2026 Ram 1500 RHO: Natick Buyers Guide

The truck that replaced the TRX, and isn't ashamed of it

Buyers who remember the old Ram TRX and its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 sometimes assume RHO is the same formula with a new name. It isn't. The High Output Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six making 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft is genuinely different architecture, and independent testing has clocked a properly equipped RHO at 4.2 seconds to sixty — quicker than the old V8 was in most comparisons. What carries over from the TRX concept is the widebody stance, desert-tuned suspension, and standard 4x4, built for sustained high-speed off-road running rather than the more measured trail work Rebel is set up for. Fuel economy is the honest trade-off: RHO is rated 14 city / 16 highway / 15 combined on Premium fuel, the thirstiest configuration in the lineup by a wide margin.

Worth knowing before you shop: the HEMI V8 is not offered on RHO at all. If a V8 matters more to you than outright power, Limited or Limited Longhorn is where Ram puts it — at no additional cost, as it happens.

What RHO is actually for

This isn't a commuter truck that happens to look aggressive — it's built for buyers who genuinely run desert or high-speed off-road terrain, or simply want the most capable factory Ram short of a heavy-duty. In New England that's a narrower audience than in the Southwest, but it exists: overlanding enthusiasts, weekend racers, and buyers who cross-shop performance trucks on outright capability rather than looks alone.

What buyers say

Buyers who've special-ordered specific Ram configurations at this store describe a responsive process rather than a fight to get exactly what they wanted. Bud E. described his experience building a custom Ram 1500 online and shopping it to several dealers: "Joe responded within an hour, did a great job putting the order together, and had great follow through until delivery. Brigham-Gill was pretty no nonsense about pricing." That kind of order-desk responsiveness matters more on a low-volume, high-demand trim like RHO than almost anywhere else in the lineup.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 2026 Ram 1500 RHO cost?

MSRP starts at $73,045 plus the $2,595 destination charge, before Massachusetts tax and fees. Given the trim's demand, expect limited on-lot inventory and consider ordering — see the pricing guide for the full math.

Does the RHO have a V8 engine?

No. RHO runs the 540-hp High Output Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six. It replaced the supercharged-V8 TRX in the lineup; Ram has announced a TRX return for 2027, separate from RHO.

Is RHO fuel efficient?

No — it's rated 14 mpg city / 16 highway / 15 combined on Premium fuel, the lowest figures in the 1500 lineup, which tracks with its performance mission.

What's the difference between RHO and Rebel?

Power and intent. RHO's 540-hp High Output Hurricane and widebody stance are built for sustained high-speed off-road running; Rebel's 420-hp standard engine and Bilstein suspension are tuned more for everyday rough-road capability at a lower price.

The bottom line

RHO is the most capable factory Ram 1500 short of a heavy-duty truck, running on turbocharged sixes instead of a V8 — and it's genuinely quick because of it. Ask Brigham-Gill Village CDJR in Natick about ordering one.

More research: back to the 2026 Ram 1500 trim comparisons, or browse every model guide on the CDJR Model Research hub.