2025 RAM Rebel 1500 Review and Off-Road Test

We get behind the wheel of the new 2024 RAM 1500 Rebel. Is this off-road truck really ready for the dirt? We put it to the test to find out.

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[rose]

I bought a crosstrek based on your reviews. It has not disappointed TY

[ELPJM]

It’s no wonder Dodge dealerships have huge inventory of these stacked up.

[mackstikeleather]

Prices are out of control. When the TRX came out it was $78k. No way that’s worth $80k

[jamesmason]

Great video as always and it's definitely a cool truck, but $80, 000 for a Dodge pickup truck can't get over that and none of the people I know can afford that.

[clintonoh]

People are constantly whining about prices and inflation (rightfully so), but the solution is simple. STOP BUYING THEM. SPEAK WITH YOUR WALLET.

[evovideo]

"Joined the massive screen club" I'm pretty sure they were the first ones to start it in the trucks. It's crazy to see this truck cost $80, 000 when just 5 years ago 2019 I bought a ram rebel $45, 000. The only difference is I can see between this truck and my RAM rebel is this one does not have a V8 and the lights are narrower.

[ZenEndurance]

I have a similar RAM and it's incredible. They are too wide for narrow trails, but desert, beach, ranch, hunting, mud... and towing stuff to get there is where it shines. i towed a 7, 000 lb RV to Sedona with ours, then also took it offroading on a wide trail while there. You just don't want to get into narrow trees or rocks with it.

[matthewm]

LMAO i remember seeing nicely equiped Rebels on lots for 40k several years ago.

[ShadowBend]

Prices truly are wild now. Its also tough to jump to a Ram with its new SST engine. I would give that a couple years to get sorted...

[adamblakeley]

First of all, that Billy solo at the beginning was on point! Second, people need to quit making excuses and downplaying the outrageous prices of these trucks and vehicles in general, I mean I get it, there are always going to be the Gotta-Have-Its and people who think it’s a flex to tell others how they can afford this overpriced trash, but have at it, it’s your money, get taken advantage of all you want. The funny thing is most Stellantis products have mountains of money dropped on the hood just to get them out the door because most people aren’t willing to pay these prices. We need more of that. Start patronizing the manufacturers that have decently priced vehicles and ignore the ones who don’t. I realize that will probably never happen and that’s the problem. Believe it or not there are actually decent quality vehicles out there still for reasonable prices. When poverty trim whips are going for 60k that’s a problem. And don’t tell me it’s because of all the new tech, capabilities etc. it can be done. The Ranger Raptor is loaded to the gills and has out of pocket performance and it goes for around 58k. That much truck for that price is acceptable IMO. Anyway, that’s my 2 cents.

[ZenEndurance]

The reason I got a RAM was it was the only one you can turn on the rear locker whenever you want. Other brands won't let you do it in 2wd or 4WD high or Awd. Rear locker is essential gear and "quit dicking around" fast solution with a button press. The other brands disable it unless you are in 4wd low and if I'm in 4wd low, things have already gotten ugly. I wouldn't need 4wd low if you'd let me turn the locker on in 2wd 30 seconds ago. AWD and turning the locker on and off as needed is pretty amazing how it gets through nearly everything.

[theadambragg]

I love how you turned into Santa when threading the trees lol

[J-Murph]

Remember when the Rebel was released a few years ago as an Off-Road trim to the standard Ram and cost $40k? Stellantis is out of their mind charging $80k for this now

[eoak]

A 1600$ payment at 5% interest(8.25% tax) for 48 months.

Crazy. By the 20/4/10 rule you’d have to have an income of nearly 250k a year for that rule to work.

[bigamigo]

I've owned them all, my two Ram's have been the best vehicles I've ever owned.

[alexkostenyuk]

I like how they fix front end, nice front grill, headlights more slimmed . very nice looking truck, thanks for sharing 👍

[chileshemubanga]

Being a truck head I really enjoy your truck reviews.

[TheNotimprezed]

I would say the Trail Boss, Tremor, TRD Pro would be its direct competition

[christianleber]

For this money I would get the Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton ZR2 Bison.

[Michaud]

I still own my 2020 power wagon great truck.