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Ram TRX serves up power, high-tech tools

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Ram’s 2021 TRX offers “a lot of truck for the money,” according to reviews. Learn more about this power-packed truck at any Earnhardt Auto Centers location, especially Earnhardt CJD in Gilbert or Earnhardt GMC Las Vegas.

Photo courtesy of Sean Plunkett/Earnhardt Auto Centers Facebook

With a beefed-up frame, relocated axles, 18-inch wheels with knobby 35-inch Goodyear custom all-terrain tires and a game-changing suspension, the 2021 TRX is “as capable of scrabbling up rocks and soaring over dunes as it is loafing through traffic on the freeway,” says Motortrend.

The TRX sports the Hellcat engine, a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 with 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, notes a Car and Driver review. It went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds and is “surprisingly refined and easy to handle on paved roads” as well as being “meant to play in the mud, rocks, and sand too.”

With a maximum towing capacity of 8100 pounds, the 2021 TRX offers plenty of muscle, and can carry up to 1310 pound of payload, says Car and Driver.

Inside, Ram’s rich-looking materials and “impeccable” insulation from outside noise offers a level of luxury and refinement. The base model includes cloth upholstery and standard equipment based on the Ram 1500 Rebel, says the Car and Driver review. And the optional TR1 and TR2 packages offer leather-covered surfaces. Other add-ons include a digital rearview mirror, a head-up display and heated and ventilated front seats.

Ram didn’t skimp on technology features for the 2021 TRX. Every model houses a 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment session with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, built-in navigation and SiriusXM satellite radio. A 900-watt, 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system can be added too.

Available safety features include lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Another add-on is a trailer hookup assist tool. With a full slate of comfort and technology features and enough muscle for towing, the 2021 TRX offers a worthy option. Test drive one soon at Earnhardt Auto Centers!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.