2026 Ram 1500
RHO 4X4
What the RHO adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | RHO |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | vented disc with two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS | inverted hat (outboard venting) rotors with two piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5077 lbs | 6308 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4836 lbs | 6308 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 3604 cc | 2993 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless | gdi mpi |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 540 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 521 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque | 3.0-liter Straight-Six Turbo High Output (SST HO) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal | 33 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7200 lbs | 7800 lbs |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.3 in | 44.8 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Overall height | 77.5 in | 81.9 in |
| Overall length | 228.4 in | 233.7 in |
| Overall width | 81.2 in | 88 in |
| Payload capacity | 2360 lbs | 1490 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Upper and lower A-arms, 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, 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 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, High Output (SST HO), eight-speed automatic transmission, 3.92 axle ratio, 33-gallon fuel tank, 4x4, 8-way power passenger seat, Active-level four-corner air suspension system (RHO includes Active Damping Suspension), Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive), Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase, Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes, Electronic-locking differential, Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, Launch control, shift light, long-travel suspension system with active damping
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | inverted hat (outboard venting) rotors with two piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | disc with single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in |
| Overall height | 81.9 in |
| Overall length | 233.7 in |
| Overall width | 88 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2993 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.0-liter Straight-Six Turbo High Output (SST HO) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 540 hp |
| Torque | 521 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 33 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 44.8 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 66 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 65.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 24.1 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
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 6308 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6308 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1490 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety5 std · 4 opt
- Surround 360-degree cameraoptional
- Evasive Steer Assistoptional
- Drowsy Driver Detectionoptional
- Active Lane Management system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection
- ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop
- ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
- Hands-free Active Driving Assistoptional
Infotainment0 std · 4 opt
- Dual wireless charging padoptional
- Advanced Technology Groupoptional
- Uconnect 14.5-in. Radiooptional
- Wireless charging padoptional
Convenience0 std · 2 opt
- Memory (seats, exterior mirrors, power adjustable pedals, radio presets)optional
- Smartphone as key (late availability)optional
Seating1 std · 3 opt
- Ventilated outboard seating positionsoptional
- 8-way power passenger seat
- 2nd-row heated seatsoptional
- Massaging seats (driver and front passenger)optional
Interior0 std · 3 opt
- Digital rearview mirror with tow modeoptional
- Power-adjustable pedalsoptional
- RHO Level 1 Equipment Groupoptional
Exterior2 std · 2 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase
- 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Warlock and Rebel models)optional
- Dual pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only)optional
Powertrain8 std · 2 opt
- 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, High Output (SST HO), eight-speed automatic transmission
- 3.92 axle ratio
- 33-gallon fuel tank
- 4x4
- Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive)
- Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes
- Electronic-locking differential
- Launch control, shift light, long-travel suspension system with active damping
- 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmissionoptional
- High-torque-capacity rear axle (included with 3.0L I6 HO)optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Active-level four-corner air suspension system (RHO includes Active Damping Suspension)
Cargo0 std · 4 opt
- Bed Utility Groupoptional
- Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group)optional
- Trailer reverse steering controloptional
- Trailer-tow Groupoptional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 1500. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Ram 1500 RHO add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 12 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 29 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.