2023 Ram 2500 Rebel 4X4
Class: Large Pickup Truck
Color: Granite Crystal
Seating capability: 5
CG Report Card | |
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Room and Comfort | A |
Power and Performance | B+ |
Fit and Finish | A- |
Fuel Economy | B+ |
Value | B |
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Value grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and should not mirror Consumer Guide’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup. | |
Big & Tall Comfort | |
Big Guy | A |
Tall Guy | A |
Big & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Big” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
Drivetrain | |
Engine Specs | 370-horsepower 6.7-liter |
Engine Type | Turbocharged diesel six |
Transmission | 6-speed automated |
Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Miles pushed: 99
Observed gas financial system: 17.5 mpg
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gas financial system: N/A
Fuel kind: Diesel
Snow efficiency: Excellent
Base worth: $68,425 (not together with $1895 vacation spot cost)
Options on take a look at automobile: Special paint ($250), Customer Preferred Package (-$1095), Cummins diesel engine ($9695), Level 2 Equipment Group ($7110), Towing Technology Group ($2095), Safety Group ($1740), Fifth-wheel towing prep ($545), Bed Utility Group ($845), 20-inch black-painted wheels ($995)
Price as examined: $92,500
Quick Hits
The nice: Better than anticipated journey and dealing with, Ram-typical cabin appointments
The good: Spacious cabin, easy-to-use infotainment system, better-than-expected gas financial system
The not so good: Options add up shortly
Tom Appel:
It took one of many coldest snaps in latest Chicago historical past to remind me that diesel engines must heat up a bit previous to beginning. For these not within the know, diesel engines don’t depend on spark plugs to ignite gas, however as a substitute on the warmth created by pistons compressing the air/gas combination within the combustion chamber.
Something referred to as a glow plug is used to heat the chamber, however an idle diesel engine parked exterior in sub-zero temperatures is just not going to fireplace up instantly. And within the case of the Ram Rebel 2500 that visited Consumer Guide throughout this previous winter’s excessive deep freeze, it took about 90 seconds for the glow plugs to do their work one particularly bitter morning.
I point out the wait to begin not as a result of it’s a lot of an annoyance—sometimes, even in winter, there isn’t a delay in any respect—however as a result of it isn’t usually that the Ram’s Cummins diesel engine ever actually compromises the heavy-duty pickup operational expertise.
The Rebel is a sporty, mid-level Ram 2500 trim degree, that slots within the following mannequin vary: work-oriented Tradesman, value-oriented Big Horn, widespread Laramie, sporty Rebel, off-road oriented Power Wagon, uplevel Limited Longhorn, and luxury-oriented Limited. Base costs vary from round $50,000 to $90,0000, however rise shortly with choices, particularly the aforementioned Cummins diesel engine. Going with 4WD on the Tradesman or Laramie provides about $3000 to the underside line; it’s commonplace on different trim ranges.
Note that the light-duty 1500-series Ram pickup can also be provided in Rebel trim, and is the popular choice for purchasers not in want of significant towing or hauling functionality. This as a result of 1500-series Rams journey and deal with higher than the beefier rigs, and customarily price much less to personal and function.
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Surprising drivability
While the Cummins diesel engine doesn’t fairly match the 2500’s accessible 6.4-liter V8 gasoline engine’s usually refined energy supply, it’s a lot smoother than it as soon as was. Indeed, from contained in the cab, most driver’s will possible neglect that their Ram is Cummins powered. The large diesel engine can also be quieter than it as soon as was, a plus in stop-and-go-driving. For those that want the diesel engine’s torque, it’s good to know the powerplant is straightforward to reside with.
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Surprising gas financial system
Despite the acute chilly, and regardless of a superb quantity of 4WD engagement necessitated by vital snowfall, our take a look at Ram 2500 returned 17.5 mpg over almost 100 miles. That’s first rate gas financial system for any full-size pickup, and particularly spectacular mileage for an engine that generates 850 pound-feet of torque.
A notice concerning the Cummins engine: Though almost a $10,000 choice on trim ranges on which it’s not commonplace, the massive diesel offsets its preliminary price not solely with considerably improved gas financial system, however at commerce in time. The Cummins engine goes a great distance in the direction of rising trade-in worth.
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Surprising consolation
It’s no secret that pickup vehicles of all sizes and capabilities have turn into extra civilized within the final decade or so. Still, it’s spectacular simply how comfy the Ram 2500 in Rebel trim truly is. While journey consolation is compromised considerably by the 2500’s heavy-duty mission, the cabin is a nice place from which to conduct the enterprise of driving—and presumably hauling. The Ram’s well-finished inside is wealthy in high-quality supplies, apparently cautious consideration to meeting high quality, in addition to long-haul comfy front-row seats. And, the Harman Kardon audio system, which comes as a part of the intensive Level 2 Equipment Group, is superb (see beneath).
We are additionally pleased to report that even on the coldest Chicago day of 2023, the cabin warmed up in brief order.
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Surprising luxurious
Our take a look at Ram got here outfitted with the excellent Level 2 Equipment Group. The $7110 bundle goes a great distance in the direction of changing a nice pickup truck into an expensive pickup truck. The bundle’s roster contains such niceties as: leather-faced seats, leather-based cabin-accents, LED headlamps, 12-inch touchscreen (up from 8.4), ventilated seats, heated rear seats, the aforementioned premium audio system, and plenty of different upgrades. The web result’s a authentic improve of the Ram Rebel from mainstream truck to luxurious truck.
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Surprising climate readiness
It’s affordable to anticipate a severe 4WD work truck to acquit itself in excessive climate, and Consumer Guide’s take a look at Ram 2500 Rebel did simply that. The truck overcame deep snow with out breaking a sweat, and as famous early, except for the glow-plug delay, the massive diesel engine ran operated as regular regardless of the intense chilly.
We did search out deep snow for the aim of participating the truck’s low-range gearing. Seems the very best drifts we might find within the Chicago suburbs have been no severe problem for the Ram in its most-aggressive off-road mode.
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