- Rebel X bridges the gap between Rebel and 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 with a long list of standard items for the 2025 model year, as well as a dedicated rough-road cruise control system. It’s back for 2026 after being a “customer favorite last year,” according to Tim Conciks, CEO of Ram and head of American brands for Stellartis.
Kuniskis, in charge of the recently revived SRT division, says the Rebel X is getting a new lease on life after customer feedback has pushed Ram to keep the special edition for another year. It’s as generously equipped as ever, with 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 Blustein monotube shocks on both axles. The truck rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires and is 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 line-up as a military green finish.
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At the heart of the Rebel X is the familiar twin-turbo inline-six that produces 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. Those looking for more oomph can step up to the RHO, where the 3.0-liter Hurricane 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 that roars out 777 hp and 680 lb-ft.
Meanwhile, 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 powerful 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 Rebel 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, passenger side screen, and a 19-speaker Harmon 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. Also included are driver seat memory, power adjustable pedals, and a power tailgate. Then there’s the rough road cruise control mentioned earlier. It operates at speeds up to 20 mph, automatically adjusting suspension damping and steering weight while maintaining a constant speed.
Motor1’s Tech: With RHO only a few thousand dollars more, Rebel X could be a tough sell. However, Ram insists it’s popular enough to warrant a second model year, so buyers are apparently embracing the configuration, which is offered exclusively as a Crew Cab.
Ram 1500 buyers are spoiled for choice, with 10 different trim levels, and that’s before the flagship TRX returns in the second half of the year at an eye-watering $102,290. While choosing the ideal spec can be a bit confusing depending on preferences and budget, it’s hard to argue with this level of variety.
