... expected, but that's something which has me wondering if anyone here who once considered the Rebel ended up going with the TRD Pro Tundra or Raptor.
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... expected, but that's something which has me wondering if anyone here who once considered the Rebel ended up going with the TRD Pro Tundra or Raptor.On the other hand, Toyota’s TRD Pro models and the Ford Raptor both feel a little more capable than the Rebel does, especially if this were a desert off-roading situation. But, the Rebel manages to retain its on-road manners surprisingly well, definitely better than both Toyota’s TRD Pro Tundra and Ford’s Raptor, allowing it to be the better truck in a best-of-both worlds situation.
That's what I noticed with the Tundra, and knowing Toyota's history with off-road vehicles im quite surprised they haven't done anything significant with their trucks. The only next step i know they're going to take is going diesel.From experience, the Tundra's technology is way behind any of it's competitors, and the interior is lackluster. The only positive feature I see for the Tundra is torque. Those things can pull anything. Well, that and resale value. A large part of my family was pushing me toward the Tundra, and I passed.
IMO, I actually think the Tundra is TOO big of a truck...yeah I said it. It's a pain in the rear to park! Hope I don't lose my man card on that one.
If you compare the features on the Tundra TRD Pro with the Rebel, you'll see you get more for your $$ with the Rebel.
I did not comment on the Raptor because it's WAY more expensive, I don't have any experience with one, and they're not currently in production.....The 2017 should be competitively priced, but who the heck wants a V6 Off Road truck?!?!
Agreed. And I know this, I'm still in the break-in period and I'm averaging 4 miles/gallon better than my Hemi Durango got so I'm stoked!I hate that they went to fuel economy. You dont think a guy out in the dirty stuff know that when he spins it up his gas mileage is worse? You don;t think a guy buying the rebel knows it doesn't have the fuel economy of a subcompact...
I hate that they went to fuel economy. You dont think a guy out in the dirty stuff know that when he spins it up his gas mileage is worse? You don;t think a guy buying the rebel knows it doesn't have the fuel economy of a subcompact...
^-- What he said i Didnt buy the truck for fuel mileage, although on average it has gotten close to 6-7MPG better than my Wrangler on 35's lolAgreed. And I know this, I'm still in the break-in period and I'm averaging 4 miles/gallon better than my Hemi Durango got so I'm stoked!
They already have a diesel 1500 out. They just didn't option it for the rebel.Unfortunately for those guys, it seems like the auto industry is moving towards fuel efficiency. Is Ram going to come out with a diesel truck anytime soon?
As long as there is demand I think for them that might be a good enough reason, unless they have reasons for not going through with the idea.It's not unfortunate that the auto industry is moving towards fuel efficiency, just for those who currently wish for a diesel engine for the ram rebel. Maybe Ram will look into pushing out an EcoDiesel option for the rebel to satisfy the diesel market. I don't think they've completely rejected the possibility yet.
They are all under the Chrysler umbrella. Plus the RAM 1500 comes with a optional diesel power plant.I did a bit of research after reading test's post and it looks like the EcoDiesel engine supplier for both Ram and Jeep is Chrysler. They probably won't be able to supply the engines needed for the Rebel, Ram 1500 and Jeep yet.
Technically you are right, its made by vm motrori of Italy which is/was owned by FIAT so now its technically all in house,I did a bit of research after reading test's post and it looks like the EcoDiesel engine supplier for both Ram and Jeep is Chrysler. They probably won't be able to supply the engines needed for the Rebel, Ram 1500 and Jeep yet.