2022 Ram 1500
Rebel 4X4
What the Rebel adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | Rebel |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5112 lbs | 5397 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4771 lbs | 5164 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 5654 cc |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 395 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 410 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | OHV 16-valve |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7200 lbs | 7100 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Overall length | 228.9 in | 232.9 in |
| Payload capacity | 2300 lbs | 1940 lbs |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 45.1 ft | 46.2 ft |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 144.6 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.92 axle ratio, Forward Collision Mitigation (Adaptive Emergency Braking), Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Lane Departure Warning-Plus (included in Advanced Safety Group)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 77.6 in |
| Overall length | 232.9 in |
| Overall width | 82.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.6 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 5654 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 |
| Valve configuration | OHV 16-valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 395 hp |
| Torque | 410 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 46.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/55R20 |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5397 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5164 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7100 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1940 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety3 std · 4 opt
- Forward Collision Mitigation (Adaptive Emergency Braking)
- Lane Departure Warning-Plus (included in Advanced Safety Group)
- ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection optional
- ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop optional
- Rebel Safety Group - Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop Go and Hold, Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Automatic high-beam headlamps optional
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control optional
Infotainment2 std · 8 opt
- Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group) optional
- Base sound system – six-speaker
- Uconnect 5.0 AM/FM/Bluetooth radio
- Advanced Technology Group (Head-up Display, Digital Rearview Mirror, LED cargo box light) optional
- Premium Plus sound system – 19-speaker optional
- Premium sound system – 10-speaker optional
- Rebel 12 Equipment Group - Uconnect 4C 12-in. touchscreen, 900-watt 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (Crew Cab) / Alpine nine-speaker (Quad Cab), leather seating and upgraded interior materials optional
- Uconnect 12-in. radio optional
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio optional
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL optional
Seating1 std · 2 opt
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline) optional
- Four-way power driver lumbar (fore/aft, up/down) optional
Interior1 std · 5 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Automatic-dimming interior rearview mirror optional
- Digital Rearview Mirror (included in Advanced Technology Group) optional
- Rebel Level 1 Equipment Group - switchable rear dome lamp, auto-dimming rearview mirror, exterior power-folding mirrors, overhead console, universal garage door opener, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, rear defroster, Uconnect 8.4, CD player optional
- Rebel Level 2 Equipment Group - remote start, keyless entry, security alarm, ParkSense front and rear park assist, automatic temperature control (two-zone), rear USB ports, 115V outlet, rear under-seat storage optional
- LED cargo box light optional
Exterior1 std · 6 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps optional
- Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase (on Rebel models, only available as 4x4)
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase optional
- Dual pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only) optional
- GT Equipment Group - sport performance hood, black grille, GT decals, cold air intake, cold end exhaust, bucket seats, performance steering wheel w/ aluminum paddle shifters, performance floor shifter, performance screens, metal pedal kit, all-weather floor mats optional
- Rebel Black Appearance Package - black exterior paint, black R-A-M badging, black brush guard, black 17-in. wheels, all-black interior optional
- Single pane, power-operated sunroof (Quad Cab only) optional
Powertrain5 std · 6 opt
- 26-gallon fuel tank
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque
- 3.92 axle ratio
- 4x2
- 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel, eight-speed automatic transmission optional
- 33-gallon fuel tank optional
- 4x4 optional
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque optional
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI®, eight-speed automatic transmission optional
- Electronic-locking differential (raised ride height available on all axle ratios; standard ride height available only on 3.92 axle ratio; included with 4x4 Off-road Group) optional
Chassis0 std · 2 opt
- Active-level four-corner air suspension system (Rebel: optional on 4x4 Crew Cabs with 5.7-liter only) optional
- Protection Group (4x4 models only) - tow hooks, front suspension skid plate, transfer case skid plate, EPS skid plate, fuel tank skid plate optional
Cargo0 std · 3 opt
- Bed Utility Group (upper adjustable tie downs, bed extender, bed step, bed lighting, spray-in bed liner) optional
- Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group) optional
- Trailer-tow Group (Class IV receiver hitch, integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors, trailer hitch light) optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 1500. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Rebel
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 5 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.