HIGHLIGHTS
- Ram 1500 Rebel offered for the first time in New Zealand
- Boosting the local line-up, it is set to become a permanent part of the range
- Twin-turbo ‘Hurricane’ six-cylinder petrol power
- High-riding off-road suspension from Bilstein
- One-inch suspension lift, 32-inch all-terrain tyres
- Panoramic sunroof, 19-speaker audio, ‘power bulge’ Sports Hood standard
The Ram 1500 Rebel is coming to New Zealand – due in local showrooms at the end of the month – as Ram Trucks prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
It is the first time the off-road focused Rebel variant has been added to the Ram Trucks Australasia line-up, and it is expected to become a permanent part of the range.
As is the case with all other variants in the MY25 Ram 1500 line-up, Ram Trucks NZ has opted to equip the Rebel with a list of features that are optional extras in the US.
Key highlights of the MY25 Ram 1500 Rebel include:
- One-inch suspension lift (Bilstein off-road suspension)
- 32-inch all-terrain tyres (Falken Wildpeak 275/65/18)
- Five driving modes plus ‘Selec-Speed’ off-road function
- Underbody skid plates
- Up to 4.5-tonne towing capacity
- Higher payload 672kg
- E-locker rear differential
- Full size rear ute tub (no RamBox) delivers a larger cargo area
- Spray-in bed liner and cargo tie-down slider rails
- Power-operated tailgate (open and close)
- Hurricane twin-turbo six-cylinder engine (313kW/635Nm)
- ‘Power bulge’ bonnet
- Rebel decals standard (optional in the US)
- Powder-coated front and rear steel bumpers
- Fender flares
- Unique 18-inch wheel design
- Unique red-and-black interior trim combination
- Rebel stitching on the front seats
- Rebel badge on the tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof and 19-speaker audio standard
- Heated front seats and outer rear seats
- Widescreen 12-inch digital instrument display and 14.4 infotainment screen
- 10.25-inch front seat passenger display screen
“We know Kiwi Ute buyers don’t just want tough; they want uncompromising capability. The Ram 1500 Rebel delivers with black-accented tough-truck styling, a heavy-duty payload, increased ground clearance, off-road suspension and tyres, and a 4.5-tonne towing capacity,” said Todd Groves, Ram Trucks New Zealand General Manager.
“The Ram 1500 Rebel also packs premium features typically reserved for top-spec US models, including a panoramic sunroof, 19-speaker audio, a 14.4-inch touchscreen, and heated and cooled seats, because you shouldn’t have to choose between capability and luxury. And with a heavy-duty tow bar included as standard, it’s ready to work straight from the showroom”.
The MY25 Ram 1500 Rebel is powered by the new-generation twin-turbo in-line 3.0-litre six-cylinder ‘Hurricane’ engine. With outputs of 313kW and 635Nm, the Standard Output ‘Hurricane’ engine has 7.6 per cent more power and 14.2 per cent more torque than the previous 5.7-litre Hemi V8 (291kW and 556Nm).
Previous independent tests have shown the MY25 Ram 1500 powered by the Standard Output ‘Hurricane’ engine can accelerate from 0 to 100kmh in 6 seconds or less – faster than V8s in the category, including the previous Hemi.
MY25 Ram 1500 Rebel: $159,990 plus on-road costs:
Twin-turbo in-line 3.0-litre six-cylinder Hurricane engine (Standard Output)
- 313kW and 635Nm
- Eight-speed automatic
- Five driving modes (auto, sport, tow, snow, off-road)
- ‘Selec-Speed’ off-road function
- One-inch suspension lift (Bilstein off-road suspension)
- 32-inch all-terrain tyres (Falken Wildpeak 275/65/18)
- Underbody skid plates (front cross-member, transfer case, fuel tank)
- Up to 4.5-tonne towing capacity
- Payload is 672kg
- Approach angle 20.9 degrees, departure angle 22.2 degrees
- Rampover angle 19.2 degrees
- E-locker rear differential
- Full-size rear Ute tub (no RamBox)
- Spray-in bed liner and cargo tie-down slider rails
- Power tailgate (up and down, also with one-touch function for closing)
- 98-litre fuel tank
- LED headlights
- Black powder-coated front and rear steel bumpersNEWS RELEASE
- Rebel grille
- Rebel front bumper
- Rebel two-tone colour scheme (black on the lower section of the body)
- Rebel decals
- Rebel badging (tailgate)
- Rebel stitching (front seats)
- ‘Power bulge’ Sports Hood (bonnet)
- Black mirror scalps, door handles and badges
- 19-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Power rear window opening
- 12-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.4-inch infotainment screen
- 10.25-inch front passenger infotainment touchscreen
- Dual wireless phone charging
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Rear-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Constant cruise control and adaptive cruise control
Three colour options: Bright White, Flame Red, Hydro Blue
More about the 10.25-inch front seat passenger screen:
The front seat passenger can connect their phone via Bluetooth to access music controls using the 10.25-inch screen rather than their handheld device.
With a USB-C to HMDI cable, the 10.25-inch screen can mirror a smartphone screen and enable the front seat passenger to watch movies and video clips.
In co-pilot mode, the front seat passenger can access the vehicle’s embedded navigation system via the 10.25-inch screen to search for destinations or add stopovers – then, at the press of a button, transfer the route to the main 14.4-inch infotainment screen so the driver can view instructions.
The front seat passenger can access the camera view at any time on the 10.25-inch display – unless the main 14.4-inch infotainment screen is in camera mode, or the vehicle is in reverse.
The 10.25-inch touchscreen is covered with a privacy film so the display cannot be viewed from the driver’s point of view.
For more information, check out the RAM Trucks New Zealand website.
