2026 Ram 1500 Rebel X Goes Full Combat Mode In Military Green

When the 1500 Rebel turned 10 years old, Ram celebrated the milestone with the off-road-focused Rebel X. It debuted for the 2025 model year with a long list of standard goodies, plus a dedicated Rough Road Cruise Control system. It’s back for 2026 after being a “customer favorite last year,” according to Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO and head of Stellantis’ American brands.

Also in charge of the recently resurrected SRT division, Kuniskis says the Rebel X is getting a new lease on life following customer feedback urging Ram to retain the specialized version for another year. It’s as generously equipped as before, featuring everything from a dual-pane panoramic sunroof to paddle shifters. To sweeten the deal, Ram also throws in bedside graphics, a leather-wrapped shifter, and bucket seats trimmed in leather and vinyl with red stitching.

More importantly, the Rebel X gets a one-inch suspension lift and Bilstein monotube shocks at both axles. The truck rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch all-terrain tires and comes equipped with an electronic locking differential and underbody skid plates. For 2026, this Tank Clear-Coat paint is also available on other models in the 1500 lineup as a nod to military green.

At the heart of the Rebel X is the familiar twin-turbo inline-six producing 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. Those seeking more oomph can step up to the RHO, where the Hurricane 3.0-liter delivers 540 hp and 521 lb-ft. If that’s still not enough, the TRX returns this year with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 cranking out a thunderous 777 hp and 680 lb-ft.

In the meantime, Ram is charging $71,930 for the Rebel X, including destination. That’s $2,245 more than its predecessor and brings it dangerously close to RHO territory. For 2026, the most potent six-cylinder version starts at $76,390.

In Ram’s defense, the Rebel X includes the Rebel Level 2 Equipment Group as standard. It’s a $2,795 option on the regular Rebel and brings heated front and rear seats, with ventilation for the front seats. The 1500 Rebel X also comes with a heated steering wheel, a passenger-side screen, and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch touchscreen are standard, along with dual wireless charging pads and a power-adjustable passenger seat. Driver-seat memory, power-adjustable pedals, and a power tailgate are also included. Then there’s the Rough Road Cruise Control mentioned earlier. It operates at speeds of up to 20 mph, automatically adjusting steering weight while maintaining a steady pace.