2022 Ram 1500
TRX 4X4
What the TRX adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | TRX |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | vented disc | inverted hat (outboard venting) vented disc |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5112 lbs | 6430 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4771 lbs | 6430 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 6166 cc |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 702 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with eTorque | 6.2-liter HEMI Supercharged V-8 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | OHV 16-valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal | 33 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 11.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7200 lbs | 7800 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 10 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 14 mpg |
| Overall height | 77.6 in | 80.9 in |
| Overall length | 228.9 in | 232.9 in |
| Overall width | 82.1 in | 88 in |
| Payload capacity | 2300 lbs | 1310 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active performance shock absorber |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle | Five-link with track bar, coil springs, Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active damping twin-tube performance shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Tire size | 275/55R20 | 325/65R18 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 45.1 ft | 48.3 ft |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.55 axle ratio, 4x4, Active-level four-corner air suspension system (Rebel: optional on 4x4 Crew Cabs with 5.7-liter only), Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive), Automatic-dimming interior rearview mirror, Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase, Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 145.1-in. wheelbase, Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes, Electronic on-demand transfer case, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, LED cargo box light, Launch control, shift light, after-run cooling, performance engine cooling, Premium Lighting Group (Bi-LED projector headlamps with signature lighting, LED taillamps with signature lighting, LED fog lamps), Supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, eight speed automatic transmission, Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | inverted hat (outboard venting) vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in |
| Overall height | 80.9 in |
| Overall length | 232.9 in |
| Overall width | 88 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6166 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2-liter HEMI Supercharged V-8 |
| Valve configuration | OHV 16-valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 702 hp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 10 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 12 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 14 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 33 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) | 48.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active performance shock absorber |
| Rear suspension type | Five-link with track bar, coil springs, Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active damping twin-tube performance shock absorbers, solid axle |
Tires
| Tire size | 325/65R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 6430 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6430 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1310 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 9 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 7 opt
- Forward Collision Mitigation (Adaptive Emergency Braking) optional
- Surround View camera (included in Advanced Safety Group), not available with ParkView rear backup camera optional
- ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Go and Hold optional
- Advanced Safety Group (Adaptive Cruise, BSM, HUD, LDW-Plus, Pedestrian Protection, Surround View, SmartBeam, Rain wipers, ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular) optional
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection optional
- Lane Departure Warning-Plus (included in Advanced Safety Group) optional
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control optional
Infotainment1 std · 3 opt
- Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group) optional
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL
- Premium Plus sound system – 19-speaker optional
- Wireless charging pad (available with bucket seats only) optional
Seating1 std · 5 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
- Eight-way power passenger seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline) optional
- TR Level 1 Equipment Group - 8-way power driver leather bucket seat, 8-way power passenger seat, 4-way power passenger lumbar, heated front seats and steering wheel, 360-degree Surround View camera, universal garage door opener, power-adjustable pedals, rear defroster, rear underseat storage, rain-sensing wipers optional
- TR Level 2 Equipment Group - pedal-ventilated outboard seating, remote start, Keyless Enter n' Go, ParkSense front and rear park assist, integrated electronic trailer brake controller, BSM with Rear Cross Path and Trailer detection, power tailgate release, power-adjustable pedal with memory, memory system, bed lighting (LED), wireless charging pad, performance/off-road screens, heated front seats, ventilated rear seats optional
Interior3 std · 2 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Automatic-dimming interior rearview mirror
- Carbon Fiber Package (TRX) - full console with bomb bay door, carbon fiber interior trim, leather-wrapped instrument panel, door and console optional
- Interior Color Accent Package (TRX) - instrument panel, door, console, steering wheel with TRX Red color accents, TRX Red stitching and embroidered logo optional
- LED cargo box light
Exterior3 std · 4 opt
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 145.1-in. wheelbase
- Premium Lighting Group (Bi-LED projector headlamps with signature lighting, LED taillamps with signature lighting, LED fog lamps)
- Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase optional
- Ignition Orange Package (TRX) - Ignition Orange exterior color, TR Level 2 Equipment Group, 18x9-in. machine face black wheels, cargo tie-downs, spray-in bedliner, bed step, Copperhead Orange stitching, HUD, panoramic sunroof, all-weather slush mats optional
- Rain-sensing wipers optional
- RamBar Light Bar (optional on TR1 and TR2) optional
Powertrain8 std · 2 opt
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 3.55 axle ratio
- 4x4
- Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive)
- Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes
- Electronic on-demand transfer case
- Launch control, shift light, after-run cooling, performance engine cooling
- Supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, eight speed automatic transmission
- 3.92 axle ratio optional
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Active-level four-corner air suspension system (Rebel: optional on 4x4 Crew Cabs with 5.7-liter only)
Cargo0 std · 3 opt
- Bed Mounted Tire Carrier optional
- 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
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 TRX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 16 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 27 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.