2027 Ram 1500 BackCountry and Rebel X PhotosEric Stafford - Car and DriverRead the Full ReviewThe Ram 1500 BackCountry and the Rebel X are the 1500 lineup's mid-tier off-road trucks. While the X-rated model boasts a more luxurious interior and exclusive features, it's considerably more expensive than its counterpart, which alone can be optioned with the desirable Hemi V-8.The Backcountry package is a $2995 option for the Big Horn 4x4 crew cab that mostly adds upgrades for playing in the dirt.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverAlong with a one-inch suspension lift, the BC kit includes front tow hooks, heavy-duty dampers, underbody skid plates, an electronic locking rear diff, and 32-inch-tall all-terrain tires.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverThe BackCountry is available with a 420-hp Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six or a 395-hp 5.7-liter V-8, which gets worse gas mileage but sounds burlier.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverThe BC's black interior features vinyl seats with mesh inserts, with front seats and a steering wheel that are heated. The front seatbacks also have MOLLE panels for extra storage.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementRam says the order books are closed for the 2026 BackCountry, but it returns for the 2027 model year, starting at $64,160 when optioned with the Hemi engine.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverThe Rebel X debuted for the 2025 model year to celebrate the off-road model's 10-year anniversary, and it was back by popular demand for 2026 and now 2027.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverBased on the Rebel, the X gets 33-inch-tall Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires and introduces unique visual callouts and the gimmicky Rough Road Cruise Control.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverUnlike the BackCountry, the Rebel X isn't compatible with the Hemi V-8, meaning the buttery Hurricane engine is mandatory. It's also the quicker and more fuel-efficient option.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Rebel X does have multiple exterior camera views that make solo off-roading easier, and its blocky tires aren't noticeably noisy at highway speeds.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverThe 2027 Ram 1500 Rebel X starts at $74,925, which is over $10,000 more than the BackCountry and only a few thousand dollars less than the wide-body 550-hp RHO.Eric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementEric Stafford - Car and DriverEric Stafford - Car and DriverYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029