2015 Ram 1500 Rebel TESTDRIVENOW.COM FIRST LOOK

2015 Ram 1500 Rebel FIRST LOOK

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Car Critic Steve Hammes

2015 Ram 1500 Rebel FIRST LOOK

The storied Ram Power Wagon now has a little brother. The new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel brings an off-road style package to the brand’s half-ton truck. An exclusive “RAM” grille, a black off-road front bumper, billet silver skid plate, front tow hooks and LED fog lamps announce the Rebel’s arrival while black Power Wagon wheel-arches, a two-tone paint scheme, special 17” wheels, and a “RAM” stamped tailgate create a distinctive trail-ready presence. But the Rebel also walks the walk with a 1” boost in ride height, Bilstein shocks, a specific steering calibration, new Toyo 33” all-terrain tires, and air springs. Ground clearance is hoisted to over 10” and a new stability program calibration factors in the 1500’s modifications.

All Rebels are configured as crew cabs with a 5’7” bed and can be powered by either the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 making 305 horsepower with fuel economy of 17mpg city/25mpg highway or the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI V8 raising the ante to 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. An 8-speed auto is standard while shoppers can choose between 4X2 or 4X4 drivetrains. Inside, the Rebel features a brawny and rugged design with vinyl seats embossed with the Toyo’s tire tread pattern.