RAM’s durable 1500 checks all the boxes for capability, towing, cargo capacity, and tech. In the Rebel trim, the 2022 RAM 1500 includes everything you need to enjoy quality time off-road without excess frills that get in the way.
When it comes to tough trucks that don’t make you feel as though you’re sitting in a cheap hotel, RAM’s 1500 series does not disappoint.
Ever since RAM debuted this generation of the 1500 in 2019, it has turned heads. Even people who never pictured themselves as a truck owner are all-in for RAM’s pickup. And that, admittedly, has a lot to do with looks. Inside and out, the 1500 is a handsome devil.
Trucks are practical and smart when you’re heading out of town toward unpaved roads. And a 2022 RAM 1500 is a stellar example. The Rebel trim is smack-dab in the middle of the lineup, and it doesn’t skimp on comfort features.
Even when you load it up with must-have items like recovery boards and crates for hunting dogs, the long truck bed can also fit a few fishing poles and tackle boxes, too.
I spent a full week in the RAM Rebel G/T in the wilds and milds of Austin, Texas, to test the newest model year truck, to my satisfaction.
2022 RAM 1500
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Breathe Easy
For 2022, RAM added a new clean air system as a standard feature on all RAM 1500 models. The automaker says it filters out 95% of air particulates like pollen, allergens, and bacteria. Inhale with fewer sneezes, a feature that could come in handy on a dusty trail.
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Upgraded Tech, Comfort, and Drivetrains
RAM’s bread-and-butter truck took a huge leap with its current generation, greatly improving the interior, technology, and drivetrain. Gone is the antiquated tech from the previous generation and ushered in was a giant 12-inch touchscreen. The engine options look familiar, but now include RAM’s eTorque hybrid setup for improved fuel economy and a smoothed-out ride.
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Let’s Talk TRX
2022 RAM 1500 Rebel G/T Review
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The Rebel Rules the Outdoors
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Bring Your Piggy Bank to Gas It Up
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G/T Packaging for Performance
Add-Ons Add Up
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One Thing Is Missing
Tough Outside, Comfortable Inside
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2022 RAM Rebel Pricing
2022 RAM 1500 Rebel Summarized
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