'Updated' Ram 1500 Rebel finally reaches PH; gets new mill, updated look

MANILA: Inchcape Philippines has introduced the latest version of the Ram 1500 Rebel to the country.

Per the brand’s local distributor, the pick-up truck’s mid-cycle refresh iteration (which was supposed to enter the local market in November 2024) is fitted with a new engine and features upgrades in terms of aesthetic and technologies.

Here are some notable bits of information about the vehicle.

Vehicle specifications

Exterior

Ram’s full-sized pick-up truck’s latest version has the following measurements:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	5,916 x 2,085 x 2,011
Wheelbase (in mm)	3,670
Ground clearance (in mm)	203

Its updated look also comes in the form of:

• New bold grille
• Full LED illumination
• Distinct side character line
• Smoother bed and cabin layout
• Exterior mirror approach lamps
• Courtesy lamps
• Lower two-tone paint

Further, the vehicle also has a dual exhaust system with black tips, a truck bed cargo divider, and a power tailgate. The RamBox Cargo Management System comes with a 115-volt outlet and bed organization options.

Making it off-road-ready are the new 18-inch gloss black wheels, paired with 275/70 all-terrain tires, performance-tuned shock absorbers, an on-demand transfer case, a rear-locking differential, and four skid plates.

Complementing the said portions are the following:

Mopar 4-Adjustable Cargo Tie-Down Hooks	Mopar Rebel Exterior Side Graphics
Deployable Mopar Bed Step	Mopar Spray-In Bedliner
Mopar Black Tubular Side Steps	Off-Road Fender Flares

 

Interior

For its cabin, the new Ram 1500 Rebel offers a roomy and modern space for its occupants.

Sitting in the middle of the dash is the new 14.4-inch touchscreen that has the fifth-generation Uconnect 5 system — the most advanced and largest display ever fitted on a Ram vehicle.

Per Inchcape Philippines, the Uconnect 5 is five times faster compared to the previous generation and offers features such as:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wired Google Android Auto
• Global positioning system navigation
• Off-road information pages
• Five user profiles plus a valet mode – customizable music preferences, apps and climate comfort levels (New feature)
• Fully-customizable home screen for quick access to frequently used features and one-touch operation (New feature)
• Bluetooth Handsfree Phone and Audio that allows you to connect two mobile devices

This is paired with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System.

Among the amenities that can be enjoyed inside the vehicle are the tilt/telescopic adjustable multi-function steering wheel, rotary shifter, electronically-adjustable bucket-type front seats (eight-way with memory for driver, six-way for front passenger) with two-way lumbar adjust and heating/cooling functions, and height adjustable front shoulder belts.

Moreover, it also comes with:

• Second row in-floor storage bins
• Rear underseat storage compartment
• Dual Wireless Charger

Powertrain

Under the new Ram 1500 Rebel’s hood is a 3.0-liter I6 Hurricane SO Twin Turbo ESS engine mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The powertrain combination has a churn of:

Peak output (in horsepower)	420
Maximum torque (in Newton-meters)	635

Technologies

The new Ram 1500 Rebel has more than 42 active and passive technologies to match the host of driver assistive features like:

•  Active Lane Management System
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Advanced Brake Assist
• Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
• Anti-Lock Braking System
• Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Electronic Stability Control
• Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus
• Hill Start Assist
• ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
• ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist System with Stop
• Pedestrian Emergency Braking
• Selec-Speed Control
• Traction Control
• Trailer Brake Control
• Trailer Sway Damping

Options, pricing

Priced at P5.25 million, the new Ram 1500 Rebel can be had in the following color options:

Diamond Black	Delmonico Red
Bright White	Billet Silver

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