Big news from Ram to kick off the new year. The brand is bringing back the TRX and the Power Wagon. The first-ever 2027 Ram Power Wagon with Cummins turbo diesel and 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX debuted in a short film hosted by Tim Kuniskis, Head of American Brands, SRT Performance, NA Marketing and Retail Strategy. You can see the short story here:
2027 Ram Power Wagon Cummins HO Turbo Diesel
Powered by the legendary 6.7-liter Cummins HO turbo diesel inline-six engine, Ram says the new 2027 Ram Power Wagon with Cummins turbo diesel produces 430 horsepower and a best-in-class base diesel torque of 1,075 lb.-ft. It also retains its title as the most off-road-capable full-size pickup.
“Customers have been telling us for years to put the Cummins in the Power Wagon,” said Kuniskis. “And if our recent product announcements have shown anything, it’s that Ram is giving customers a choice and the trucks they want. Matching the Power Wagon with the Cummins turbo diesel delivers everything our hardcore Ram fans expect: off-road capability with the best diesel in the HD segment. It’s the Power Wagon they’ve been waiting for.”
Features include:
Optional exterior upgrades include body-color door handles, extended LED lighting for the cab and bed and the class-exclusive RamBox cargo management system for added secure storage during outdoor adventures. Buyers can also option class-exclusive heated power convex trailer tow mirrors with power-folding, power-telescoping and memory functionality.
The Ram Power Wagon with Cummins turbo diesel is available in a 4X4 crew cab configuration with a six-foot, four-inch bed. It arrives in the second half of 2026 at a starting price of $88,470, including destination.
2027 Ram SRT TRX Returns With 777-Horses
The TRX, the fastest and most powerful production gas pick-up truck in the world, is also back for the 2027 model year after a brief hibernation. It follows the return of the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8’s to the Ram 1500 lineup. The TRX is the first off-road product to emerge from the relaunched SRT Performance division and the first SRT Ram in two decades
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX's 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 is poised to deliver best-in-class power figures, delivering 777 horsepower and 680 lb.-ft. of torque. Ram says these ratings best the nearest competitor by 57 horsepower and 40 lb.-ft. of torque. With standard Launch Control engaged, Ram says the TRX catapults from 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds, delivering a best-in-class top speed of 118 mph.
Credit: Stellantis.
A Bloodshot Night Edition celebrates the TRX's relaunch with an exclusive Blacktop upper paint scheme, a bold Flame Red painted center hood stripe with matching accents, distinctive splash graphics, carbon-fiber interior trim with red detailing, a glass-encased center console badge and red-outline TRX badging. Additional exterior elements include distinctive splash body graphics and beadlock-capable wheels. Inside, red-accented carbon fiber interior trim, a glass encased center console badge and red-outline TRX badging.
Every TRX features a bold Flame Red R-A-M grille badge with a flow-through design, complemented by matching Flame Red front and rear tow hooks. SRT badging adorns the grille and tailgate, while a new TRX tailgate logo depicts the apex predator that ruled the dinosaur age.
Inside, Ram touts best-in-class interior appointments in the half-ton segment. Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, along with heated, ventilated, and class-exclusive reclining rear seats, compliment extended leather and suede detailing throughout the cabin. Tech features include a standard 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 center touchscreen, class-exclusive dual wireless charging pads and 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. For the first time, TRX features a leather-wrapped airbag cover with red stitching and a full suede headliner and visors as a well as Hands-Free Active Drive Assist (L2+) as standard.
The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX arrives in the second half of 2026 at a starting MSRP of $99,995 (not including $2,595 destination).
Photos: Stellantis.
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Good Housekeeping’s Best Family Cars Of 2026
Choosing a family vehicle isn’t just about horsepower or badges — it’s about safety, comfort, versatility and everyday practicality. For the 2026 model year, Good Housekeeping teamed up with automotive experts and real families to test a broad range of cars, SUVs, trucks and EVs across categories that matter most to parents, caregivers and road-trip planners. The result is a group of winners that collectively reflect how diverse today’s family needs can be — from compact sedans that make errands easier to three-row SUVs that still handle like a daily driver.
How the Winners Were Selected
Good Housekeeping’s evaluation blends professional test data with real-world feedback from families who live with these vehicles day-to-day. Safety, comfort, cargo space, technology, driver assistance and overall value were all weighed in, creating a set of winners that reflect both objective performance and subjective family use.
