2025 Ram 1500 RHO Review: 8,500 Miles, Later Haven’t Missed a V8?

testerdahl

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More than 6 months since I drove home a brand-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO and it is crazy how quickly I’ve forgotten about needing a V8 in a truck. As the first true “sport truck” I’ve ever purchased for my channel, it has been equal parts thrill ride and learning experience. From off-road, road trips to towing, the RHO has surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. Here’s how this truck has stacked up after six months of ownership. Powertrain: Hurricane Makes Hemi Forgettable Under the hood sits the new high-output Hurricane 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six, making 540 horsepower and 521 […] (read full article...)
 
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