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Ram was one of the brands most impacted by tightening emissions regulations over the last several years, but the automaker got a lifeline when the new presidential administration tossed out many of those rules. As a result, Ram is reviving V8 power in the 1500 full-size pickup truck, including the TRX. Its supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 provides mind-blowing power and incredible acceleration, and Ram has capitalized on the return with a new Rumble Bee model to join the TRX for the 2027 model year.
The Rumble Bee is available in three configurations: Base, 392, and SRT, while the TRX is a standalone model with a single trim and a few options. Here’s a deep dive on the returning muscle trucks, which should arrive later in 2026.
Both trucks are available with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine (standard for TRX), making 777 horsepower and 680 pound-feet of torque. The engine pairs with a solid eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, but the Rumble Bee offers some unique drivetrain trickery to provide a more engaging driving experience. It features a Borg Warner transfer case with an electronic front-axle disconnect that provides a true rear-wheel drive system for burnouts and rowdy drifting sessions.
The Rumble Bee will also be available with a 6.4-liter V8, which makes 470 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. The engine is often a better choice for everyday driving, as it makes the truck more manageable and a bit lighter without giving up the beefy sound and aggressive performance. The base engine is a 5.7-liter V8 that offers 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
Ram quotes a 3.4-second 0-60 mph time for the Rumble Bee equipped with the 6.2-liter engine, 5.2 seconds with the 6.4-liter, and 6.1 seconds with the base 5.7-liter V8. The beefier TRX delivers a 3.5-second 0-60 mph time due to its off-road tires and suspension.
That suspension system uses Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks and an active terrain management system. Suspension travel measures an impressive 14 inches, and the Borg Warner transfer case provides selectable four-wheel drive with high and low-range settings, featuring 2.64:1 low-range gearing. The truck has a Dana 60 rear axle with full-floating axle shafts and a five-link coil system. Total ground clearance measures 11.8 inches.
One of the biggest upsides of the Ram TRX and the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is their plush interiors. The TRX comes with extended leather and suede upholstery, along with heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats. The rear seats are the only ones in the class to feature heating and ventilation. As with other Ram trucks, the interior material quality is strong, with nice-feeling, attractive finishes throughout the cabin. The pickup offers generous space across both rows, with room to stretch out in the back seat and plenty of headroom at every position.
The base Rumble Bee is a bit more basic, offering cloth upholstery and manual front-seat adjustments. It features a flat-bottom steering wheel for a sporty feel, along with an analog gauge cluster. Stepping up to the 6.4-liter truck brings leather and suede upholstery, power front seats, and yellow interior stitching. The range-topping supercharged SRT model comes with Desert Orange interior stitching, Natura Plus leather and suede upholstery, and front sport seats with aggressive bolstering. It also features a suede headliner and carbon fiber accents throughout the cabin.
Ram uses the Stellantis Uconnect infotainment system, which is one of the most feature-rich and intuitive interfaces in the business. The base Rumble Bee comes with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, while the higher trims and TRX get a massive 12-inch portrait display. Regardless of the size, all displays offer crisp graphics with responsive performance and an easy-to-use layout. While there’s a ton packed into the screen, all features are easily identifiable, and none of the menus require multiple taps or confusing navigation.
Standard features for both systems include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM radio, HD radio, and more. While the entry-level Rumble Bee has an analog gauge cluster, all others feature a 12.3-inch digital display with unique animations on startup. Top Rumble Bee models get an Alpine audio system, while the TRX features a 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium stereo with massive performance.
Unfortunately, none of these trucks will come cheaply, even though we don’t know pricing details for the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee. The TRX starts at $102,590, including a stout $2,595 destination fee. Pricing for the Rumble Bee will likely start in the mid-$60,000 range and will almost certainly surpass the $100,000 mark in the top SRT configuration. While it’s tough to call those prices value-forward, they are slightly cheaper than the only direct competitor, the Ford Raptor R. It starts at more than $114,000 and has a smaller supercharged V8. It’s also difficult to put a value label on the performance and experience these trucks provide, and it remains unclear how long they will be on sale, with or without looser emissions regulations.
