Meet the Ram 1500 TRX

When you think of popular vehicles found around Southern California, you probably picture a brigade of Porsches, Range Rovers, and Mercedes. In reality, there is an underdog in the race. This underdog is fast, upscale, and ultra-comfortable. Perhaps you don’t immediately think of a pickup truck when picturing power and comfort, but this truck is one for the history books. Drivers in Orange County will be happy to learn: there is a pickup truck that has it all. Enter the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX. Run, don’t walk, to Orange Coast CJDRF, the Ram dealership Irvine drivers trust, before every model is sold out. When word gets out about all the horsepower, innovative features, and impressive off-roading capabilities of the TRX, there will be a line around the corner.

This truck has been making a splash thanks to its rugged looks, hair-raising powertrain, and hefty selection of options and accessories. Its available trims offer unique and customizable options to best meet your needs. Whether it’s a weekday cruising through Irvine, or a weekend adventure out into nature, the Ram 1500 TRX has everything you’d ever want in a pickup truck. With an unparalleled powertrain, innovative interior, and extreme off-roading capabilities, the TRX presents drivers with a world of opportunity. The wealth of options to choose from means there’s one that’s right for your inner thrill-seeker.

Stunning Exterior

The Ram 1500 TRX oozes style. Designed to look rugged, smart, and a bit menacing, this truck turns heads with its sleek, eye-catching front grille. Ram lets you choose between several solid or two-tone exterior paint colors. It’s hard not to notice the massive 35-inch tires that pair with black or silver wheels. Above the hood, a row of LED amber identification lamps is positioned within the hood scoop, a design feature unique to the TRX. On the sides, the fenders are flared out eight inches for a wider track and have vents for better airflow. Speaking of airflow, the front “RAM” badging isn’t just a style choice; it’s also an airflow feature that helps deliver 32.9 liters of air to the engine every minute.

Available with three option packages, you can customize your TRX to your exact preferences. Choose from the base TRX, the Ignition Edition, and the Sandblast Edition. Each offers unique paint combinations and interior options to make your TRX look as sporty or as sophisticated as you wish. The Ignition Edition is a limited release with only 875 models rolling off the assembly line. This version comes with special badging, unique exterior graphics, black 18-inch wheels, orange and copper interior accents, a center console badge, and contrast stitching throughout the cabin.

Under the Hood

The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX stands out of the pack when it comes to power. It delivers unmatched performance as the most powerful production half-ton pickup truck ever built, beating out every other truck in the segment. Producing all the power is a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine. Nicknamed the “Hellcat,” this engine has an output of 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. The TRX can launch to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds. The eight-speed automatic transmission does all the heavy lifting and delivers power through the TRX’s four-wheel drive system. Handling feels sophisticated and intuitive thanks to the Bilstein Black Hawk e2 shocks, custom-built for the TRX.

Of course, since TRX is a Ram, it comes with some impressive work-ready capabilities. You can add a payload of up to 1,310 lbs in the five-foot box. There’s ample space for all sorts of sporting equipment in the truck bed, so you can easily load several surfboards for a trip down to San Clemente. TRX can also tow upwards of 8,100 lbs for those times you need to haul things like dirt bikes, motorcycles, or even a small boat.

Off-Roading Performance

Sure, TRX handles paved roads without missing a beat, but it would be a disservice to not take this Ram off the beaten path. Much of its impressive design and features are built around TRX’s off-roading potential. Each TRX comes standard with underbody plating to protect the exterior from gravel and rocks. It gets around the roughest terrain without rattling you or your passengers, thanks to the reinforced steel frame, Bilstein remote-reservoir dampers, electronic-locking rear differential, and 15-inch front brakes.

The custom 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires absorb bumps and provide grip in the most challenging conditions, including mud, dirt, gravel, sand, and snow. This truck can handle an expedition to Oceano Dunes just as well as it can handle the trek up to Big Bear Lake. The ground clearance is an impressive 11.8 inches, and Ram’s testing of the TRX shows it can safely ford up to 32 inches of water. The TRX comes with a bed-mounted spare tire carrier and RamBar, so you’re ready for anything the road throws at you.

Luxury Interior

Ram 1500 TRX’s interior style straddles the line between elegant and robust. Packed with comfortable and convenient features, it still makes you feel like a racecar driver worthy of the Indy 500. TRX’s sporty flat-bottom steering wheel has a set of aluminum paddle shifters and optional carbon fiber and Alcantara suede accents. There is also an additional center-mounted shifter on the center console so you can shift gears in manual mode and connect with your TRX like never before. Ram made significant considerations to sound levels and insulated the truck for optimal noise reduction. The cabin is lined with refined materials that add touches of luxury to the doors, panels, and dash. With seating for five passengers, the interior feels roomy, and the cargo space feels substantial.

The dashboard houses a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system that offers all of the technology you’d want in a modern truck. It’s compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, and built-in voice navigation through Uconnect 5C NAV. The display splits into separate menus, making it possible to open several apps at once. The vertical screen is eye-catching and user-friendly, with physical knobs and buttons intuitively placed around its perimeter. An optional 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is available if you’re in the market for over-the-top acoustics. The TRX is available with performance-focused, sturdy materials like leather surfaces and a mix of microsuede and carbon fiber accents. When opting for the top trim, the TRX includes a digital rearview mirror, head-up display, and heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats.

Feel the Difference

The Ram 1500 TRX is a milestone in Ram’s history. As the fastest and most powerful production pickup truck in the world, it entices drivers with performance and keeps them coming back for more. With a unique array of off-roading features and a cabin built to withstand any terrain, the TRX brings you in with its versatility and keeps you hooked. Capable on city roads and country terrain, it’s the ideal companion for a Southern California driver with an adventurous side. You can easily take your TRX for a night out on the town or pack it full of your favorite outdoor equipment for a weekend away. With an interior designed around all your needs and an exterior that is attractive and functional, there is nothing your TRX can’t handle. Stop by Orange Coast CJDRF, your Irvine Ram dealer, today to see for yourself.