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FIRST LOOK: 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4:

Power Wagon Looks, Optional Cummins Power, More Payload & Towing Capability...

Meet the newest addition to the Ram Heavy Duty family: the 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel. That’s right, Ram has finally expanded the Rebel nameplate to the Ram 2500, offering yet another off-road option to its ever-expanding lineup.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 2 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

Now while some may say that this truck is nothing more than a Power Wagon, they couldn’t be more wrong. Instead of offering the extreme off-road capability of the Power Wagon, Rebel sacrifices some of those hardcore off-road components in favor of more Heavy Duty capability while still retaining a core off-road capable truck.

The all-new Rebel model does borrow a lot of the Power Wagon’s content. This is most evident in the overall look of the truck. Both trucks are only available on the Ram 2500 3/4-ton chassis, are only available in a Crew Cab configuration with a 6-foot, 4-inch box, and share the same exterior styling treatments.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 1 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

Power Wagon models can continue to be identified by their bold ‘Power Wagon’ bedside and tailgate graphics and standard 17-inch x 8-inch wheels with 33-inch Goodyear Duratrac rubber. The Rebel, on the other hand, goes for a more toned-down look, with a simple ‘Rebel’ and ‘4×4’ badges on the tailgate and 20-inch x 8-inch wheels again wrapped in 33-inch Duratrac tires. 

Unlike the Power Wagon which comes only with 6.4-liter HEMI (BGE) V8 power, the Rebel offers both the HEMI and the legendary 6.7-liter Cummins I6 turbodiesel.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 2 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

The HEMI features cylinder deactivation and VCT provides 410 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with the 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Cummins provides 370 horsepower and a stump-pulling 850 lb.-ft. of torque with a powerband that provides ample torque starting at 1,700 rpm. It comes with 68RFE 6-speed automatic transmission as the only diesel transmission option.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 1 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

On HEMI models, customers can opt for an integrated front-mounted WARN Zeon-12 winch, rated at 12,000 lbs. The winch is installed at the factory and features a unique fairlead and fairlead retainer that utilizes a synthetic line that is maneuverable and won’t kink or fray. Due to the layout of the Cummins, the WARN winch is incapable of being fitted to the diesel-powered Rebels.

Following in the footsteps of the Power Wagon, the Rebel will offer two additional equipment packages for 2023.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Equipment Packages
Rebel Level 1 Equipment Package (A64) Rebel Level 2 Equipment Package (A65)
  • 12-Inch Touchscreen Uconnect 5 with Navigation (UBQ)
  • Google Android Auto (RF5)
  • GPS Navigation (JLN)
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hot Spot (RTQ)
  • GPS Antenna Input (JLP)
  • Apple CarPlay (RFP)
  • HD Radio (RE8)
  • SiriusXM Radio Service (X9B)
  • SiriusXM with 360L (RTU)
  • Power Adjustable Pedals w/Memory (XAM)
  • Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth (XRB)
  • Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS) (RJC)
  • Auto Power-Folding Mirrors (LFF)
  • Mirror Running Lights (LNY)
  • Security Alarm (LSA)
  • Alexa Built-In (RFN)
  • Convex Aux Mirrors, Power-Adjustable (LFX)
  • Premium Overhead Console (CUS)
  • Forward and Reverse Utility Lights (LFZ)
  • 9 Alpine Speakers w/Subwoofer (RC3)
  • Disassociated Touchscreen Display (RFV)
  • LED Interior Lighting (LCJ)
  • LED Dome Lamp w/On/Off Switch (LCL)
  • Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers (JHC)
  • Rear Power Sliding Window (GFE)
  • Body Color Door Handles (MNK)
  • Overhead LED Lamps (LHJ)
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element (NHJ)
  • Auto Dim Exterior Mirror (GNZ)
  • Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) (RDG)
  • Connected Travel & Traffic Services (RTV)
  • Black Exterior Mirrors (LE4)
  • Off-Road Info Pages (JA8)
  • Trailer Tow Pages (JA7)
  • Selectable Tire Fill Alert (LA5)
  • Leather Trim 40/20/40 Bench Seat (*RL)
  • Mirror Pwr Heat Fold Tele Mem Chrome (GT4)
  • Ext. Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals (LEB)
  • Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps (LEC)
  • 2-Door Passive Entry, Frt Door Locks (GXD)
  • Auto High Beam Headlamp Control (LMS)
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Memory (LEM)
  • Power Adjust Mirrors (LF2)
  • Front Door Accent Lighting (LB1)
  • Power Telescoping Mirrors (LF4)
  • Radio/Drv Seat/Mirrors/Pedals Memory (LEV)
  • Rear Door Accent Lighting (LB2)
  • Auto Dim Exterior Passenger Mirror (LEU)
  • Auto Adjust in Reverse Ext Mirrors (LEX)
  • 12-Inch Touchscreen Uconnect 5 with Navigation (UBQ)
  • Google Android Auto (RF5)
  • GPS Navigation (JLN)
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hot Spot (RTQ)
  • GPS Antenna Input (JLP)
  • Apple CarPlay (RFP)
  • HD Radio (RE8)
  • SiriusXM Radio Service (X9B)
  • SiriusXM with 360L (RTU)
  • Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth (XRB)
  • Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS) (RJC)
  • Auto Power-Folding Mirrors (LFF)
  • Mirror Running Lights (LNY)
  • Security Alarm (LSA)
  • Alexa Built-In (RFN)
  • Convex Aux Mirrors, Power-Adjustable (LFX)
  • Premium Overhead Console (CUS)
  • Forward and Reverse Utility Lights (LFZ)
  • Disassociated Touchscreen Display (RFV)
  • 17 Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System(RCA)
  • LED Interior Lighting (LCJ)
  • LED Dome Lamp w/On/Off Switch (LCL)
  • Rotary Shifter – Black with Silver Stripe (C1M)
  • Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers (JHC)
  • Rear Power Sliding Window (GFE)
  • Body Color Door Handles (MNK)
  • Overhead LED Lamps (LHJ)
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element (NHJ)
  • Auto Dim Exterior Mirror (GNZ)
  • Leather Wrapped Grab Handle (CSE)
  • BI-Function LED Projector Headlamps (LM6)
  • Global Telematics Box Module (TBM) (RDG)
  • Connected Travel & Traffic Services (RTV)
  • Black Exterior Mirrors (LE4)
  • Off-Road Info Pages (JA8)
  • Trailer Tow Pages (JA7)
  • Selectable Tire Fill Alert (LA5)
  • Mirror Pwr Heat Fold Tele Mem Chrome (GT4)
  • Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats (*NL)
  • Ext. Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals (LEB)
  • Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps (LEC)
  • 2-Door Passive Entry, Frt Door Locks (GXD)
  • Auto High Beam Headlamp Control (LMS)
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Memory (LEM)
  • Luxury Door Trim Panel (CTH)
  • I/P Bezels-Alum Litho w/Black Trim (JES)
  • Power Adjust Mirrors (LF2)
  • Front Door Accent Lighting (LB1)
  • Power Telescoping Mirrors (LF4)
  • Radio/Drv Seat/Mirrors/Pedals Memory (LEV)
  • Front & Rear Floor Mats (CLE)
  • Rear Door Accent Lighting (LB2)
  • Auto Dim Exterior Passenger Mirror (LEU)
  • Auto Adjust in Reverse Ext Mirrors (LEX)
Cost: $4,220 USD Cost: $6,920 USD

Inside, the 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel offers three different seating options, including a cloth bench or bucket seat, a Bristol leather bench or bucket seat, and a full Natura Plus leather bucket seat. Rebel also features a 360-degree Surround View camera, which includes forward-view camera gridlines to help navigate obstacles. This system provides a single display-screen view of both sides of a trailer to assist drivers in maneuvering towing setups. An available 12-inch frameless digital gauge cluster features nearly two dozen different menus. The full-color cluster features five reconfigurable tiles for at-a-glance data or quick and easy access to the most used information.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 2 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

The Rebel also ditches the Power Wagon’s softer springs (which give the Power Wagon great wheel articulation), extra joint in the rear suspension, front locker, and the front electronic disconnect sway bar. Instead, it does gain firmer coil springs and continues to have the Power Wagon’s rear locker, electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD), and transfer case.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 2 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

While the Power Wagon has a maximum towing rating of 10,590 lbs. and a payload of 1,630 lbs., the Rebel gains back much of its Heavy Duty credentials with a maximum towing rating of 16,870 lbs. and a payload rating of 3,140 lbs.

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Level 1 Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

Overall the Ram 2500 Rebel offers customers much more Heavy Duty capability in a Power Wagon-styled package for those who don’t take their spend more time down dirt roads than on rock crawling trails. It also allows those who love the Power Wagon’s styling and that have craved Cummins power, a chance to get what they want. 

The 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 with the 6.4-liter HEMI, has a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $67,045 plus $1,845 for destination charges (Canadian MSRP will be $75,450 plus $2,095 destination).   

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Robert S. Miller

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.

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