The 2025 RAM 1500 RHO Is A T-Rex Extinction Level Event, And That's A Little Sad

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

WR😂ONG ANSWERS ONLY! What **should** RHO stand for? My vote? Really Horny Otters.

[@thomasbetz7456]

Red Hot Ostriches

[@PrzemyslawSliwinski]

Resembles Hemi's Orphan

[@ctbryant09]

Ruining Households Obstinately!

[@SolidLiquidFox]

Risky High Oops

[@seanroddy4084]

Rent Hazard Opstical

[@jeremymorrison9770]

By far, the BEST review of the RHO from any reviewer professional. Nobody can come close to how thorough and professional you are from a factual perspective. Zero emotion, all logical perspective. Well done sir.

[@mistriyamaric]

Thanks for the video. First person I’ve seen so far talking consumption. Now, 14 mpg is just 3 mpg better than my TRX. I bet when you press it you’ll be down at 13 or even 12. I live in Europe so gas consumption is important, still I’ll rather pay a bit more for V8 supercharged 🚀

[@ItsAlive111]

Buys a TRX in Europe, then talks about how important fuel economy is 😅

[@mistriyamaric]

@@ItsAlive111 hypocrite 😀

[@lunamaria1048]

25% better fuel economy is VERY significant when it comes to trucks. As he states, that is an additional 100 miles (not kiliometers) of range lol. I'll take that over a thirsty TRX😂

[@d.l.tittle3071]

I like the shifter on this as opposed to the dial form.

[@james2042]

They could really go for some heritage points here with an SRT-6 to signal off to the old SRT-10, make it RWD with an LSD, with a 540hp engine, give it the goofy spoiler, might I say... a third pedal? Lowered, stiff suspension, wide, low profile summer tires. Just make the thing a burnout machine like the original from 2001. They'd be uncontested. Sure it would be a sin to have 4 doors, but they could make it double cab for weight reduction. Honestly I could see them making it weigh less than the SRT-10, as that had to carry around the 8.0v10, which was a monstrously heavy v10 and made the truck stupid nose heavy. This would actually have a better weight balance, especially if they pulled some tricks like carbon fiber hoods and roofs to lower center of gravity. Of course they'd have to have an AWD version so that way they could get TRX level 0-60, but come on a RWD drag truck would be awesome. Maybe we'd see a Silverado SS with similar treatments. 6.2 with the corvette 485hp hp performance intake and exhaust and slightly higher rpms, Magride and lowered suspension ect. Ford would have to take the mustang version of the 5.0 with the 7500rpm redline. Benefit of the high revving v8 would be the lack of low end torque, so in real 0-60 attempts, it could actually keep the tires stuck to the ground vs making a could of smoke. Ford's other advantage is they'd be ballsy enough to make it a reg cab truck where the other two would most likely do crew only.

[@iangebbett6592]

Seems the best value truck for 2025. It's certainty a step from the Raptor, in terms of performance and luxury. I own a Gen 2 Raptor and decided to order an RHO this week. Looks like a 4 month wait

[@gettcouped]

Definitely cool. Concerned with the reliability from a clean sheet engine from Stelantis, but if its reliable, maybe it can be really nice. Dodge does a great job with these trucks.

[@marlonmonsegue4853]

Love your idea a street version of the R H O should be an option and that version would be a best seller.

[@rblbatb]

Cool looking truck. I just dont understand how people can afford a $70k+ truck.... I have officially turned into my grandfather.

[@goblue636]

Ordered a all Black w/ package 1 upgrades back in August just waiting on SHAP to build the damn truck and deliver it. Can wait to get my hands on it 🛻 💨

[@DUCDHS]

What’s your status? I did ordered nearly October. Let me know when you get it that will give me an idea when I will get mine as well.

[@christiandulaney1638]

I love this truck, but the first year high strung engine worries me. I know its been in previous Stellantis vehicles, but still Plus, no oil dipstick is an odd choice. Trusting a sensor for the life of your engine seems like a bad idea

[@lunamaria1048]

The engine is working to it's limit... Not good

[@elliottmanning4116]

Alex did launch control in the Michigan, Oakland County woods. During deer season. 🙃

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I was hoping to bag Bambi, but then I remembered that in Michigan you need to get a permit to collect a deer you hit with your car....

[@Tony-hf9mv]

If they would make a Dakota version of that truck to fight the Ranger raptor. RAM and Jeep need to get onboard with what the people want not a government party. Ford offers 150 Raptor, Ranger raptor, and the extremely over priced Bronco raptor. The RHO seems to be the only hail marry the company is offering

[@JogBird]

the gladiator 392 is what you want

[@Tony-hf9mv]

@JogBird definitely not worth the price either

[@tallll70]

No dipstick in hurricane engines are really properly pizzing me off... like our technology have never issues... what, is it also gvt mandate to spend more on "monitoring system" instead simple meter of oil level so we don't have to hope for the best the monitoring system works

[@christiandulaney1638]

Im glad you brought that up! I dont trust a sensor to tell me about my oil pressure. Its just asking for a catastrophic engine failure. I can see engines burning up.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

While I prefer a dipstick, this is a growing trend. Toyota has even started doing this on some new engines as well. There is no government mandate on this, it's apparently just a reality that new car buyers tend to not ever check the oil themselves, so instead of waiting for a low-pressure sensor to pick up an issue, car companies have decided that drivers need a sensor and warning system to tell them it's getting low.

[@Bored2Deaf]

My cayman has no dipstick, very annoying. Especially when things get old and your working on them yourself

[@calypojr]

BMW has done it for decades ... I wonder how well it worked for them... cause i have no idea

[@KJD1911]

insane power numbers

[@DUNEBASHING]

The passenger screen is so if you have a good co pilot they can monitor Temps and oil pressure like baja trucks do once you start going really fast and start pushing it it becomes to dangerous to take your eyes off the road.

[@Liberalhunter89]

Hey Alex, thanks for the awesome reviews! I'm currently debating between the RHO and the Ranger Raptor. I know they're different segments, but given that there's about a $15K - $25K difference between the two, which one would you choose?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Oh, tricky... The RHO is more comfortable, so I think I would go that direction.

[@user-pq5bk1vp3g]

Thank you for showing the T rated tires and confirming the head room.

[@vicariousity3046]

great review Alex! that street truck sounds hilarious and worth every penny

[@chrisbrennan2208]

Great video. I am excited for this truck and have had mine on order since July.

[@editz01]

Might as well have an engineering calculator built into the dash display.

[@dailycruise8550]

Someone needs to measure the size of the screen from above the trailer gain area and see if it’s any bigger than the 12” screen because to me upgrading the size of the screen to 14.4” but adding those buttons at the bottom doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade to me.

[@marcodangelo4288]

Agreed, I wonder if we can hide the trailer gain area.

[@bigmike98k]

this thing is pathetic its got a 3 litre engine, turbo charged and 8 gears and still has poor miles per gallon which is about the same as my 2013 silverado, i suspect its due to the RHO's weight which beats me why a off road truck needs to weight more than an adult rhino is beyond me, what is dodge thinking

[@2151abell]

Oh YAY !!!! Yet Another $ 80,000 truck that most will not be able to swing ! Love where this market is going ! Can you smell the sarcasm ?

[@calypojr]

Used car market prices are the old prices we used to pay for new cars...its absolutely insane... inflation has done a number on our economy...

[@kens97sto171]

One slight disappointment.. I would like to have actually heard the new engine ... You were talking the ENTIRE time you were driving... Love the useful info as always.. But the sound of the new engine is a big deal.. since we have lost the amazing V8 Supercharged music. What does RHO stand for.. personally... sounds dumb to me.. TRex.. would be hard to beat thought anyway.

[@musicmoviesandgames2004]

Rhino

[@FullSpectrumWarrior]

That’s exactly what I’d use these trucks for speed off-road not slow rock crawling

[@jtomtl]

no dipstick. oh no

[@christiandulaney1638]

EXACTLY!! The sensor goes bad, and your engine burns up in a catastrophic event.

[@silvergeoff568]

@@christiandulaney1638or just make sure you regularly change your oil

[@jasonguy6572]

You would want to use the limited not the rho if you wanted a street version

[@909Kodak]

I wish he would stop talking and giving us the same old details that we’ve heard for six months and let us just listen to it idle that would be new

[@R0M8N]

I would buy it

[@99-Zulu]

I'm looking into RAM, unfortunately the RHO isn't what I'm looking for. I was wondering if you've done a Big Horn with the SST SO Hurricane engine?

[@Demetri192]

I test drove one, silky smooth acceleration and plenty of power

[@MrYaxalot]

Don’t look into ram they are moving 1500 production to Mexico.

[@bigmike98k]

@@MrYaxalot so? most automotive is in mexico

[@MrYaxalot]

@@bigmike98k To support US manufacting and assembly jobs?

[@RA-gk5zg]

What is the bed length?

[@christiandulaney1638]

5.7. I dont think you can get a 6.4 bed with the RHO

[@jeffdiggs6318]

How much does the non-optional oil dipstick cost...?

[@ALMX5DP]

Pretty cheap. Summit has some options and probably just an afternoons worth of work to get it sorted out.

[@jeffdiggs6318]

@@ALMX5DP The true point is the underlying question of why did they build an engine without an oil dipstick? To solely rely on electronic means of checking your oil level is FUBAR; a dipstick can also give you an indication as to the 'health' of your oil. BMW tried it years ago...and put it back in.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@jeffdiggs6318 I can think of a few reasons, one of which being to help people who don’t or aren’t familiar with checking their own oil. This can notify them if they are running low. Yes it’s designing to the lowest common denominator but such is the world we live in today. But it’s not a big deal like I mentioned since a dipstick can be fairly easily installed DIY style.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

BMW isn't wholesale going back to dipsticks, they brought it back on the 4.4L V8, but they seem pretty committed to not having one on future I6, I4, and I3 engines. Apparently few customers actually ever used them.

[@440-6Pack]

All that and it’s still not a supercharged V8.

[@sixmarch]

Neither is a regular Raptor, yet we love them. This truck will be a massive success. Book it!

[@rickp6391]

Just say Bye Bye Ram and stop there. They can keep that horrible twin turbo. Hard Pass.

[@mayabatikisku]

V

[@jimhowardbatey410]

You mispronounce Bilstein.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Reps from Bilstein who were at the event pronounced it both ways. Although the German pronunciation is closer to "bill-sch-tine", the PR people from the company were split between "bill-steen" and "bill-stine". The company seems to make no comment on what they prefer.

[@jaytaylor629]

Stellantis = Automatic nope

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

And you'll still be jealous

[@9663mu]

@@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevelcan’t be jealous if it’s junk

[@JasonJonathan78x]

RHO - Remove Hellcat Option. Now it’s an off-road vacuum cleaner. FAIL.

[@sduffield1977]

So original

[@JasonJonathan78x]

@@sduffield1977 it is what it is. Hot garbage.

[@BlackhawkTDI]

I like it.

[@Alvedrotten]

It sounded really bad. Like embarrasing bad.

[@mistriyamaric]

Right? That’s a big one for me. I’ve been driving V8s for years, my wife has a V6 Porsche and it’s just like a toy compared to my TRX. I get why this will sell but im holding onto supercharger

[@MrYaxalot]

I hope Stellantis goes bankrupt they are moving all pickup truck production to Mexico. Absolute joke of a company.

[@Johnny_Socko]

Citation needed, they just spent like a billion dollars to reconfigure SHAP for truck production. There has always been _some_ RAM production in Mexico (Hemi engines, the ProMaster, etc.), so that's not even news.

[@MrYaxalot]

@ Yeah they reconfigured it for production of the garbage ev truck they are going to sell 45 of. While moving normal truck production out of the country. While also getting rid of alot of employees.

[@thomasbetz7456]

Not suitable for city rats like me

[@nycmaverick]

Get a maverick

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

It's called the she rx

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

This truck us so amazing every forums is melting with the tears of jealous psychos.

[@nycmaverick]

Honestly how much did they have to pay you dirtbag car reviewers to say this piece of junk is good. All of the Ram engineers that got laid off due to the upcoming Bankruptcy filing have said they know this engine will explode at 60k miles

[@9663mu]

Relax bro. These guys do this for a livelihood it’s their job. Take up your beef with Shitlantis yourself. Yes it’s junk

[@kens97sto171]

It is not his job to know.. nor how could he know what the long term reliability is going to be. His job it to show the vehicle.. tell us the features so we can compare it to others options in the market... It is NOT his job to speculate on things no one can possibly know for sure yet... Though I tend to agree with you .. that an Italian designed engine... is likely to be a POS long term.

[@anujsilveniya5243]

Any andhbhakts from India whose say that this car name taken from his mythologycal character RAM 😂

[@mistriyamaric]

Thanks for the video. First person I’ve seen so far talking consumption. Now, 14 mpg is just 3 mpg better than my TRX. I bet when you press it you’ll be down at 13 or even 12. I live in Europe so gas consumption is important, still I’ll rather pay a bit more for V8 supercharged 🚀