Ram 1500 SRT TRX Resurrection: 777 Horsepower and Off-Road Dominance Return in 2027

The roar is back. After a brief hiatus, Ram has resurrected one of the most iconic nameplates in the performance truck world - the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX. With 777 horsepower channeled through a legendary 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V-8, the TRX reclaims its throne as the most powerful production gas half-ton pickup truck on the planet. For drivers in British Columbia who demand uncompromising performance, relentless capability, and a truck that refuses to apologize, the TRX's comeback is nothing short of triumphant.

The 2027 TRX arrives in the second half of 2026. This super truck delivers best-in-class power figures that eclipse the nearest competitor by 57 horsepower and 40 lb-ft of torque. With standard Launch Control, the TRX catapults from 0 - 96 km/h in just 3.5 seconds and charges to a top speed of 190 km/h. It's a machine built for those who refuse to compromise - whether you're dominating trails or making a statement on the street.

The Heart of a Legend: 6.2-Litre Supercharged HEMI V-8

Under the hood of the 2027 TRX lies the engine that cemented its legacy in muscle cars and SUVs - the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V-8. This powerplant delivers 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque, up from the previous generation's 702 horsepower. The boosted V-8 features updated engine management and new hardware.

Power delivery is precise and relentless. A dual-path induction system draws cool outside air through the side of the grille opening and the centre-mounted hood scoop, converging at a high-capacity radial air filter designed to maximize air volume and distribution. The filter sits in an open-top air box for easy field access, while a hood duct with water relief flaps ensures only clean, cool air reaches the engine. Feeding the 2.4-litre twin-screw supercharger, this system is engineered for sustained high-output performance.

The high-torque-capacity TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission delivers quick, crisp gear changes and can skip gears during light throttle or wide-open-throttle scenarios. This optimizes both efficiency and responsiveness, while a BorgWarner 48-13 full-time active transfer case ensures optimum grip in nearly any weather or terrain condition. With selectable 4WD Auto, 4WD High (locked), and 4WD Low (locked) functionality, the transfer case features a 2.64:1 low range for precise crawling maneuvers.

A sport-tuned true dual exhaust system with X crossover pipe, full stainless-steel construction, and 127-millimetre (5-inch) double-walled black tips delivers a sinister sound and look that leaves no question about what's under the hood.

High-Tech Suspension for Off-Road Dominance

The 2027 TRX translates power into controlled, confident performance across any terrain. Behind the standard 35-inch tires is an independent front suspension system with active performance damping, high-strength aluminum components, and forged aluminum upper and lower control arms. The control arm design keeps caster and camber angles in check during suspension cycling and accommodates 330 millimetres (13 inches) of front suspension travel from droop to full compression.

Out back, a Dana 60 rear axle with full floating axle shafts and a rear electronic locking differential uses an axle hop damper for improved traction and axle control on rough surfaces. Ram's five-link coil system contributes to best-in-class ride comfort and composure, with differing hard points that allow for rear axle travel of up to 356 millimetres (14 inches). The TRX matches the RHO's 30 centimetres (11.8 inches) of ground clearance, riding 51 millimetres (two inches) higher and 152 millimetres (six inches) wider than the Ram 1500 Rebel.

The second-generation Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks feature revised internals and precision-machined, single-piece rigid aluminum casings front and rear. Machined, aerodynamically optimized, and directional cooling fins dissipate heat during sustained suspension cycling. Dual Electronic Proportional Valves, connected to nitrogen-charged remote reservoirs via stainless-steel braided high-pressure hose, continuously adjust damping forces for precise, independent control of compression and rebound damping.

An enhanced urethane jounce bumper and three-stage progressive hydraulic Jounce Control shock internals translate to outstanding end-stop control during extreme compression events. Ram's proprietary Ram Active Terrain Dynamics suspension management system fine-tunes ride comfort, body control, terrain isolation, and handling. This system adjusts traction and stability control behavior and works in tandem with the Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks to adjust rebound and compression for various surfaces and driving conditions, even anticipating mid-air conditions to adjust the shocks for a composed landing.

Drive Modes and Launch Control

The TRX offers more drive modes than the next closest competitor, with a Drive Mode selector that fine-tunes vehicle dynamics for nearly any driving condition. Modes include Auto, Tow, Mud/Sand, Rock, Snow, Sport, Baja, Custom, and Valet mode. Each drive mode offers a unique display across the 12.3-inch digital display to indicate which mode has been selected. Settings can be personalized and saved within the driver profiles.

Launch Control is engineered for closed-course environments and enables optimal acceleration across a range of surfaces. The feature is activated via a dedicated button on the right side of the steering column, adjacent to the transfer case switches and drive mode controller.

For the first time, TRX features Hands-Free Active Drive Assist (L2+) as standard. This driver assist allows TRX to be both thrilling chariot and relaxing chauffeur. The system offers hands-off driving and lane centering on approved roadways, predictively slows the vehicle down in tight curves, automatically resumes control after driver override, and verifies that the driver is paying attention to the road via infrared sensors. TRX and RHO are the only premium, high-performance, gas, off-road pickup trucks to offer this functionality.

Aggressive Styling with Functional Purpose

The 2027 TRX's exterior design is unmistakably aggressive. Composite fender flares lend a purposeful hourglass design and 203-millimetre (eight-inch) wider body overall. Standard 18-inch Satin Black wheels shroud the largest brake rotors in the class and finish off the aggressive stance. Drivers can select 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels finished in Satin Black with Satin Titanium beadlock rings as an option.

At the front, blacked-out bi-functional projector LED headlamps with Satin Black bezels flank an aggressive, Flame Red flow-through R-A-M front grille and SRT badge in the lower driver-side corner. The steel front bumper is integrated with a functional skid plate and oversized Flame Red tow hooks. A distinctive animated lighting signature adds theatre whether approaching or departing and when activating remote start. LED clearance marker lights are positioned in the functional hood scoop and on the outer edges of the front bumper.

At the rear, premium, darkened LED taillamps with Satin Black bezels and integrated Blind-spot Monitoring are positioned alongside a large R-A-M badge and the first SRT badge on the TRX's tailgate. The TRX badge itself features a new, distinctive depiction of the famed apex predator, carrying on the tradition of iconic 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V-8 icons. The rear-end design is finished with a matching steel bumper that frames symmetrical Flame Red tow hooks and aggressive Gloss Black five-inch dual exhaust tips.

TRX customers can choose an optional full-length rock rail for added body/sill protection or traditional, off-road, powder-coated aluminum running boards. Optional bedside and hood graphics are available for added visual impact.

Bloodshot Night Edition: Commemorating the Return

To commemorate the return of the TRX, customers can option their TRX as a Bloodshot Night Edition that takes the super truck's aggressive looks to the next level. This exclusive package features:

• A bespoke, hand-painted Blacktop exterior upper in Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat with a custom-painted Flame Red centre stripe
• A unique bodyside splash graphic, drawn from the front door through the bedside and integrated with the recognizable TRX graphic
• Red outline interior TRX badging
• Glass-encased TRX centre console badge
• Carbon fibre with red anodized thread integrated into the weave pattern
• Standard beadlock-capable wheels, finished in Satin Black with Satin Titanium beadlock rings

The Bloodshot Night Edition is the first two-tone design for TRX, celebrating the return of the apex pickup with bold visual statements inside and out.

Premium Interior Design

The 2027 TRX delivers performance without sacrificing refinement. Ram's interior design team focused on every tactile element the driver interacts with. Authentic premium materials, including real carbon fibre, alloys, leather, and suede, are executed with class-leading craftsmanship.

Drivers are greeted by 12-way power front seats with memory function, massage, and heating and ventilation. Comfort extends to the second row with class-exclusive reclining, heated, and ventilated rear seats. Seating surfaces are finished in black premium Natura Plus leather with perforated suede inserts and bold red bolster accents. Red contrast stitching flows across the hand-wrapped dashboard, door panels, and centre console and is further complemented by red embroidered TRX seatback logos and TRX-exclusive Ruby Red seat belts.

For the first time, TRX features a leather-wrapped airbag cover with red stitching, a full suede headliner, and suede-wrapped visors - details borrowed from the Ram 1500 Tungsten, the most luxurious interior in the light-duty segment. Genuine carbon-fibre trim frames the digital instrument cluster, covers the upper glove box lid, and accents the leather-trimmed door panels and rear console endcap. The TRX logo on the passenger side dashboard is precision-milled into the carbon fibre using a laser-guided process.

Performance features are purposefully integrated with a console-mounted floor shifter crafted from cast metal and semi-perforated leather. Aluminum paddle shifters mounted above and below the steering wheel spokes reinforce TRX's performance pedigree and grant the driver control over all eight gears. A 900-watt premium Harman Kardon audio system with 19 speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer delivers audiophile music quality - more speakers than any competitor in its class. The front door tweeters are rendered with subtle red perforations in the grilles for added visual impact.

Advanced Technology Throughout

The 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 reconfigurable touchscreen is the largest in the class and the focal point of the expertly appointed, hand-wrapped leather dashboard and instrument panel. Atlantis electrical architecture enhances Uconnect 5 with operating speeds that are five times faster than the previous generation with more memory and lightning-quick response to touchscreen input in as little as 0.05 seconds.

TRX gains the same multifunction switch bank below the central touchscreen that debuted on RHO, as well as optional Trailer Reverse Steer Control, operated via a rotating knob. Redundant HVAC controls are located on both sides of the display for no-fiddle adjustment, even while wearing gloves. A quick-access drop-down at the top of the touchscreen can be customized with frequently used widgets, like the standard surround 360-degree camera system.

Standard class-exclusive dual wireless phone charging pads ensure driver and passengers are never surprised by a low phone battery, while wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with conventional connectivity ports, ensure tech integration. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster displays nearly two dozen different menus, including driver-assist technologies like adaptive cruise control, Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, Drowsy Driver Detection, and speed limit with Traffic Sign Recognition.

Above the cluster sits a configurable, full-colour Head-Up Display with a 10-inch field of view that provides the driver with valuable information without their eyes ever having to leave the road or trail. These include a digital tachometer, current speed, and current gear in off-road driving conditions, and additional information like Lane Departure, Lane Keep Assist, adaptive cruise control, and turn-by-turn navigation when TRX is restrained to the pavement. All HUD settings can be personalized and saved within the driver profiles.

The SRT Legacy Returns to Ram

The iconic Street and Racing Technology (SRT) performance division consolidates the best performance engineering talent from across the four American brands, delivering vehicles with power, precision, and passion. The last time a Ram pickup wore the SRT badge was in 2006 with the legendary Ram SRT10. Nearly two decades later, the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX marks the triumphant return of SRT to the Ram lineup, opening an exciting new chapter in Ram brand's performance heritage.

The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is the first off-road product to emerge from the relaunched SRT Performance division. It signals a new path forward for performance enthusiasts who demand the highest expression of off-road dominance.

Experience the Return of the King

The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX combines 777 horsepower, advanced suspension technology, premium luxury, and SRT pedigree into a package that refuses to compromise. For drivers in British Columbia who demand the fastest, most powerful, and most capable production gas pickup truck on the planet, the TRX's return is a statement of intent. Reserve your build slot at Ensign Pacific Chrysler today.