RAM 1500 Rebel G/T Review (5.7L Hemi) | Is the REBEL G/T Worth It ??

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RAM 1500 Rebel G/T Review (5.7L Hemi) | Is the REBEL G/T Worth It ??

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I Review a RAM 1500 Rebel G/T with the 5.7L Hemi engine. I go over the history of the RAM Rebel and talk about why the Rebel is a great truck. I review all the off-road components of the Ram Rebel and finally reveal all the additional components and features you get with the RAM REBEL G/T package. Finally I give my opinion if you guys should buy the G/T
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I hope everyone had a great long weekend! I got the chance to review this beautiful 2022 Ram Rebel G/T. Firstly as always Ram seems to make beautiful looking trucks and this truck is beautiful.
The Rebel debuted in 2015 trying to compete with other off-road focused trims level like Toyotas TRD off-road package, the Chevy Z71 off-road and the Ford fX4 packages.
Now originally when this Rebel came out in 2015 it was rumored to compete with the ford raptor but after looking over the specs it was not anywhere close to the Raptor. in fact I was pretty disappointed with the original Rebel.
the Original rebel came with 2 open differentials which is not representative of an "off-road truck"
However with the fifth gen Rebel Ram really stepped up there game and made a great truck. this Rebel comes with a 1" lift, larger 33" tires, wider stance, skids plates, off-road bumpers, tow hooks, true locking transfer case, 3.92 gear and finally a fully locking rear differential.
All of those features are fanstastic and make this Ram Rebel honestly a great off-road worthy pick up truck. but the beauty is you can still use this RAM Rebel truck like an actual pick up truck. it can tow like 11,500 lbs and has a decent payload. something the Raptor and TRX can't do.
Now I love the Rebel is is 100% worth the cost of getting and it looks great too. But the G/T package had me a little underwhelmed
The G/T package adds 2 performance features, ram air intake and a cart back exhaust. the exhaust actually sounds really good and I'm a fan. but here is the kicker. the 5.7 hemi does not gain any power. it remains at stock power figures of 395 hp and 410 Lb-ft of torque. which is very diapointing.
the interior comes with some additional stuff as well like a console shifter, paddle shifters and other goodies. but to me RAM should of increased the power numbers.
The real reason why I would not buy the G/T is because they removed the off-road worthy locking transfercase with the clutch pack style transfercase. so you are actually losing off-road performance with the G/T which sucks.
the G/T package is a cool thing to have but personally I think you would be better to just stick with a normal Rebel.
Hope you guys liked the video!
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Walk Around
02:35 - Ram Rebel History
04:38 - Rebel Off-road Components
06:26 - Rebel Upgraded Transfer Case
08:41 - Upgraded 3.92 Gears
10:20 - Rear Locking Diff
11:00 - Ram Rebel Summery
12:50 - Ram Rebel G/T Performance Upgrades
13:50 - Rebel G/T Interior Upgrades
14:15 - Ram Rebel G/T Summery
15:57 - Why I Wouldn't Buy the G/T

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@neocount6397 Ай бұрын

I dont know much about engines, but the interior looks way better than the normal Rebel. Beautiful truck!

@billjamison2877 Жыл бұрын

Alex, I agree RAM 🐏 should have bumped the HP! I know it's not advertised, but rumor has it that with the Cat-Back exhaust and the cold air intake, it's good for another 10-15 ponies. MoPar or NO car!

@lifebehindbars8504 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I just purchased one (no G/T). Im not a fan of the dial shifter myself but if you can live with it, throw on a cold air k&n conical set up, borla exhaust cat back and you have a G/T with a 48-12. Thats what im gonna do! 1 inch level kit and 35s coming as well. 😊

@cruzzindodge 11 ай бұрын

2 inch level kit and still need to trim a little to clear 35" just fyi

@userundefined01 7 ай бұрын

I was looking at buying the GT package until I watched this video and saw the performance difference between the 2 transfer cases. Then I started to look for a Rebel without the 4wd auto feature. Thanks for the informative video.

@tannerstap1 Жыл бұрын

For a $3000 option I think the GT is a waste unless you want a console shifter and paddle shifters on a truck. People think my choice in the rebel vs the Laramie was a waste of about $4000 because of the color scheme I couldn’t get on the Laramie. To each their own.

@joshstein367 5 ай бұрын

GT also adds ventilated seats and much nicer seats.

@chilledtundra7397 2 ай бұрын

Bought a fully loaded 23 gt. I love everything about it except maybe the feature where the brakes lock up if you get to close to someone whose turning say right into a driveway and you try to roll around them...freaks me out every time. But I agree with him. I wish the gt trim added more hp. But the shifter over a dial was totally worth it for me. The shifters I've only used for fun a few times but could really come in handy for towing if needed. I'm overall happy with my truck however the final price being $75k after a trade in was a bit much. My first new car purchase and probably could have negotiated more but oh well..I'm only 30 with a $75k truck I could afford to buy so I'll just take it as a win with a lesson learned as well

@HeCoversMe Жыл бұрын

Well I had the 2018 1500 Sport same engine same transmission and off the line the GT jumps way more than my sport did

@claysmurthwaite2386 2 ай бұрын

Ive had both transfer cases and elocker/limited slip for years and i would take the 4auto with the limited slip anyday. And i wheel lots. Having limited slip and being able to spin both rear tires at speeds higher then 30km is much better then locking at 30km and under. This isn't a rock crawler by any means.. lockers on the jeep, limited slip in the truck for the amazing doughnut ability.. dont anyone be upset about having the auto 4 wheel drive. Ive never been stuck in my trucks with it. Tires are much more crucial to equation

@Eightball2516 Жыл бұрын

I wish ram would make a 1500 power wagon that would be awesome.

@freedompanda9438 Жыл бұрын

I think there’s QUITE a few vehicles out there right now that are more capable off-road. I think you wanting Ram to push another vehicle into that already over saturated market is a little on the shortsighted side. Not everyone WANTS to take their $76k (US) truck out to MOAB and rock crawl, flip it over, thrash it. This isn’t THAT truck, no matter how badly you were hoping to get ALL the fancy nuggets that you wanted in a package that looks this good and at this price point. I get it. I’ve had the Tacoma, and I currently have a Jeep Wrangler. I live off grid on the top of a mountain in Montana. It’s VERY rough up here. But I just think that this truck is a capable fire-roader+, and handles pavement fantastically. Super comfortable, possibly THE most spacious & comfortable 1500 on the road. If you want all that other stuff, shell out the $30-60k (US) for the Raptor, pimp it out, and enjoy! But…at that price…not many could afford to do that or even WANT to take it off road. I’m adding this to my garage this summer. I’ll be towing with it & traveling all over the continent. And I won’t feel bad like I would in a Tacoma 🤣 👍🏼

@mrnova70vp Жыл бұрын

Love my 4A in my rebel. No issues off roading it

@ryanchapman171 Жыл бұрын

As an OG follower. I have a question. When are you bringing back the #Wednesdayshoptalk ?? Love your work!!

@spxram4793 Жыл бұрын

14:45 power upgrade - a Rebel GT should be dyno-d ... RAM might have been chosing not to bother with the added HP so that they can save the paperwork. Buy or not? Not for this price. Add 4k and get a TRX. I agree that overall a standard Rebel will be the better choice for those not looking for a TRX.

@milesb4231 Жыл бұрын

The electronic transfer case is a $250 option on the Rebel. Plenty of videos of it overheating.

@XxBuRkaDuRkA Жыл бұрын

I just want it for the console shifter. Not a fan of the turn dial whatsoever

@titaniummaster1532 Жыл бұрын

Good looking truck, love the grey/silver with black…. I have the black and white power Wagon.

@TangoTangoAlpha Жыл бұрын

The G/T is tuned toward the pavement. Nothing wrong with it per se. the AWD 48-11 will give it better control and feel on the road. The 48-13 is where it’s at.

@JeepingNet Жыл бұрын

I think I might have nearly bought this GT at dobson right before I ordered my Power Wagon. It was a gray GT just like that one. I quite liked it but knew I'd regret not getting the Power Wagon. I did find the paddle shifts kind of sucked.

@titaniummaster1532 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny how the Power Wagon has that effect….

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Speaking with a couple power wagon owners I can say this lol the power wagon makes the rebel look like a toy. the power wagon is just such a bigger stronger unit!

@daddyfixit3918 Жыл бұрын

I like the new RAMs but love the 4th gen, it's fancy enough for me but still feels like a truck, i wish i could get a Laramie 4th gen new.. i think they only make the 4th gen in a few packages (tradesman warlock etc.) Anyways the gt is very cool just not for me.. glad you're making new material Alex!

@marthajacobo3519 Ай бұрын

Watched yr video. I have a ‘17 1500, have U had any problems with the e torque? The last of these Rebels all have the e torque. This trim is new to me, girls like Rams too! Thx

@jeffromoto874 11 ай бұрын

Great pointed review thanks

@user-in4uf7to5d 5 ай бұрын

Hi! What is more comfortable to drive, Rebel GT, Laramie GT or Limited? Thanks for answering!

@slicktype001 Жыл бұрын

Good explanation. The GT makes great sense on the Laramie.

@TheMacronical Жыл бұрын

Next up, Alex will try to get his hands on a RAM TRX of Raptor R. I know ya want to 😉

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

maybe one day someone will be stupid enough to let me get my hands on 1 lol

@AN-jz3px 7 сағат бұрын

I'm not taking a 70K truck offroad anyways lol

@dpl2617 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. I find it Totally uninspiring. I'm not interested in a bunch of trim and bolt on pieces that aren't functional. And the center console shift is a big negative for me. Never cared for them.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

When I was driving the truck honestly the center console shifter annoyed me. cup holders were far away. no place to put stuff idk just my opinion I guess. But overall yes, the G/T badge is a little over rated

@JohnSmith-ev1sm Жыл бұрын

My biggest problem with the Rebel and Power Wagon trims are the drab black plastic drooping monopoly man moustache. That and the same cheap black plastic on the hood. It just cheapens it up so much. I don't like chrome any better but the sport trim without the sport hood seem to have the best look. In the interior though, those red accents are very nice.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

very biased because I own a power wagon but I think it's front end it fantastic. ford makes a nice front end as well!

@flameredram1572 Жыл бұрын

To each their own I guess - I absolutely love the mustache grill on my Rebel, more so than the standard one on my old Sport. The only 5th Gen one that I think looks better is the 2500 Longhorn grille - gotta love that big rig vibe.

@ohioguy4326 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I have a sport but I would take a Back Country with led lights. I hate black plastic

@tannerstap1 Жыл бұрын

I chose the RTX over the Laramie, virtually identical builds but couldn’t get away from chrome or color matched bumpers with packages that I didn’t like how they changed. I like the black on my hydro blue

@HawkrulzOfficial Жыл бұрын

Great review of the GT but you forgot something that comes in the GT that most people would probably not want as an option. The E-Torque system that was introduced back in 2019 was a feature that is supposed to help give you a bit more torque off the line but with that came the ridiculous Start/Stop feature. I currently own a 2017 Dodge Durango GT and have never liked having it in my vehicle. I always forget that it's on everytime I start up and when it restarts the motor, it shutters the whole vehicle. Not to mention how much wear and tear it's probably affected my alternator. I believe the E-Torque motor is supposed to help reduce that initial shutter but I still believe it's still unnecessary to have since it doesn't help with fuel economy.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

This truck did have that but I was not aware it came standard with the G/T package. that is a large turn off for me. the E-torque did does nothing in my opinion. I couldn't feel a difference and when I'm averaging like 11.5mpg pretty sure it does not matter lmao. thank you for the info sir!

@mattbakerg Жыл бұрын

Owner of e-torque model here. Its super smooth start-stop and also helps with city driving. I get 17 in the city and usually 20.5 on roadtrips. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another vehicle with e-torque. Plus it comes with an 8 year federal warranty.

@TheRealAnte Жыл бұрын

There is an on/off button for the etorque, so no biggie there if that's your concern

@UNIXSOLJASysadminSyndicate 7 ай бұрын

I'm no expert but I am coming from Acura and SH-AWD and wish I hate a slip diff or 4wd auto. Where I live rains so much and my rear end slips so much on my rebel on turns and makes it look like I don't know how to drive unless I granny it. I have good tread (16ths of an inch) on 33" nitto ridge grapplers. Maybe city tires would help.

@JustSomeGuy641 Жыл бұрын

Just built a 23 rebel gt pretty much every option besides air and sunroof. 86k and im in the states. Yikes

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

That is not cheap. but they are very nice trucks. interior is top notch .

@justinh2444 Жыл бұрын

Felt like a got a great deal on a slightly used 2021 crazy prices

@michaelpanacheese604 Жыл бұрын

Good review 👍. I agree with you.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@bquade70 Жыл бұрын

Built my RAM 1500 up pretty good but... Wish I had that other transfer case and larger gearing! 🤣 Great info and vid. Lake Havasu 🌞 Az

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

It's all good man, the clutch pack transfer case is honestly just fine! I had one for 4 years and it performed pretty well.

@bquade70 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures 👍👍

@polivcentr 7 ай бұрын

Greetings! I was thinking about buying a Rebel that doesn't have 4wd auto. I'm worried about how difficult it will be in winter on the highway and in the city. Or is it better to take all these with 4wd auto. The other day I drove a Limited configuration, in a snow-covered city in 4wd auto mode, the car behaves very stably. How to ride part-time in winter or on snow-covered tracks? Can you comment on this point?

@colbiecolbie6979 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with your lack of power increase

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

makes no sense. It would probably be soo easy to turn up the 5.7 hemi another 30-50 hp.

@Dale37 Жыл бұрын

When I think "GT," a single cab sport truck comes to mind. Not an offroad truck. I know the truck they built is more desirable than a regular cab. So you have to build for the market.

@labazuca3624 7 ай бұрын

What do you think about losing the 4 corner air suspension in the GT trim? I’m debating on whether to get the Regular Rebel vs the GT (by the way I’m not really gonna use for off roading, mostly daily driving and possibly once in a while go to an off road trail).

@gtab6936 5 ай бұрын

The air suspension is still an option with the GT package

@titaniummaster1532 Жыл бұрын

Hey what’s your opinion on high quality air bags on the PW to offset the softer rear coils?

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

100% a great option. but technically if you get pulled over your payload number does not legally change so just keep that in mind!

@titaniummaster1532 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures that’s what I was thinking too, but a very good option, Thank you……

@davidzambrano9126 Жыл бұрын

GMC x31 or trail boss have auto rear locker and front locker(g80 system or whatever they call it) Ford f150 tremor has rear locker and optional Torsen front diff. Ram needs a front locker option.

@claysmurthwaite2386 2 ай бұрын

Only zr2 has front elocker not the trail boss

@ryanchapman171 Жыл бұрын

Fresh haircut bro! Looking almost as good as the truck! hahaha

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

she was a FRESH cut baby. personally I'm liking the look of the 3500 ram max tow package dually these days.

@travisfaircloth Жыл бұрын

My 2021 Ram Rebel has the auto 4wd option...so does it have the BW 48-12 T-case or the BW 48 -11? It's not a GT model, just a Rebel. Also, how could the new air intake and catback exhaust on the GT not have added any HP? That should have at least got it to 400 HP like the coyote 5.0.

@bertf.291 6 ай бұрын

4wd auto is the weaker 48-11 t-case

@timothywilson8526 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn Quad Cab with the 3.21 gears and I can honestly say I wish it had the 3.92 gears. My little brother used it last year to haul his race car to the track one week since his truck was down and I know for a fact that with having the 3.21 gears it was more than likely at the maximum weight if not just little over. Needless to say in the future if I purchase another Ram 1500, I’ll be making sure it’s equipped with 3.92 gears.

@JohnSmith-ev1sm Жыл бұрын

The 3.92/3.21 is hugely misunderstood. All you gain with the 3.92 is a little more power from a dead stop. As soon as you're in second gear and beyond, the transmission changes your gear ratios, and both trucks have almost identical gear ratios available except when in a dead stop and when both are in 8th gear. In other words, when you're in the city, merging onto a freeway, or passing a trucker on a hill, there is absolutely zero difference in performance between those 2 options. You're best bet is to think of the 3.92 as an extra "granny gear". As soon as you're out of first, zero advantage.

@timothywilson8526 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ev1sm But the higher gear ratio offers more weight towed allowed, right?

@JohnSmith-ev1sm Жыл бұрын

@@timothywilson8526 The 3.92 has a higher tow rating because it can accelerate faster 0 to 60. But in the real world? 0 to 15 doesn't matter. I need more power on a freeway on ramp, or overtaking a trucker up a hill, in all those scenarios that matter both trucks will perform the same. It's a win on paper only. By all means get the 3.92 if you want to tow, but just remember that if you're unhappy with the 3.21 while towing you wont' notice any meaningful change when switching to a 3.92. These trucks have 8 gears, the transmission will drop as needed to put you in equivalent gear ratios.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

This is completely wrong. 3.92 gears effect every gear. the ratio of second gear in the ZF 8 speed 3.14:1. with 3.21 gear ratio in second gear your FINAL Gear Ratio is = 10.1:1. With 3.92 gears in second gear (with a ratio of again 3.14:1) your FINAL Gear ratio is = 12.3: 1 you multiply the transmission gear ratio (3.14) by the differential gear ratio (3.21 or 3.92) and that's how you get your final drive ratio. I literally do this for a living and differential gear rations effect your final drive ratio on every gear. if you are going 100km/h down the highway a truck with 3.21 gears with be at a lower rpm then a truck with 3.92.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

3.92 gears will greatly effect your towing performance vs 3.21

@10-Man 10 ай бұрын

I don’t quite understand that how can you have lower gears for better towing yet you’re faster then the regular Ram with higher gearing? 🤔 whatever

@HeCoversMe Жыл бұрын

Why don’t the mirrors on my GT have the full width clearance lamp as seen on this truck in video? All mine has is a little light on the upper corner of the mirror. Does anyone know?

@TheRealAnte Жыл бұрын

Maybe you have the big tow mirrors

@Real_Natural Жыл бұрын

With 4WD Auto you really shouldn’t use 4A where it’s not slippery, the same as for 4H. Clutches is not the same as a differential.

@JohnSmith-ev1sm Жыл бұрын

The "problem" is that even 4 low/high are engaged via the clutch. So in theory slip can occur in 4 low with this transfer case. In practice it appears to be a non issue, 4 auto has been in use in various trucks for many years now and it just works better for most people.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Yup! 4wd auto does still put a small amount of pressure on the clutches. best practice is to just use 2wd until the roads get slippery.

@Real_Natural Жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ev1sm Agreed. I’m glad my Lariat has 4A vs. the XLT does not. For my use I should not need the more robust transfer case. 4A will do fine.

@JohnSmith-ev1sm Жыл бұрын

You have to base that on some facts. What we have, for example, is the Jeep GC with full time 4x4 using a similar clutch pack, and there are absolutely 0 issues with it. It's nice to make opinions based on theoretical problems, but in practice, there are like 0 issues with the 4auto which has been used in trucks now for many years too.

@kimkino2790 Жыл бұрын

What gas is better for the 5.7 hemi 89 or 87...or it really dosnt matter😊

@TheRealAnte Жыл бұрын

Factory recommends 89 for the 5.7L HEMI

@OfOld Жыл бұрын

Can u swap out the 48-11 for a 48-12?

@TheColton0117 Жыл бұрын

Don't you get ventilated seats on the GT?

@joshstein367 5 ай бұрын

Yes

@colbiecolbie6979 Жыл бұрын

How do they lift it?

@thatsnotit8976 9 ай бұрын

I have a rebel with 4am auto

@fili0926 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You just saved me $3k!

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Just not worth it in my opinion

@colbiecolbie6979 Жыл бұрын

Increase the power ,take the 4wd. Nice sport truck

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@d_manoil1647 Жыл бұрын

Neighbor has one. Bunch of noise is all it is

@Weirdalbertan Жыл бұрын

My 2022 rebel has 4auto

@oas1963 2 ай бұрын

gt package = more $$$$$ thats it.

@eeazyy7748 Жыл бұрын

Ram - King of Gimmicks 😆

@JohnSmith-ev1sm Жыл бұрын

Also, I understand your perspective on the transfer case but these arguments are always framed from the perspective of "what is the owner actually going to do with the truck". 98% of people are far better off with the auto transfer case especially when you live in Canada with snow. How many people actually rock crawl with a brand new half ton? "Better" is therefore "worse" for the overwhelming vast majority of people. Clutch pack slippage is not a thing in the real world. If someone like you buys this rebel to go offroad every chance they get, yep the non-auto transfer case is better. For guys like me who daily drive it, do a lot of towing and take their trailers down dirt roads or grassy slopes etc, the auto is the best option. And that is the vast majority of rebel owners.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

I mean maybe. but if you don't need an "off-road" truck just buy a normal 4x4 1500. If you are buying the Rebel you might as well get the off-road focused transfer-case. like why have a rear locker then, most aren't going to need it either. For me It's about having the option and knowing that with the Rebel you are getting better equipment in case you need it. I will say though my power wagon and my old 96 chevy both with real transfer cases bite much better in the snow then my 17 ram 1500. they all had duratracs on them and it was very noticeable feeling the lag when in 4wd with the ram 1500. Either way, you have some good points and I appreciate the comment!

@DH-hp7nv Жыл бұрын

While i enjoy the reviews, i can say there is not much about a ram that interests me enough to buy one. I think the rebel is a cool look, but this gt package is pointless. And that whole exhaust system….why put that on that truck….cause im sure the sounds it generates when it drops into 4 cylinder mode is just oh so sweet….no thanks.

@TheGettyAdventures Жыл бұрын

thank you sir! the exhaust is actually very quiet in the cab. but agreed the G/T package is pointless lol