---
title: "2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Ups Its Luxury and Tech Game With ‘Rebel 12’ Special Edition"
description: "Ram's Rebel turns it up to 12 with a bigger infotainment option"
date: "2018-09-21"
modified: "2018-09-21"
authors:
  - name: "Chad Kirchner"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chad-kirchner"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/23742/2019-ram-1500-rebel-ups-its-luxury-and-tech-game-with-rebel-12-special-edition"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "RAM News"
  - "Trucks"
tags:
  - "1500"
  - "automotive news"
  - "luxury"
  - "News"
  - "Off-Road"
  - "pickup"
  - "pickup truck"
  - "ram"
  - "ram rebel"
  - "ram trucks"
  - "Uconnect"
---

# 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Ups Its Luxury and Tech Game With ‘Rebel 12’ Special Edition

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2018/09/rebel-12-front-three-quarter.jpg>)
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Ram announced a new variant of its [all-new 2019 Ram 1500](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/17678/2019-ram-1500-revealed-ahead-of-detroit-debut>) Rebel on Wednesday: the Rebel 12 special edition. The half-ton truck boasts new technology offerings and a refined cabin with high-end materials that add a touch of luxury to the off-road-inspired pickup truck.

The Rebel 12 includes the new 12-inch touchscreen that's powered by the newest version of FCA's Uconnect infotainment system, a faster processor, and other new features such as SiriusXM's on-demand music service. In addition, buyers will enjoy leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a 900-watt premium Harmon Kardon stereo, and unique metal speaker grilles trimmed in the Rebel’s signature Radar Red anodized finish.

“Expanding the availability of the [segment-leading Uconnect 4C 12-inch touchscreen](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/19333/2019-ram-1500-review-a-21st-century-pickup-truck-with-the-tech-to-prove-it>) is a direct response to market demand,” said Jim Morrison, Head of Ram Brand, FCA – North America. “Customers have been asking for additional high-end features on Rebel and now we’re delivering with benchmark technology and materials wrapped in off-road capability.”

![message-editor%2F1537540332250-rebel12overallinterior.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1537540332250-rebel12overallinterior.jpg>)
*Ram Rebel 12 Interior, *FCA US LLC**

One of the biggest highlights of the updated 2019 Ram 1500 is the addition of a massive 12-inch Uconnect infotainment screen on the [Laramie Longhorn and Limited models](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/21479/2019-ram-1500-laramie-crew-cab-4x4-review-one-fancy-capable-beast-of-a-pickup-truck>). While a great system, it was restricted to the top trim luxury models and not the brand's off-road Rebel trim. It appears that times have changed and Ram has decided to offer its more adventurous customers these goodies.

![message-editor%2F1537540375258-rebel12profile.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1537540375258-rebel12profile.jpg>)
*Ram Rebel 12, *FCA US LLC**

The Rebel is a unique truck with a dedicated off-road focus. This includes a locking rear differential, increased ride height, and 33-inch tires. Rebel is also available with a V8 Hemi with a 48-volt mild hybrid [eTorque](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23711/report-first-diesel-and-hybrid-engines-for-2019-jeep-wrangler-are-on-the-way>) system, RamBox cargo management, and four-corner adjustable air suspension.

The Rebel 12 option will be available in the 4th-quarter of this year on all cab and engine configurations of Rebel at a starting price of $46,990 before a $1,695 destination charge. The Rebel is built at FCA's Sterling Heights, Michigan [assembly plant](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23695/report-chrysler-300-will-be-replaced-by-an-electric-crossover-in-2020>).

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