Ram is discontinuing auto-stop/start and mild hybrid technology for its stripped-down muscle trucks, including the 2027 Rumble Bee. The decision comes after the federal government stopped incentivizing the inclusion of auto-stop/start technology earlier this year.
The 2027 Rumble Bee will be the first model to jettison auto-stop/start entirely, and it will also be the only Ram sold with the old-school, non-electrified 5.7-liter V8. The Hemi offered in the standard Ram 1500 gets a mild hybrid assist.
View Price on AmazonThe folks over at Motor1 first noticed that the 2027 Rumble Bee lacks the auto-stop/start toggle button typically found on Ram’s full-size pickups. Ram confirmed that this deletion extends to the 5.7- and 6.4-liter Rumble Bees.
Is this a sign of things to come for the standard 1500? We asked that too. A company spokesperson told The Drive that start/stop technology availability will continue to vary by vehicle and market across their portfolio.
As always, Ram evaluates customer preferences, regulatory requirements, and overall vehicle design when making product decisions. For now, neither the deletion of the mild hybrid nor the removal of auto start-stop will trickle down to the standard Ram 1500.
Source: thedrive.com
