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Filosa Confirms TRX Return During Stellantis H1 2025 Earnings Call

Ram’s HELLCAT-Powered Apex Predator Is Back On Track

During Stellantis’ H1 2025 financial call, newly appointed CEO Antonio Filosa finally confirmed what many Ram fans have been hoping for—the Ram 1500 TRX is officially coming back.

While outlining the company’s turnaround strategy, Filosa gave investors a preview of what’s to come in the second half of 2025. Among future product launches and margin-boosting moves, he let one major detail slip: “The V8 engine on versions, such as the Ram 1500 TRX, will delivers to us additional volumes but also accredited margins per unit,”Filosa said.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX in Hydro Blue. (Ram).

That one sentence confirmed what we at MoparInsiders.com broke back in March—the TRX is returning to the Ram lineup, and it’s coming back with a vengeance.

According to our well-placed sources, production of the 2026 Ram 1500 TRX (Job #1) is set to begin in late January 2026 at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Michigan. While the TRX has yet to be officially revealed, all signs point to a high-performance comeback that will also serve as the first major launch under the newly revived Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division.Ram 1500 TRX, Ram TRX 2026, TRX Comeback, Stellantis CEO, Antonio Filosa, Tim Kuniskis, HELLCAT V8, 6.2L Supercharged, Ram Performance Truck, SRT Revival, Ram 1500 RHO, Ford Raptor R, TRX Production 2026, Ram SHAP Michigan, Performance Pickup Truck, HEMI Returns, Ram TRX Horsepower, American Muscle Truck, Off-Road Pickup, Ram vs Raptor, Stellantis H1 2025, SRT Division, Ram Truck Comeback, Ram 1500 News, Dodge Performance Truck

This isn’t just about another trim level. This is about reclaiming dominance in the off-road performance truck segment. The original TRX stormed the scene in 2021 with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8, pumping out 702 horsepower (523 kW) and shaking up the entire truck industry. But Ford has since fired back, bumping the 2025 F-150 Raptor R to 720 horsepower (537 kW).

2025 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew 4×4. (Ford).

If Ram wants the crown back, the next TRX will need more muscle.

That’s where SRT comes in. With former Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis now leading Ram and overseeing the SRT reboot, you can bet performance is back in focus. We’ve already confirmed that HEMI V8 engines will return to the Ram 1500 lineup starting in 2026, and the TRX is expected to raise the bar once again.

Insiders tell us the new TRX will carry over the styling and tech upgrades from the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, but with power aimed squarely at the Raptor R. Expect at least 720 horsepower (537 kW) and a full arsenal of off-road hardware to back it up.

2025 Ram 1500 RHO. (Ram).

Kuniskis himself hinted at big things coming when he told media at Stellantis’ design dome in Auburn Hills, “There’s more to come before we hit the track in Daytona.” From what we know, the TRX is a huge piece of that puzzle.

While Stellantis faces headwinds globally, bringing back the TRX could give Ram the spark it needs to reignite excitement—and deliver real profits.

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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I see this as great news for Ram. I do question how many units will be built, and will it really make a difference in the sales department. With that being said will this get people in the showroom and increase sales of other model Ram trucks?
I understand this is really wanted by Mopar enthusiasts and it will be a great addition to the Ram line up. I feel Ram should be spending more time on getting a US version of the “Rampage” to the market, which will probably sell more units than the TRX and get more truck buyers in the showrooms.

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Performance sells. It’s been proven many times. All the Hellcat Chargers and Challengers trickled down to GT sales, 100%. Having TRX available isn’t a bad thing.

Never should have been killed. Epic, EPIC failure in leadership the last several years. Filosa seems to have a decent head on his shoulders, and knows for a fact Tim K is the ingredient.

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I'm glad that Stellantis is bringing back the heavy hitters. But the company can not afford to fall back into being so biased on the top tier models that are out of reach for the regular market that they fall on their faces again. If this is really going to work, the big focus needs to be on vehicles like the Charger GT, an affordable SE/SXT Charger model, the Ram 1500 Warlock and the Ram Rebel.

A base model "SE" Charger with the smooth Daytona style front fascia, a flat hood, no spoiler, 4-door only model with small infotainment screens, low-back cloth seats and 18" wheels as a true "base" Charger with a 295hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 with AWD standard makes alot of sense under an SXT model with the same equipment, differentiated by a 2.0L Hurricane Hybrid powertrain pushing out 370hp/450lb-ft of torque along with a rear spoiler as standard, optional leather interior seating and optional larger screens. A SXT Performance pack would give options of a Direct Connection cold air intake and a free-flowing exhaust along with larger "non-brembo" brakes, sport suspension, 20x9" wheels, the mail-slot bumper and SXT badging on the fenders and trunk along with the light bar in the grille. The SXT would also be available as a four-door only car just like the SE.

The Charger GT is the Charger model that should be celebrated heavily as the actual entry level street performance vehicle. TBH, the car should come with 450hp/470lb-ft of torque from the S/O being that it should be more aggressive than the truck variant and get a Stage-1 performance package that puts the power up to 496hp/505tq, which is still way below the 550hp Charger variant that will slot in above it. The GT trim package should get an optional Super Track Pack with 20x11" wheels wrapped in 305/35R20 tires at all four corners, 4-piston front and rear Brembo brakes, adaptive suspension and other Chassis tuning along with the mail-slot front bumper, six pack hood, and a rear spoiler. The GT should have several interior options and would be the lowest tier option for 2 or 4 door models. The GT model should also be where Direct Connection starts really coming into play with styling options and performance options. Suspension tuning, performance exhaust upgrades, wheel options, different caliper covers for the Brembo brakes, different hoods & spoilers, lighting upgrades (inside and out), steering wheel options and upgrades (illuminated horn covers with either the fratzog, Rhombus, Dodge or GT logo), stereo upgrade packages (MB Quartz) Recaro seat options, graphics, etc. While it's true I did take some of that from the GM playbook from what they used to offer for the Camaro, it was a genius idea that worked well. Things need to be offered on the GT level.

Ram trucks shouldn't be any different. Performance Stage kits and some performance parts from the RHO and TRX should be offered as package options for the Warlock and the Rebel along with styling upgrades. Let customers spend money building their cars right from Mopar with parts that will allow them to keep factory warranties, especially on the affordable models.

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