APEX PREDATOR RELOADED - THE 2027 RAM TRX SETS A NEW BAR FOR BAKKIES. RAPTOR WHAT?
The Ram TRX has woken up from its nap, cracked its knuckles, and immediately chosen violence. For 2027, the most unhinged half-ton pickup on the planet storms back to the top of the food chain, once again claiming the crown as the fastest and most powerful production petrol bakkie in the world. When the TRX first landed in 2021, it scared the industry big time. After a brief hibernation, it’s back to remind everyone exactly who owns this sandbox. At the heart of the madness sits an icon that needs no introduction: the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8. Yes, that one. Stuffed with a 2.4-litre twin-screw supercharger and fed by a clever dual-path induction system that gulps cold air through both the grille and a centre-mounted hood scoop, the TRX belts out a colossal 777 hp (579 kW) and 922 Nm. That’s enough to outmuscle its nearest rival by 42 kW and 54 Nm, numbers that feel less like statistics and more like threats. Power is channelled through a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive, with Launch Control enabling a frankly absurd 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.5 seconds, before charging on to a best-in-class 190 km/h top speed. Grip and control come courtesy of a BorgWarner full-time active transfer case, offering 4WD Auto, 4WD High and 4WD Low modes, plus a 2.64:1 low range for precision crawling when the terrain gets properly unfriendly. In short, it’s as comfortable humiliating sports cars at the lights as it is clawing its way up a rock face without breaking a sweat.
For those who like their apex predators dressed to intimidate, Ram offers the Bloodshot Night Edition. It’s the first-ever two-tone TRX, pairing a hand-painted Diamond Black Crystal Pearl upper with a bold Flame Red centre hood stripe, distinctive bodyside splash graphics and beadlock-capable wheels finished in Satin Black with Satin Titanium rings. Inside, the attitude continues with red-accented carbon fibre, a glass-encased TRX console badge and red-outline TRX branding, all wrapped in a cabin that redefines luxury in the half-ton segment. Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, reclining rear seats, a massive 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, dual wireless chargers and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon system ensure this monster is just as comfortable cruising as it is causing chaos. Every TRX wears its intent proudly, with a Flame Red R-A-M grille badge, matching tow hooks and bold SRT and TRX badging, including a tailgate logo depicting the prehistoric apex predator that inspired it. Subtlety was never invited to this party.
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX lands in the second half of 2026 with a starting price of $99,995, roughly R1.65 million, delivering more horsepower per dollar than any other premium off-road full-size pickup on sale. We might never see it officially in South Africa, but that doesn’t stop it from being very cool content and a loud reminder that sometimes, excess is exactly the point.
Take a look at the YouTube video from The Fast Lane Truck crew as they take a look at the monstrous RAM TRX for 2026 - the big daddy of trucks, worldwide: WORLD DEBUT: The New Ram 1500 SRT TRX Is an INSANE 777-Horsepower Super Truck! | The Fast Lane Truck
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