2026 Ram 1500 RHO
2026 Ram 1500 RHO: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Ram 1500 RHO
RHO is the 2026 Ram 1500's desert-performance flagship, MSRP $73,045 for a Crew Cab 5'7" bed with 4x4 standard. It runs the High-Output Hurricane twin-turbo I6 — 540 hp, 521 lb-ft — as its standard engine, the same engine that also powers the top-of-line Tungsten, and pairs it with widebody styling and desert-performance suspension hardware. It's worth being clear about what RHO is not: it replaced the supercharged-V8 TRX, and it isn't a V8 truck. Ram has confirmed a TRX return for 2027 with a supercharged engine; RHO is its own thing in the meantime, built around the High-Output six rather than trying to be a V8 substitute.
540 horsepower, no supercharger
RHO's High-Output Hurricane makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft from a twin-turbo 3.0L inline-six — no V8, no supercharger, and Car and Driver's independently tested Limited 4x4 Crew Cab with this engine ran 4.2 seconds to 60, competitive with V8 trucks that weigh more and drink more fuel doing it. RHO wraps that engine in a widebody stance and desert-tuned suspension aimed at high-speed off-road running rather than low-speed rock crawling — a different mission than Rebel's trail-focused Bilstein setup.
The TRX question, answered directly
If you're cross-shopping RHO against memories of the supercharged Hellcat-powered TRX, know that RHO isn't trying to be that truck. The TRX is gone for now, with a 2027 return announced running a different supercharged V8 setup. RHO exists in the gap, built around six-cylinder power and turbocharging instead, and it earns its price on the strength of that powertrain rather than by chasing TRX's old spec sheet.
Realistic use case around here
RHO's fuel economy is the lineup's lowest — EPA-rated around 14 city / 16 highway in 4WD — which is the honest tradeoff for 540 hp and desert-capable suspension. It's not the trim for a daily Route 72 commute if fuel cost matters to you; it's the trim for buyers who want serious performance in reserve and know exactly what that costs at the pump.
Frequently asked questions
Does the RHO replace the TRX?
Yes, in the current lineup — RHO is the 1500's top performance trim for now, running the 540-hp High-Output Hurricane six rather than a V8. Ram has announced the TRX will return for 2027 with a supercharged V8.
What's the fuel economy on an RHO?
EPA estimates run around 14 city / 16 highway / 15 combined in 4WD, the lowest in the 1500 lineup — the tradeoff for the High-Output engine and desert-performance hardware.
Is RHO available with 4x2?
No — 4x4 is standard on RHO, consistent with its off-road/desert-performance mission.
How does RHO's towing compare to a HEMI-equipped truck?
Both are strong performers within the lineup's 11,610-lb maximum tow rating, but the exact number depends on the specific configuration. Confirm the rating for the build you're buying rather than assuming engine output alone determines the tow number.
The bottom line
RHO is the answer for buyers who want serious performance without waiting for the TRX to come back — 540 horsepower, real desert-capable suspension, and a widebody stance that telegraphs exactly what it's built for.
MSRP excludes the $2,595 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; performance figures are manufacturer specifications and independent third-party test results where cited. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing; confirm current specs and pricing with Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.