Ram TRX Production Ends In a Few Months, But Why?

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[@rerod650]

Since Stellantis took over Ram and Dodge, they have been in a downward spiral in terms of listening to customers wants. These companies once had the most exciting lineup of offerings but are following in the footsteps of Nissan by not refreshing vehicles and killing off the more desirable options. They need to kick Peugeot executives the hell out of the American market!!!!!

[@billybobbob3003]

SCREW THE TRX THEY NEED TO BRING BACK THE RAM DAKOTA PERIOD.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

There is NOTHING wrong with Nissan!

[@Husky1run]

We don't need Peugeot I agree 💯

[@rerod650]

@@billybobbob3003 can’t we have both in the market?

[@rerod650]

@@allentoyokawa9068 except it’s management….

[@Rommer2258]

When it was still 70 grand, it was a great value. However now since it's 100 to 115 its not worth it anymore.

[@raymondj.2351]

I agree, when I saw the title of this topic I already knew that it was going to be based on sluggish sales due to manufacturer price increase and over-the-top dealer mark ups.

[@coachvonyo]

TRUTH!

[@robkoepnick5507]

its not the price, dodge is discontinuing the charger and challenger along with the hellcat motor.

[@robkoepnick5507]

​@@raymondj.2351its not because of that, its because dodge is also discontinuing the charger and challenger this year too. they're discontinuing all big V8s.

[@mcfero1]

They going electric. Some reason they think they will survive when all their best selling vehicles are ice.

[@justinevansgsm2swaw]

So the Rex went extinct before the raptor did.

[@arkhsm]

@Troy342 Waah, Waah, don't cry mr. cry baby boy !!

[@justinevansgsm2swaw]

@Troy342 cool, so which ford model do you own?

[@Mursedave]

Ford is 🌈

[@josmarortega2079]

Ford never stud a chance… dodge did it first . There I said it

[@benjaminmatute9085]

@gator2285 Most of the people in the company are against that. Plus, it was out of fear of the woke mob. Not excusing ford since what they did is inexcusable, but to say they did it cuz they truly wanted to is somewhat ridiculous.

[@bostondan77]

I'll have to say, Ram TRX content on TFL was some of my favorite.

[@BF1-P]

100% agree

[@propertypreparedness6846]

Not a Ram fan, but this truck was great. Being new to tinkering and rebuilding suspensions, etc I can justify 100k in my mind anymore. So many great used trucks now that I can build up and make my own for 40-50k and have a greater pride of ownership.

[@joemattes8389]

It's like Stellantis is trying to go out of business, they are discontinuing all the halo products, what are customers going to be excited about?

[@jasonknight5863]

Well now they won’t have to feel the need or want to buy any Dodge products. So Ford will like that because they will be jumping ship to ford.

[@Wezi427]

Electric is what they want customers to be excited about, I say no thanks to that.

[@NXT_LVL]

Them banking CAFE/CARB Credits... like they should have, but their consumer base didn't want to sell out... here's the result. don't worry, the Rampage won't be a US market Truck, South America etc only and if we get another small truck it'll be the Ram 1000 aka Fiat Toro, badged as a Dakota and be a tiny underpowered shoe. But least we didn't sell out to make an EV until we "had to" am I right?

[@fireant1272]

It's not the brand I'm sure they dont like paying millions to the government per year because of the increase in cafe standards. Dodge and ram were never good at fuel efficiency.

[@gpaje]

Both Ford and GM has been working on keeping their V8s for the next gen, investing in improvements to emissions to make them work for at least another decade or two. Stellantis however is dropping V8s, like the new owners don't realize how important the Hemi V8 has been to the current success of the company. What is Dodge or RAM without the Hemi?

[@oscara.9265]

GM is also killing the company. They already killed the Camaro and missed by a longshot competing with the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler with their soccer mom Blazer

[@gpaje]

@oscara.9265 Nobody was buying the Camaro and the Blazer actually sells well. But at least they will continue with the V8 as they invested big on their next gen V8s.

[@oscara.9265]

@@gpaje yeah but only the Corvette. That's it. The Blazer might sell well because it's an SUV wich is what everyone are looking for but, not a direct competitor with Bronco or Jeep. Oh wait! Also the Corvette SUV, i think 🤣 Hell, Chevy didn't even try to compete with the Raptor and TRX

[@mcfero1]

Dodge will fall hard when they don’t offer any v8s. I think stellantis is doing it on purpose

[@johnosbourn4312]

The real reason the HEMI is dying, is because this engine is an old fashioned iron block, with aluminum heads, which meant a big chunk of weight on the nose, compared to V-8s from Ford, and GM, and that meant a very inefficient car, and truck portfolio.

[@nunya_beeswacks7262]

Stealerships marked them up, out of existence

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

No they aren't. They are basically giving mopars away, even the TRXs

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

@@Blue_Flame_Raptornope

[@BigMikeRobinsonFJB]

@@Blue_Flame_Raptorput the crack pipe down 😂

[@Welcometofacsistube]

​@Blue_Flame_Raptor you've mistaken yourself with the Craptor

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

@youtubesucks2001 are you kidding me? There are basically 0 raptors selling for msrp but many TRXs are selling at or under msrp. There are still markups at the crazy dealers but at least you have a chance at msrp with Chrysler.

[@jasonknight5863]

The dealerships hillbilly mentality made it a pain to buy for anyone who wanted one. “ Ok I’ll sell it to you but give me 50 grand and I’ll sell it to you” and Dodge let them get away with it. The salesmen messed it up because they were greedy.

[@NXT_LVL]

Laughs in that one ford Dealer that wanted 100k markup on a Raptor R. What Ford fanboi... I mean sucker paid over $200k for a F150 with some "long travel" suspension and with a GT500 Yote just to park it at Whole Foods. NONE of them are getting used like Cleetus'

[@WheresHerb]

Just imagine those sales commission checks 😅.

[@951media]

The federal reserve messed it up slamming interest rates to zero for most of a decade, creating price bubbles in everything from stocks, real estate, and cars. As much as you think it is impossible, watch the prices of these $100k trucks plummet over the next 2 years. Boom time is over.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@951media- Well said!! You understand very well!! Ram is smart enough to know there’s not routinely enough market to have 2 super trucks. 2019, first 6 months, the F150 Raptor was the only “super truck” then and sat on every Ford dealership lot with $10,000 to $15,000 discounts (Canadian, I’m in Alberta) and they still would deal with you! I know, I bought a SuperCab version. By the end of the year, they were MSRP only! The shortage affect on supply began. Ford is flexible enough in their production that they can control the ups & downs in the market.

[@oscara.9265]

50k? That's not that much compared to other dealers.

[@SkywhiteChannel]

Just tried buying one today. Dealer tried to sneak in a $15k markup into the financing without disclosing it. I hope Ram realizes what their dealers do.

[@kylebutler7142]

I'd march outta there so damn quick straight to a Ford dealer. What a dog act.

[@tmonz10]

@@kylebutler7142ford does the same thing if not worse

[@xxtwobitxx]

I know they have all the bells and whistles , but they're all over well over 110k. I could only imagine now when sellers find out they're at the end of the line

[@Kenn_18]

Can’t believe the TRX is going so soon. This will be one of the coolest pickups every made!

[@enerim19]

dealership mark-ups is murdering TRX.

[@ryansheard8092]

Nah. That's not it at all.

[@Husky1run]

Dealer mark up on all truck,s ridiculous

[@Matt-tt4cu]

Got my 106k fully loaded 2023 TRX for 11k off msrp. But yes, people that chose to snooze on ordering one 6+ months ago when multiple dealers were offering amazing discounts, are going to pay a lot of money for the remaining few TRX's out there.

[@jamessilvester4622]

Good deal but if financed that 11k savings is probably the intrest on the loan with these rates

[@Matt-tt4cu]

@@jamessilvester4622 depends on how much is financed and if the loan is paid off early.

[@NatesHomeTours]

Typical Stellantis, kill anything fun and make everything the useless electric.

[@1964corvan]

this was not a surprise as for those who dont know....which is like everyone here apparently... the main reason why stellantis is ending production of the hellcats and the hemi in general is they are losing hundreds of millions of $$$ due to fines in (especially in europe) for not having a high enough fuel economy and emissions standards. every auto manufacturer has to meet a certain epa/mpg goal across its entire line up of brands. for instant ford and gm make enough ''clean'' cars to offset everything with giant v8's where as dodge doesnt and hasnt for many years. so just be glad you got them as long as you did as stellantis could of killed them off years ago.

[@scottyellis3442]

TFL is by far one of my favorite channels but i wish they would quit saying "1 year 20,000 miles" is long term. Nathan said they did have any trouble with their Hemi & they had it long term. 18 months & 20,000 miles is not even broken in yet let a-lone long term.

[@NXT_LVL]

They don't have the resources, budget or the ability to do a 3 year run like C&D used to do back in the 90s/early00s. Also you dont have the "deprecation" factor in someone like TFL. Even at a 3 year lease, youre not going to get much for a press tested vehicle with 30-50k miles. Motortrend had two pre-pro tester that Roadkill ended up with aka The General Maintenance and the other had the Hellcat yanked for General Mayhem when they did that whole Dodge sponsored race vs Gas Monkey.

[@coachvonyo]

Yes and no, if you watched the way they abused the TRX, it took a beating. Maybe it should be called torture instead of long term but at any rate, it was impressive.

[@scottyellis3442]

@@coachvonyo Very true, they did abuse the crap out of that truck, & it took it.

[@Stanley-u4me]

Nope....stop saying longterm Roman made me hate the trx...by constantly acting like a tard

[@NathanDAdlen]

I never said we had any problems with the Hemi. It was trouble-free.

[@ONEILLOPS]

Great info fellas, much appreciated. I'm in line for the Raptor R, and thinking before my order is filled, Ford will probably have the V8 gone as well. Bummer to see, so it looks like I'll be keeping my Gen 1 6.2L.

[@melikestuff8389]

I am not surprised and was totally expecting them to discontinue the TRX. Just looking at the direction that the company was going.

[@arkhsm]

The Hell kitty engine is gone, so say goodbye to ALL vehicles powered by it !!

[@dedalliance1]

Yeah everyone's getting rid of larger V8's because according to the Government they only have about 11 1/2 years left to sell any ICE vehicle. They're all going electric or something with good fuel economy.

[@dedalliance1]

@@demarkusthompson2867 Yeah I mean a lot of vehicles still have v8's but they're generally smaller or made more fuel efficient. The Hellcats were just large gas guzzlers which is cool but they're not going to meet future EPA requirements so there's no reason to keep dumping money into producing those engines still.

[@powersportsenthusiast1986]

a lot of people saying markups had a lot to do with it. when they say they're going all electric, when it's said the "regular" rams wont have a v8 in 2025, when 2023 is the last of the v8 in the challenger and charger (who knows in the distant future) this should not be a surprise to anybody

[@zGhillie]

It’s a shame the companies aren’t following what consumers are wanting like they used to. Not many people are wanting smaller engines or electric.

[@iamdaviddoliver]

How do you know? Is that what sales statistics show? Most sales reports seem to suggest they do want some form of electrification and you can look within the same Stellantis company at the Wrangler 4xe sales data for that versus other wrangler numbers. What I'd agree with you on is that every company has outliers. There are folks who want big V8's and whatever else, but are those people the bulk of the buyers? They're never going to prioritize the smaller portion of the population of buyers and even if they start out that way, they may adjust later.

[@zGhillie]

@@iamdaviddoliver In my area people actively stay away from smaller engines and any form of electrification. Just talking from my experiences. In our rural areas people even stay away from vehicles that have more tech in them but that’s not me personally. It’s very surprising how many people you can ask what they want and they’ll say a classic vehicle (no tech or computers) and just modern parts. People want stuff they can work on and keep for 20 years.

[@iamdaviddoliver]

@@zGhillie I hear you on that and I’ve heard similar feedback from a number of rural communities. Unfortunately that’s not the benchmark and these manufacturers are simply looking out for their bottom lines. I do believe manufacturers need to find a middle ground maybe. People are right in feeling like newer tech based vehicles are harder to work on and the simplicity of an older vehicle they can keep running forever is alluring. I don’t know how they’ll do that. We’ll see.

[@traction4able]

Not directing this at you but the ones to blame are the voters. They continue to vote for people that want to totally control our lives. The company will only do what the government will allow them to do. They (big government) have been bleeding Stellantis with hundreds of millions of dollars in credits based on how many vehicles had a hemi. Vote conservative. Conservatives are for the pursuit of happiness.

[@hampps4729]

@@iamdaviddoliver you're a fool if you believe that consumers and the company actually want these changes. Dodge has even said themselves that it's being forced upon them. United states crazy "green" laws are making these cars no longer possible

[@ArmasReverence]

I finally made enough money to afford a TRX, bought in 2022 after watching all your videos on it repeatedly. Thanks for the awesome truck talk guys! This is definitely something special, I equate it to 426 hemis in the 60s. rip

[@SHAKA.RAPTOR]

Lol dude, this channel is why I bought my Raptor. How are you liking the TRX?

[@grimmjob8090]

When the 2021s came out and it’s was like 75 for the base model, still expensive but fair enough, people can afford that. Now you can’t find one under 90k

[@TheCapn23]

Can't blame RAM if they're being bought at $100k. People are crazy.

[@shirleygorre6003]

Try 100k

[@Matt-tt4cu]

@@TheCapn23 I didn't want a base model, and got a new fully loaded 2023 for 95k, despite it's msrp being 106k. Most new TRX owners ordered theirs (like me) when dealers were offering 11k off msrp. The people that snoozed on ordering one are going to pay ADM just because that's the game. Still cheaper, and way more aftermarket potential than the Raptor R though

[@TheCapn23]

@@Matt-tt4cu Buddy of mine got one early too. These $110k+ ones are still going to sell, the market is just that crazy. With the workers strike looming prices are going to stay high for the foreseeable future.

[@Matt-tt4cu]

@@TheCapn23 yep, they will absolutely sell every single one, and the demand will be insane for years to come. It’s an amazing machine

[@bobdennis4801]

Stellantis saw that Ford was selling Raptor Rs at that price so they decided to make a couple “special editions” and ask a crazy price for it.

[@NXT_LVL]

Think it was a Ford Dealer in Wisconsin that had $100k over on a Raptor R. stickered for $110k, asking $210k? 🤣

[@bobdennis4801]

@@NXT_LVL Bismarck ND dealer has one for $50k over. And they already sold one. Not sure if it was marked way over or not though.

[@mattonthewater]

Since when has Chrysler ever made a good decision? 😂

[@anthonytomb8857]

1970 was the last time

[@oscara.9265]

EXACTLY!!!👏🏻

[@lego4virgo]

Oh, I was expecting it--I was VERY expecting it. They (Stellantis) are definitely out of the Hellcat/V8 HEMI business, and this would have to go, along with the Chargers/Challengers/300C HEMI offerings, if they want to make a clean break.

[@paulblack5883]

Its all a part of Stellantis strategy..they've killed the Charger/Challenger line despite its success..now TRX. My take is theyre moving to EV and moving even more FIAT based platforms into the sales lineup...RAM trucks and JEEP Wrangler will remain largely unchanged besides the Death of the niche TRX.

[@TheCapn23]

Ya, I don't see EV trucks being viable to the mass market with current or near future technology.

[@NXT_LVL]

Yet I don't see Dodge having anything V8 related because they didn't jump on that bandwagon and are now dealing with the aftermath of "not selling out" aka having no CAFE or CARB credits banked. Unlike Ford, MachE you laughed at gave them the chance to have the "new" but not new Mustang and the Dark Horse along with the Raptor R. As soon as Dodge mentioned the end of the Hemi, all their fanbois who dont understand the game you have to play to keep the EPA happy that Dodge said FU to were now saying FU to dodge. @@TheCapn23

[@NXT_LVL]

The Hemi is dead, in all things. Truck SUV and Car. TFL already had a spy shot and video of the 2025 RAM with the inline-6 Hurricane. Jeep is in dire straights anyways so good luck. The Wagoneer had the 392 and was first to get the Hurricane swap mid-year.

[@getwiggywithit2857]

Stella this seems like they are falling apart financially

[@oscara.9265]

Well they never did actually redesign the Challenger and the Charger so...🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alireza7174]

Hey guys Thanks for your great information about the TRX 1500 702 Horsepower. I am supposed to get a Diamond Black Pearl And Year 2024 by Christmas. Been watching your videos for long time And since 2021 been looking to buy a TRX 1500 and finally got it And on August 23th I ordered one But in Australia 🇦🇺 you have to wait at least 4 months to get delivered So I just can’t wait to drive it

[@dominicanheat2790]

These car companies are literally testing us cause almost double what it initially was in 2 years?!?! From $72k to $120k 🥴

[@TheCapn23]

They're selling though. Can't blame manufacturers if people are willing to empty their wallet.

[@dominicanheat2790]

@@TheCapn23 fair but sheesh

[@TheCapn23]

@@dominicanheat2790 ya it's crazy, I couldn't imagine blowing $120k on a truck

[@miltonaldridge4170]

Don't you love the markets these days? Literally Everything you want to buy is insanely expensive. Like how often now do you look at the price of food and you just nah because it seems over priced.

[@WW-wf8tu]

0 surprise. 0 shock. 0 sadness. Good riddance. Too much hype for a truck. They killed off their true muscle car line, so why would anyone think they would keep this thing? 🤨 Stela wants to be all EV crap now. So, get used to it. True petrol heads will just have to hang onto V8's that exist and keep them running.

[@justwingingit1]

Ford had the right idea when selling their Ford GT…have buyers sign a contract to not sell it for two years…along with that thought…should’ve had pre-orders with non-refundable deposits to eliminate the dreamers and allowed direct ordering…they would have sold 2-3X as many by bypassing dealers. All specialty cars and trucks needed to be ordered directly from the manufacturer to eliminate all of the gouging that has become so commonplace….dealers could still sell bread and butter models etc. Manufacturers have shot themselves in the foot repeatedly over this situation. They sure as hell won’t be any gouging on electric vehicles when they try to become mainstream….hope those greedy dealers end up with lots filled with dust collectors!

[@khakiswag]

You do know it’s illegal to sell directly to customers in most states and violates their franchise agreements.

[@coachvonyo]

Tough to see FCA as a whole, which was a primary driving force in the industry for performance totally neutered itself. You can advance greener cars and chew gum at the same time (see Ford). Hopefully their strategy is better than it appears as it looks bad for performance customers and will end badly for them.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Ford is headed for bankruptcy.

[@bwmclaurin]

😂

[@coachvonyo]

@@bwmclaurin 😆

[@LCculater]

You guys spent 1 year with this truck and I spent 3 and I’ll tell you this truck is so bad ass no one rules this world! Full load not cheap version like you guys, 150,000.00 in Canada

[@TheCapn23]

Let's be honest, the TRX was a wealth flex

[@atodaso1668]

So are most things in our society

[@DailyDriverTRX]

I have a TRX , bought it for fun , nothing to do with a flex ( at least in my mind )

[@mcfero1]

@@DailyDriverTRXyou have a Ferrari in your picture. You are out here flexing hard.

[@DailyDriverTRX]

@@mcfero1 na, the Ferrari was one I got to drive at exotics racing in Vegas, just a car person of middle class income.

[@TheCapn23]

@@atodaso1668 That's true and it has been for a long time. Gotta keep up with the Joneses!

[@patkinch35]

The government is killing fun

[@Crimsontide1694]

Shut up. It’s not a government related issue, it’s a company issue.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

​@Shortydude847 the company wouldn't be forced the make the decisions they have if it wasn't for the government...

[@davidcmatson]

How is it not a government driven issue? I'm interested in hearing your insight regarding this.@@Crimsontide1694

[@Expressionistix]

Good news for me I live in a place where a lot of these stupid trucks exist and the idiots that drive them like a-holes on the highway.

[@christianrobledo2724]

The raptor r literally killed the trx’s career in such a short amount of time 😭😂

[@BigMikeRobinsonFJB]

Best soy joke of the day hands down 👍🤪

[@greggc8088]

How many did they sell and how much did the Dealer "market adjust" the price so as to kill sales? Thanks greedy dealers. Doing away with the sales and finance department at a car dealer would be the best thing ever.

[@markcoopers1930]

2022 TRX started at 84k MSRP before destination and any goodies. Even without markup that's a price tag that's not exactly going to lead to record sales numbers.

[@gamebredduramax71]

You can thank liberalism folks ! Wether we like it or not politics is involved in every facet of our lives.

[@tylerconley9670]

Oh noooo😂😂😂 no more 100k trucks….. my heart is broken. It’s almost like trucks should be upgraded as you own it not bought fully loaded at that premium price ….. GOOD these manufacturers need to feel the heat because their dealerships are ruining everything

[@gpaje]

The TRX will likely be the same but a uprated (compared to the HO version) Hurricane engine with hybrid performance assist. The HC engine ending has been on the cards for a long time, heck so has the basic Hemi 5.7L. Ford's Raptor has been very successful with a V6 turbo for a long time, why can't RAM do the same with the I6 turbo engine?

[@jsSeJaMs]

Exactly

[@johnclark3067]

The TRX probably will be getting that "hurricane" engine or some variation of it. It may even have more power combined with a hybrid assist. The problem is someone like me won't care if it sounds like a minivan. Six cylinder turbos are also not very fuel efficient in real world usage. Their complexity and potentially expensive repairs mean it would likely end up in a junkyard sooner than a V8 truck. One thing I know for sure is the EPA doesn't care what I think!

[@WhoThisGuy515]

Hm well to be honest it makes since on paper but don't know if it will transfer to reality. Dodge has made a customer base largely made up of a certain type of person. People who may like "old school" or "big engines with lots of noise" and they won't carry over to the new line up. Others won't be really enticed to move to dodge because they are going into a new competitive section. I think dodge will kind of end up like Harley Davidson did.

[@arnick2]

Instead of going after the dealer markup scam - they punish the customer. Brilliant strategy Ram. Any other genius ideas - like a TRX - EV?

[@devonp5079]

True

[@oscara.9265]

That IS what's going to happen. I mean just look at the new EV Challenger with it's artificial sound 😂😂😂

[@MASF78]

So after seeing this whole video my takeaway is that my fully loaded 2023 TRX i purchased for under $90k including the new digital dash was an incredible deal! 👍💪🤙✌️🤟✊️

[@SHAKA.RAPTOR]

Nice man! 🤙🏼🤙🏼 I would love the heads-up display in my Raptor, but the 2024 wasn't my taste, so I got the 2023.

[@jbbeemer1]

I’m so glad that I ordered my ‘22 trx and have the privilege of driving one. It’s by far my favorite vehicle I’ve had

[@SHAKA.RAPTOR]

Just bought my 2023 Raptor, and I love it. I was considering the TRX, but I went with the Raptor. How do you like the TRX?

[@fireant1272]

Likely the government, and there cafe standards. 😢 they are tired of paying millions and millions in fines.

[@Oc3anMaster]

It'd be still worth it if it were back in the 70-80k range...but all the dealers in my area are charging 90-100k for them which is insane.

[@Matt-tt4cu]

the mid 70k msrp of the 2021 was for one with literally zero options. Fully optioned, the 2021-23's all got just over a 100-110k

[@shahx1019]

@@Matt-tt4cu There were plenty of dealers doing 9k-10k off for fully loaded TRX, just need to order and wait. I got mine MSRP $95k TRX for 83k

[@Matt-tt4cu]

@@shahx1019 Nobody I'm aware of did 12k off. 11k off for a level 2 was what I for 22 and 23's. I got my 2023 for 95, and it's sticker was 106.

[@shahx1019]

@@Matt-tt4cu Because when I ordered it, the MSRP is $92k, price increased after that and window sticker shows 95k. I got 9k off

[@colink4710]

Thank you Ford for keeping the gas trucks and cars we love alive!

[@dallasfrost1996]

Same with GM.

[@JohnGuzik]

Meanwhile ford can't make enough raptors.

[@bobkonradi1027]

The "Straight 6" is only a 3-liter (180 cubic inches) engine, with twin turbos. The ratings (per advanced info) is 400 hp standard and 500 hp optional. It will have virtually no torque or horsepower at low rpms, and all the power will only be at the top end. So we'll have to buzz the crap out of the engine to get any power, which does nothing at all for the normal operating range of the engine. In my opinion the engine is as a result of some Vice President in charge of something at Chrysler who said, "make this work." Well, you can make anything work with enough boost pressure, but on the street, when sitting at a stop light, and the light turns green and the driver hits the throttle, what will happen is the vehicle will do a nose dive from a depressed throttle and no rpms and consequently no boost. Further, the info so far is that the engine will have CAST crank and pistons, combined with 20 pounds boost from the turbo, once the engine gets into its revs. My prediction is that the presence of CAST crank and pistons, combined with 20 pounds of turbo boost, will result in gobs and scads of blown engines and consequent warranty claims. Aside from installation in pickup trucks, the engine is slated for initial installation in the Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee. Its what happens when you put bean counters in charge, rather than car guys that know what they're doing.

[@michaelpowell4013]

I bought a trx, it’s my first ram product. I’ve owned so many Silverados and F series trucks, I seriously love my trx. I heard before the final trx year was going to be 2026, and I wanted to get another one in 2026 before they were gone for good. But it looks like this is it. The trx interior and off road capabilities are cool, but let’s be honest, the only reason to buy this truck is the hellcat. Without the hellcat, it just a truck that can’t do truck things.

[@heathwirt8919]

Perhaps Stellantis is not making a good profit off this vehicle. Moreover; it's a special edition and that usually means limited build quantity or length of model run. It was fun.

[@off-roadingcars]

Wait, I thought you were going to talk about the Raptor R at the end of the video?😊

[@ridendrive]

Hellcat Motor Production was heavily ended from the EPA Fines issues for the motor. At least that is what it seems to be, also what is driving up the cost each year so significantly apparently as well as insane inflation we are saying with every other car MFG

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Tundra, Titan and Rams were my favorite. Sad to see them go

[@saint_keeblerElf]

I have a feeling they are retiring the supercharged v8 powerplant powered TRX and not the trim itself. I think they're going to work with a turbo'd v6 like the raptor and bring it back with the next gen truck probably. Similar to what they did to the durango and the charger/challenger being replaced with that EV Daytona

[@oscara.9265]

A feeling? It literally said that on the video 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@2Amend4Life]

Between FCA treating US like we are from Europe and Stealerships marking everything with a hellcat motor out of site this was inevitable. I don’t care what the specs are on the twin turbo wonder child, I will not buy one. We will just have to build our trucks from the salvage yards. All they are doing is forcing the price up on used trucks. I have owned Dodges since 1987. Not happy.

[@danhellerjr]

To my knowledge, the TRX never beat the EcoBoost Raptor on an off-road race course.

[@myontariowatch]

In Canada you can expect the 2024 TRX to be above $150k+. Then tack on the 10% Federal Liberal Luxury tax, and the GST. 2023 you can look at prices well over $130k+ used, I seen prices $150k+ new on lots.

[@willcultra3268]

I really hope this doesn’t mean Ford will discontinue the Raptor R. It’s a perfect scenario because they don’t have the competition anymore.

[@doctorcropse2795]

I doubt they will Remember that ford and GM are the only ones with v8s still Ford will probably keep the raptor R so that its the only super truck left

[@willcultra3268]

@@doctorcropse2795 But, they don’t have as much incentive to do so. Same with the Mustang. The two big rivals are gone.

[@oscara.9265]

Nope! Just think about it for a second. The ONLY V8 super truck in the game 😉

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

​@@oscara.9265I'm pretty sure the TRX is the reason why Ford came out with a V8 raptor 😂 where was the V8 in the previous raptors for the last 10 years Ford raptor owners were begging for a V8 stop praising a company that screwed over their customers for the last 10 years 😂 Ram gave what their customers wanted Ford Didn't until the TRX came out

[@oscara.9265]

@@dor1tomcswagger69 you do realize that even the V6 Raptor beats the TRX? On the dirt. Where was meant to be. Not in a 1/8 mile paved road

[@forgedfromfreedom]

Why? Because it’s run by a company across the world that’s disconnected from what people want. Stellantis is clueless and this is why their vehicles are sitting on lots for up to 750 days, while everyone else is selling out.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

everyone pointing the finger except at the true culprit - government regulatory overreach.

[@liamjackson5169]

Technically Ram TRXs will be built for the next 5 years due to warranty’s so imagine one gets in a fender bender, you get a brand new ram TRX bumper 5 years after they stop making them. Gives me some kind of hope I guess

[@liquaflow]

I was done with Ram/ dodge years ago. They should have offered the 392 in Ram trucks but didn't. They got rid of the 2door trucks also.

[@ndb8610]

Ev sucks 😊

[@abooalaz]

I believe the New Ram facelift is coming soon for the 2025 models so stop the drama the TRX V8 !! Is coming back with new facelift 🔥

[@Bravesfan117]

OMG who could’ve seen this coming? It’s not like Stellantis just axed every other Hellcat powered vehicle with the other Hemis not far behind. This isn’t exactly a surprise.

[@jamesmcintire3800]

It is sad however I can’t say I’m not surprised. The Hellcat motor is being discontinued, it’s gotten ridiculously expensive to buy and probably more so for Dodge to build.

[@SHAKA.RAPTOR]

I'm sure it'll make a come back. The Demon came back.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

“Toyotas has already proven that you can do a high performance hybrid” you clearly meant Ford has proven that with Toyota following as always.

[@xaominheotar616]

Chrysler is digging their own grave

[@devonp5079]

True

[@oscara.9265]

Ever since their inception

[@jackhammer2671]

Please don't count the Rivian as a truck it's electric crap.

[@rachaad]

That is sooo ridiculous omg. Nothing new with that astonishing MSRP that not including Dealer mark up. *** Also they are leaks ( with vin ) that HO inline is in the next TRX

[@wallywest7800]

TRX had these cute little easter eggs aimed at the Raptor. They were very proud of that truck. Now discontinued, Lmao

[@joecovey2235]

Ram and Dodge have lost their damn minds. Yes, Ford is likely to win big as they continue the V8 with the Mustang and Raptor R while Dodge and Ram likely lose sales. I know as a current Hellcat owner, I'll be looking elsewhere for my next vehicle after owning a Charger and now Challenger.

[@HenryCalderonJr]

Once you passed over 80000 for the Trx just left me completely out! More important things to keep… home, services and my economy highlander and a dodge grand caravan. Sign of the times.

[@Sarkus01]

No surprise if you think about. I know people think they need these "unicorn" trucks to keep people interested, but what do you think the sales on this actually are? Probably not much in the grand scheme of things, especially right now when the consumer kickback on $100k trucks is so vocal. Factor in that Ram sales on the whole are down and they probably can't afford to keep making this thing.

[@pernell4351]

Yeah they killing the V-8 in the Jeep to. The V-8 is dead thanks to the Government. They told my uncle that is a truck driver he drives the older trucks 18 wheelers diesel trucks because he doesn’t like all that technology that’s in the new one the death and computer log that keeps your history what’s going on. They told him he’s got five years to buy him a newer model truck or they going find him every truck he has. So he says I got five will retire in five years.

[@gokufighter21]

Realize they can't keep up with a Raptor lol

[@LarryI7498]

So when I start my 2023 TRX The infotainment screen first flashes SRT, so is it still a Hellcat engine?

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

It's Stellantis! No, it's dealer markup! LOL It's government regulation killing this stuff people. Wake up

[@vr4787]

Never seen a company work so hard to put themselves out of business. Family’s driven Dodge/Ram trucks since the 70s. My Ram Classic will probably be the last Ram truck I ever buy cause of all the BS Stellantis has been pushing.

[@ninersforlife7682]

Good video. Not surprised just because the 6.2 is going away.

[@joeydelgado6119]

My guess? Hybrid Hurricane. Not my kind of whiskey, but I’m sure it will be someone’s cup of tea.

[@edwardpate6128]

When the UAW goes on strike later this month it will severely impact how many more of these trucks are going to end up being built. That is shaping up to be brutal and extended.

[@seansweeney3088]

that's sad, i just like the ram trx, so i think stellantis should still keep making the ram trx, if we didn't have trx, then everything will go downhill (hopefully ram trx will be back for the 2026 model year)

[@robertolopez9483]

I don’t want to live in a world without the Ram TRX 🦖 it was my first love and to think I’ll never have one 💔 Damn EV industry and supporters killing everything we love 🤬🤬🤬

[@ramzaangafoor4707]

Man I really like these tracks I’m so excited about the limited edition but too expensive

[@gm1258001]

And just like that, dealers will not add a market adjustment on top of a market adjustment due to limited production....

[@jimh.412]

Looks like The Raptor R scared the TRX away.😂

[@romeo1550]

This has so much to do with vehicle efficiency standards. With the current administration making it even more difficult for ICE vehicles to compete, RAM had very few options. So, they basically have no choice but to kill the gas guzzlers and bring back turbo v6 engines and electric options. This will be the way of the world and not because gas is scarce or bad or any of that garbage, but because of regulatory issues and compliance. They won't ban ICE vehicles but will make it nearly impossible to meet regulations.

[@PlanoRob]

This is so easy for Ram. Just make the Hellcat motor a standard engine option. I’d give $3k for that motor/trans/driveshaft/axle combo in a regular, stripped down pickup. Everything else is only there to run the price up for people who run their lives according to monthly payments (or the occasional cash buyer).

[@oscara.9265]

3k for engine, transmission, driveshaft and axle? you wish!!! The engine alone already is 20k for the cheapest one. 😂😂😂

[@bradmweiss]

so they are basically going to build a Raptor competitor and make a Rebel TRX version instead of a Raptor R? I wish they had done that years ago.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

I won’t pay $117,000 for the Finale Edition.

[@joelmora2826]

Dodge and ram are gonna die...RIP the HEMI

[@devonp5079]

True

[@darrylk808]

😂 "get them while you can."😂 Who can afford a truck these days? How many will sell at these prices? I'm looking for a new truck, but don't want to spend $50 - $60K on a 1/2 ton, so I'm looking at a mid-size to stay under $50K...

[@TomTom-uc9mm]

How can I get up-to-date info on ram pick ups? I am a current owner of a 2019 Laramie and truly love the Rams and would just like to stay on up-to-the-minute news about their pick ups.

[@poolejon1]

Raptor is all around better high horsepower off road beast. Cant compete...

[@landonsrt9587]

It sucks but it makes my 22 worth even more after this year!

[@Spoolingturbski]

The idea that we’ve heard rumors of, simply rumors… Is that Dodge and Ram will be re-emerging again to form a more streamlined service. Dodge/Ram will be offering in-line engines across the board with turbo charging and hybrid offerings. The big news will be centered around the Ram-Cummins relationship and a new transmission option.

[@kaesaechao207]

Not worth the $$ with that type of $$ it’s better to spend it on a 3500 dually .the price for 1500-2500 isn’t much different. You get more bang for your buck with 2500.

[@cliffordmontana4562]

This isn’t a work truck. I have a new heavy duty F250 and they ride like crap. This truck was a drag race truck/daily driver that rode nice and smooth. Completely different application.

[@michaelmartin2276]

Dodge/RAM TRX trucks were around before 2020. In 2005 or 06 they had TRX models,even the Dakota has a TRX model.

[@meeralrafee1875]

Ford was smart to keep their fleet emissions down to be able to still sell the Mustang amd the Raptor.