2026 Ram 1500 RHO: Olathe Buyers Guide

540 horsepower, and where it comes from

The number that defines the RHO is 540 — horsepower, from the High Output version of Ram’s 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six, backed by 521 lb-ft of torque. That is enough to move a full-size truck to sixty in the low-four-second range, which is genuinely quick for something this size on this kind of tire. The engine is the same High Output unit that crowns the Tungsten, and it is standard equipment on the RHO rather than an upgrade. Because it is a boosted six and not the old supercharged Hemi V8, it prefers premium fuel and posts EPA figures around 14 city and 16 highway — the price of admission for this much capability.

The rest of the truck is built to use that power off pavement: a widebody stance, long-travel suspension, off-road-specific hardware, and standard four-wheel drive. This is not an appearance package on a lifted 1500 — it is a factory desert runner, and it behaves like one.

The Kansas reality check

An honest word for the Olathe buyer: the RHO is more capability than this landscape strictly demands, and that is fine — plenty of people buy the fastest, most capable version of a thing because it is the one they want, not the one a spreadsheet prescribes. Where it makes real sense here is the owner who tows or trails hard and wants performance headroom nobody else at the boat ramp has, or the enthusiast who would rather have the halo truck than option a lesser one toward it. If your use is more trail than track, the Rebel guide covers the Bilstein-equipped step below; if it is luxury you are chasing at this price, the Limited guide points that way instead.

What owners say

Buying the halo truck should feel like an event handled well, and the store’s reviews describe that kind of experience. Ana B.: “Love the renovated dealership. As always, service is the best.” A showroom that treats the transaction as carefully as the truck deserves is the right setting for an RHO.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Ram 1500 RHO?

MSRP starts at $73,045 plus the $2,595 destination charge, before Kansas tax and fees. The pricing guide covers the full out-the-door picture and how incentives apply.

Does the RHO have a V8?

No. The RHO makes 540 horsepower from the High Output 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six. It replaced the supercharged-V8 TRX, so anyone expecting a V8 under this hood should know it is a boosted six — and a very quick one. Ram has announced a TRX return with a supercharged V8 for 2027.

Is the RHO four-wheel drive?

Yes — four-wheel drive is standard on the RHO, as is the widebody off-road stance and the long-travel suspension hardware that make it a desert-performance truck rather than a styling exercise.

What kind of fuel economy does the RHO get?

EPA estimates land around 14 city and 16 highway for the RHO, and the High Output engine calls for premium fuel. That is the trade-off for 540 horsepower and factory off-road hardware; it is not the trim to buy for efficiency.

Can the RHO still tow?

It can, though its off-road-specific setup means its rating trails the lineup’s 11,610-pound maximum, which lives in more towing-focused configurations. If maximum towing is the goal, a properly equipped work or mid-line trim is the better tool; spec against your trailer and the door placard.

The bottom line

The RHO is the truck for the buyer who wants the most Ram makes and knows exactly why: 540 standard horsepower, a real factory desert package, and nothing to prove at the ramp or the trailhead. If that is the truck you came for, Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram can put you in one.