HIGH PERFORMANCE TRUCK BUYERS are being offered one last chance to park a RAM in their garage, assuming they have a large enough garage! The RAM TRX Final Edition is the end of the line.
With overseas production of this generation TRX – powered by the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 engine – concluded at the end of 2023, just 130 examples of the TRX Final Edition have been made available in Australia.
“The first TRX was engineered to handle the most punishing conditions with extreme capability and durability,” says Jeff Barber, General Manager RAM Trucks Australia.”
“These TRX Final Editions round out that legacy and we’re delighted to secure 130 of them from our colleagues at RAM Trucks International and send off the legendary 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 in the style it deserves.”
The RAM TRX set new benchmarks for power and performance among full-size pick-up trucks when it debuted in Australia in 2022. It’s 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 engine remains for this Final Edition variant, delivering a monstrous 523kW and 882NM to power the apex predator of the full-size truck world to 100km/h from standstill in just 4.5 seconds.
Available in three new and unique colours – Delmonico Red, Night Edge Blue and Harvest Sunrise – the Ram 1500 TRX Final Edition allows for even greater personalisation and features a unique combination of technology, graphics, performance and exterior appearance.
This includes Satin Titanium bead-lock capable wheels with a matching 6.2-litre hood badge and bed decal, while inside the exclusive content includes Patina stitching on the dashboard, seats and an embroidered TRX logo on the seat back.
A TRX Final Edition cluster screen, ultra-premium centre console badge showcasing the build number, passenger-side TRX dashboard badge in Satin Titanium finish, Triaxle-suede door panel inserts and 4×4 weave matte carbon fibre on the instrument panel, doors, console and steering wheel all help distinguish the TRX Final Edition as something special.
Other key RAM TRX Final Edition highlights include:
- Extensive high-strength steel increases low-torsion attributes to amplify durability and stability
- High-torque-capacity TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission delivers quick, crisp gear changes during both normal and performance driving conditions
- Innovative dual-path air induction system delivers maximum output and feeds a steady supply of cool, clean air to the engine through the front grille and functional hood scoop
- Largest air filter in the segment uses dual filter elements and is designed for extreme, dusty environments with four times the dust trapping capacity of its closest competitor
- Full-time active transfer case features upgraded internals for improved strength, durability
- Unique suspension system with active damping, inspired by desert off-road racers, incorporates forged aluminium front upper and lower control arms with special attention to caster and camber angles during suspension cycling
- Independent front suspension system with active damping uses high-strength aluminium to maintain overall strength and durability
- TRX uses a Dana 60 solid rear axle with a 3.55 ratio featuring full-floating hubs and axle-hop damper for improved traction and axle control on rough surfaces. An electronic locking rear differential is standard for increased performance off-road
- Front and rear 2.6-inch Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks provide fast reaction time, unbeatable damping and heat dissipation for traversing harsh terrain at high speeds
- Five-link coil suspension is tuned to deliver the best combination of ride, handling and comfort no matter the road surface
- Functional hood scoop is responsible for 50 percent of air entering the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI V8 engine while the other 50 percent enters through the grille
- Integrated composite fender flares add body width and feature all-new steel box outers, creating a striking “hourglass” body
- RAM TRX-specific transfer case switches are integrated into the dashboard along with Drive Mode selector and Launch Control
- Uconnect 5C NAV 12-inch touchscreen is standard equipment which offers a custom listening experience through a 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- Baja drive mode calibrates four-wheel-drive and steering systems, stability control, paddle shifters and suspension for ultimate desert performance, delivering maximum capability on undulating, loose surfaces
- Numerous active and passive safety and security features, including ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation and six air bags, Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Ready Alert Braking and Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus
The RAM TRX Final Edition is priced from $249,950 (plus on road costs).