Ram’s 1500 TRX tremendous truck could also be about to lose two cylinders.

Stellantis’ business autos model has been noticed testing a prototype for what’s prone to be the 2025 Ram 1500 TRX, and there could also be a 6-cylinder engine underneath the hood.

The prototype within the video from Automobile Spy Media options the pumped fenders and extensive rubber of the TRX, however the noise it makes when accelerating away at a flip, beginning at 25 seconds into the clip, sounds prefer it packs a turbocharged 6-cylinder as an alternative of a supercharged V-8 which has a attribute whine and rumble.

And there is extra proof to recommend that that is what’s being examined.

Ram in August confirmed the 2024 1500 TRX can be the final with the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. To mark the run, the model revealed the 2024 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Closing Version, restricted to 4,000 items worldwide.

On the time, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis mentioned the TRX story wasn’t over but, although he did not elaborate on what’s to return. Rumors level to Ram adopting Stellantis’ Hurricane 3.0-liter turbo-6 for its future 1500 TRX.

A high-output (HO) variant of the engine is rated at 510 hp and already featured within the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L—a full-size luxurious SUV weighing 6,335 kilos. Within the lighter TRX, the engine ought to supply first rate efficiency, although seemingly not on the similar stage of the outdated V-8, except extra horsepower may be untapped.

The Hellcat-endowed TRX has 702 hp on faucet, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds (at 108 mph), and a prime velocity of 118 mph. Downsizing to the turbo-6 will seemingly enhance gasoline financial system, and should even warrant a lower cost tag than the present TRX which begins near $85,000.

Camouflage gear on the prototype suggests there will probably be some styling modifications to go together with the brand new powertrain. Rely on some inside updates as properly.

A debut for the 2025 TRX will seemingly happen within the first half of subsequent yr, with gross sales to comply with late subsequent summer season or early subsequent fall. Keep tuned for updates as growth continues.