The RHO retains the broad body and tough off-road components of the TRX but swaps in the Hellcat V-8 for a Hurricane straight-six.
What’s more regrettable? A reality where six-chamber Smash TRXs exist or one where V-8 TRXs have become wiped out. The two responses will probably interest various crowds, and since Slam would rather not outrage either side (read: give up piece of the pie), it’s just delivering another rendition of the superior presentation pickup truck under an alternate name and with a less strong motor.
RHO Replaces the TRX
Consider the impending Ram 1500 RHO the TRX’s change inner self. Rather than having a 702-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 under its hood, the RHO has a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 540 torque. That is a similar power created by the high-yield Storm motor now accessible on the revived 2025 Slam 1500. Others will take note of that power figure is a huge 162 horses short of the active truck’s dearest Hellcat motor, which will turn into a fossil after the 2024 model year.
In the mean time, the TRX nameplate is going on the rack. That is as per Slam Chief Tim Kuniskis, who as of late told a gathering of correspondents that a cutting edge TRX would just get back with more power. He likewise said the RHO’s strength shortage is the explanation it’s not called a TRX. In any case, in light of the fact that the new truck will not speed up or seem like the former one doesn’t mean it can’t be a genuinely fun 4×4 fan.
Despite the fact that we have no particular subtleties, Kuniskis told Vehicle and Driver the RHO will have a similar hardware as the TRX, but with a retuned suspension. That proposes the new form will go on with stout 35-inch off-road tires, a supported casing, and a foot of suspension travel. The RHO will likewise acquire a more extensive body than the typical Slam 1500, and it will definitely have a few reexamined outside components and new inside tech graciousness of the ordinary truck’s facelift.
Next TRX?
The 2025 Slam 1500 RHO will go discounted at some point in the second from last quarter of the following year. Among sometimes we ought to get data on valuing. Kuniskis referenced that it’ll be more affordable than the resigned TRX, which last began at $97,485.
That takes us back to pondering when we could see Smash’s powerful truck return to activity, particularly with the 700-hp Portage F-150 Raptor R currently exclusively controlling the rough terrain truck privileged position.
Since we realize the TRX name won’t return without no less than 703 ponies, and since Stellantis isn’t making any longer V-8s for Smash to utilize, the main sensible thing left would be a TRX in light of the new module half breed Ramcharger or the electric Slam 1500 Fire up. Each make 650 or more pull, meaning it most likely wouldn’t take a lot to outperform 703 or perhaps higher.
