Insider sources declare that the small pickup, initially developed for South America, will debut in US-spec guise later this yr
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The all-new Ram Rampage that appeared in teasers earlier this week is perhaps primarily destined for South America, however a brand new report suggests it should even be supplied within the US market, to deliver some warmth to the favored Ford Maverick.
Regardless of the rumors and the presence of the American flag on its LED taillights, Ram has not formally introduced any plans to supply the Rampage exterior of South America. Camouflaged prototypes of the Rampage have been noticed testing in Colorado, though this doesn’t essentially point out something concerning its potential availability in different areas.
In accordance with The Drive, a supply described as a “well-sourced informant with inside data of Stellantis plans” claims that the Rampage will certainly be launched in the US, with a possible debut scheduled for later this yr. On this case, it’s extremely doubtless that the car might be out there in Canada too, though that has not been explicitly talked about. Nonetheless, after we contacted Ram for remark, their consultant declined to offer any info concerning the report.
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It’s no secret that Ram is actively contemplating providing a small truck within the US market. In any case, the intention was communicated by its former CEO, Mike Koval, final fall. Whereas we don’t know if the brand new CEO, Tim Kuniskis, is on the identical web page, it feels like a logical subsequent step, judging from the gross sales success of the Ford Maverick.
The issue with the Ram Rampage is that it is going to be in-built Brazil, making it a potential sufferer of the 25% Rooster Tax for gentle truck imports, one thing that might solely be prevented if Stellantis expands manufacturing to a different plant. The Autopian mentions the Toluca Meeting in Mexico as a potential candidate for the Ram Rampage to share the manufacturing line with the mechanically-related Jeep Compass.
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The Ram Rampage shares its Small Large unibody platform with the Jeep Compass, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, and the Dodge Hornet. Which means in addition to the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder Hurricane engine that has already been confirmed in South America, it is usually suitable with the plug-in hybrid powertrain producing as much as 285 hp (212 kW / 289 PS) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque within the Italian-American SUV duo. There are additionally reviews a couple of 2.2-liter turbodiesel being into account.
It’s value noting that Ram can also be engaged on a completely electrical midsize pickup for the US, having already proven it to sellers. If all these plans come to fruition, it might mark a big enlargement of Ram’s lineup, which at present focuses totally on full-size vehicles, catering to a much wider viewers than it does now.
