHO, hardware clearly intended for serious off-road use rather than occasional gravel driveways.
The TRX SRT received minor suspension tweaks for 2027 rather than a wholesale overhaul. It pairs full-time four-wheel drive with a solid rear axle and independent front suspension, a combination that prioritises both traction and the sort of wheel articulation that matters when the tarmac runs out.
Towing and Payload: The Trade-Off
Here is where the performance pickups give ground to their more workaday siblings. Both the TRX SRT and RHO max out at 8,330 lb (about 3,780kg) of towing, which is less than a standard Ram 1500 can manage. Max payload is 1,556 lb (about 706kg) for the TRX and 1,506 lb (about 683kg) for the RHO.
For comparison, the Ford F-150 Raptor R tows 8,700 lb (about 3,946kg) with a payload of 1,400 lb (about 635kg). All of these are US figures.
The reason is straightforward physics. Long-travel suspension, big tyres and a supercharged V8 prioritise speed and off-road ability over hauling capacity. Buyers who need maximum towing should look elsewhere in the range, and Ram knows it.
Fuel Economy: A Sobering Chapter
This is the section where UK readers used to comparing mpg figures should brace themselves. The EPA-rated figures are 14 mpg city, 16 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined for the RHO, and 10 mpg city, 14 mpg highway and 12 mpg combined for the TRX SRT.
Car and Driver recorded an 11 mpg average during the RHO’s test stay, covering a mix of off-road, highway and urban driving. A real-world 75mph highway test has not yet been conducted on either version.
Two caveats matter here. These are US EPA figures using US gallons, so they are not directly comparable to UK mpg. For a rough sense of scale, 12 mpg US works out at roughly 14.4 mpg UK and 15 mpg US at roughly 18 mpg UK, but those are conversions of US test results rather than official UK figures. The real-world message remains the same regardless: thirst is the price of entry. For context, the Ford F-150 Raptor with its turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.
Styling and Trim Updates for 2027
The TRX SRT adopts the wider 1500 lineup’s revised lighting elements, a freshened colour palette and cabin tweaks. The standout option is the Bloodshot Night Edition, which brings a two-tone scheme with a hand-painted black upper half and a Flame Red hood stripe.
Every TRX gets a RAM grille logo outlined in red, while the tailgate TRX badge now includes a Tyrannosaurus Rex head. The truck is sold exclusively in crew cab, short-box body style with five seats, so there is no single-cab or long-bed option for buyers who want one.
Interior and Equipment
Inside, the TRX SRT picks up the interior upgrades first introduced in Ram’s 2025 lineup-wide refresh. The front row gets heated, ventilated and massaging seats, a synthetic suede headliner, leather dash accents, carbon fibre trim and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, with the leather extending to the centre airbag cover.
Contrasting red elements feature heavily throughout, and the second row mirrors the sporty front buckets rather than reverting to a plain bench. Both the RHO and TRX share the same tech and luxury features as Ram’s other top-spec trucks, so neither feels like the poor relation.
Warranty, Ownership and the UK Question
In the US, the warranty is cited as 3 years or 36,000 miles. Car and Driver suggests a one-to-three-year-old used example may still carry warranty coverage and cost less than new, which is a sensible route for buyers who want the experience without the depreciation hit.
For UK readers, as set out above, none of this translates into a confirmed UK proposition. If a grey import ever appeared on these shores, a buyer would face a familiar set of hurdles: individual vehicle approval considerations, left-hand drive, fuel costs that would make even a thirsty UK performance car look frugal, and parts supply that depends on specialist importers rather than a dealer network. We are not going to invent figures for any of that, because none exist.
It is also worth remembering how interconnected the global car industry has become. Trade policy shifts in North America rarely stay contained, and decisions made in Detroit and Washington can shape what reaches British showrooms, even when the model in question never will. Our coverage of the Canadian Auto Industry Weekly: Tariffs, Chinese Parts, Brampton’s Future and GM’s V-8s explores how those ripples play out across the wider industry.
A Spectator Sport for UK Enthusiasts, For Now
The Ram 1500 TRX SRT is a glorious, unapologetic swansong for the supercharged V8 pickup. In an era of downsizing and electrification, a 777hp supercharged Hemi in a crew cab truck is the sort of machine that feels like it should not exist. That it does, and that it is quicker than the truck it replaces, is cause for celebration among enthusiasts on both sides of the Atlantic.
For UK buyers, though, it remains a spectator sport. Until Ram or Stellantis confirms anything for this market, the TRX SRT stays a very American phenomenon: spectacular, thirsty and out of reach. We will update this article if that changes.
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