TRX to RHO

[itsmekylep]

I wonder which automaker will be the first to bring back a true "street truck" like that. Chevy has the Corvette pickup concept, but who knows if it make ever see production.

I personally would love an updated TRX with slightly reduced offroad cred to bolster on-road performance, like, say, 20s from the factory but retaining A/T 35 tires.

If/when the TRX does come back, I hope they do NOT force us into a 37s package, a la the Raptor R... fine to offer, but make it an option.

I like the lowered Shelby F150's but I need a manual transmission option!

 

[Remixznflow82]

Similar to above - place my order last month...it is confirmed and scheduled, although not in production yet.

I have a 2020 Ram 1500 with 128,000 miles on it. It's got the Hemi in it and has been a fantastic truck. I know I'll miss the cold morning start up sound on it, but after test driving the TRX and RHO - I don' t think there's any comparison between the three.

2020 Ram 1500 V8 to me feels like a very refined 'work' truck. It rides great, looks great and has a few bells and whistles which make it a great daily driver. While it's served me and the family well, at the end of the day, it's still feels like a 'work' truck. (and there's nothing wrong with that)

The TRX is on the other side of the spectrum from my 2020 - it's an in your face, non-apologetic...beast. I know many people use it as a daily driver, but after driving it many hundreds of miles, it's just too 'much' for me. Yes, I go on the occasional trail 'up north' in Michigan, which would be fun in the TRX, I'm not doing it enough to justify the TRX. I found the ride to be pretty stiff and it's loud - real loud. Both inside and out. It's all good, but it's tough to be on a conference call without someone asking what all the commotion is. I'm not saying the TRX should be used for conference calls - but my guess is 95% of those buying this truck will be on a conference call from time to time.

The RHO is truly a great blend of the two. As the Super Bowl commercial goes - it's a Goldilocks of a truck. It's refined, yet it's not. It will blow away most anything that comes up next to it at a light, but you can also squeeze 17 miles to the gallon on the expressway with it. It's way quieter than I expected on the inside - which is in part because it's an I6 and not a V8. While one may miss the growl of the TRX, you won't miss the constant drone - I promise. The interior is fantastic and technologically superior to the TRX. I get that there are issues, but there are issues with every car now adays. I'm hopeful most will be handled via software updates.

Anyway, I'm really excited to take delivery of the RHO soon - it's going to be fun to drive...albeit to a fancy dinner or the trails. Can't wait!

Very well said... I came from a 2019 Laramie that I loved dearly... I also drove a Supra on the weekend for fun. Having driven this truck now over 1300 miles I can say this really is a decent blend of speed, power, utility and luxury. The interior is so dang quiet that I haven't had to turn the volume up over 12 or 15... I have taken a few conference calls and its like I'm in my office. I enjoy all of the interior features especially how customizable the main screen is... the only thing I don't actually like is the passenger screen... I figured it would be useful but so far my family hasn't warmed to it and I would really have liked that extra storage.

As for our TRX 'brethren' I think they'll come around... The TRX was a unique truck and I get it... with the RHO its no longer as special seeing as how they look so much alike. I too, have waved at a TRX owner only to be given the cold shoulder but hey it is what it is... I do NOT regret my purchase at all and given the option to by the TRX or the RHO I want to believe I'd still choose the RHO.

 

[Banger]

I like the lowered Shelby F150's but I need a manual transmission option!

Amen! The manual transmission (and the skill needed to operate it) seems to be going the way of the VHS tape, unfortunately. I wish manufacturers would realize that there are folks out there who still appreciate this and offer it more commonly.

 

[RamFan]

Amen! The manual transmission (and the skill needed to operate it) seems to be going the way of the VHS tape, unfortunately. I wish manufacturers would realize that there are folks out there who still appreciate this and offer it more commonly.

Yup, the take rate is so low now, it’s just not cost effective manufacturing all the separate parts plus EPA certification etc. Of our “fleet” of 6 vehicles, 1/2 are manual. The Corrado, Mustang and MX-5.

Chris

 

[Dustin]

Lets not forget that a manual transmission is also one of the best anti theft devices out there. Write in cursive just to further confuse the yutes.

 

[RamFan]

Lets not forget that a manual transmission is also one of the best anti theft devices out there. Write in cursive just to further confuse the yutes.

Its funny you say that, since I dont have anything of value in either my 66 Mustang or MX-5 whenever I go anywhere, I usually leave the windows down unlocked etc and have zero concern of theft

I almost wonder if people think they are being set up.

Chris

 

[Haildamage]

Has anyone here transitioned from a TRX to an RHO or previously owned a TRX? I used to own a TRX but ended up selling it because I was constantly worried about it being stolen. Plus, I expected the insurance in Georgia to be high, but it turned out to be even more expensive than I anticipated. For those who have experience with both, is the insurance on the RHO noticeably cheaper compared to the TRX? Also, do the added options on the level 1 kind outweigh having to go the inline 6?

My RHO is more than my 22 TRX in Louisiana

 

[Banger]

Lets not forget that a manual transmission is also one of the best anti theft devices out there. Write in cursive just to further confuse the yutes.

So true!!! And the yutes! Haha

 

[Banger]

Its funny you say that, since I dont have anything of value in either my 66 Mustang or MX-5 whenever I go anywhere, I usually leave the windows down unlocked etc and have zero concern of theft

I almost wonder if people think they are being set up.

Chris

Hell, you could leave the keys in it and it still probably wouldn’t be stolen.

 

[Banger]

Lets not forget that a manual transmission is also one of the best anti theft devices out there. Write in cursive just to further confuse the yutes.

Thugs are very confused by the third pedal on the floor. What's that for?!!