Ram It: Lunar Editions Added to Rebel, TRX

Few companies – automotive or otherwise – are as skilled with the fine art of introducing special editions of existing products as Stellantis. It’s a great way to string along an interest in an existing product; for the sake of a pot of paint and some creative naming, they get fresh coverage from a site like this while moneyed gearheads get a new color to distinguish themselves from their equally moneyed friends.

As you’ve likely guessed, these Lunar Editions offer up unique features and paint combinations not previously available on Rebel and TRX, making them relatively cost-effective additions to the range instead of fettling with pricey bits such as the suspension or engine. Although, speaking to the latter, it wouldn’t kill Ram to engineer the new Hurricane engine – with 510 horsepower and towering torque – into its line of half-ton trucks. After all, the present powertrain lineup is proven but getting aged.

Nevertheless, this Ram 1500 Rebel Lunar Edition is equipped with the 5.7-liter eTorque Hemi V8 and shows up for duty only after one has selected the $4,495 Level 2 Equipment Group option. This means the truck will have a 12-inch Uconnect 5 jumbotron touchscreen, heated front seats, Harman/Kardon sound, and a raft of parking helpers. The new Lunar designation essentially points to the Ceramic Gray paint, new graphics on the bed and hood, black-out exterior trim, and 18-inch gloss black wheels. Price? You’re looking at $70,310 plus destination.

For the Alphas who like their pickups with a double shot of testosterone, the TRX Lunar Edition comes with the outrageous 6.2L supercharged V8 which makes 702 horsepower and about a million acres of torque. This is apparently good for a 0-60 mph run in 4.5 seconds, if you’re into trying that sort of thing in a truck, or enough power to quash any off-road trail into absolute submission. Like the Rebel, opting for the Lunar package means getting the Level 2 Equipment Group, again opening the door for that Ceramic Gray paint and black graphics. Those are 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels at each corner if yer wondering. The expected scattershot of badges and stitching, this time in Surf Blue, dot the interior. It’ll dent your bank account for $106,445 plus destination charges.

Expect to find them in showrooms later this spring.

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