Ram Shoots for Moon with Lunar Edition 2500 Power Wagon, Rebel
What’s old is new again with Ram, the truck brand announcing the return of two Lunar Edition special packages for the Ram 2500 Power Wagon and 2500 Rebel.
The Lunar Edition is an appearance package that starts with a two-tone paint scheme: Ceramic Grey over Diamond Black Crystal Pearl. The color-matched grille enhances a monochromatic look in the front. The look is accented with Lunar Edition bodyside graphics and 17-inch black painted wheels on the Power Wagon version and 20-inch black painted wheels on the Rebel.
“The new Ram 2500 Lunar Edition trucks give customers added value while making a statement,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance, NA Marketing and Retail Strategy. “The 2500 Power Wagon and Rebel are already some of the hardest-working off-road rigs in the ¾-ton segment; the Lunar Edition treatment just makes them that much better with the popular content people love and the aggressive, customized look they want.”
Move inside and it’s covered in black leather with Copperhead Orange contrast stitching giving the cabin an upscale feel that’s complimentary to the grey and black exterior. The stitching is found not just on the seats, but the instrument panel, door cards, steering wheel, grab handles, and column shifter, Ram officials noted.
The trucks also get a Mopar lockable console storage bin, plus an alloy console badge identifying the truck as a Power Wagon or a Rebel. According to Ram, the Lunar Edition package is based on the Level 2 Equipment Group, which includes a 14.5-inch central Uconnect 5 touchscreen, 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display, 17-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, power adjustable pedals, front door passive entry and lock and rain sensitive windshield wipers.
On the outside that group adds a sport performance hood, LED courtesy and bed lighting, a spray-in bedliner and a deployable bed step. The Power Wagon Level 2 Equipment Group also adds a bumper-integrated front-mounted WARN Zeon-12 winch, rated at 12,000 pounds, and Mopar accessory rock rails. The Rebel Level 2 Equipment Group adds power-deployable running boards.
The Lunar edition package is available in late March for $1,995. It can be had on the 2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon with the 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 and the 2026 Ram 2500 Rebel with 6.7-liter Cummins HO turbo diesel inline 6 cylinder. The 2500 Power Wagon Lunar Edition starts at $86,385 including destination; the 2500 Rebel Lunar Edition starts at $93,885 including destination.
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Dodge/RAM have traditionally offered ridiculous special edition names. ... Rumble Bee?
When I get depressed about my trucks, I remember that at least I don't have newer trucks, and then I am hopeful.
(Except that one distinctive shiny truck introduced for the 2024MY, what is it called? I forget. I think it plugs into the wall or something? That's crazy.)