If you are looking for the ideal pickup model, you may be hesitating between the 2025 RAM Rebel and the RAM RHO. Both are high-performance trucks offering impressive capabilities, in addition to an eye-catching exterior design and an incredibly comfortable interior. Which one is right for you?

Let's take a closer look to discover the advantages and differences between these two models, as well as the prices and technical specifications for the 2025 model-year.

2025 RAM Rebel vs. RHO: Options and Pricing

Firstly, one of the most notable differences between the Rebel and RHO versions of the RAM is in their pricing and available trims. While the 2025 Rebel trim is offered on both the RAM 1500 and 2500 pickups, only the RAM 1500 offers the RHO trim.

There is also a considerable price gap between the RAM 1500 Rebel and the 1500 RHO, which amounts to nearly $40,000. We will explain the reason behind this price difference in more detail below. In the meantime, here are the 2025 trims and their respective prices:

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2025 RAM Rebel vs. RHO: Interior and Exterior Design

No matter which trim you choose, the RAM truck is a powerhouse and boasts a design that perfectly reflects its performance and luxury standards. The manufacturer clearly demonstrates that a truck can be both rugged and refined, effortlessly combining high levels of performance with exceptional comfort.

Rebel vs. RHO: Exterior Design

Let's start by comparing the RAM 1500 Rebel vs. RHO: both have similar structures and looks, with robust and muscular yet refined lines. For 2025, the exterior design has been slightly refreshed, with small changes that make it even more modern and striking, such as enhancements to exterior lights, redesigned wheels and an upgraded selection of body colours.

For the 1500 Rebel, you will have the choice among 8 shades to enhance the truck's silhouette, while the 1500 RHO comes in 6 colours and the 2500 Rebel offers 9. These are:

• Bright White
• Granite Crystal Metallic
• Forged Blue Metallic
• Hydro Blue Pearl
• Flame Red
• Billet Silver Metallic (1500 RHO and Rebel only)
• Red Hot Pearl (1500 and 2500 Rebel only)
• Diamond Black Crystal Pearl (1500 and 2500 Rebel only)
• Silver Zynith (2500 Rebel only)
• Ceramic Grey (2500 Rebel only)

When it comes to the difference between the 1500 and 2500 Rebel, the former presents sleeker lines, while the design for the latter is more rugged.

Rebel vs. RHO: Interior Design

RAM is well known for its luxurious interiors, which are hard to beat, and this holds true for both trims. However, similar to their exterior design, the Rebel interior is more focused on comfort and luxury than the RHO, which emphasizes sporty driving and performance. Given the price difference, rest assured that everything available on the Rebel trim is, of course, also found on the RHO!

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2025 RAM Rebel vs. RHO: Powertrain and Performance

In terms of performance, the most significant difference between the Rebel and RHO trims is their intended purpose. While the RHO is a beast built for construction sites and desert terrain, the Rebel is an off-road champion that is also oriented towards everyday comfort.

Simply put, the RHO offers enhanced performance, remarkable off-road capabilities and a sporty ride, while the Rebel is focused on providing you with the best balance between power and luxury.

Powertrain and Performance: 1500 Rebel vs. RHO

It is clear to see from the standard offered engines that the RHO is a more powerful truck.

This year, the V8 HEMI Turbo has been replaced with the new Hurricane, which is available in two versions: the first is a standard output (SO) engine and the second is a high output (HO) engine.

Here are the specs for each:

As you can see, the standard offered engine on the RAM 1500 Rebel is the standard output Hurricane (SO), while the RHO trim comes with the high-output version of the Hurricane (HO). Both are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Powertrain and Performance: 2500 Rebel

As for the RAM 2500 Rebel, you have the choice between two engines with different power levels. The standard engine is a 6.4 L HEMI V8. You can replace it with an optional diesel engine, in which case you should expect to pay an extra $12,995.

Here are the details:

Rebel vs. RHO: Fuel Efficiency

Here are the fuel efficiency numbers according to the selected trim and engine, in a combined cycle (city/highway):

2025 RAM Rebel vs. RHO: Towing Capacity and Payload

The trucks' maximum towing capacity and payload will obviously depend on the selected trim and engine, as detailed below.

Towing capacity and payload for the RAM 1500 Rebel vs. RHO

As we have seen, the engine included on the Rebel is the standard output version of the new Hurricane engine, while the RHO is equipped with the high-output version.

Here are the towing and payload capacities by engine:

Towing Capacity and Payload for the 2500 Rebel

Here are the corresponding capacities for the 2500 Rebel trim. As you can see, the larger 2500 Rebel offers a significantly higher towing capacity compared to the 1500 Rebel:

Conclusion

Whether you choose the RAM 1500 Rebel vs. RHO, or the even more rugged RAM 2500 Rebel, you will be dealing with a work beast that will never let you down! No matter if it is for your daily drives to a construction site or your off-road weekend adventures, these pickups offer impressive capabilities that will allow you to tow a variety of equipment.

If you have any additional questions about these three models or any other RAM pickup, do not hesitate to visit us in person or to contact us at Duclos-Mercier. A team of experts is here to help you choose the perfect pickup!

In the meantime, here is a summary table of the models discussed above, along with their prices and technical specifications: