

I took the Rebel to the scale and with its optional 33-gallon tank full, it weighed in at exactly 5,600 pounds. The interior sported is some nice stitching throughout and soft-touch details around the door and center console. I wasn't a fan of the red anodized trim around the interior, but I do appreciate that Ram is making efforts to differentiate the half ton's trim levels. I liked that the tire-tread seat covers that are less pronounced than in the first Rebel. The grand total for my test truck was $51,220 (including the $1,695 destination fee, the highest destination fee of any truckmaker), and it was finished in Bright White. This ran also had the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine ($1,195) black tubular side steps ($645) a 33-gallon fuel tank ($445) and a spray-in bedliner ($545). Its options include the Rebel Level 1 Equipment Group ($2,000,) which adds several comfort, convenience and connectivity items.

This non-air-suspension Rebel was equipped with Customer Preferred Package 25W. I'm hoping it will be offered down the road.

My only complaint is you can't get the RamBox cargo storage system in the longer bed length for the 2019 model year. With the longer 6-foot, 4-inch bed, I thought this Ram 1500 would be a more useful configuration compared to the limo-long crew cab. I'd already driven a few versions of the all-new 20s, including a Big Horn crew cab, but this was my first drive in a Quad Cab. When I was offered a week loan of a 20 Rebel Quad Cab, it took me a half second to say yes.
