Texas Motor Press Association Crowns 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel ‘Texas Off-road Truck of the Year’

May 20, 2019 , Huntsville, Texas -  The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel has been named the “Texas Off-road Truck of the Year” by the Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA). The title judging was conducted at the inaugural Texas Off-road Invitational held in Huntsville, Texas.
 
The Invitational hosted a strong field of pickup trucks, SUVs and crossover vehicles. The TxMPA’s media panel evaluated the competitors over a multi-day series of challenges that included a mud-filled obstacle course designed to showcase off-road capability and technology.
 
“The half-ton off-road segment is a competitive arena with a number of players and the 2019 Ram Rebel was up to the challenge," said Mike Herzing, President of TxMPA. “Although well-mannered for on-road, the Rebel also offers great capability, encourages spirited off-road driving and is a great-looking pickup that thrilled the Texas Motor Press Association jurors."
 
The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel offers a long list of off-road equipment, including 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, Bilstein shocks, factory suspension lift, locking rear axle and 3.92:1 gear sets. The Ram Rebel is also available with 12-inch Uconnect 4C touchscreen technology, which features split-screen capability and customizable content.
 
“The Ram 1500 Rebel is a tough off-road truck, yet it offers class-leading technology and a great, no-compromise ride,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand. “As America’s most awarded pickup, buyers know they’re getting the best truck on the market, and one that’s ready to take roads less traveled.”
 
About the Texas Motor Press Association
Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA) was founded on the philosophy of, "for journalists, by journalists," recognizing and embracing the various facets of the automotive industry and creating meaningful, insightful and informed content that influences the public's buying decisions. With settings designed to evaluate various motorized vehicles, accoutrements, parts and accessories, TxMPA provides opportunities for increasing the members' knowledge in order to educate the public about motorized transportation by researching, studying, evaluating and testing for public safety.
 
Ram Brand
Ram offers a full lineup of pickups and commercial vehicles; the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster vans.

The Ram Light-Duty and Heavy Duty pickups are considerably improved for 2025 and offer new products in the fastest growing segment within the pickup space—Sport Trucks. Ram introduced the largest variety of off-road performance trucks the brand has ever offered, including the new Ram 1500 RHO with more horsepower per dollar than any other performance off-road pickup.

In the commercial business, Ram is launching the new 2025 Chassis Cab line with improvements to help customers and upfitters. Ram Professional is making considerable changes in process, execution and resources with a focus on commercial offerings, dedicated B2B-focused expertise, and sales and service support, which are critical to growing in this segment.

Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers:

• Segment-first: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel
• Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower
• Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty: Best ride and handling with five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension
• Ram 1500 RHO: Best off-road performance per dollar
• Ram ProMaster: The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van
• Ram Power Wagon: Most off-road capable full-size pickup

Ram is improving market competitiveness and growth while maintaining pricing power through products, services and electrified offerings. Aligned under the global presence of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle organization, Ram currently offers a wide range of products globally, from the Ram 700 compact pickup to the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and a range of ProMaster vans.

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
 
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