KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Ram 1500 TRX is officially back, reviving supercharged V8 power under the reborn SRT division.
- With 579kW and 922Nm, it now outguns the Ford F-150 Raptor R on paper.
- The new TRX is under serious consideration for Australia, with a potential 2027 arrival.
The Ram 1500 TRX is back — and this time, it’s louder, faster, and more powerful than before. After quietly killing off the V8-powered TRX, Ram has reversed course and brought its most extreme pick-up back to life as the first “new” model from its revived SRT performance division.
The headline number is hard to ignore. The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX is now billed as the fastest and most powerful production petrol pick-up truck in the world, and it could once again be headed for Australian showrooms.
Supercharged V8 power returns — with more muscle
Under the bonnet sits a 6.2-litre supercharged V8, producing 579kW and 922Nm. That’s a meaningful jump over the previous TRX and enough to put it 43kW and 54Nm ahead of the Ford F-150 Raptor R’s supercharged V8.
Ram claims the new TRX can blast from 0–60mph (0–97km/h) in 3.5 seconds, which is supercar territory for a full-size off-road pick-up weighing well over three tonnes.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100km/h (claimed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 TRX (2027) | 6.2L supercharged V8 | 579kW | 922Nm | ~3.5 sec (0–97km/h) |
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | 5.2L supercharged V8 | 536kW | 868Nm | ~4.0 sec |
| Ram 1500 TRX (2024 AU) | 6.2L supercharged V8 | 523kW | 882Nm | 4.5 sec |
Power is sent through an eight-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive, with TRX-specific steering and suspension hardware carried over and further refined.
Hardcore suspension and off-road hardware
The TRX doesn’t just rely on brute force. It rides on a heavily reworked chassis featuring Bilstein Black Hawk e2 active dampers, forged aluminium front control arms, and 35-inch all-terrain tyres mounted on beadlock-capable wheels.
A Dana 60 rear axle with electronic locking differential, five-link coil-sprung rear suspension, and reinforced underbody protection underline its desert-runner brief.
Ram quotes 284mm of ground clearance, with 330mm of front axle travel and 355mm at the rear, numbers that firmly place the TRX at the extreme end of factory-built off-roaders.
The Active Terrain Dynamics system continuously adjusts traction, stability control, and damper behaviour, even preparing individual dampers when the system detects the wheels are about to leave — or rejoin — the ground.
Subtle but purposeful design updates
Visually, the TRX sticks to its aggressive formula but gains several SRT-specific cues. There’s a redesigned flow-through grille with red R-A-M lettering, a functional bonnet scoop with integrated marker lights, steel front and rear bumpers, and exposed red recovery points.
Gloss black exhaust tips, satin black tail-light housings, functional skid plates, and SRT badging round out the changes without straying into flashy territory.
Interior tech and luxury step up
Inside, the TRX balances brute strength with serious comfort. Standard equipment includes a 14.5-inch infotainment display, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a head-up display.
Front seats are heated, ventilated, and massaging, while a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, dual wireless phone chargers, and hands-free highway driving assist push the TRX firmly into luxury territory — at least by pick-up standards.
Pricing and launch timing
In the United States, the 2027 Ram 1500 TRX is due to go on sale in the second half of 2026, priced from US$99,995 (around S$149,700 at current exchange rates).
That figure positions it well above standard Ram 1500 variants, but squarely where buyers expect a halo performance model to sit.
What about Australia?
The previous Ram 1500 TRX was sold locally until 2024, priced at S$249,950 before on-road costs. It delivered 523kW, 882Nm, and a claimed 4.5-second 0–100km/h sprint, and proved there was genuine demand for a full-size performance pick-up in Australia.
According to Ram Trucks Australia General Manager Jeff Barber, the revived TRX is firmly on the radar.
While there’s no official confirmation yet, the new TRX is under serious consideration for local reintroduction. If approved, the required right-hand-drive conversion and engineering work would likely see an Australian launch sometime in 2027.
For now, the message is clear: the V8 TRX is no longer dead — and Australia hasn’t been ruled out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the new Ram 1500 TRX more powerful than the old model?
Yes. The 2027 TRX produces 579kW and 922Nm, up from 523kW and 882Nm in the last Australian-delivered version.
How does the TRX compare to the Ford F-150 Raptor R?
On paper, the TRX leads with more power and torque and a quicker claimed sprint time, while both focus heavily on high-speed off-road performance.
When could the Ram 1500 TRX arrive in Australia?
If approved for local sale, the TRX could arrive in 2027, following US deliveries and right-hand-drive conversion work.
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