

If there's an EcoDiesel under the hood it will only be the HFE version, the standard EcoDiesel nixed on the Tradesman. When it comes to trims, starting at the bottom, the 2022 Tradesman won't offer an air suspension with any cab style, nor Ram Box storage, nor the multifunction Tailgate. Come 2022, the smaller cab style can't be ordered with any kind of sunroof, air suspension, Technology Group, or Power Running Boards. Truck shoppers watching pennies can forget about saving money up front in order to add certain luxuries, too.


Seems most buyers on the Laramie and above go with the larger Crew Cab and aren't worried about spending a couple thousand dollars more the Crew Cab on the Laramie, for instance, is $2,150 more than the Quad Cab. The biggest blow to the bank account comes from Ram eliminating the Quad Cab on all but the two base trims, Tradesman and Big Horn (called the "Lone Star" in Texas). Mopar Insiders reports Ram is lately in the mood to taketh away, removing or reworking options and features on nearly every trim with the aim of keeping pickup truck production lines running. It gets additional driving aids, notably front and rear parking sensors with automatic reverse braking.Ram was in the mood to giveth at this year's Chicago Auto Show, unveiling three new special edition trucks for the 2022 model year. Inside, it gains a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, a unique black color scheme with red accents, vinyl/cloth upholstery, a 115V power outlet, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation, smartphone integration, HD Radio, a six-month SiriusXM 360L trial, but with the standard six-speaker audio system. The Rebel also has standard two-tone paint and a power-sliding rear window. Ram adds a number of off-road goodies and these include black-bezel LED headlights, LED foglights, underbody skid plates, a one-inch suspension lift, tow hooks, and a locking rear differential.

It’s instantly recognizable on the outside by its trim-specific black grille, bulging Sport Performance hood, black powder-coated bumpers, black 18-inch alloys with a diamond-cut finish and on-/off-road tires, and unique black wheel flares. The Rebel’s comfort features and standard equipment are based on that of the Big Horn/Lone Star but it is aimed at off-road enthusiasts.
