The Buzz Awards: RAM 1500 TRX SRT Named Best Truck For 2027
There’s still a place in the world for rowdy trucks. The kind that are loud, well-equipped, and ready to throw down at a moment’s notice. The sort of thing that inspires a manic urge to lunge off the beaten path and tear it up. Something that doesn’t just look the part, but has the vicious mechanical DNA to back it up. Thankfully, those trucks still exist, and one represents so much more than 4×4 fury.
We’ve elected the RAM TRX SRT the Best Truck Of 2027 for this year’s Buzz Awards because it’s so much more than a pickup. Its radical nature is an act of defiance that’s reminding the world what America is all about. It’s a machine with the right looks, the right chassis, and the right powertrain to check every box on a gearhead’s dream truck checklist. More importantly, what’s under the hood serves as a glimpse of what’s to come.
The RAM TRX SRT was among the most anticipated comebacks of recent times. Mopar fanatics tracked every hint of its return like crazed conspiracy theorists, ever since Tim Kuniskis took up the mantle. When it finally debuted, it did all but disappoint.
With suspension travel for miles and a cabin to write home about, it delivers in performance and comfort. That Hellcat Hemi under the hood delivers the shriek Mopar nuts have longed for since 2025. And with a revamp upping output to 777 horsepower, you’d better believe this is the Apex predator the world needs.
Why We Picked The 2027 RAM TRX SRT
Officially called the Ram 1500 TRX SRT, this beast is so much more than a truck. Its rebirth comes at a pivotal moment as Stellantis retools its strategy, aiming to revitalize its North American brands. Its reintroduction comes after a brief hiatus following Ram’s sunsetting of the TRX in 2025, but it isn’t a simple carryover from the final TRX model that preceded it.
As mentioned, the 2027 Ram TRX SRT’s Hellcat has been dialed up to produce more than the 707 hp prior generation owners have on tap. It’s now belting out a whopping 777 hp and 680 lb-ft. This is enough to sprint from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and clear the quarter mile in 12.2 seconds. That’s bananas for a full-size truck in factory configuration and all the more reason it’s taken our top spot.
“Ram killed the TRX when it dropped Hemi engine options for the 2025 model-year refresh. RHO carried on the legacy, but with roughly 150 fewer horsepower under the hood, it didn’t have quite the same attitude. Rest assured that the reborn TRX is pretty much the same truck you know and love, with a few notable improvements that make it wilder and more distinct than ever” — Christopher Smith, Carbuzz
The flared fenders and beefy Goodyear Wrangler Territory All-Terrain tires are a reminder that there’s so much more to love here than Hemi power. This is a certified Baja-ready behemoth. The Bilstein Black Hawk e2 Shock System offers 13 inches of suspension travel at the nose and 14 inches out back. The adaptive dampers maintain control in radical situations, even airborne, and provide serious comfort in normal driving. Moreover, a tire height of 35 inches and a width of 12.8 inches ensure you have serious bite when you happen to not be flying through the air, which is something the engineers actually ensured this truck could do very well when building it.
Modern trucks are so much more than one-dimensional rides, though. Ram did a bang-up job ensuring this rig is enjoyable to drive in all scenarios, with a spacious cabin that’s comfortable for adults riding in both the front and rear. The easy-to-use center screen makes it easy to command all of your modern amenities, while physical nobs help it feel grounded and back in touch with a reality too many of today’s vehicles have lost sight of. And if all of that isn’t enough, it’s also insanely good looking.
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