More Powerful Ram TRX Returns to Hunt Ford Raptor R for Fun

January 2, 2026

The Halo Truck Ram Couldn’t Replace

The Ram TRX didn’t just join the off-road pickup crowd when it launched. It arrived as Ram’s most powerful production truck, with 702 horsepower and a clear intent to push the limits of what a half-ton could do from the factory. The catch was its short run. After just three years, the first TRX was gone, leaving a noticeable gap at the top of Ram’s range.

After teasers last month, Ram has officially announced the TRX’s return, with showroom arrivals set for late 2026 as a 2027 model. The new 1500 SRT TRX is the first off-road model from the revived SRT Performance Division, and the first Ram to carry an SRT badge since the mid-2000s. It shows Ram is ready to build a true halo truck again, not just for old time’s sake but to set a new benchmark.

More Power, Same Attitude

The 1500 SRT TRX returns with the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8, now making 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque. That’s a clear step up from the previous 702-horsepower version, putting it back at the top of the gas-powered half-ton class.

All that power is sent through a reinforced eight-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive. Launch control is standard, and Ram claims the 1500 SRT TRX can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. That’s quick for any truck, let alone one riding on 35-inch tires.

Compared to the Ford Raptor R, the 1500 SRT TRX now leads in the horsepower race (777 vs 720 hp). The Raptor R emphasizes balance and chassis tuning, but Ram has the horsepower advantage. However, Ford’s 900-horsepower Raptor R concept at SEMA shows the competition is far from over, even if that truck isn’t on sale yet.

Muscle Outside, Luxury Inside

The new 1500 SRT TRX keeps the same aggressive look as the original. It’s wider and taller than a standard Ram 1500, with composite widebody fender flares, a functional hood scoop, and bold lighting. The design is all about function, from the steel bumpers to the oversized exhaust tips.

Inside, the TRX mixes performance and comfort. Leather and suede cover most surfaces, with carbon fiber trim and red stitching. Heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats are standard, along with heated and reclining rear seats.

Tech features are just as packed – a 14.5-inch central touchscreen, a digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, and hands-free active driving assist, all standard. Ram is making it clear that you don’t have to give up comfort or safety tech to get serious off-road capability.

Bloodshot Night Edition Sets the Tone

The first model out of the gate is the 1500 SRT TRX Bloodshot Night Edition. It stands out with a Blacktop upper and a hand-painted Flame Red center stripe, giving it a more aggressive look than the standard truck.

Unique graphics, beadlock-capable wheels, and a few interior tweaks set it apart from the regular TRX. Inside, you get red-accented carbon fiber, a glass-encased TRX console badge, and red-outline branding. It’s aimed at collectors, but it’s still built for use.

The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will arrive in dealerships in the second half of this year, starting at $99,995 before destination. Pricing for the Bloodshot Night Edition will be announced closer to launch. It’s unclear whether Ram will limit production of the returning Ram TRX, as it did with the first one in 2021.