@@CTECH-REVIEW key word being "start". Also, if you look at what the prices of the TRX were in 2021, they started at just about $70k. Looking forward a few years, I can already guess that they are going to raise the prices of the RHO as well, they just can't help themselves.
It is wild how much prices are...the ram RHO with discounts and lower MSRP than Raptor is a bargain right now. Raptor starts $10k higher and no discounts.
i don’t think the hurricane is a bad powertrain at all. It’s funny to hear people talk about turbo engines like they’re new tech. they’ve been around for 30+ years and getting better and more reliable. i say get whatever truck makes you the most satisfied. the whole brand wars are so dumb. no truck is better than each other. they’re better for the buyer. thanks for the review man. good luck
@@benjaminbrown7127 There are better brands of trucks tho. Yes, i do agree it's all up to the person. From a Mechanical perspective of a mechanic. There are better brands. Chevy is cheap, Ram is average, Ford is good but over priced, Toyota was reliable, Nissan is the best and most reliable and underrated truck on the Market now.
@@stevenpeterson7234 I think Nissan would be awesome if they just updated their interior software and aesthetics you know? Im a ford guy, but , just got a 2024 tacoma sr5 and really like it so far, it's converting me into a Toyota fan boy LOL.
@@benjaminbrown7127 I use to be a Toyota fan boy as well. Had a 2010 Tacoma trd-offroad. Honestly, Nissan Frontier/Titan are so much better and well built, ride better, more power. Im a Nissan fan boy now.
Agreed, I have a 2015 Ram Laramie. Black n silver two tone with black leather interior. Loaded with every option except sunroof. Got it for 25k three years ago with 45k miles on it. It's worth 30k now. I'm not a big fan of these new rams though. There ok
"Feet marks from the snow dust." A Canadian would say: Foot prints in the snow." Nice looking truck. Make sure you get it oil sprayed to prevent rust or there will be holes in the powder rust dust.
Gas miles seems about the same as my TRX. I get 14.5 to 15 mpg driving 80 mph from Casper to Cheyenne on I-25. My TRX is broken in. But when i frist got my TRX driving from Des Moises, Iowa to Casper,WY on on I-80 I was getting 12.5 on average during break in. What really kills my gas mileage is in town driving in the winter. 9-10 mpg with remote start. I’m hoping it gets better mpg than what you show. But initial impression are not good. Hard to beleive that little engine even with turbos would suck that much fuel. I beleive the mpg estimator is pretty spot on. I stopped hand calculating mine because it was pretty spot on.
I think this will be a solid 13-14mpg truck just like a base Raptor...plenty of videos to come on MPGs (hand calculated vs computer) towing MPGs as well.
Hey, bought mine from Granger too. Drove it home to California. Best road trip to-date. I averaged about 14mpg, mainly due to all the flat land from Iowa to Colorado.
My first Ram truck I bought in 2001 was a Ram 2500 diesel and what a ram in 2003 Ram 1500 hemi and still on a Ram truck today. All I ever owned are Ram trucks but the 2025 as much as I love the truck I can't stand the way it sounds and I've been waiting to see these at dealerships which will probably make me get a 2024 so I can still have the V8 Hemi.
If I want a V-8 and need to tow, I get a HD diesel. Who cares about a V-*. These trucks are all trash, throw away. I'm leasing a RHO as a business write off. Have the warranty and three year lease, throw it back to the dealer as it will be bigger trash.
@@michaelcostin2384 there’s no point to get a diesel one gassers are pretty much almost the same level when it comes to some diesel, like the 6.4 hemi capable of towing nearly the same amount as the standard output 6.7 Cummins… on top of that like in the states we have to have a DEF system, which is garbage and ruining the diesels. All these restrictions that are ruining the diesels, I’ve seen what the RHO can do and I’m not impressed for how little of mileage it gets…. My 5.7 has towed twice the amount I’ve seen tested for the RHO in my 57 gets around the same mileage when I’m towing twice as much as I’ve seen tested with the RHO, more parts and the engine being aluminum are all problems in itself and the fact there’s no dipstick does not help any. I could always TwinTurbo, my V8, and it would more than likely produce the same power or more as that RHO, the difference is that the turbos would break before the engine compared to the aluminum RHO, it will flex, but it’ll never go back into place and that is bad… especially with the oil pressure dropping so hard and fast towing… the V8 is a cast-iron engine just like the diesels, it can take much more of a abuse and beating compared to the soft aluminum.
I just rented a Grand Wagoneer with the Hurricane I6 and was very impressed, felt powerful and ran really well. One thing was concerning was the amount of squeaks and rattles, everything from the door closing to the dash just rattled everywhere and this was a 2024 with 10k miles. I worry about long term reliability with any Stellantis product but agree as a ‘24 Raptor owner quality/look of materials are miles ahead of Ford.
Thank you for sharing that comment, that is good information. For my experience rental cars have a very tough life. 10,000 miles of renting is like 50,000 miles or more of regular use.
It’s a nice truck. Dig the color and interior for sure. Massaging seats would be killer on long trips. I just wouldn’t get a 6cyl unless it’s a diesel. I don’t care for the way it sounds. Just my opinion. Glad you like it, that’s all that matters.
Ram and GM graphics on their digital clusters look way better than Fords. Where Ram to me fails is the screen orientation but interiors are top notch. Great review overall a very nice truck. Hard to trust a new power plant from any car manufacturer these days. Ant wait for you to get yours. Curious how they will hold up over time and more thorough test. Thanks. Your content is getting better and better.
I completely agree. If these motors wouldn’t have been in the wagoneer/grand wagoneer the past 3 model years I wouldn’t have touched it. They had a little exposure before getting on the rams!
Remember, the hurricane engine was built with electrification in mind. So I’m betting there will be a “R” version which will be a hybrid. Say 608hp and 650tq?
We've been calling them this at the dealership. R.am H.igh O.ptioned But what do I know, just an ASE certified Master Technician that's been working on these things since the early nineties.
@CTECH-REVIEW it's making miss the Hemi already, I've torn one down already due to a failed connecting rod bearing. Took half a day to remove the cab due to the engine not fitting through the front so I disassembled the front clip, then the torque converter, accessories, now just waiting on the engineers to decide whether I'm installing parts or a short block. All that work and warranty is only paying 10.5 so far. By the way, did I mention how much I miss the Hemi, 😆. Wish me luck.
Great video man, thanks for doing this. Looks sweet, just like TRX. MPG and sound are disappointing, as well no dip stick 😅 Happy this exists but keeping my TRX forever 😂
Not everything...Raptor still has a much better sounding exhaust, and I like the Raptor suspension more too! But more to come on both of these topics! Thanks for watching!
Do you really? What year? I own a 2023 and I’ll def be keeping my Raptor. Better suspension and way better (adjustable) sound and ability to go 2Hi. And not a year one model. Issues to come 💯.
Ford and needs to go under as it is the most unreliable, crooked car company. Had tow of their Sh-tboxes, they are so dishonest when it comes to their warranty. The lemon law attorney who got me out of these trash cans told me Ford ,makes up 60% off his cases. They make the cars knowing they're problematic, kick it to the dealers to deal with the issues. F FORD
Yeah ive heard people compare the HO to the 5.7 and 6.4 truck engines but it really was meant to replace the hellcat after they released that Ram 1500 RHO. Theres a reason they also aren't pushing 700hp out of this platform. Let that sink in idgaf about after-market they stopped at 540 because it was definitely going to have issues if they pushed it any harder.
@atg1338 No a leak from the design team said that the timing chain came apart when they advanced the cams too much to push over 630hp out of it. and the turbo started puking oil when they pushed 7100 rpm on a hard pull. This is really just rumor, but it would explain why it's not pumping 600+ hp because it can't without having issues.
I think the screens have a lot of reflection on them. Also the interior has a very quality look to it but very busy inside. The truck is very nice over all I would consider checking it out
A lot of nice little touches. Just wish they put in a proper powerplant option. 6cyl is fine, but make a v8 an option. That, is why I won’t be interested in this. It’s a shame too.
The Duke says, today they fired Carlos of Stellantis. After hearing what this Ram sounds like, now I know why. Sticking to my Ford 7.3 Godzilla. What did I teach you?
Stellanis' (NYSE:STLA) Ram landed the Best Truck Brand award for the sixth year in a row due to what U.S. News & World Report called the models' combination of luxury and traditional trucking capabilities. Notably, the Ram 1500 is the sales volume leader of the brand’s lineup, as well as the current leader of the U.S. News full-size truck ranking.
Mind citing the ranking? I don't remember seeing any of the list breakdown into models but most had RAM pickup just above GMC sierra but below f-series and silverados
The Sound of the Raptor is a lot better this sounds like a vacuum cleaner sound or a go kart sound the Raptor has the better shocks suspension. If I were to choose between the Raptor and this I choose the Raptor. Still to me if i had the option I would get a first Gen Raptor.
I do not disagree...gen 3 raptor sounds better. I will be doing more sound of this on the throttle from outside to see how it compares. Gen 1...the best yet!
Even though we've got a bleepload of issues, all these comments continue to keep me a Mopar fan for life, way back to when the Mustang ll owner told me my Demon 340 was "junk" LOL.
NICE! For me, sound is not important...If you can, let me know what the difference is in MPG between the RHO and the TRX at 100mph. Dunno which one to buy 🙂.
Wow paying the same price I did for my TRX 3 years ago, except with less horsepower and a disgusting exhaust note, sounds very appealing to me! I can’t imagine this is an example of why the Stellantis CEO was let go.
@@CTECH-REVIEW yeah it’s ridiculous. They sent the price to the moon in a very short period so they could release this crap and say it’s a good deal by comparison. I can’t believe so many people just fell in line and are so easily tricked. Lol.
Great video review , but i wondering what is the benefits from changing the engine to SSL from Hellcat and end up with same fuel economy i.e same emissions !!! Still is considerable investment on the whole brand
I don’t disagree with you in a real world scenario. I’m not sure you’re going to get but one to 2 mile per gallon better than the hellcat. With that being said on the test protocol from the EPA it shows about a 4 mile per gallon improvement over the TRX. My guess is it was easier to get rid of the hellcat and just have one single engine family across the entire vehicle lineup from a financial perspective.
I have had several Rams over the years starting 2011, 2014 and the last was a 2019 everyone leaked at the third brake light and the pillar decal between the front and rear always peeled. Do the new Rams still have this issue?
Curious why do you think it’s a better daily than the TRX? It’s the same physical size, premium fuel as well.. MPG tbd but i believe the difference it will be negligible. Thanks for a great video
It drives lighter and feels more nimble...if you can in fact run 87 octane, and it gets 2-3mpg better than the TRX than I think it will be a better daily. I liked my regular raptor more than my Raptor R as a daily and for towing. The ecoboost held lower RPMs and had a much more manageable exhaust sound when towing on the highway for extended length towing sessions. I think the Hurricane will be just like this!
I have the same concerns. BMW's s58 (3.0 i-6 twin turbo) in the M3 competition x-drive, its highest factory output, is 523 hp, and here come Ram with 540...in a heavy truck. Sure the Hurricane engine has cross bolted main caps and fully forged rotating assembly but it gives me the same feeling as an old man at the gym doing heavy squats....like, way to go, but I don't want to watch.
I wish they would have used the analog gauges from the TRX cause I'm not a fan of digital gauges. But this truck looks absolutely sick. But for $90K, I'm gonna look for a TRX.
@@CTECH-REVIEW If I could get a fully loaded RHO for under $75K, I think that would be an amazing deal and would jump on it. Any more than that, it doesn't make sense to me.
Buddy you didn't even look. You didn't turn on the butt message. It's the button right next to the seat cushin. Might want to update the video because you're incorrect there. Otherwise good video.
Not sure how much data on reliability is out there on this yet! Time will tell. Most of hurricane engine related problems were in the wagoneer. Not the ram.
Very cool. Tow mirrors ruin it imo. You are not going to tow with an RHO baby Rex. The dash is a bit busy. Too much going on. But best looking exterior of 1/2 tons. MPG is not great even with the idle time.
Doesn't have a dipstick? So if the battery dies or you're working on the engine, you have to turn it on and pull up the display to check your oil level? SO EXTRA
Good point. Kind of like how Ford got rid of manual in truck and you have to use screen. Imagine if the screen went dead or a dead battery in truck and you can’t check fuses in manual since screen is out. Silly!
@@CTECH-REVIEW give or take this is about 500-600 lbs heavier then the Tungsten which comes with 22s. Where is the extra weight coming from you think ? Fenders and Bash plates?
@@9663muit’s the frame, which was reinforced from base 1500’s when they created the TRX. If you look back at some of the trx intro articles there are some good explanations.
The only people saying these trucks sound good are people with press accounts/review channels. Outside of that, real consumers aren’t blinded by how horrible it actually sounds💀 Also not a great start to the video when the giant television in the truck isn’t very touch responsive. If I can afford a $70,000+ RHO I would personally just get a TRX with Sub 20k miles on it for the same price🤷♂️
Thanks for watching. I try to be as unbiased as possible with my channel. I do wish this sounded like a TRX or Raptor R! But i don’t think it sounds bad in person. It’s definitely better than Gen 2 F150 Raptor. I love idea of a used TRX. But $85k on a 2 year old TRX Vs a new RHO for $70k. Tough call. I would like either!
I’ve already seen a pov drive off road. Someone on muddy side roads just giving it the business. You have a business channel so producing content first is important….
My 2021 3.5 L Raptor sounds much more grumbly than this RHO..sounds mean at start up..but congrats to RAM on this RHO...it does look cool and I do love the side view mirrors...very stout!
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That cold start is the same sound the machine makes to blow up my air mattress 😂
haha thats hilarious!
Sounds like p!ss
Yeah I agree, it sounds like shit. I was thinking more like the air being let out of a balloon.
RHO: Removed Hellcat Option
haha love it!
I guess that’s what the RHO stands for removed hellcat option😂
would be a hot seller at 50-60k. I've been seeing them in the 90's. there's no way!
They start at $72k!
@@CTECH-REVIEW key word being "start". Also, if you look at what the prices of the TRX were in 2021, they started at just about $70k. Looking forward a few years, I can already guess that they are going to raise the prices of the RHO as well, they just can't help themselves.
It is wild how much prices are...the ram RHO with discounts and lower MSRP than Raptor is a bargain right now. Raptor starts $10k higher and no discounts.
Come to our dealer in Abingdon and you can get one 10k+ off msrp ☝🏽
The Chevy colorado Zr2 Bison sells in the 70s and that’s a midsize pickup, these are just the prices in this economy
i don’t think the hurricane is a bad powertrain at all. It’s funny to hear people talk about turbo engines like they’re new tech. they’ve been around for 30+ years and getting better and more reliable. i say get whatever truck makes you the most satisfied. the whole brand wars are so dumb. no truck is better than each other. they’re better for the buyer. thanks for the review man. good luck
I completely agree with your perspective, thats how I see it too. Thank you for the kinds words and for watching!
@@benjaminbrown7127
There are better brands of trucks tho. Yes, i do agree it's all up to the person. From a Mechanical perspective of a mechanic. There are better brands. Chevy is cheap, Ram is average, Ford is good but over priced, Toyota was reliable, Nissan is the best and most reliable and underrated truck on the Market now.
@@stevenpeterson7234 I think Nissan would be awesome if they just updated their interior software and aesthetics you know? Im a ford guy, but , just got a 2024 tacoma sr5 and really like it so far, it's converting me into a Toyota fan boy LOL.
@@benjaminbrown7127
I use to be a Toyota fan boy as well. Had a 2010 Tacoma trd-offroad. Honestly, Nissan Frontier/Titan are so much better and well built, ride better, more power. Im a Nissan fan boy now.
@@stevenpeterson7234 good to hear you found a good brand
No one does truck interior better than RAM.
I agree 100%
Ya but that UC5 system is so damn laggy
Yes but the technology isn't as good as gm... they have lots of problems with the screens.
Agreed, I have a 2015 Ram Laramie. Black n silver two tone with black leather interior. Loaded with every option except sunroof. Got it for 25k three years ago with 45k miles on it. It's worth 30k now. I'm not a big fan of these new rams though. There ok
@@atg1338I've never had a issue with my screen on my 15 . Idk about the new ones though
"Feet marks from the snow dust." A Canadian would say: Foot prints in the snow." Nice looking truck. Make sure you get it oil sprayed to prevent rust or there will be holes in the powder rust dust.
we need to learn from the friends of the North! Thanks for watching!
I’m a ford and dodge guy all day long so either way it’s a win win to me .
Same!
My 2021 TRX will never be sold
TRX is a great truck, hard to give up. Not much reason to upgrade. Thanks for watching!
Gas miles seems about the same as my TRX. I get 14.5 to 15 mpg driving 80 mph from Casper to Cheyenne on I-25. My TRX is broken in. But when i frist got my TRX driving from Des Moises, Iowa to Casper,WY on on I-80 I was getting 12.5 on average during break in. What really kills my gas mileage is in town driving in the winter. 9-10 mpg with remote start. I’m hoping it gets better mpg than what you show. But initial impression are not good. Hard to beleive that little engine even with turbos would suck that much fuel. I beleive the mpg estimator is pretty spot on. I stopped hand calculating mine because it was pretty spot on.
I think this will be a solid 13-14mpg truck just like a base Raptor...plenty of videos to come on MPGs (hand calculated vs computer) towing MPGs as well.
Hey, bought mine from Granger too. Drove it home to California. Best road trip to-date. I averaged about 14mpg, mainly due to all the flat land from Iowa to Colorado.
My first Ram truck I bought in 2001 was a Ram 2500 diesel and what a ram in 2003 Ram 1500 hemi and still on a Ram truck today. All I ever owned are Ram trucks but the 2025 as much as I love the truck I can't stand the way it sounds and I've been waiting to see these at dealerships which will probably make me get a 2024 so I can still have the V8 Hemi.
Get that hemi! I think once you get past the sound its a solid choice. Time will tell!
Ya well, every single manufacture is putting out CRAP!No matter what the brand!
@@josephmalinowski6817 get the 2500 with the v8
If I want a V-8 and need to tow, I get a HD diesel. Who cares about a V-*. These trucks are all trash, throw away. I'm leasing a RHO as a business write off. Have the warranty and three year lease, throw it back to the dealer as it will be bigger trash.
@@michaelcostin2384 there’s no point to get a diesel one gassers are pretty much almost the same level when it comes to some diesel, like the 6.4 hemi capable of towing nearly the same amount as the standard output 6.7 Cummins… on top of that like in the states we have to have a DEF system, which is garbage and ruining the diesels. All these restrictions that are ruining the diesels, I’ve seen what the RHO can do and I’m not impressed for how little of mileage it gets…. My 5.7 has towed twice the amount I’ve seen tested for the RHO in my 57 gets around the same mileage when I’m towing twice as much as I’ve seen tested with the RHO, more parts and the engine being aluminum are all problems in itself and the fact there’s no dipstick does not help any. I could always TwinTurbo, my V8, and it would more than likely produce the same power or more as that RHO, the difference is that the turbos would break before the engine compared to the aluminum RHO, it will flex, but it’ll never go back into place and that is bad… especially with the oil pressure dropping so hard and fast towing… the V8 is a cast-iron engine just like the diesels, it can take much more of a abuse and beating compared to the soft aluminum.
We’re all holding our breath for the RHO/Raptor comparison!
me too! Im running out of Time! Needing a truck ASAP!
I’ve sat in one w those mirrors. And I can say, they are the best I’ve seen. Wish mine had them. As I tow daily.
Agreed best tow mirror on the market.
Great video , order mines in November. Hopefully I get it in six months .
Good luck, hope you get it sooner than that!
I just rented a Grand Wagoneer with the Hurricane I6 and was very impressed, felt powerful and ran really well. One thing was concerning was the amount of squeaks and rattles, everything from the door closing to the dash just rattled everywhere and this was a 2024 with 10k miles. I worry about long term reliability with any Stellantis product but agree as a ‘24 Raptor owner quality/look of materials are miles ahead of Ford.
Thank you for sharing that comment, that is good information. For my experience rental cars have a very tough life. 10,000 miles of renting is like 50,000 miles or more of regular use.
Nice truck and great review. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!!
Awesome truck! Thanks for posting. Can’t Wait to get mine ordered on June 29.
Thanks for watching!
It’s a nice truck. Dig the color and interior for sure. Massaging seats would be killer on long trips. I just wouldn’t get a 6cyl unless it’s a diesel. I don’t care for the way it sounds. Just my opinion. Glad you like it, that’s all that matters.
Thanks for watching and I appreciate your feedback!
I've had 3 Raptors and the v6 is so much better then the 1st gen v8.
Awesome truck!
Thanks for watching!
Ram and GM graphics on their digital clusters look way better than Fords. Where Ram to me fails is the screen orientation but interiors are top notch. Great review overall a very nice truck. Hard to trust a new power plant from any car manufacturer these days. Ant wait for you to get yours. Curious how they will hold up over time and more thorough test. Thanks. Your content is getting better and better.
I completely agree. If these motors wouldn’t have been in the wagoneer/grand wagoneer the past 3 model years I wouldn’t have touched it. They had a little exposure before getting on the rams!
Thank you for the kind words! I put a lot of work into the channel !
Great review! You should join our Wendigo Watch event in February with TRXs, Raptors and other trucks near Oscoda, once your truck comes in!
Thanks for watching, if the truck ever comes in I might do that! I could bring the Braptor worse case!
So glad I got a TRX.
TRX is awesome
Remember, the hurricane engine was built with electrification in mind. So I’m betting there will be a “R” version which will be a hybrid. Say 608hp and 650tq?
608hp/550 tq
601.3848 hp and 23 weeks/yr in shop
I think we will see a moparized version early 2025...
Great vid and review. Best sound vid I have heard yet. Can't wait to get mine. Been on order since July
Thanks for watching, I have more sound bites coming soon...will have a raptor bronco 3.0 vs F150 Raptor exhaust vs it too!
This RAM is siiiiiiiiick.
Thank you for the comment and for watching!
Something I noticed that bugged me. There is a box that is not clicked for butt massaging seats to the right of "low" and "off" 8:28
Thank you for that. I missed if!
Just bought a spare motor and trans for my Trx ,gonna drive that till I die
Sounds like you are ready for some serious fun!
We've been calling them this at the dealership.
R.am
H.igh
O.ptioned
But what do I know, just an ASE certified Master Technician that's been working on these things since the early nineties.
Thank you for watching! Have you had a chance to work on a hurricane yet? Or the 25 ram 1500. Curious your thoughts on them!
@CTECH-REVIEW it's making miss the Hemi already, I've torn one down already due to a failed connecting rod bearing. Took half a day to remove the cab due to the engine not fitting through the front so I disassembled the front clip, then the torque converter, accessories, now just waiting on the engineers to decide whether I'm installing parts or a short block. All that work and warranty is only paying 10.5 so far. By the way, did I mention how much I miss the Hemi, 😆. Wish me luck.
Sux they got rid of the hellcat engine. But hey, at least there is a vertical flat screen tv on your dash. Thats always nice to have.
Haha 😂! Thanks for watching
Great video man, thanks for doing this. Looks sweet, just like TRX. MPG and sound are disappointing, as well no dip stick 😅 Happy this exists but keeping my TRX forever 😂
I can’t blame you! Keep rocking that TRX! I tried to pick up a 2024, but couldn’t justify the prices of them now!
It will definitely have a dipstick... the new owner behind the wheel is the dipstick🤣
I like it more after your video. But still, I’d just want a v8. No way for me to get around that.
I understand! Thanks for watching. I still look forward to getting one and seeing what this is all about!
I’m a Mopar Tech. We were introduced to the engine in your truck in the new Wagoneers. What an absolute mess. I wouldn’t do it but it’s your money.
Thanks for tuning in and the comment! What issues did you have with the Wagoneers with the Hurricane?
Wow that’s pretty damning, can’t say I’m surprised! I’ll stick with Ford
Make a video why the engine is so bad. I keep hearing its bad, ive looked online but its just a bunch of guys crying that the V8 is out
Sounds like shit.
Everyone says that but nobody gives an answer on what is wrong with this engine. Makes me wonder why 🙄
i like inline 6 twin turbo
why not easy to work on and plenty room for tuning
Thats my thoughts too!
It sounds like the tinnitus I have in my left ear.
haha! Thanks for watching!
i own a raptor and im just nodding watching this saying everything is better on this truck
Not everything...Raptor still has a much better sounding exhaust, and I like the Raptor suspension more too! But more to come on both of these topics! Thanks for watching!
Do you really? What year? I own a 2023 and I’ll def be keeping my Raptor. Better suspension and way better (adjustable) sound and ability to go 2Hi. And not a year one model. Issues to come 💯.
Ford and needs to go under as it is the most unreliable, crooked car company. Had tow of their Sh-tboxes, they are so dishonest when it comes to their warranty. The lemon law attorney who got me out of these trash cans told me Ford ,makes up 60% off his cases. They make the cars knowing they're problematic, kick it to the dealers to deal with the issues. F FORD
Fanboys don’t like this comment lol
I wish RHO had 4x2 also, but its not a deal breaker for me.
Yeah ive heard people compare the HO to the 5.7 and 6.4 truck engines but it really was meant to replace the hellcat after they released that Ram 1500 RHO. Theres a reason they also aren't pushing 700hp out of this platform. Let that sink in idgaf about after-market they stopped at 540 because it was definitely going to have issues if they pushed it any harder.
What’s interesting to me is the gauge in performance pages that shows horse power up to 608. Will be fun to see what this engine is capable of.
So basically you don't know 👍
@atg1338 No a leak from the design team said that the timing chain came apart when they advanced the cams too much to push over 630hp out of it. and the turbo started puking oil when they pushed 7100 rpm on a hard pull. This is really just rumor, but it would explain why it's not pumping 600+ hp because it can't without having issues.
Sounds exactly as my G80 M4 on oem exhaust. Its gonna be weird when it gets tuned cuz its gonna sound like a car not a truck
For sure it will be funny sounding quick 6 cylinder truck!
@@kalovr6 exactly what I was thinking. Sounds like my Mazda MX 5 on Forza lol
I think the screens have a lot of reflection on them. Also the interior has a very quality look to it but very busy inside. The truck is very nice over all I would consider checking it out
Thanks for the comments and for watching!
A lot of nice little touches. Just wish they put in a proper powerplant option. 6cyl is fine, but make a v8 an option. That, is why I won’t be interested in this. It’s a shame too.
I can understand that. I would have loved a skat pack TRX with a 6.4 but I also think big things in store for the hurricane for big power
Wonder how ford sells so many Raptors with a v6 only🤔 so people just love to complain.
The Duke says, today they fired Carlos of Stellantis. After hearing what this Ram sounds like, now I know why. Sticking to my Ford 7.3 Godzilla.
What did I teach you?
haha comment of the day! love it!
Did you say “no oil dipstick”?
Also I thought it was Rebel High Output. ?
Can’t wait for the vs raptor video
Yes the hurricane engine only had an oil gauge on the dash! No dipstick. Thanks for watching! I love the Raptor. Curious how it compares
Does have seat massage - just need to click the circle next to the seat icon after pressing button.
Yes! So happy to know this now!
really appreciate the review. Ordered mine a couple weeks ago.
Congrats on the order! Hope you get it soon!
It does have massaging seats on the butt, you need to click the dot next to the button part of the seat picture on the screen.
I'll have to check that out next time I'm in the truck! Thanks for the heads up!
Stellanis' (NYSE:STLA) Ram landed the Best Truck Brand award for the sixth year in a row due to what U.S. News & World Report called the models' combination of luxury and traditional trucking capabilities. Notably, the Ram 1500 is the sales volume leader of the brand’s lineup, as well as the current leader of the U.S. News full-size truck ranking.
Thank you for the comment and for watching!
Mind citing the ranking? I don't remember seeing any of the list breakdown into models but most had RAM pickup just above GMC sierra but below f-series and silverados
The Sound of the Raptor is a lot better this sounds like a vacuum cleaner sound or a go kart sound the Raptor has the better shocks suspension. If I were to choose between the Raptor and this I choose the Raptor. Still to me if i had the option I would get a first Gen Raptor.
I do not disagree...gen 3 raptor sounds better. I will be doing more sound of this on the throttle from outside to see how it compares. Gen 1...the best yet!
@CTECH-REVIEW can't wait for that video stay safe and your videos are always good to watch so keep up the good work
Even though we've got a bleepload of issues, all these comments continue to keep me a Mopar fan for life, way back to when the Mustang ll owner told me my Demon 340 was "junk" LOL.
haha love it, thanks for watching. Comments do crack me up, this truck rips and will shock some people!
NICE! For me, sound is not important...If you can, let me know what the difference is in MPG between the RHO and the TRX at 100mph. Dunno which one to buy 🙂.
haha100mph! why not 110?
@@CTECH-REVIEW Here in Europe, this truck drives slow 🙂...but cost 140k.
haha you guys got the good stuff there 911! Thanks for watching!
Wow paying the same price I did for my TRX 3 years ago, except with less horsepower and a disgusting exhaust note, sounds very appealing to me! I can’t imagine this is an example of why the Stellantis CEO was let go.
What’s wild was the $125k msrp of a 24 TRX final edition. I love TRX. always will.
@@CTECH-REVIEW yeah it’s ridiculous. They sent the price to the moon in a very short period so they could release this crap and say it’s a good deal by comparison. I can’t believe so many people just fell in line and are so easily tricked. Lol.
@@CTECH-REVIEWthe TRX is amazing. Maybe with the Stellantis CEO resigning it’s a good sign for a future iteration
Great video review , but i wondering what is the benefits from changing the engine to SSL from Hellcat and end up with same fuel economy i.e same emissions !!! Still is considerable investment on the whole brand
I don’t disagree with you in a real world scenario. I’m not sure you’re going to get but one to 2 mile per gallon better than the hellcat. With that being said on the test protocol from the EPA it shows about a 4 mile per gallon improvement over the TRX. My guess is it was easier to get rid of the hellcat and just have one single engine family across the entire vehicle lineup from a financial perspective.
I have had several Rams over the years starting 2011, 2014 and the last was a 2019 everyone leaked at the third brake light and the pillar decal between the front and rear always peeled. Do the new Rams still have this issue?
I haven't seen anything on that yet! I'll keep an eye out and maybe I can address it in a future video!
Curious why do you think it’s a better daily than the TRX? It’s the same physical size, premium fuel as well.. MPG tbd but i believe the difference it will be negligible.
Thanks for a great video
It drives lighter and feels more nimble...if you can in fact run 87 octane, and it gets 2-3mpg better than the TRX than I think it will be a better daily. I liked my regular raptor more than my Raptor R as a daily and for towing. The ecoboost held lower RPMs and had a much more manageable exhaust sound when towing on the highway for extended length towing sessions. I think the Hurricane will be just like this!
Great video but ... "Long Live the TRX" lol
Haha, I love the TRX it will always hold a special place in everyone’s heart! I think once people warm up to this, they will really like this engine
@@CTECH-REVIEW Hahaha, I bet with all that horsepower and supercharger whining ... on a truck LOOL, love your comment :)
great vid thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
Nice truck, but sounds awful. 3.0TT screaming to make 500 hp for a truck this heavy will have it’s adverse effects sooner than later.
Thanks for watching and the comment!
I have the same concerns. BMW's s58 (3.0 i-6 twin turbo) in the M3 competition x-drive, its highest factory output, is 523 hp, and here come Ram with 540...in a heavy truck. Sure the Hurricane engine has cross bolted main caps and fully forged rotating assembly but it gives me the same feeling as an old man at the gym doing heavy squats....like, way to go, but I don't want to watch.
I agree you shouldn’t buy until the bugs are out of it. I test drove one and the transmission was jerking real bad.
no kidding! what a bumer, trans on this felt good. Thankfully the 8HP75 trans has been out for 6 years now. Thank you for watching!
I wish they would have used the analog gauges from the TRX cause I'm not a fan of digital gauges. But this truck looks absolutely sick. But for $90K, I'm gonna look for a TRX.
Keep in mind they start at $72k and dealers going under msrp!
@@CTECH-REVIEW If I could get a fully loaded RHO for under $75K, I think that would be an amazing deal and would jump on it. Any more than that, it doesn't make sense to me.
Thats what I am getting mine for...darn close. I didnt do graphics or Beadlocks (will pick up rims after buying).
Nice truck .... i just traded in my rebel gt cause i finally realized wants are way more than needs ! How much over usable tech do ya need !
I'm with you, it's about the right amount of tech for a truck.
It looks good.
yes sir!
Lol I live on the street you recoded this. 😂
Nice area!! Thanks for watching this!
@ thank for the content. I just went and got a look at the truck. Looks great!
Hope they finally fixed the ucconect issues. nothing like a stereo that wont turn off and drains batteries.
I hope so too, was this an issue on 25s?
can you switch out the 35's for 37's without any suspension changes?
It depends on who you ask, take a look at the video I did of the 2025RHO from Sema on 37s!
Depends on the 37s. Lol mostly no. I'm actually gonna go to 34.5 snow tires.
Why can't Ram make the camera the entire screen like the Navigation? It's crazy.
Great question!
Quite sure 91+ only for the 540 hp version, 87 for 420 hp version
Thank you for the comment!
Who the hell still used 87 octane? Jesus.
haha many people! If I am not towing, off road or working the engine hard I run 87 on long road trips!
Does it allow full screen Android Auto?
I did not check that, but I will be circling back on this soon!
Nothing personal but I would not waste my money on this...but hey that's why we're all different.....🤷♂️
I get it! all these trucks are so overpriced that this thing looks like a bargain in 2025! scary!
The power is held back until after the breakin period
Great to hear! maybe we get 608hp!
I have one on order too. Hope it’s just how it sounds through your microphone and my phone. That cold start sound is horrible, it’s pretty bad.
It’s a putter
Cold start doesn't sound great..., but once warm and revving its acceptable (not great, but acceptable).
Price of this vehicle please
I will make sure to add the price in the description!
Dodge with the inception of the new hemi hellcat engines have been lying for quite some time about their horsepower ratings.
think its higher? would be awesome if so!
Buddy you didn't even look. You didn't turn on the butt message. It's the button right next to the seat cushin. Might want to update the video because you're incorrect there. Otherwise good video.
I know sometimes I am blind...I dont not know how I missed it, but I did. I will have a follow up video on this. Thanks for watching!
It’s faster than the ford eco boost. It’s super powerful, it’s just not proving to be reliable.
Not sure how much data on reliability is out there on this yet! Time will tell. Most of hurricane engine related problems were in the wagoneer. Not the ram.
Ram High Output
Yes!!
Very cool. Tow mirrors ruin it imo. You are not going to tow
with an RHO baby Rex. The dash is a bit busy. Too much going on. But best looking exterior of 1/2 tons. MPG is not great even with the idle time.
Yeah the tow mirrors are a bit much! I purposely did not order mine with those plus I don’t think they’re worth the $800 price tag for that option
Doesn't have a dipstick? So if the battery dies or you're working on the engine, you have to turn it on and pull up the display to check your oil level? SO EXTRA
Good point. Kind of like how Ford got rid of manual in truck and you have to use screen. Imagine if the screen went dead or a dead battery in truck and you can’t check fuses in manual since screen is out. Silly!
It’s crazy this thing weighs what 6400lbs ? If I’m not mistake.
GVWR is 7800...payload 1264...heavy truck! 6536lbs!
@@CTECH-REVIEW give or take this is about 500-600 lbs heavier then the Tungsten which comes with 22s. Where is the extra weight coming from you think ? Fenders and Bash plates?
@@9663muit’s the frame, which was reinforced from base 1500’s when they created the TRX. If you look back at some of the trx intro articles there are some good explanations.
different frame, different axles, different cooling, front skid, middle skid, rear skid. Bigger tank standard on RHO.
Imagine paying the same price for this as a TRX was a couple of years ago. Lol.
Those were the good old days!
i get 20 mpg in my 16 f150 5 liter 4 wheel drive 180 thousand miles still runs great
5.0 FTW!
Dope truck but i refuse to pay that much money for pick up trunk
I can understand that! Thanks for watching
Wait till it breaks down , anytime now the short harness will burn up .
That would not be good!
That self-driving mode is definitely not better than GM's self-driving mode.
Good to know!
I am wondering if the tire is snow rated😂
I will find out soon! I put same tires on my Gen 1 Raptor and they did awesome in snow a few days ago!
@@CTECH-REVIEWawesome man! Super excited about my incoming RHO!
No dip stick!! I'll stick with my 23 Nissan Titan Pro-4x!!
Thanks for watching!
@@CTECH-REVIEW
Your welcome man. You should do a last hooruh of the 2024 Nissan Titan Pro-4x and Titan XD!!
A 8500lb truck that's classified as a 1500, and we're still calling these "half ton trucks"?
These trucks are getting bigger, but they're still the same class as they have been for a long time! 6500lbs curb weight is no joke
3 zonks are no 2wd only, 11mpg, and the exhaust sounds bad
I can agree on both! I do hope the 11 creeps up to 13-14.
For the price ram is asking for it, heck no…😂 TRX forever
TRX is great! Thanks for watching.
RAM High Output = RHO
Yes!
one set of injectors? at least from what I heard, no port and direct injectors. sounds like they dont learn from the past.
Yes just DI fuel injection! Just like GM trucks!
Sounds like my 2010 Honda accord 2.4 with a clogged cat converter
Haha!!! 😂
The only people saying these trucks sound good are people with press accounts/review channels. Outside of that, real consumers aren’t blinded by how horrible it actually sounds💀
Also not a great start to the video when the giant television in the truck isn’t very touch responsive.
If I can afford a $70,000+ RHO I would personally just get a TRX with Sub 20k miles on it for the same price🤷♂️
Thanks for watching. I try to be as unbiased as possible with my channel. I do wish this sounded like a TRX or Raptor R! But i don’t think it sounds bad in person. It’s definitely better than Gen 2 F150 Raptor. I love idea of a used TRX. But $85k on a 2 year old TRX Vs a new RHO for $70k. Tough call. I would like either!
I’ve already seen a pov drive off road. Someone on muddy side roads just giving it the business. You have a business channel so producing content first is important….
Thanks for watching!
It does sound. Bad 🤷♀️, The truck design is nice but the sound doesn’t go with it. I’m just keeping 💯
Totally understandable! I am curious to hear your thoughts after a few more weeks of driving...
Good ole cl10
Heck ya! Those trucks are great
Love the "lieing" spelling...intentional or ding ding?
Intentional! haha
That first sound note sounded like crap
I need to do this again!
That exhaust sounds like a can vibrating against something in the car and I can't reach it
Haha!
Sounds like CTs v sport
I could see that!
Definitely not trading my Gen2 Raptor. I absolutely hate the screen and that gear shifter.
Thank you for the comment and for watching!
That is odd 608hp. Why wouldn’t it be 600.
I agree!
Every review I’ve seen they say .1 slower than the trx. That would make sense if it’s 600
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haha! Thanks for watching!
My 2021 3.5 L Raptor sounds much more grumbly than this RHO..sounds mean at start up..but congrats to RAM on this RHO...it does look cool and I do love the side view mirrors...very stout!
Gen 3 raptor exhaust sounds better IMO!