Unveiling the Beast: 2021 Ram TRX

As your Lexington Ram dealer, the team here at Dan Cummins CDJR is buzzing with excitement over the new and exciting Ram 1500 TRX. Named Motor Trend’s 2021 Truck of the Year, the TRX is what Ram calls “the most powerful production street-legal half-ton pickup ever built.” That’s some pretty big shoes to fill, which is why we can’t help but wonder if the TRX lives up to the hype. Is this off-road champion really full of all of the enhanced power and Ram luxury features that it claims to have and more? Join us as we unveil the beast that Ram calls the TRX!

Best-in-Class Performance

With the “heart of a legend,” the 2021 TRX offers best-in-class performance with its 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine under the hood. The supercharged engine boasts a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm and delivers almost instantaneous torque that reflects its jaw-dropping delivery of 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. It’s also capable of reaching 0 to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds.

The TRX’s legendary engine block is designed to withstand any environment and condition, whether the TRX is on the highway, navigating a city street, or venturing down a dirt road. That’s right—not even the harshest conditions can deter the TRX, thanks to its high-performance air induction system that consumes 32.9 liters of air each minute to filter out dirt and debris. This ensures the TRX engine is always at the ready.

Driver Insights

Unlike other trucks, you don’t have to blindly assume the TRX is performing well. Ram wants you to drive with confidence, which is why they’ve included four tech features that enhance the TRX’s performance and ensure you have all the data you need at your fingertips. These features include the Dashboard, Launch Control, Vehicle Dynamics, and Dyno/Engine.

The fully customizable dashboard delivers instant readings to the driver, including everything from horsepower and reaction time to steering angle measurements, personal records, and more. Like the dashboard, the vehicle dynamics page gives drivers further insight into the TRX’s performance. This page is ideal to use when taking the TRX off-road since drivers can optimize the steering angle, adjust the gearing of the transfer case, and lock the axles.

The TRX is the first truck in the Ram lineup to offer Launch Control with Launch Assist. These features work together to ensure optimal acceleration by monitoring wheel slip and regulating the engine’s rpm. Feedback on wheel slip is especially important to improve the TRX’s traction to ensure smooth acceleration. Once the TRX accelerates, the last feature comes into play—the Dyno/Engine. This feature enables drivers to measure peak torque and horsepower as well as boost pressure. This data can then be compared to other records so that drivers can make the necessary adjustments to improve performance.

Enhanced Control On and Off-Road

Designed for both on and off-road exploring, the TRX ensures drivers have complete control once they get behind the wheel. To do this, Ram included the most advanced technology, components, and features available. At the height of that list is the Bilstein Black Hawk e2 shock system, which marks the first time the system has ever been offered on a production truck. So, what’s the hype?

The Bilstein shocks are designed to continuously adapt to the terrain, which is what makes the TRX more than capable of tackling whatever environment it’s in. To do this and to enhance control and performance, the shocks use the truck’s sensors to monitor and continuously adapt the speed, braking torque, steering angle, and throttle position. But what about those bumpy roads and obstacles? The shocks utilize a patented hydraulic cushion technology known as ZoneControl Jounce Cut Off to fully compress after a hard landing and prevent the truck from bottoming out.

Apart from the innovative shock technology, the TRX also offers drivers eight drive modes to further customize their experience behind the wheel. The Sport Mode is designed for standard roads and offers a 30/70 torque split, sport-tuned stability control, quicker shifting, and a tighter suspension to deliver optimal power. Snow and ice are easy for the TRX to handle thanks to the Snow Mode that offers a 45/55 torque split and regulates horsepower to improve launch on dicey roads.

The Mud/Sand Mode features the same 45/55 torque split as the Snow Mode, but it enhances control by calibrating the throttle and torque distribution. This improves traction by reducing wheel slippage in muddy or sandy conditions. Rock Mode is designed for rock crawling and gives drivers an even torque split in addition to shifting the TRX into an extra-low gear ratio. Drivers can also opt for Custom Mode that allows them to fully customize everything from steering and suspension to torque split and more.

Extra Special, Special Edition

As if the TRX wasn’t impressive enough, Ram pulled out all the stops with the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition. The fact that it sold out in only three hours is a testament to just how special the edition is! So, what will those lucky few get with the Launch Edition?

The most iconic feature of the Launch Edition is its unique Anvil paint color, which is exclusive to the model. The model also includes a customized badge located in the center console that displays the truck’s VIN and other technical details. Aside from this, it also includes the Level 2 Equipment Package as well as several stand-alone options like TRX exterior graphics, red interior accents, carbon-fiber accents, and beadlock-capable wheels designed for the ultimate off-road warrior.

Tailored Technology

If you weren’t already sold on the TRX, the iconic Ram will certainly grab your attention with its suite of technology tailored to meet a driver’s every want and need. The Head-Up Display is the most notable tech feature and gives drivers complete control over the information they want to see. Drivers can opt to see data like speed, local speed limit, destination prompts, incoming calls, and more projected on the windshield in front of them.

For drivers who love listening to music when they’re behind the wheel, the 900-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system with its 19 speakers is a huge plus. The speaker system delivers crisp, clear sound, whether it’s delivering navigation prompts or playing music from a paired smartphone. Additional tech features include six auxiliary buttons, a Trailer Reverse Steering Control system, driver assistance tools, a center-mounted shifter with a manual shifting mode, and aluminum shift paddles integrated into the flat-bottom steering wheel.

It’s Time to Make Your Move

Are you ready to make your move and get behind the wheel of the all-new TRX? Well, you still have to wait a little longer for this beast to hit the dealership lot. As Ram’s ultimate workhorse, the TRX offers everything imaginable, from its rugged exterior and powerful performance to its luxurious interior complete with custom technology and safety features. This combination of rugged capability and comfort make the TRX ready for whatever adventure is ahead—from city streets and bustling highways to challenging dirt roads and beyond. All that it needs is you behind the wheel once it becomes available at our dealership.

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