- Ram is planning three all-new North American models before 2030.
- Includes the compact Rampage, mid-size Dakota, and Ramcharger.
- Dakota and Ramcharger are slated to get high-performance SRT variants.
Ram has been on a roll as the company has introduced a slew of new models in the past six months. The brand kicked things off by unveiling the 1500 TRX SRT and 2500 Power Wagon diesel on New Year’s Day. They then followed up with a new ProMaster City, a high-performance Rumble Bee family, and an assortment of trims and special editions.
Ram isn’t letting off the gas as they’re expanding their North American lineup to include three new models. The first to arrive is a compact truck, which is based on South America’s Rampage.
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Little is known about the US-spec model, but the Brazilian version features a crew cab configuration with a 4.75 foot (1,450 mm) long bed. The truck also spans 198 inches (5,028 mm), which makes it a tad shorter than the Ford Maverick.
Other highlights include a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. Customers can get a 2.2-liter turbodiesel, but we’re more interested in the 2.0-liter Hurricane four-cylinder developing 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.
Dakota Will Be America’s Most Powerful Mid-Size Truck
The entry-level truck will be followed by a mid-sized Dakota. We’ve been hearing about the model for what feels like an eternity, but the company confirmed plans for a high-performance SRT variant.
The latter promises to make the Dakota the “most powerful mid-size truck” in America. This implies it will best the Ford Ranger Raptor, which has a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 producing 405 hp (302 kW / 411 PS) and 430 lb-ft (582 Nm) of torque.
Ramcharger Marks A Return To SUVs
Last but not least, there will be a full-size Ramcharger SUV. The model – sans name – was announced last fall and will be built at the Warren Truck Plant in Michigan. The company has previously said production is scheduled to begin in 2028 and it will be offered with an internal combustion engine as well as a range-extended powertrain.
Considering the Ramcharger will be built alongside the facelifted Jeep Grand Wagoneer, it’s safe to assume the two models will have plenty in common. This means we can expect a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six with 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 468 lb-ft (635 Nm) of torque. The automaker also confirmed plans for an SRT variant.
It should be joined by a range-extended powertrain that combines a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with a 92 kWh battery pack and a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that acts as a generator. This gives the Grand Wagoneer REEV a combined output of 647 hp (482 kW / 656 PS) and 620 lb-ft (840 Nm) of torque. The company has also said the SUV will accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in five seconds flat and have a range in excess of 500 miles (805 km).
New Full-Size Trucks And ProMaster
While all-new models got top billing, Tim Kuniskis also confirmed plans for a new 1500. The oft-delayed 1500 REV is also inbound and the company expects they’ll be the first to offer a full-size truck with a range-extended powertrain.
Before the end of the decade, we’ll also see a new heavy duty pickup and ProMaster van. Details are hazy, but Kuniskis said the entire Ram range will be 100% refreshed and 50% all-new. He added the brand will deliver the freshest and most powerful line of trucks in the industry.
