Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram · Ram 1500 Research
Ram's two desert trucks share the same wide body, suspension hardware and 35-in tires. What separates them is the engine, the equipment list and the price of admission.
| Ram 1500 RHO | Ram 1500 TRX SRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L Hurricane High Output twin-turbo I6 | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 |
| Output | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft | 777 hp / 680 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| 0-60 mph (Ram estimate) | 4.6 sec | 3.5 sec |
| Shocks | Bilstein e2 Black Hawk | Bilstein e2 Black Hawk (second generation) |
| Rear axle | Dana 60 with electronic locker | Dana 60 with electronic locker |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Tires | 35-in (325/65R18) | 35-in (325/65R18) |
| Max towing / payload | 8,370 lb / 1,530 lb | 8,100 lb / 1,220 lb |
| Fuel | 91 octane required | 91 octane required |
| Center screen | 12-in; 14.5-in available | 14.5-in standard |
| Head-up display | Available | Standard |
| Hands-free Active Driving Assist | Available | Standard |
Towing and payload from Ram's 2027 towing chart for Crew Cab 5-ft 7-in models. RHO 0-60 is Ram's figure from the truck's launch.
Both trucks are Crew Cab 5-ft 7-in models on the same wide body, 88 in across versus 81.2 in for a standard Crew Cab. Both use Bilstein e2 Black Hawk active shocks, forged aluminum control arms, a full-time two-speed transfer case and a Dana 60 rear axle with an electronic locker. Approach, breakover and departure angles are the same: 31, 21.8 and 25.2 degrees.
The RHO is the Hurricane-powered desert truck. Its High Output twin-turbo six makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft, enough for a 4.6-second run to 60 mph, and it tows up to 8,370 lb. New for 2027, a 360-degree camera is standard, and a Popular Equipment Group adds the 14.5-in Uconnect 5 screen and 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio. If you want most of the TRX's capability for less money, this is the truck.
The TRX is back for 2027, now wearing the SRT badge for the first time. Its supercharged 6.2L V8 makes 777 hp, and Ram quotes 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds with Launch Control. The TRX comes loaded: a 14.5-in touchscreen, 12.3-in digital cluster, full-color head-up display, 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio, leather and suede seats and real carbon-fiber trim. It's also the first TRX with hands-free Active Driving Assist as standard. Ram opened orders on June 22, 2026.
Choose the RHO if you want serious desert hardware, the better towing rating and a lower price. Choose the TRX SRT if you want the V8, the fastest off-road truck Ram builds and every feature as standard. Want the power without the off-road focus? Look at the new Rumble Bee SRT, a street truck with the same 777-hp V8. See all three on our Ram 1500 overview.
The engine and the equipment. The RHO has a 540-hp twin-turbo 3.0L six; the TRX SRT has a 777-hp supercharged 6.2L V8 and more standard features. Both share the same Bilstein shocks, Dana 60 rear axle, 35-in tires and 11.8-in ground clearance.
Yes. The TRX returns for 2027 as the TRX SRT, with a 777-hp supercharged V8. Ram opened orders on June 22, 2026.
777 hp and 680 lb-ft from its supercharged 6.2L V8. Ram quotes 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds with Launch Control.
The RHO, rated up to 8,370 lb versus 8,100 lb for the TRX SRT in Ram's 2027 towing chart. The RHO also carries more payload: 1,530 lb versus 1,220 lb.
Hands-free Active Driving Assist is standard on the TRX SRT and available on the RHO. It works on compatible divided highways.
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*Specifications are based on Ram's 2027 information and may change. Max towing and payload require proper equipment; actual capacity varies by configuration, and passengers and cargo reduce towing capacity. Pricing on in-stock vehicles excludes government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document processing charge and emission testing charge. Contact Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for current pricing and availability.