The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel features a smooth-riding suspension that delivers a luxury sedan like comfort. The cabin is quiet and roomy and this off-road-focused Rebel trim promises big fun in the dirt and mud
This 2019 Rebel is equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp, 410 lb-ft) engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four wheel drive. The Hemi V8 engine and eight-speed transmission work so well together that we could recommend this truck on that basis alone. But the Ram takes things a step further with confident steering, handling and braking, too. Ram's decision to walk away from leaf springs continues to pay dividends here. It feels strong off the line, and it serves up excellent roll-on acceleration when it's time to merge or make a pass. This is a no-nonsense truck engine.
The Ram 1500 always feels balanced and coordinated, with nicely controlled body motions. Many pickups feel unsteady when cornering through dips (such as intersections with prominent cross-drainage), but the Ram's coil spring rear suspension and rear stabilizer bar put it in a class of its own.
The interior is a very pleasing place to spend time. It's attractively and intelligently designed, easy to get in and out of, and easy to see out of. More than anything, it's very spacious, especially in the back seat, which offers class-leading legroom.
The Rebel is geared more toward off-roading and comes standard with specialized off-road tires, front tow hooks, skid plates, fortified shocks and suspension, an electronic-locking rear axle, a 3.92 axle ratio, and hill descent control. It also builds on the Big Horn's features with a Class IV hitch receiver, LED headlights and foglights, a 115-volt power outlet, a power-adjustable driver seat, front bucket seats, a larger driver information display and satellite radio.