Did Ram Miss a huge opportunity on the TRX

[docster]

I get it. Big dollars for a loaded up, really capable truck. The raptor did it, now the TRX.

However, wouldn’t the volume seller be to offer a TRX trim on an actual work truck. You know so guys who actually plan to use it as intended can? Let’s be real. 1% of these sold will see off road use beyond a dirt road.

Would make more sense to offer the suspension / body on an SLT or Tradesman. Then offer the engine as an additional upgrade. They would sell a ton of these. People using them as intended dont want all the extras. It’s just more to break.

Thoughts? GO!

 

[caulk04]

You don't need a single thing of the TRX for work. Not. One. Thing.

The TRX is a toy and is equipped as such.

 

[Barney556180]

A lot is good, more is better, and over-the-top too much is just about right...

Yes, keep the TRX for those who can afford all-out, but RAM should offer some of the bits and pieces as trims or options on the everyday trucks. That’s called up-selling.

 

[ScLeCo]

There should be a lower trim level TRX with a naturally aspirated 6.4 @ around 60k.

 

[IRSmart]

There should be a lower trim level TRX with a naturally aspirated 6.4 @ around 60k.

I can do you one better. You want a low optioned off-road truck with a 6.4? Get a 2500 Tradesman with the Power Wagon Package. Mid-$40’s and has all the suspension goodies from the higher-end Power Wagon, including the winch. It’s mechanically identical to the Power Wagon, just without the luxury features.

 

[ScLeCo]

I can do you one better. You want a low optioned off-road truck with a 6.4? Get a 2500 Tradesman with the Power Wagon Package. Mid-$40’s and has all the suspension goodies from the higher-end Power Wagon, including the winch. It’s mechanically identical to the Power Wagon, just without the luxury features.

No, that's my point. That truck already exists.
I want all the luxury features, the suspension and body panels of the TRX, I just don't want the hellcat engine/blower.
If I could buy a TRX with a NA 6.4 in it I would and I would put my 426 in it, take the 6.4 and put it in my old truck and sell it.

 

[caulk04]

If you're going to tear it apart anyway, just buy what they already sell.

"I wish they'd put this engine in from the factory so I can remove it and install mine".

 

[liljohn30]

There should be a lower trim level TRX with a naturally aspirated 6.4 @ around 60k.

Or a power wagon with that engine option

 

[crazy jerry]

i wish you could buy the truck with no engine and put your own old crappy power stroke in and leak oil puddles all over town

 

[392DevilDog]

I do not think they missed it. I am almost certain that it will rear its head when RAM goes for the 5 peat of truck of the year.

Well, the street version of the TRX may be the 4 peat...the cheaper NA engine may be the 4 peat.


Also. The wagoneer twins are about to debut with a 450+ up turbo straight six.

That may find its Way in there to embarrass the raptor at its on game.

Lots on thr burner at Ma Mopar.

Still have a redeye and a demon setup laying in wait to see if ford does bring a v8 to the raptor.

Mopower