2022 Ram Rebel G/T 4x4 Review, It's a BABY TRX!

We test the 2022 RAM Rebel G/T 4X4 both on and off-road and come away big fans.

I have to say I have always liked the RAM pickup, particularly since its major overhaul in 2019 and I've driven a couple since then but the 2022 RAM Rebel G/T Crew Cab might just be my favorite one so far.  You might consider it a baby TRX because you get some of that truck's style and unique performance features without the gas-guzzling 702 hp supercharged V8. 

CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Exterior and Options
2:35 Engine and Transmission
3:24 Interior and Tech
7:47 Off-Road
13:54 On-Road
16:54 Verdict

RAM bases its 1500 G/T models on the Laramie and Rebel trims and they get some TRX features like performance pages, and paddle shifters, as well as a sports performance hood, a new cold-air intake and a cat-back performance exhaust.   

The Rebel G/T starts at $54,885 for an AWD model plus $3,000 for the G/T package. There is a caveat, you can go nuts on the options, this one has $20K of them!! 

The G/T package includes the cold air intake I mentioned, vented seats, power pedals, leather bucket seats, lumbar support, and 8- way adjustable driver and passenger seats.  On top of that, this one has the Rebel 2 package for $3,200 which includes Apply Car Play, Android Auto, Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, power-folding mirrors, a WIFI hotspot, and much more.  

Under The Hood 

The 5.7-liter HEMI provides 395 hp and 410 ft-lbs through an excellent 8-speed transmission. The eTorque system, which is a 48-volt mild hybrid system that switches out the alternator for an electric motor on the crank and a small lithium-ion battery adds  16 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque. Bear in mind this does add $2,795 to your bill. 

Expect 22 mpg highway or better, although for the week I only averaged 14.6 mpg. However, that did include all testing and an off-road section, which proved to be more exciting than anticipated. 

The RAM Rebel is decently quick to sixty taking only 6.1 seconds, however, the additional torque doesn’t make it any quicker than the standard V8 HEMI. 

2022 RAM 1500 REBEL G/T 4X4 Numbers

BASE PRICE: $54,885
PRICE AS TESTED: $74,675
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, 4WD, 5-passenger, 4-door truck
ENGINE: 5.7L OHV 16-valve V-8
ELECTRIC: eTorque electric motor (16 hp and 130 ft-lbs)
POWER: 395 hp
TORQUE: 410 lb-ft
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
0-60 MPH: 6.1 sec
CURB WEIGHT: 5,545 lbs
MAX TOWING CAPACITY: 11,000 + lbs
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON: 18/22/19 mpg
OUR OBSERVED: 14.6 mpg
PROS: Fantastic ride quality, best-in-class interior, great on and off-road
CONS: Can get pricey with options