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Ram 1500 Rebel Launches in Australia With Hurricane Six and Off-Road Hardware

Early testing reports 13.7 L/100km fuel use with confident on- and off-road manners.

Overview

  • Ram Trucks Australia confirms the Rebel as a permanent 1500 variant, priced from $141,950 with September deliveries.
  • The twin-turbo 3.0-litre Hurricane inline-six produces 313 kW and 635 Nm, with a 0–100 km/h claim of six seconds or less.
  • Factory equipment includes +30 mm Bilstein high-clearance suspension, 32-inch Falken all-terrain tyres, underbody skid plates and a locking rear differential.
  • Local specification cites up to 4,500 kg braked towing, 893 kg payload and a larger tub enabled by the deletion of RamBoxes.
  • GoAuto recorded 13.7 L/100 km on test, reported an isolated 4WD overheat warning that could not be replicated, and suggests demand may outstrip supply.