- The Rebel X bridges the gap between the Rebel and the RHO.
- It gets a long list of standard equipment, including a Rough Road Cruise Control system.
- For 2026, Ram is asking $71,930 and is already accepting orders.
When the 1500 Rebel turned 10 years old, Ram celebrated the milestone with the off-road-focused Rebel X. It debuted for the 2025 model year with a long list of standard goodies, plus a dedicated Rough Road Cruise Control system. It’s back for 2026 after being a “customer favorite last year,” according to Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO and head of Stellantis’ American brands.
Also in charge of the recently resurrected SRT division, Kuniskis says the Rebel X is getting a new lease on life following customer feedback urging Ram to retain the specialized version for another year. It’s as generously equipped as before, featuring everything from a dual-pane panoramic sunroof to paddle shifters. To sweeten the deal, Ram also throws in bedside graphics, a leather-wrapped shifter, and bucket seats trimmed in leather and vinyl with red stitching.
More importantly, the Rebel X gets a one-inch suspension lift and Bilstein monotube shocks at both axles. The truck rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires and comes equipped with an electronic locking differential and underbody skid plates. For 2026, this Tank Clear-Coat paint is also available on other models in the 1500 lineup as a nod to military green.
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At the heart of the Rebel X is the familiar twin-turbo inline-six producing 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. Those seeking more oomph can step up to the RHO, where the Hurricane 3.0-liter delivers 540 hp and 521 lb-ft. If that’s still not enough, the TRX returns this year with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 cranking out a thunderous 777 hp and 680 lb-ft.
In the meantime, Ram is charging $71,930 for the Rebel X, including destination. That’s $2,245 more than its predecessor and brings it dangerously close to RHO territory. For 2026, the most potent six-cylinder version starts at $76,390.
In Ram’s defense, the Rebel X includes the Rebel Level 2 Equipment Group as standard. It’s a $2,795 option on the regular Rebel and brings heated front and rear seats, with ventilation for the front seats. The 1500 Rebel X also comes with a heated steering wheel, a passenger-side screen, and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen are standard, along with dual wireless charging pads and a power-adjustable passenger seat. Driver-seat memory, power-adjustable pedals, and a power tailgate are also included. Then there’s the Rough Road Cruise Control mentioned earlier. It operates at speeds of up to 20 mph, automatically adjusting suspension damping and steering weight while maintaining a steady pace.
Motor1’s Take: With the RHO only a few thousand dollars more, the Rebel X may be a tough sell. However, Ram insists it’s popular enough to warrant a second model year, so buyers are apparently embracing this configuration, offered exclusively as a Crew Cab.
Ram 1500 shoppers are spoiled for choice, with 10 different trim levels, and that’s even before the flagship TRX returns in the second half of the year at an eye-watering $102,290. While selecting the ideal spec may be a bit confusing depending on preferences and budget, it’s hard to argue with this level of variety.
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