Stellantis Boss Almost Guarantees Ram 1500 TRX's Return

Supreme-performance off-road pickup truck battles have resumed, as it appears. During an H1 2025 earnings call, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filoso confirmed that the Ram 1500 TRX will be returning to the range, putting an end to several months of fan and media conjecture.

As reported by the people at Mopar Insiders The news emerged during a presentation outlining how Filosa and his leadership group intend to pull the automotive company out of its present financial difficulties. As they gave a glimpse into upcoming developments for the latter part of 2025, one of the executives inadvertently shared the following details with journalists.

"The V8 engine in models like the Ram 1500 TRX will provide higher output along with improved profit margins per vehicle," stated Filosa.

Although Ram has already disclosed intentions to bring back the A 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine for the 2026 edition This marks the first instance where an executive has openly discussed the return of the high-performance 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8 engine. The initial TRX model was discontinued at the start of 2024, primarily due to issues surrounding emissions from its supercharged powerplant. However, considering today’s political landscape in the United States—the main consumer base for the TRX—this concern is now less pressing for both Stellantis and Filosa.

According to Mopar Insider According to sources, the truck is scheduled to start manufacturing at the manufacturer's Sterling Heights plant in January 2026, almost exactly two years after the TRX model was discontinued. Reports indicate that it will include the design and technology improvements introduced with the 2025 models, probably reflecting enhanced features. RHO proposal. That being said, we anticipate the upcoming TRX to take the formula a step further, offering greater performance and strength. Taking into account the F-150 Raptor R produces a robust 720 horsepower today, so any new TRX must exceed the current model's 702 horsepower. The vehicle certainly appears to be an ideal starting point for the newly revived SRT division which will oversee performance vehicles for Stellantis' North American brands. Here's hoping we won't have to wait too long before experiencing that famous supercharged sound again.

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