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Limited-Edition, Limited-Run Ram 1500 Models Launched

Ram Truck announced both a new and a returning option package that will have truck enthusiasts knocking at their dealers’ doors: A new 2017 limited-edition Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand package and a limited run of Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport models.

by Staff
November 16, 2016
Limited-Edition, Limited-Run Ram 1500 Models Launched

The Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport package is limited to Crew Cab V-8 models with a starting MSRP of $43,740 plus $1,320 destination. (Photo courtesy of Ram Truck)

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This is the first time Mojave Sand exterior paint has been available on a Ram truck model and is exclusive to the limited production Rebel. (Photo courtesy of Ram Truck)

Ram Truck announced both a new and a returning option package that will have truck enthusiasts knocking at their dealers’ doors: A new 2017 limited-edition Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand package and a limited run of Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport models.

This is the first time Mojave Sand exterior paint has been available on a Ram truck model and is exclusive to the limited production Rebel. In addition to the new body color, the new Rebel package includes a black-decaled performance hood and a new, unique fully black interior.

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The new black Rebel interior features black anodized bezels on the doors, center console, instrument panel and gauge cluster trim rings. All-black seats with black embroidery replace Radar Red seat backs and embroidery. Light Slate Gray accent stitching traces the instrument panel, center console lid, doors and seats. Deep rubber floor mats are embossed with gray Ram’s head logos.

The Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand limited edition is available in Rebel configurations and options. The Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand starting MSRP is $45,590 plus $1,320 destination. Mojave Sand production is limited to 1,500 units, which will start arriving in dealerships in December 2016.

Equipped with factory lift, 33-inch all-terrain tires, Bilstein shocks, skid plates, tow hooks and other off-road-ready features, Rebel drops right into a core segment of the truck market with unique design cues and can-do attitude backed by Ram Truck engineering. Ram 1500 Rebel also takes advantage of exclusive air suspension in order to offer increased ride height.

The Ram 1500 Rebel is available in three short wheelbase Crew Cab configurations with a standard 4x4/3.6-liter Pentastar V-6/TorqueFlite 8 combination, delivering 305 hpand 269 lb.-ft. of torque; a 4x2 5.7L HEMI V-8 with variable valve timing, fuel-saver technology and 395 horsepower/410 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission 4x2; or HEMI-powered 4x4.

The Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport package is limited to Crew Cab V-8 models with a starting MSRP of $43,740 plus $1,320 destination. (Photo courtesy of Ram Truck)

In addition to their vivid monochromatic exterior hue with body-colored grille, 2017 Ram 1500 Ignition Orange models feature a Sport performance hood with black decals, black Ram’s head grille badge, black tailgate badge, and black body-side badges.

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Interior treatments for the Ignition Orange Sport include “Copperhead” accent stitching throughout the cabin, Sport embroidery on the seats, accent-color Ram’s head embroidery on the headrests and colored-accent sport mesh on the seat inserts. Anodized Orange-painted spears and trim rings complete the interior.

Only 1,500 units of the bright-orange 2017 Ram 1500 Sports will be produced.

The Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport package is limited to Crew Cab V-8 models with a starting MSRP of $43,740 plus $1,320 destination. The trucks are arriving in dealerships now.

The Ram 1500 Sport is now powered by a standard 3.6L Pentastar V-6/TorqueFlite 8 combination, delivering 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway fuel efficiency, as well as an available 5.7L HEMI V-8 that delivers 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway.  

The Ram 1500 Sport is available in Regular, Quad, and Crew Cab models in both two- and four-wheel drive.   The Sport comes standard with heated high-back bucket seats with full center console; heated steering wheel; halogen projector headlamps; body-colored grille, front fascia, mirrors and rear bumper; and 20-inch painted/polished aluminum wheels with outlined white letter tires. Sport 4x2 Regular Cab short box models come standard with 22-inch wheels.  

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