TRX 4X4
What the TRX adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | TRX |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | vented disc | inverted hat (outboard venting) vented disc |
| 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) | 3.6L V-6 Pentastar eTorque | 6.2L HEMI Supercharged V-8 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | OHV 16-valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal | 33 gal |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.6 in | 45.2 in |
| 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 |
| 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) | 46.2 ft | 48.3 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 18 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 145.1 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 33-gallon fuel tank, 4x4, 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque, Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive), Automatic-dimming interior rearview mirror, Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 145.1-in. wheelbase, Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline), Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes, Four-way power driver lumbar (fore/aft, up/down), Fully dampened/assisted tailgate, 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, Premium – 10-speaker sound system, Remote start, Spray-in bed liner (bed liner standard on Longhorn and Limited), 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 | 9.4 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) | 6.2L 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 |
| Third-row headroom | 39.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 45.2 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 65.7 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 |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 7 opt
- 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 optional
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection optional
- Forward Collision Mitigation (Adaptive Emergency Braking) optional
- ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop optional
- Security alarm optional
Infotainment2 std · 4 opt
- Head-Up Display (included in Advanced Technology Group) optional
- Premium – 10-speaker sound system
- Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL
- Advanced Technology Group optional
- Premium Plus – 19-speaker sound system optional
- Wireless charging pad (available with bucket seats only) optional
Convenience1 std · 5 opt
- Remote start
- Keyless entry / Keyless Enter n' Go optional
- Memory (seat, exterior mirrors, power adjustable pedals, radio presets) optional
- Power tailgate release optional
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control optional
- Universal garage door opener (not available for international market) optional
Climate0 std · 1 opt
- Automatic temperature control (two-zone) optional
Seating2 std · 3 opt
- Eight-way power driver seat (fore/aft, up/down, cushion tilt, seatback recline)
- Pedal-ventilated outboard seating position optional
- Rear seat — ventilation (three adjustment levels each) optional
- Rear seat, heat (three adjustment levels each) optional
- Four-way power driver lumbar (fore/aft, up/down)
Interior1 std · 10 opt
- Automatic-dimming interior rearview mirror
- Bed lighting (LED) optional
- Carbon Fiber Package optional
- Digital Rearview Mirror optional
- Interior Color Accent Package optional
- Power-adjustable pedals optional
- Rear under-seat storage, Crew Cab only optional
- TR Level 1 Equipment Group optional
- TR Level 2 Equipment Group optional
- LED cargo box light optional
- Carpet floor covering optional
Exterior2 std · 7 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps optional
- Fully dampened/assisted tailgate
- Premium Lighting Group — Bi-LED projector headlamps with signature lighting, LED taillamps with signature lighting, LED fog lamps
- 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on all 4x2 and 4x4 Rebel models; not available with 4x2 non-Rebel models) optional
- Automatic high-beam headlamps optional
- Dual pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only) optional
- Rain-sensing wipers optional
- RamBar Light Bar (optional on TRX) optional
- Rear defroster optional
Powertrain9 std · 3 opt
- 3.21 axle ratio
- 33-gallon fuel tank
- 4x2
- 4x4
- 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI, eight-speed automatic transmission and eTorque
- Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive)
- Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes
- Launch control, shift light, after-run cooling, performance engine cooling
- Supercharged 6.2-liter V-8, eight speed automatic transmission
- 3.55 axle ratio optional
- 3.92 axle ratio 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
Chassis1 std · 2 opt
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 145.1-in. wheelbase
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase optional
- Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase optional
Cargo1 std · 4 opt
- Spray-in bed liner (bed liner standard on Longhorn and Limited)
- Bed Mounted Tire Carrier optional
- Bed Utility Group optional
- Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group) optional
- Trailer-tow Group optional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 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 2024 Ram 1500 TRX add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 17 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 25 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.