Ram 1500 TRX Comeback Is Officially Confirmed
It’s official—the Ram 1500 TRX is returning. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the high-performance truck’s revival during the company’s Q2 financial call, calling out the truck's strong profit margins and fan-favorite status.
Key Points
- Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the revival of the high-performance pickup during the company’s Q2 earnings call.
- Industry insiders suggest the truck could reach dealerships as soon as January 2026, potentially with more power than the previous 702-hp Hellcat V8 model.
- Ram reintroduced the Hemi V8 for the 1500 lineup in 2026, leaning into its eight-cylinder heritage amid relaxed fuel economy regulations.
“The V8 engine on versions, such as the Ram 1500 TRX, will deliver to us additional volumes but also accredited margins per unit,” Filosa told shareholders during the call.
While Stellantis hasn’t shared a firm production date, Mopar Insiders claims the new TRX could land in dealerships as early as January 2026. Ram has yet to confirm that timeline, but with 25 product announcements planned within the next 18 months, it’s clear things are moving along.
Details on the upcoming TRX are still scarce, but the formula likely won’t stray far from the original. The last-generation TRX featured a 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 cranking out 702 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful trucks on the market.
With Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis now overseeing Stellantis’ SRT performance division, expectations are high that the new TRX will return with even more power—likely in a play to surpass Ford’s 720-hp F-150 Raptor R. Styling updates are expected, but the TRX will almost certainly retain the aggressive design and rugged stance that made the original an instant icon.
The TRX’s comeback isn’t an isolated move. Ram already reintroduced the Hemi V8 to the 1500 lineup for the 2026 model year. Look for Stellantis to capitalize even further on easing federal fuel economy regulations.
Without the pressure of stringent EPA standards—and subsequent financial penalties for missing targets—expect both Ram and sister brand Dodge to go hard on the V8 cocktail.
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Too bad it is only being brought back to try and save stellantis shareholders/stakeholders.
It has nothing to do with whether consumers wanted it.