Ram’s Rebel X has proven to be a strong seller for the company. It was originally introduced last year, but it proved to be so popular with buyers that the truck brand is bringing the X back for 2026 with many of the things buyers want but it comes at a price.

No V8 for you!!!

Just like the soup vendor in Seinfeld keeping certain individuals away from his array of soups, Ram is keeping the V8 out of the X for 2026. While the standard Rebel can be equipped with either the iconic 5.7-liter Hemi V8 or the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six, the Rebel X skips the V8 and instead comes standard with the smaller engine.

While this might sour the moods of some buyers who were hoping to indulge in the V8’s rowdy exhaust note, the Hurricane inline-six is (ironically) the more potent of the two with the X’s engine making 420 hp versus the Hemi’s 395 horses. It’s also lighter which allows it to get slightly better fuel economy.

Rebel X piles on the tech

The standard Rebel is already very well equipped with the tm getting goodies like Bilstein dampers, a one-inch lift, an electronic locking differential, skid plates, and 18-inch wheels shod in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires.

The X’s claim to fame is its exclusive Rough Road Cruise Control feature which allows the truck to automatically crawl at speeds up to 20 mph with the system even adjusting the weight of the steering to help maintain optimum feedback based on terrain.

In addition to the nifty cruise control, the X also adds the normally optional Rebel Level 2 Equipment Group, bringing the 1500’s larger 14.5-inch infotainment screen and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system to the party. The truck also gets tweaked exterior styling, bedside graphics, and a glass covered center console badge.

How much?

Ram revealed it has opened the order books for the 2026 Ram Rebel X. Like last year’s model, the X is an upgrade package and the brand sys a base one will start at $71,930 which includes the $2,095 destination fee.

That’s $4,490 more than the standard Rebel but while the equipment and trim upgrades are part of the price, it remains to be seen if the lack of a V8 will prove to be too much of a deterrent for buyers. If it is, Ram might change its mind and put the V8 in later.