The Ram 1200 can be provided south of the boarder and closely influenced by the Jeep Commander
by Michael Gauthier
February 3, 2023 at 08:33
by Michael Gauthier
Ram’s U.S. lineup is fairly straight ahead as they provide industrial vans in addition to 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups.
Nonetheless, the model’s lineup is much extra attention-grabbing south of the boarder as they provide a Strada-based 700 and a Toro-based 1000.
Yet one more pickup is within the works and it’s anticipated to undertake the 1200 moniker, which was beforehand used on a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton. Because the identify suggests, the truck can be positioned above the 700 and 1000, whereas nonetheless slotting beneath the full-size 1500.
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These are the perfect images of the truck so far, however the prototype stays closely camouflaged and doesn’t reveal a lot aside from a glimpse at its large grille, round headlights, and comparatively beneficiant wheelbase. That being mentioned, the mannequin was noticed whereas examined alongside the Fiat Toro and we will see that it will likely be bigger than its company cousin.
Whereas the truck’s design remains to be a thriller, the mannequin will reportedly journey on the Small Extensive 4×4 LWB platform that underpins the Jeep Compass and Commander. Engine choices are anticipated to be shared with the latter and this implies we will anticipate a 1.3-liter Turbo Flex engine with 182 hp (136 kW / 185 PS) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque. It might be joined by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel growing 168 hp (125 kW / 170 PS) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque.
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The 1200 isn’t anticipated to be provided stateside, however Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. has beforehand mentioned a mid-size truck is into consideration and sellers might be proven an idea this yr.