RHO 4X4
What the RHO adds over the Tradesman
| Spec | Tradesman | RHO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V6 eTorque, eight-speed automatic | 3.0-liter Hurricane I6 twin-turbo, High Output, eight-speed automatic |
| Fuel tank capacity | 26 gal | 33 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Third-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 |
| 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 absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| 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 |
| Tire size | 275/55R20 | 325/65R18 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 45.1 ft | 48.3 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 18 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.6 in | 145.1 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-way power driver lumbar, 3.0-liter Hurricane I6 twin-turbo, High Output (HO), eight-speed automatic transmission, 3.92 axle ratio, 33-gallon fuel tank, 360-degree surround view camera system, 4x4, 8-way power driver seat, Anti-spin differential (electronic-locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive), Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active performance shock absorbers, Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase, Drive modes, Dual wireless charging pad, Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes, Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, Forged aluminum upper and lower control arms, Heated front seats and steering wheel, Heated front seats and steering wheel, High-torque-capacity rear axle (Dana 60) with full floating axle shafts and axle hop damper, High-torque-capacity rear axle (included with 3.0L I6 TT HO), LED bed lighting, Launch control with shift light, Ram Active Terrain Dynamics suspension management system, Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, Uconnect 12-in. Radio, Wireless charging pad
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 | 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 Hurricane I6 twin-turbo, High Output, eight-speed automatic |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
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 |
| Third-row headroom | 39.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 44.8 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 absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| 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 |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety6 std · 8 opt
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree surround view camera system
- ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines
- Evasive Steer Assist optional
- Integrated electronic controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailertow Group) optional
- Active Lane Management (ALM) system
- Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection
- ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop
- Advanced Safety Group optional
- Drowsy Driver Detection optional
- Hands-free Active Driving Assist optional
- Intersection Collision Warning optional
- Traffic Sign Recognition optional
- Trailer reverse steering control optional
Infotainment4 std · 3 opt
- Head-up Display – 10-inch field-of-view optional
- Dual wireless charging pad
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Uconnect 12-in. Radio
- Wireless charging pad
- 10.25 in. front passenger interactive display optional
- Uconnect 14.5-in. Radio optional
Convenience0 std · 1 opt
- Bed Utility Group optional
Seating3 std · 1 opt
- 8-way power driver seat
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Ventilated outboard seating positions optional
- 2-way power driver lumbar
Interior2 std · 2 opt
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- RHO Level 1 Equipment Group optional
- RHO Popular Equipment Group optional
- LED bed lighting
Exterior2 std · 2 opt
- Exterior power-folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps
- Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase
- Dual-pane, power-operated sunroof (Crew Cab only) optional
- Off-Road Group (standard on Warlock and Rebel models) optional
Powertrain10 std · 2 opt
- 3.0-liter Hurricane I6 twin-turbo, High Output (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)
- Drive modes
- Electronic full-time transfer case with drive modes
- High-torque-capacity rear axle (Dana 60) with full floating axle shafts and axle hop damper
- High-torque-capacity rear axle (included with 3.0L I6 TT HO)
- Launch control with shift light
- 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission optional
- Electronic-locking rear differential optional
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active performance shock absorbers
- Forged aluminum upper and lower control arms
- Ram Active Terrain Dynamics suspension management system
Cargo0 std · 3 opt
- Trailer-tow Group optional
- Bed Utility Group optional
- Towing Technology Group optional
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Common questions about the RHO
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2027 Ram 1500 RHO add over the Tradesman?
Against the Tradesman, 26 features become standard that the Tradesman does not and 23 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.