RAM TRX delights truck lovers

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Named for the tyrannosaurus rex, the RAM TRX roared onto the scene in 2020, thrilling truck enthusiasts. Learn more and take a test drive soon at any Earnhardt Auto Centers location, including Earnhardt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Gilbert and Earnhardt Queen Creek Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Scottsdale resident Jeff Harris calls the RAM TRX the best truck he’s ever driven, and he’s driven trucks for 40 years. He has a 2022 model, and says it’s the fastest truck he’s ever driven. The beefed-up yet agile truck comes with a hefty price, but it doesn’t disappoint.

“For such a big truck, I’m surprised at how smooth it drives,” Harris said. RAM didn’t scrimp on interior space either, Harris says, noting that the inside offers a “phenomenal” amount of room. He’s driven his RAM TRX around town and on road trips, and the TRX never fails to attract attention.

“When I go out with this truck, people come up and tell me what a nice truck it is,” Harris said. “It’s very beefy looking and wider than a regular truck. It’s the greatest truck I’ve ever owned.”

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Reviewers agree that the RAM TRX is a formidable competitor in the truck market. Car and Driver calls it “the quickest gas-powered truck we’ve ever tested,” getting to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. According to the review, “despite its 6800-pound heft, it can beat a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 to the next streetlight.”

The RAM TRX’s 6.2-liter Hemi V-8, known as the Hellcat engine, provides 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, sent to all four wheels through its eight-speed automatic transmission, says Car and Driver.

While it’s easy to handle on paved roads, the RAM TRX is made for off-roading. Its 35-inch all-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch wheels provide 11.8 inches of ground clearance. According to RAM, the truck can also handle driving in up to 32 inches of water.

The TRX offers a maximum towing capacity of 8100 pounds, and can carry up to 1310 pounds of payload, notes Car and Driver. If you’re looking for a beefed-up truck for driving around the city and off-road, check out the RAM TRX soon at Earnhardt Auto Centers, including the Earnhardt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram location, or shop online anytime!

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.