Ram is bringing back the 1500 Rebel X for 2026, and it is aimed squarely at buyers who want something more distinctive than the standard Rebel without stepping all the way up to the hardcore, high-priced halo trucks. Think of it as the “fully loaded” Rebel with a little extra personality, a few key functional upgrades, and a feature you cannot get anywhere else in the Ram lineup.
The headline trick is what Ram calls Rough Road Cruise Control, essentially an off-road-friendly take on cruise control that works at low speeds up to 20 mph. The system manages throttle inputs and steering feel to help keep things smooth when the terrain gets choppy, which sounds like the kind of feature you will appreciate on long, slow trail sections or rough access roads. Visually, the Rebel X is also meant to stand out thanks to X-branded bedside graphics, plus it introduces a new military green-inspired paint color called Tank that will expand to other 1500 models down the road.
Power comes from the standard 420-hp Hurricane turbocharged inline-six, and that is your only engine choice here. Interestingly, the optional $1,200 Hemi V8 that is still available on the regular Rebel is not offered on the Rebel X, which feels like Ram making a clear statement about where its half-ton performance future is headed. In a world where the RHO and the TRX grab most of the attention, this package lands in a more realistic lane for people who still want capability but also want a truck that feels special day to day.
Inside, the Rebel X leans heavily into premium territory. It includes the same feature set you would get with the Rebel’s Level 2 equipment, like the big 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a passenger-side screen, dual wireless charging pads, and heated rear seats. Ram adds its own Rebel X touches, too, including a console plaque, leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats with red stitching, paddle shifters, a console-mounted shifter, and a panoramic sunroof. The price for all of that starts at $71,930, putting it above the standard Rebel at $67,645, but still below the $76,685 starting point of the RHO and far from the $102,590 TRX money.
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