Entitled boomer roman throwing a tantrum why he cant have the big best one

Fax bro

@@INNIMAI think he is playing the part of a hater rather than being an actual hater

Let’s be honest. The trx wasn’t a great off roader. It was coo because of the supercharged hemi. In-line twin turbo I’m sure is insanely fast and tunable but it’s not going to be that interesting especially when I’m sure the 1500 will get the same detuned motor.

Maybe if people stopped watching the channel and unsubscribing would do the trick so he'd have less discretionary bread to spend on his excesses!

But it’s not a TRX. I agree with Roman, why create the TRX brand then abandon it. They should’ve taken Fords tactic and build on the TRX brand. Ran went backwards by introducing the top model then replacing it with something less. Ford went up from Raptor to Raptor R.

@@khakiswag maybe they plan to use the TRX nameplate in the future.

Affordable? Dealers will mark it up to high 90s to low 100s. But at least the RHO is better than the TT Raptor, the ecoboost engine is a disaster it has been the same since Gen 2 and it is very underpowered for what it is.

They went with a different name because it's mind games. They made the RHO so when people ask about the TRX making more power and being a V8 they can say this is a different truck. It's just marketing BS.

@@modelerrrrrthey even said that RAM said that the TRX is coming back just wouldn’t say when and we know it’s gonna be more expensive and marked up. Bro these guys don’t listen tonunderstand

It's a trx that's been neuter 😂

Also am I the only one wondering if it even gets any better mpg or did they forget that

It's a TR-X.

@@slapdoctor707They have not released anything yet, nor has there been any tests, should get better mpg than the TRX, the engine in other Ram1500 trucks seems close to the 5.7 mpg, probably like the Ford Ecoboost, either Eco or Boost, depending on how you drive it.

You're right. But keep mind, TRX stood for Technology Research eXperimental. This isn't so experimental anymore

Exactly. If you are ACTUALLY in the market for a Raptor or TRX or RHO you and you aren't brand loyal then you have to consider what you are going to do with it and drive them to see which one you like best. Most squakers online are people that have never owned any of these trucks and never will even if they could afford them. They just love to look at contrived car channel numbers and think they know something about real world performance and livability. Roman likes to pretend they buy these vehicles to really test them out but cry's likes a baby if there's even a chance of trail damage because they are going to sell them later. Never do they actually use them like an enthusiast owner would. Instead, they are street queens that see occasional light duty off road trails.

Yes, they dipping onto their truck ljne up for more sales cause cars arent doing it

@@INNIMA the only real reason to buy a car these days, is if you are elderly and have problems stepping up into a vehicle. OR you are a high school student and need a "first car". Otherwise, they are pretty useless. Urbanites cry hard about cars versus public transit and will go transit every chance they get. Outside of those areas, trucks have far more utility.

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He touched my engine SIR. Please sir get those bad men lol

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Needs to go get he and Tommy a hair brush. These two just crawl out of bed and turn a camera on?

Ford is laughing all the way to the bank. What people say they want and what they actually want are usually opposite. You never go backwards, it’s like if the next gen Corvette was cheaper but had turbo 6 instead of the V8. Why do you think Ford never got rid of the V8 in the Mustang when the Ecoboost would’ve probably performed better? Because it wouldn’t be a Mustang.

I am too agreeing with Andre. Roman talks about never going back, and why build a lesser powered vehicle. Why then does Ford still have their lesser powered Raptor, why not just have the Raptor-X? The RHO may not be the most powerful option, but it looks great, and by today’s pricing on vehicles is not outrageous (though I have serious issues with current pricing on vehicles).

@@EastexCruiser Ford didn’t introduce the supercharged V8 first then go back to a turbo 6. They could’ve; the Coyote was designed from the beginning to be supercharged. Ford intentionally left the valley clean to make it easier to drop in a supercharger. But they saved that to play later if there was a challenger to the King. Smart move. Ram knew the HEMI was being discontinued when they introduced the TRX. So they should’ve offered a N.A. V8 as the TRX and the supercharged model as the TRX Hellcat knowing the next gen wouldn’t have the V8. This way they could still use the TRX name on this truck and make it more desirable. This truck looks like an option package.

@@khakiswagso Ford didn’t ditch a 6.2 V8 in the Raptor for a twin turbo V6? Lol😂 🤦‍♂️

RHO is not actually cheaper the dealers will take advantage of this and mark them up to 90-100k all day. I get it we all want things to be cheaper but those days are gone (thanks boomers). Premium trucks like a Raptor, TRX. RHO, are going to be expensive that's just how things work. Have you seen the housing market??

That's the point. A vehicle that most can afford is not a halo vehicle. I see both sides of this. Reality is, RAM should've built this truck first and then the TRX.

I think still not that many people can afford the RHO either but basically this is really the Ram392 off road truck that we've been asking for a in between rebel and the TRX but he'll even the warlock is stupid price

@@ryansheard8092 I've got a feeling the TRX will be back in some sort of hybrid form to still be the halo truck

there is a video from 6 or 8 months ago. its sounds like a n55 3 series basically

@@ryansheard8092 the TRX was already branded. It was an aftermarket build, similar to Hennessey's. It was based on the Rebel and they tried to turn it into the old RAM Runner concept. Worked pretty damned well as hype grew among the enthusiasts enough to get RAM's attention and buy the rights to make it an official build.

Did you really just try to prove your point by saying a 1500 isn't a 2500, well no shit it isn't. Your point is stupid.

@@jesseobrien2641I think you missed their point.

@@jesseobrien2641 So you get it! Outstanding!

100%, this has no right being called a TRX. This is not a TRX. This will likely cause the TRX to be one of those super limited run trucks only available for a few years and will make them highly saught after and increase the value of them in the future. Kinda like the Buick Grand National or similar things in the past. This RHO competes with the regular raptor, and will do it for cheaper.

​@@jesseobrien2641there's a rebel 2500 now...his point is valid lol

Yeah it won’t sound as good but 0-60 which is what most people use these trucks for day to day is only 0.1 sec slower

I don’t think people that currently own one, will be disappointed! I think they’d say- no more trucks like mine out there!(meaning a fully Trx I know it looks the same but you get it) but value increases on it because it’s no longer available for anyone.

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Or you could think of it as a Rebel upgrade for only a slightly higher payment.

I bought a Ranger Raptor but if this was available right now I would seriously consider the RHO it if it looked the same but mid-sized. Mid-size off-road trucks are the way to go, more versatile in the wilderness and city than a full-size.

⁠​⁠@@DaTruthHealsI currently have a Gladiator Rubicon on 40’s and lots of other offroad, pretty cool mods. It’s an awesome vehicle. However, though the Gladiator has apparently the most spacious interior of all mid-sized trucks in its segment, honestly the interior space is less than my wife’s compact SUV. Mid-sized trucks definitely have some advantages over full-sized trucks (easier to park, fits well in parking garages, can fit in smaller trails, etc.), but if you have a family, I’m definitely not recommending them. That’s the reason I’m eyeing the RHO. With one baby and 2 tall middle schoolers, mid-sized trucks aren’t the way to go. Maybe if no one ever seats in the back would that be the exception.

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When you drive around in a brand new Porsche 911 Targa that you bought yourself for over $160,000 I guess all these trucks seem "affordable" to Roman. Too bad he can't afford to pay his employees a real wage though, hence why they keep leaving

Trx started at 79k and went up year over year. They will do the same thing again

Saw 3 TRX’s at our local dodge dealer and they are tagged at $210,000 big ones.

True, but Roman always wants what he doesn’t have. He even goes to far to always wonder what’s missing in the dash blanks etc. he feels slighted if the slots are not filled. The RaptorR doesn’t compete with the RHO. He is a spoiled human. I would buy a RHO in a heartbeat over the TRX. That TRX wasn’t as close to the RaptoR off-road as this truck is likely to go up against the F150 Raptor. Maybe Roman is playing the devils advocate. If he is, he is doing well because he is being far from objective! The RHO does 0-60 in 4.6 seconds vs the TRX in 4.5 seconds. 😮 that’s awesome! It’s going to be 75% of the cost! Thinking like Roman is why trucks etc are climbing so much more in price!! I want, I want, I want!!! 😂😂 it’s rather immature, materialistic, entitled. I really hope he is playing devils advocate. Andrey very much understands this truck!! With its price it’s filling the niche Chevy went into! My buddy’s Ford dealership can’t sell the V6 Raptor they have there. It’s over $120,000 CAD!!! (Canadian). This new RHO is going to be at or below $100,000 CAD! Thats significant! The price sensitivity of many commenting is because they have all this time to watch all the videos! They may not be the higher income representation of the population. I’m retired and have loads of time. I’m always busy, but have made time for a few KZfaq channels each day. I could afford any vehicle basically, but I don’t have a Raptor anymore. In fact, I have moved to driving classic trucks instead! I am happier to put my money in the hands of an individual than the hands of a corporation or dealership. A personal philosophy I guess for now. I have classics restomods that are worth more than any TRX or RaptorR, for now, the collector market is fickle. I just prefer driving them currently and also have my rebelling philosophy against high prices. Even though I have over 6 digit classics, I have yet to put 6 digits into a build. I have been making money on my turnover of my collection. I’m not a dealer yet in Taxation’s opinion, but they sure checked me out!! 😂😂.

They ended the TRX and introduced this. Same truck, less power = replacement. No matter what RAMS marketing department says

Roman is missing the point on what we mean when asking for a more affordable truck. They want all the amenities and luxuries but for lower cost, not a base model truck with plastic interior.

@@TimGreferso is it still considered the TRX replacement when they debut the 850hp hybrid powertrain TRX to compete with the raptor R?

@@slidewide1999 Yes. Because it hasn't been released. The RHO has, which is the same exact truck with a different power train. They threw in the white towel by ending the TRX and all V8 engines. You're now getting the REPLACEMENTS across the board for those RAM V8 variants including the TRX with the RHO

Lmfao 70k is nothing but everyday man

My feeling on an “Everyman Raltor” is already here: Ranger Raptor. Just my feeling.

70k isn’t much bozo

I think the RHO will probably handle jumping a lot better than the TRX. That aluminum TT I6 took a ton of weight off the nose. The saved weight actually increased the towing capacity of the truck as well. IMO Ram has had a nicer interior than its competitors since 2012. Chevy has come close throughout that time, including recently. Ford has lagged behind in interior quality for years. Of course you could never convince a biased Ford fanboy of reality but that's my take.

It's the same truck as the TRX. Everything is the same except for the smaller engine and smaller power. Hence, step down

@@TimGrefer It is not a TRX, though, so to me it makes sense why they would call it something else. To me no different than Ford having variants of the F150: KingRanch, Tremor, Raptor. They used to have the Lightning and Harley Davidson models, too. Seems like Ram is making the RHO be their 1500 model between the Rebel and TRX.

@@danotto8970 I don't totally disagree. But when you release the same exact truck in every aspect with the exception of the smaller engine and then end production of the bigger engine... It's a direct replacement.... Coinciding with Rams decision to end all V8 production lol.

@@TimGrefer and I agree the end of the V8 engines is the worst part for me.. would rather see the TRX and RHO be options 🇺🇸 I am worried what the new TRX will have as an engine

@@TimGreferit’s said they also retuned the suspensions because going from the hellcat to HO hurricane took 180 Lbs off the front and better balanced the truck

Lol yes he can. It's literally the same truck just with a smaller engine and less power

You’re wrong. When the same model comes out with a more powerful variant that now becomes the super truck. With your logic, what would you call the Raptor R? The Super Duper truck?

It’s the same truck but with way less power. The kerbweight of a TRX is 6710 lbs, the curb weight of this will be around 6500. Which means that it will lose even more badly to the Raptor than the TRX did in the one desert race between them. If you’re curious, it was a 2 mile desert track and the Raptor completed it 7 seconds faster. Not only that, it was the pre-facelift 37 package, which is the least ideal Raptor for desert driving. Ram stacked the specs sheet without bothering to focus on desert performance.

Yeah, but average people can afford one. Not all people can afford a truck that their subscribers help them buy

@@The-fs5wn The Gen 3 Raptor is far superior to the TRX chassis/suspension wise. Not even close.

Most will think you've got a trx if you take the stickers off it !!

Until you hear it drive and you’ll know is the inline 6

Roman was a huge fan of the TRX. Which is saying something, considering how much he LOVES Ford. If they kept the TRX option at the top of the segment I doubt the RHO would be so harshly received.

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Yup. Pushing hybrid too like it would be what everyone would want.

She been that way for a while!

@@GNandGS Yeah, who the F wants electrification in this particular platform. I want nothing at all to to with hybrid/EV in my truck.

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Actually it's a good price for what it is, it's a direct competitor to the Raptor V6, what they need is their regular 1500 line to be cheaper.

Well said

All of his opinions are off-base. It's beyond uncanny

I drive a strong, fast Tesla for a few days. Great drive. Didn’t want one. Do NOT “electrify” the RHO. That is NOT what truck buyers want.

I don’t even pay attention to Roman , in one ear out the other 😅

How else would they get the power level back to where the TRX was with no Hemi in production? They discontinued it. Unless they really crank up those twin turbos, but getting 800hp out of a 3 liter is crazy. It can be done but you won't have an engine you can put a warranty on.

What Roman was basically saying was that Ram should just have built a new trx electrified it (make it a hybrid) with 800hp but maybe that’s exactly what Ram is doing and they just wanted to release the rho first

Yes but they also made more HP when then they went to a V6 and had better suspension. Only downside was the V6. Trx comes out ford says ok I'm your huckleberry and drops the raptor R. When I look back at the situation ford was playing chess not checkers.

They don't make ANY V8s anymore mate, there just is NO S/C V8 coming to Ram's rescue !!

Not to mention the RHO has a much nicer interior. I prefer the look of the Ram as well. The all aluminum TT I6 took a ton of weight off the nose, which will improve jumping characteristics. The fact it makes nearly 100hp more than the base Raptor speaks for itself. Imagine turning up the boost on this thing. Direct Connection already sells a 1,000hp Hurricane option. I wouldn't doubt that your RHO could touch 700hp with a tune.

RHO won’t solve that issue, sorry… 16/17 combined driving it like grandpa. Drive it like you stole it 13/14.

Yea - we remember our now "affordable" $77K 2021 Ram TRX! Didn't want to sell it.

​@TFLnow Roman only feels the way he does because he's one of the very few who had an opportunity to own a TRX. The RHO gives the rest of us an option we might actually afford. Your 77k TRX was a bargain and they are all over 100k now. This makes all sorts of sense. And if it was a hybrid, I'd never consider it.

@@TFLnow Our only hope for Dodge is to either wait years for them to earn favor with the EPA mafia and bring back the Hemi or elect a president that isn't going to pander to the climate change activists. Unfortunately, too many people are drinking the koolaid and the TRX we'll get won't fit its name.

The TRX ran a best of 12.3 and with mods they can be daily driven running mid 9s. The RHO will run a 13.1 which certainly isn't slow for a pickup. It already makes nearly 100hp more than a base model Raptor. Imagine how quick it will be with the boost turned up. I also want to add that the TRX has an excellent resale value and legacy that is only improving now that its supposedly discontinued.

I agree, but we'll see. Turbos drink fuel up like no other lol

I wish they had a 2wd option on the rho. The awd only on the trx surely didn’t help the mileage.

I'm sure the light nose of the RHO will improve jumping characteristics as well. That being said, if you're constantly hitting boost I doubt the fuel economy will be great.

If it gets close to 15mpg, it would be huge. Avg TRX gets 8-10 mpg on a 33 gallon tank. If it gets 15+ mpg, range would be closer to the raptors 500 mile range

@@bikebandit9827 The High Output Tungsten 1500 has the same engine as the RHO. It was getting around 15mpg average when being pushed hard by journalists. I'm sure if you're crawling along a trail the fuel economy will go way up though.

Him, along with everyone else, really loved the TRX. The EPA mafia forcing Dodge to discontinue the Hemi is a hard pill to swallow. I think everyone would praise this truck had Dodge kept the TRX at the top of the segment.

@@PyroBlonde7777Dodge ? 🤣🤣🤣 Have you been in a long term coma ? Last time I checked, Ram and Dodge were two seperate brands and manufacturer’s and have been since Oct 2009. Dodge has had ZERO to do with 4th / 5 th Gen RAM’s.

@AussieDazza are you really trying to insinuate that Ram is no longer a part of Stellantis? Do you not realize that Chrysler owns more of Stellantis than any other brand? Is GMC no longer a GM product simply because it isn't labeled a "Chevy"? Maybe you should actually look into the subject matter before you attempt to look intelligent.

​@@PyroBlonde7777well said! So true 110%!

Why, because he doesn’t agree with you?

@@garysarratt1 no because he is supposed to be an expert on the auto industry as well as the consumer industry and is not taking any factors into account at all. Literally just complaining it's a different engine. He's also ignoring everything dodge actually said in this is not a TRX replacement and the whole reason they didn't badge it a TRX is so they can bring the TRX back in the future.

@@Harps555 Of course he knows what he’s doing; he’s *arguing*! Agreement only pleases the Ram bros, argument engages the other makers’ fans. The same tactic applies to whatever make is being featured.

@@garysarratt1 I agree that Roman is playing devils advocate here by arguing. It allows them to elaborate on the truck and what makes it interesting. That being said, "Ram bros" are probably a lot more upset over the loss of the Hemi than a Chevy or Ford groupie.

@@Harps555 He’s not a wise expert giving advice; he’s a journalist running a media company that makes money by producing videos.

GM will rather try to sell you the Silverado EV or GMC Hummer EV for more money.

Maybe, but they are outselling Ford and RAM in the truck segment. So as much as I'd like to see an offering, do they or should they really care about it? Debatable.

@@coachvonyo Welp, they are only outselling because GM is combing two brands. If both GMC and Chevrolet were separated then they won’t be close. Chevrolet sold around 550,000 while GMC sold around 300,000. Fords F-series sold around 750,000. Ram on the other hand only sold 444,000. All this was taken in 2023.

@@rau4329 correct. It's just a different strategy. GMC and Chevy profits all go to the same hand (GM). I doubt they care much that the Ford trucks outsell Chevy or GMC separately. In the end, GM wins. That's in part the beauty to their strategy.

@@coachvonyo True, given the videos they have made about it.

Even if I could afford a base Tacoma I would rather buy a used full size truck for the same price that has more features and a V8. I could never go to a V4. I don't care how many turbo's are on it. It is still a V4 and smaller than used full size truck.

The base model Ford Raptor looks nearly identical to the Raptor R. If Dodge can bring back the TRX with a Hemi, then I would hope changing the styling slightly would suffice.

Just slap some headers on your 5.7 and you'll be sitting around 420hp with the addition of a thunderous exhaust note. With that 8 speed transmission there isn't much need for an upgrade.

Too new to tell but it’s a straight 6 and those are usually reliable